Strong interface bonding and effective load-transfer are the guarantees for developing high
strength metal matrix composites (MMCs). Herein, the effect of residual oxygen in …

Unique architecture of reinforcement is explored for developing advanced metal matrix
composites (MMCs). In the present study, Cu matrix composites reinforced by carbon …

Unique reinforcement strategies are explored for the development of an advanced copper-
carbon composite. In this work, carbon nanotube-graphite (CNTs-Gr) hybrid-reinforced Cu …

How to strengthen the interface bonding and alleviate the contradiction between the strength
and ductility of metal matrix composites is a long-standing open issue. Herein, continuous …

Cu matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotube (CNT)-reduced graphene oxide
(RGO) hybrids were prepared by molecular-level mixing (MLM). Hierarchical structure …

For metal matrix composites (MMCs), introduction of low-dimensional nano-carbon materials
(NCMs) into three dimensional metallic matrix is commonly applied to enhance mechanical …

Interface between carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and copper matrix is generally weak
mechanical bonding due to the lack of wetting and interaction between them. In the present …

Currently, seldom studies have paid close attention to the impact of the defects and oxygen-
containing functional groups on the surface of the graphene for composite applications. In …

An effective approach is utilized to establish a strong interface between the carbon nanotube
(CNT) and the Cu matrix by introducing the matrix-alloying chromium (Cr) element. The …

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and graphene synergetically reinforced Cu–
graphite matrix composites with alloying elements and the rare earth element lanthanum …