Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1501790 Scripta Materialia 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

This study demonstrates the ability to fabricate lightweight, ductile but mechanically strong magnesium alloy (AZ91D) composites by introducing a small number of high crystalline multi-walled carbon nanotubes. It is demonstrated that 1% of relatively short and straight carbon nanotubes distributed homogeneously on the outer surface of magnesium powders act as an effective reinforcing filler to prevent deformation, thereby contributing to the enhanced tensile strength of magnesium alloy composites (e.g., from 315 to 388 MPa).

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