Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Composites Metal and Ceramic Matrices

by Tjong, Sie Chin

• ISBN13: 9783527408924
• ISBN10: 3527408924
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-06-22
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

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.

Author Biography

S.C. Tjong is currently a professor at the Department of Physics and Materials Science of the City University of Hong Kong. He received his 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, Mining and Minerals (U.K.), and a member of The American Chemical Society.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
List of Abbreviations	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Background	p. 1
Types of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 2
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 5
Electric Arc Discharge	p. 5
Laser Ablation	p. 7
Chemical Vapor Deposition	p. 9
Thermal CVD	p. 11
Plasma-enhanced CVD	p. 14
Laser assisted CVD	p. 14
Vapor Phase Growth	p. 14
Carbon Monoxide Disproportionation	p. 16
Patent Processes	p. 17
Purification of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 18
Purification Processes	p. 18
Materials Characterization	p. 20
Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 25
Theoretical Modeling	p. 25
Direct Measurement	p. 26
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes	p. 29
Thermal Conductivity	p. 29
Electrical Behavior	p. 30
Potential and Current Challenges	p. 32
References	p. 33
Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites	p. 43
Overview	p. 43
Importance of Metal-Matrix Nanocomposites	p. 45
Preparation of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites	p. 46
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites	p. 47
Spray Forming	p. 47
Powder Metallurgy Processing	p. 51
Controlled Growth of Nanocomposites	p. 57
Severe Plastic Deformation	p. 57
Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites	p. 61
The Liquid Metallurgy Route	p. 61
Compocasting	p. 61
Disintegrated Melt Deposition	p. 61
Powder Metallurgy Processing	p. 62
Friction Stir Processing	p. 64
Titanium-Based Nanocomposites	p. 64
Copper-Based Nanocomposites	p. 65
Liquid Infiltration	p. 66
Mechanical Alloying	p. 66
Molecular Level Mixing	p. 68
Electrodeposition	p. 71
Patent Process	p. 72
Transition Metal-Based Nanocomposites	p. 73
Ni-Based Nanocomposites	p. 73
Co-Based Nanocomposites	p. 76
Fe-Based Nanocomposites	p. 77
References	p. 80
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites	p. 89
Background	p. 89
Thermal Response of Metal-Matrix Microcomposites	p. 91
Thermal Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites	p. 93
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites	p. 93
Tin-Based Nanosolder	p. 95
Electrical Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites	p. 98
References	p. 100
Mechanical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites	p. 103
Strengthening Mechanism	p. 103
Tensile Deformation Behavior	p. 106
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites	p. 106
Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites	p. 110
Copper-Based Nanocomposites	p. 112
Nickel-Based Nanocomposites	p. 116
Comparison with Nanoparticle-Reinforced Metals	p. 117
Wear	p. 119
References	p. 127
Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites	p. 131
Overview	p. 131
Importance of Ceramic-Matrix Nanocomposites	p. 133
Preparation of Ceramic-CNT Nanocomposites	p. 136
Oxide-Based Nanocomposites	p. 138
Alumina Matrix	p. 138
Hot Pressing/Extrusion	p. 138
Spark Plasma Sintering	p. 142
Plasma Spraying	p. 147
Template Synthesis	p. 149
Silica Matrix	p. 150
Titania Matrix	p. 155
Zirconia Matrix	p. 156
Carbide-Based Nanocomposites	p. 157
Silicon Carbide Matrix	p. 157
Nitride-Based Nanocomposites	p. 160
Silicon Nitride Matrix	p. 160
References	p. 161
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites	p. 169
Background	p. 169
Electrical Behavior	p. 171
Percolation Concentration	p. 172
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding	p. 177
Thermal Behavior	p. 179
References	p. 182
Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites	p. 185
Fracture Toughness	p. 185
Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms	p. 187
Oxide-Based Nanocomposites	p. 189
Alumina Matrix	p. 189
Deformation Behavior	p. 189
Silica Matrix	p. 200
Carbide-Based Nanocomposites	p. 201
Nitride-Based Nanocomposites	p. 205
Wear Behavior	p. 207
References	p. 212
Conclusions	p. 215
Future Prospects	p. 215
Potential Applications of CNT-Ceramic Nanocomposites	p. 217
Hydroxyapatite-CNT Nanocomposites	p. 218
Potential Applications of CNT-Metal Nanocomposites	p. 223
References	p. 224
Index	p. 227
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