Carbon nanotubes : reinforced metal matrix composites

"This reference reflects the latest research trends in the metal matrix-carbon nano tube (CNT) composites. It highlights critical issues involved in processing metal matrix composites and suggests some solutions to them. The book also discusses attempts on different CNT reinforced metal matrix...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Agarwal, Arvind (Author), Bakshi, Srinivasa Rao (Author), Lahiri, Debrupa (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , c2011
Series:Nanomaterials and their applications
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Processing Techniques
  • 3. Characterization of Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites
  • 4. Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems
  • 5. Mechanics of Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems
  • 6. Interfacial Phenomena in Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
  • 7. Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Metal Matrix
  • 8. Electrical, Thermal, Chemical, Hydrogen Storage, and Tribological Properties
  • 9. Computational Studies in Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites
  • 10. Summary and Future Directions