Fabrication of carbon nanofiber reinforced aluminum alloy nanocomposites by a liquid process

► Carbon nanofiber (CNF) reinforced A1050 Al alloy nanocomposites were successfully fabricated using a liquid process. ► The Cu coating on CNF and the feedstock made of CNF and Al powder were employed for uniform dispersion of CNFs in Al melt. ► Effects of the CNF concentration on the mechanical properties of CNF/Al nanocomposites were studied.