Guangyu Chai et al 2008 J. Micromech. Microeng. 18 035013 doi:10.1088/0960-1317/18/3/035013
Guangyu Chai, Ying Sun, Jianren 'Jenny' Sun and Quanfang Chen
Show affiliationsThe authors have characterized the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced copper nanocomposites which were fabricated with an innovative electrochemical co-deposition process. The mechanical strength of Cu/CNT nanocomposites is found to be more than three times greater than that of pure copper. The increased strength is attributed to the good distribution of CNTs and good interfacial bonding between CNT and copper realized by the fabrication method.
62.25.-g Mechanical properties of nanoscale systems
81.40.Np Fatigue, corrosion fatigue, embrittlement, cracking, fracture, and failure
62.20.F- Deformation and plasticity
82.45.Qr Electrodeposition and electrodissolution
Condensed matter: structural, mechanical & thermal
Issue 3 (March 2008)
Received 29 August 2007, in final form 26 December 2007
Published 24 January 2008
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