Carbon nanotube reinforced composites : metal and ceramic matrices / Sie Chin Tjong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tjong, Sie Chin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotubes.

Carbon composites.

Physical Description:

xiii, 228 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2009]

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.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Types of Carbon Nanotubes 2

1.3 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes 5

1.3.1 Electric Arc Discharge 5

1.3.2 Laser Ablation 7

1.3.3 Chemical Vapor Deposition 9

1.3.3.1 Thermal CVD 11

1.3.3.2 Plasma-enhanced CVD 14

1.3.3.3 Laser assisted CVD 14

1.3.3.4 Vapor Phase Growth 14

1.3.3.5 Carbon Monoxide Disproportionation 16

1.3.4 Patent Processes 17

1.4 Purification of Carbon Nanotubes 18

1.4.1 Purification Processes 18

1.4.2 Materials Characterization 20

1.5 Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes 25

1.5.1 Theoretical Modeling 25

1.5.2 Direct Measurement 26

1.6 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes 29

1.6.1 Thermal Conductivity 29

1.6.2 Electrical Behavior 30

1.7 Potential and Current Challenges 32

References 33

2 Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites 43

2.1 Overview 43

2.2 Importance of Metal-Matrix Nanocomposites 45

2.3 Preparation of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites 46

2.4 Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites 47

2.4.1 Spray Forming 47

2.4.2 Powder Metallurgy Processing 51

2.4.3 Controlled Growth of Nanocomposites 57

2.4.4 Severe Plastic Deformation 57

2.5 Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites 61

2.5.1 The Liquid Metallurgy Route 61

2.5.1.1 Compocasting 61

2.5.1.2 Disintegrated Melt Deposition 61

2.5.2 Powder Metallurgy Processing 62

2.5.3 Friction Stir Processing 64

2.6 Titanium-Based Nanocomposites 64

2.7 Copper-Based Nanocomposites 65

2.7.1 Liquid Infiltration 66

2.7.2 Mechanical Alloying 66

2.7.3 Molecular Level Mixing 68

2.7.4 Electrodeposition 71

2.7.5 Patent Process 72

2.8 Transition Metal-Based Nanocomposites 73

2.8.1 Ni-Based Nanocomposites 73

2.8.2 Co-Based Nanocomposites 76

2.8.3 Fe-Based Nanocomposites 77

References 80

3 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites 89

3.1 Background 89

3.1.1 Thermal Response of Metal-Matrix Microcomposites 91

3.2 Thermal Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites 93

3.2.1 Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites 93

3.2.2 Tin-Based Nanosolder 95

3.3 Electrical Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites 98

References 100

4 Mechanical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites 103

4.1 Strengthening Mechanism 103

4.2 Tensile Deformation Behavior 106

4.2.1 Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites 106

4.2.2 Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites 110

4.2.3 Copper-Based Nanocomposites 112

4.2.4 Nickel-Based Nanocomposites 116

4.3 Comparison with Nanoparticle-Reinforced Metals 117

4.4 Wear 119

References 127

5 Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites 131

5.1 Overview 131

5.2 Importance of Ceramic-Matrix Nanocomposites 133

5.3 Preparation of Ceramic-CNT Nanocomposites 136

5.4 Oxide-Based Nanocomposites 138

5.4.1 Alumina Matrix 138

5.4.1.1 Hot Pressing/Extrusion 138

5.4.1.2 Spark Plasma Sintering 142

5.4.1.3 Plasma Spraying 147

5.4.1.4 Template Synthesis 149

5.4.2 Silica Matrix 150

5.4.3 Titania Matrix 155

5.4.4 Zirconia Matrix 156

5.5 Carbide-Based Nanocomposites 157

5.5.1 Silicon Carbide Matrix 157

5.6 Nitride-Based Nanocomposites 160

5.6.1 Silicon Nitride Matrix 160

References 161

6 Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites 169

6.1 Background 169

6.2 Electrical Behavior 171

6.3 Percolation Concentration 172

6.4 Electromagnetic Interference Shielding 177

6.5 Thermal Behavior 179

References 182

7 Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites 185

7.1 Fracture Toughness 185

7.2 Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms 187

7.3 Oxide-Based Nanocomposites 189

7.3.1 Alumina Matrix 189

7.3.1.1 Deformation Behavior 189

7.3.2 Silica Matrix 200

7.4 Carbide-Based Nanocomposites 201

7.5 Nitride-Based Nanocomposites 205

7.6 Wear Behavior 207

References 212

8 Conclusions 215

8.1 Future Prospects 215

8.2 Potential Applications of CNT-Ceramic Nanocomposites 217

8.2.1 Hydroxyapatite-CNT Nanocomposites 218

8.3 Potential Applications of CNT-Metal Nanocomposites 223

References 224.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783527408924

3527408924

9783527627004

3527627006

OCLC:

319499978