Carbon nanotubes reinforced aluminum matrix composites – a review of processing techniques

• Main Authors: Toozandehjani, Meysam, Matori, Khamirul Amin, Ostovan, Farhad, Abd. Aziz, Sidek, Mamat @ Mat Nazir, Md Shuhazlly, Oskoueian, Arshin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2017
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/58290/1/Carbon%20nanotubes%20reinforced%20aluminum%20matrix%20composites%20%E2%80%93%20a%20review%20of%20processing%20techniques.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/58290/; http://pjsrr.upm.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PJSRR-VOL-31-70-92.pdf

Carbon nanotube reinforced aluminium matrix composites (Al-CNTs) have been widely used in aerospace and automotive industries where high quality and strength is required. The enhanced mechanical properties of Al-CNTs are closely related to processing technique due to challenges within production of these composite materials. In the current review, solid state processing techniques used for synthesizing Al-CNTs have been reviewed to provide an insight into the features and capabilities of each technique regarding the incorporation of CNT reinforcements. To conclude, the mechanical performance of Al-CNT composites is mainly decided by the capability of each technique in the dispersion of CNTs within the aluminum matrix.