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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface ix
List of Abbreviations
xi
Introduction
1 (42)
Background
1 (1)
Types of Carbon Nanotubes
2 (3)
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes
5 (13)
Electric Arc Discharge
5 (2)
Laser Ablation
7 (2)
Chemical Vapor Deposition
9 (2)
Thermal CVD
11 (3)
Plasma-enhanced CVD
14 (1)
Laser assisted CVD
14 (1)
Vapor Phase Growth
14 (2)
Carbon Monoxide Disproportionation
16 (1)
Patent Processes
17 (1)
Purification of Carbon Nanotubes
18 (7)
Purification Processes
18 (2)
Materials Characterization
20 (5)
Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
25 (4)
Theoretical Modeling
25 (1)
Direct Measurement
26 (3)
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
29 (3)
Thermal Conductivity
29 (1)
Electrical Behavior
30 (2)
Potential and Current Challenges
32 (11)
References
33 (10)
Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites
43 (46)
Overview
43 (2)
Importance of Metal-Martrix Nanocomposites
45 (1)
Preparation of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites
46 (1)
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites
47 (14)
Spray Forming
47 (4)
Powder Metallurgy Processing
51 (6)
Controlled Growth of Nanocomposites
57 (1)
Severe Plastic Deformation
57 (4)
Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites
61 (3)
The Liquid Metallurgy Route
61 (1)
Compocasting
61 (1)
Disintegrated Melt Deposition
61 (1)
Powder Metallurgy Processing
62 (2)
Friction Stir Processing
64 (1)
Titanium-Based Nanocomposites
64 (1)
Copper-Based Nanocomposites
65 (8)
Liquid Infiltration
66 (1)
Mechanical Alloying
66 (2)
Molecular Level Mixing
68 (3)
Electrodeposition
71 (1)
Patent Process
72 (1)
Transition Metal-Based Nanocomposites
73 (16)
Ni-Based Nanocomposites
73 (3)
Co-Based Nanocomposites
76 (1)
Fe-Based Nanocomposites
77 (3)
References
80 (9)
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites
89 (14)
Background
89 (4)
Thermal Response of Metal-Matrix Microcomposites
91 (2)
Thermal Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites
93 (5)
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites
93 (2)
Tin-Based Nanosolder
95 (3)
Electrical Behavior of Metal-CNT Nanocomposites
98 (5)
References
100 (3)
Mechanical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Nanocomposites
103 (28)
Strengthening Mechanism
103 (3)
Tensile Deformation Behavior
106 (11)
Aluminum-Based Nanocomposites
106 (4)
Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites
110 (2)
Copper-Based Nanocomposites
112 (4)
Nickel-Based Nanocomposites
116 (1)
Comparison with Nanoparticle-Reinforced Metals
117 (2)
Wear
119 (12)
References
127 (4)
Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites
131 (38)
Overview
131 (2)
Importance of Ceramic-Matrix Nanocomposites
133 (3)
Preparation of Ceramic-CNT Nanocomposites
136 (2)
Oxide-Based Nanocomposites
138 (19)
Alumina Matrix
138 (1)
Hot Pressing/Extrusion
138 (4)
Spark Plasma Sintering
142 (5)
Plasma Spraying
147 (2)
Template Synthesis
149 (1)
Silica Matrix
150 (5)
Titania Matrix
155 (1)
Zirconia Matrix
156 (1)
Carbide-Based Nanocomposites
157 (3)
Silicon Carbide Matrix
157 (3)
Nitride-Based Nanocomposites
160 (9)
Silicon Nitride Matrix
160 (1)
References
161 (8)
Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites
169 (16)
Background
169 (2)
Electrical Behavior
171 (1)
Percolation Concentration
172 (5)
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
177 (2)
Thermal Behavior
179 (6)
References
182 (3)
Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Ceramic Nanocomposites
185 (30)
Fracture Toughness
185 (2)
Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms
187 (2)
Oxide-Based Nanocomposites
189 (12)
Alumina Matrix
189 (1)
Deformation Behavior
189 (11)
Silica Matrix
200 (1)
Carbide-Based Nanocomposites
201 (4)
Nitride-Based Nanocomposites
205 (2)
Wear Behavior
207 (8)
References
212 (3)
Conclusions
215 (12)
Future Prospects
215 (2)
Potential Applications of CNT-Ceramic Nanocomposites
217 (10)
Hydroxyapatite-CNT Nanocomposites
218 (5)
Potential Applications of CNT-Metal Nanocomposites
223 (1)
References
224 (3)
Index 227