Advances in graphene reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites: Mechanisms, processing, modelling, properties and applications

Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering

Nan Deng¹  Tao Yang²  Jiulong Song³  Ahmed Elmasry⁴  Yong Qing Fu⁵  Ahmed Elmarakbi⁵  Hai Bao Lv⁶  Terence Liu⁷  Longlong Dong⁷  Wenge Chen⁷ 

[1] Corresponding author at: Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an 710016, PR China.;Corresponding authors.;School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shengyang 110819, PR China;Advanced Materials Research Central, Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, Xi'an 710016, PR China;Faculty of Engineering and Environment, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST, UK;School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, PR China;School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, PR China;

关键词: Graphene;    Metal matrix composites;    Strengthening mechanism;    Synthesis method;    Modelling;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Graphene has been extensively explored to enhance functional and mechanical properties of metal matrix nanocomposites for wide-range applications due to their superior mechanical, electrical and thermal properties. This article discusses recent advances of key mechanisms, synthesis, manufacture, modelling and applications of graphene metal matrix nanocomposites. The main strengthening mechanisms include load transfer, Orowan cycle, thermal mismatch, and refinement strengthening. Synthesis technologies are discussed including some conventional methods (such as liquid metallurgy, powder metallurgy, thermal spraying and deposition technology) and some advanced processing methods (such as molecular-level mixing and friction stir processing). Analytical modelling (including phenomenological models, semi-empirical models, homogenization models, and self-consistent model) and numerical simulations (including finite elements method, finite difference method, and boundary element method) have been discussed for understanding the interface bonding and performance characteristics between graphene and different metal matrices (Al, Cu, Mg, Ni). Key challenges in applying graphene as a reinforcing component for the metal matrix composites and the potential solutions as well as prospectives of future development and opportunities are highlighted.

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