Tjong, Sie Chin, <br/><br/>
Carbon nanotube reinforced composites :  metal and ceramic matrices / 
Sie Chin Tjong. 
 - Weinheim :  Wiley-VCH,  [2009]. 
 - xiii, 228 pages :  illustrations ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Preface		ix	<br/>List of Abbreviations<br/>xi	<br/>Introduction<br/>1	(42)<br/>Background<br/>1	(1)<br/>Types of Carbon Nanotubes<br/>2	(3)<br/>Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes<br/>5	(13)<br/>Electric Arc Discharge<br/>5	(2)<br/>Laser Ablation<br/>7	(2)<br/>Chemical Vapor Deposition<br/>9	(2)<br/>Thermal CVD<br/>11	(3)<br/>Plasma-enhanced CVD<br/>14	(1)<br/>Laser assisted CVD<br/>14	(1)<br/>Vapor Phase Growth<br/>14	(2)<br/>Carbon Monoxide Disproportionation<br/>16	(1)<br/>Patent Processes<br/>17	(1)<br/>Purification of Carbon Nanotubes<br/>18	(7)<br/>Purification Processes<br/>18	(2)<br/>Materials Characterization<br/>20	(5)<br/>Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes<br/>25	(4)<br/>Theoretical Modeling<br/>25	(1)<br/>Direct Measurement<br/>26	(3)<br/>Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes<br/>29	(3)<br/>Thermal Conductivity<br/>29	(1)<br/>Electrical Behavior<br/>30	(2)<br/>Potential and Current Challenges<br/>32	(11)<br/>References<br/>33	(10)<br/>Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites<br/>43	(46)<br/>Overview<br/>43	(2)<br/>Importance of Metal-Martrix Nanocomposites<br/>45	(1)<br/>Preparation of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites<br/>46	(1)<br/>Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites<br/>47	(14)<br/>Spray Forming<br/>47	(4)<br/>Powder Metallurgy Processing<br/>51	(6)<br/>Controlled Growth of Nanocomposites<br/>57	(1)<br/>Severe Plastic Deformation<br/>57	(4)<br/>Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites<br/>61	(3)<br/>The Liquid Metallurgy Route<br/>61	(1)<br/>Compocasting<br/>61	(1)<br/>Disintegrated Melt Deposition<br/>61	(1)<br/>Powder Metallurgy Processing<br/>62	(2)<br/>Friction Stir Processing<br/>64	(1)<br/>Titanium-Based Nanocomposites<br/>64	(1)<br/>Copper-Based Nanocomposites<br/>65	(8)<br/>Liquid Infiltration<br/>66	(1)<br/>Mechanical Alloying<br/>66	(2)<br/>Molecular Level Mixing<br/>68	(3)<br/>Electrodeposition<br/>71	(1)<br/>Patent Process<br/>72	(1)<br/>Transition Metal-Based Nanocomposites<br/>73	(16)<br/>Ni-Based Nanocomposites<br/>73	(3)<br/>Co-Based Nanocomposites<br/>76	(1)<br/>Fe-Based Nanocomposites<br/>77	(3)<br/>References<br/>80	(9)<br/>Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites<br/>89	(14)<br/>Background<br/>89	(4)<br/>Thermal Response of Metal-Matrix Microcomposites<br/>91	(2)<br/>Thermal Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites<br/>93	(5)<br/>Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites<br/>93	(2)<br/>Tin-Based Nanosolder<br/>95	(3)<br/>Electrical Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites<br/>98	(5)<br/>References<br/>100	(3)<br/>Mechanical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites<br/>103	(28)<br/>Strengthening Mechanism<br/>103	(3)<br/>Tensile Deformation Behavior<br/>106	(11)<br/>Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites<br/>106	(4)<br/>Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites<br/>110	(2)<br/>Copper-Based Nanocomposites<br/>112	(4)<br/>Nickel-Based Nanocomposites<br/>116	(1)<br/>Comparison with Nanoparticle-Reinforced Metals<br/>117	(2)<br/>Wear<br/>119	(12)<br/>References<br/>127	(4)<br/>Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites<br/>131	(38)<br/>Overview<br/>131	(2)<br/>Importance of Ceramic-Matrix Nanocomposites<br/>133	(3)<br/>Preparation of Ceramic-CNT Nanocomposites<br/>136	(2)<br/>Oxide-Based Nanocomposites<br/>138	(19)<br/>Alumina Matrix<br/>138	(1)<br/>Hot Pressing/Extrusion<br/>138	(4)<br/>Spark Plasma Sintering<br/>142	(5)<br/>Plasma Spraying<br/>147	(2)<br/>Template Synthesis<br/>149	(1)<br/>Silica Matrix<br/>150	(5)<br/>Titania Matrix<br/>155	(1)<br/>Zirconia Matrix<br/>156	(1)<br/>Carbide-Based Nanocomposites<br/>157	(3)<br/>Silicon Carbide Matrix<br/>157	(3)<br/>Nitride-Based Nanocomposites<br/>160	(9)<br/>Silicon Nitride Matrix<br/>160	(1)<br/>References<br/>161	(8)<br/>Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites<br/>169	(16)<br/>Background<br/>169	(2)<br/>Electrical Behavior<br/>171	(1)<br/>Percolation Concentration<br/>172	(5)<br/>Electromagnetic Interference Shielding<br/>177	(2)<br/>Thermal Behavior<br/>179	(6)<br/>References<br/>182	(3)<br/>Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites<br/>185	(30)<br/>Fracture Toughness<br/>185	(2)<br/>Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms<br/>187	(2)<br/>Oxide-Based Nanocomposites<br/>189	(12)<br/>Alumina Matrix<br/>189	(1)<br/>Deformation Behavior<br/>189	(11)<br/>Silica Matrix<br/>200	(1)<br/>Carbide-Based Nanocomposites<br/>201	(4)<br/>Nitride-Based Nanocomposites<br/>205	(2)<br/>Wear Behavior<br/>207	(8)<br/>References<br/>212	(3)<br/>Conclusions<br/>215	(12)<br/>Future Prospects<br/>215	(2)<br/>Potential Applications of CNT-Ceramic Nanocomposites<br/>217	(10)<br/>Hydroxyapatite-CNT Nanocomposites<br/>218	(5)<br/>Potential Applications of CNT-Metal Nanocomposites<br/>223	(1)<br/>References<br/>224	(3)<br/>Index		227	 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9783527408924 (hbk.) 3527408924 (hbk.) 9783527627004 3527627006 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010286331 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA945848  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015176229  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nanotubes.<br/>Carbon composites.<br/>Composites à matrice métallique.<br/>Composites à matrice céramique.<br/>Fullerènes.<br/>Nanotubes.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA418.9.N35  / TJO 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.5