Carbon nanofibers reinforced copper matrix composites: Manufacture, thermal and mechanical characterisation

J. Barcena, R. Seddon, J. Coleto, J. C. Lloyd, E. Neubauer

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Abstract

The present work deals with the study of the manufacture and characterization of reinforced copper matrix composites with vapour grown carbon nanofibers. Nanofillers based on carbon such as carbon nanofibers and nanotubes present high mechanical properties and high thermal conductivity. Therefore they are quite attractive reinforcements in composites materials. An overview of the main developments on the Cu/carbon nanofibers composites at Inasmet-Tecnalia and collaborators over recent years is given. This includes the selection and inspection of nanofibers from different manufacturers; strategies followed for disentanglement/dispersion into the copper matrix; comparison among various manufacturing routes (electroless plating, hotpressing, spark plasma sintering, etc.); microstructural observation (Optical, SEM, TEM); interfacial Cu/C design and optimization; and the evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties. Moreover, in view of the results achieved, this study includes the further work and necessary steps for a complete development of this composite material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2010, MS and T'10
Pages2268-2279
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2010, MS and T'10 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 17 Oct 201021 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2010, MS and T'10
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceMaterials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2010, MS and T'10
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period17/10/1021/10/10

Keywords

  • Interface
  • Metal matrix composites (MMCs)
  • Nanoreinforced composites
  • Thermo-physical properties
  • Vapour grown carbon nanofibres

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