Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites: Metal and Ceramic Matrices

Providing a broad insight into the potential applications of carbon nanotubes with metals and ceramic materials as a matrix, this book focuses on the preparation and the microstructural physical, and mechanical characterizations of such novel nanocomposites. It features information on current synthesis and structure–property–relationships of metals and ceramics reinforced with CNT, organizing the vast array of surveys scattered throughout the literature in a single monograph. With its laboratory protocols and data tables this is invaluable reading for research workers and academics, as well as for applied scientists and industry personnel.

Spis treści:
Preface.
List of Abbreviations.
1 Introduction.
1.1 Background.
1.2 Types of Carbon Nanotubes.
1.3 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes.
1.3.1 Electric Arc Discharge.
1.3.2 Laser Ablation.
1.3.3 Chemical Vapor Deposition.
1.3.3.1 Thermal CVD.
1.3.3.2 Plasma–enhanced CVD.
1.3.3.3 Laser assisted CVD.
1.3.3.4 Vapor Phase Growth.
1.3.3.5 Carbon Monoxide Disproportionation.
1.3.4 Patent Processes.
1.4 Purification of Carbon Nanotubes.
1.4.1 Purification Processes.
1.4.2 Materials Characterization.
1.5 Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes.
1.5.1 Theoretical Modeling.
1.5.2 Direct Measurement.
1.6 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes.
1.6.1 Thermal Conductivity.
1.6.2 Electrical Behavior.
1.7 Potential and Current Challenges.
References.
2 Carbon Nanotube–Metal Nanocomposites.
2.1 Overview.
2.2 Importance of Metal–Matrix Nanocomposites.
2.3 Preparation of Metal–CNT Nanocomposites.
2.4 Aluminum–Based Nanocomposites.
2.4.1 Spray Forming.
2.4.2 Powder Metallurgy Processing.
2.4.3 Controlled Growth of Nanocomposites.
2.4.4 Severe Plastic Deformation.
2.5 Magnesium–Based Nanocomposites.
2.5.1 The Liquid Metallurgy Route.
2.5.1.1 Compoca sting.
2.5.1.2 Disintegrated Melt Deposition.
2.5.2 Powder Metallurgy Processing.
2.5.3 Friction Stir Processing.
2.6 Titanium–Based Nanocomposites.
2.7 Copper–Based Nanocomposites.
2.7.1 Liquid Infiltration.
2.7.2 Mechanical Alloying.
2.7.3 Molecular Level Mixing.
2.7.4 Electrodeposition.
2.7.5 Patent Process.
2.8 Transition Metal–Based Nanocomposites.
2.8.1 Ni–Based Nanocomposites.
2.8.2 Co–Based Nanocomposites.
2.8.3 Fe–Based Nanocomposites.
References.
3 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube–Metal Nanocomposites.
3.1 Background.
3.1.1 Thermal Response of Metal–Matrix Microcomposites.
3.2 Thermal Behavior of Metal–CNT Nanocomposites.
3.2.1 Aluminum–Based Nanocomposites.
3.2.2 Tin–Based Nanosolder.
3.3 Electrical Behavior of Metal–CNT Nanocomposites.
References.
4 Mechanical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube–Metal Nanocomposites.
4.1 Strengthening Mechanism.
4.2 Tensile Deformation Behavior.
4.2.1 Aluminum–Based Nanocomposites.
4.2.2 Magnesium–Based Nanocomposites.
4.2.3 Copper–Based Nanocomposites.
4.2.4 Nickel–Based Nanocomposites.
4.3 Comparison with Nanoparticle–Reinforced Metals.
4.4 Wear.
References.
5 Carbon Nanotube–Ceramic Nanocomposites.
5.1 Overview.
5.2 Importance of Ceramic–Matrix Nanocomposites.
5.3 Preparation of Ceramic–CNT Nanocomposites.
5.4 Oxide–Based Nanocomposites.
5.4.1 Alumina Matrix.
5.4.1.1 Hot Pressing/Extrusion.
5.4.1.2 Spark Plasma Sintering.
5.4.1.3 Plasma Spraying.
5.4.1.4 Template Synthesis.
5.4.2 Silica Matrix.
5.4.3 Titania Matrix.
5.4.4 Zirconia Matrix.
5.5 Carbide–Based Nanocomposites.
5.5.1 Silicon Carbide Matrix.
5.6 Nitride–Based Nanocomposites.
5.6.1 Silicon Nitride Matrix.
References.
6 Physical Propert ies of Carbon Nanotube–Ceramic Nanocomposites.
6.1 Background.
6.2 Electrical Behavior.
6.3 Percolation Concentration.
6.4 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding.
6.5 Thermal Behavior.
References.
7 Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube–Ceramic Nanocomposites.
7.1 Fracture Toughness.
7.2 Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms.
7.3 Oxide–Based Nanocomposites.
7.3.1 Alumina Matrix.
7.3.1.1 Deformation Behavior.
7.3.2 Silica Matrix.
7.4 Carbide–Based Nanocomposites.
7.5 Nitride–Based Nanocomposites.
7.6 Wear Behavior.
References.
8 Conclusions.
8.1 Future Prospects.
8.2 Potential Applications of CNT–Ceramic Nanocomposites.
8.2.1 Hydroxyapatite–CNT Nanocomposites.
8.3 Potential Applications of CNT–Metal Nanocomposites.
References.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
S.C. Tjong is a professor at the Department of Physics and Materials Science of the City University of Hong Kong. He received his B.Sc. degree from National Taiwan University in 1973, M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Manchester (U.K.) in 1974 and 1976, respectively. Professor Tjong specializes in nanomaterials, ceramics, and in physical and mechanical properties of metal and polymer matrix composites. He has published over 300 scientific papers in peer–reviewed journals, edited one previous book and authored twelve book chapters. He is a chartered engineer (U.K.), a chartered scientist (U.K.), a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining  (U.K.), and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

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Providing a broad insight into the potential applications of carbon nanotubes with metals and ceramic materials as a matrix, this book focuses on the preparation and the microstructural physical, and mechanical characterizations of such novel nanocomposites. It features information on current synthesis and structure–property–relationships of metals and ceramics reinforced with CNT, organizing the vast array of surveys scattered throughout the literature in a single monograph. With its laboratory protocols and data tables this is invaluable reading for research workers and academics, as well as for applied scientists and industry personnel.