The past decade has witnessed the substitution of monolithic metallic materials by metal-
matrix composites (MMCs) for advanced applications in aerospace, marine engineering …

We investigate electronic transport properties of copper–graphene (Cu–G) composites using
a density-functional theory (DFT) framework. Conduction in composites is studied by varying …

Aluminum-based alloys are highly sought after as lightweight alternatives in electric grid
applications. Improving the electrical conductivity of aluminum alloys has the potential to …

Electrification is a path towards decarbonization. Identification of novel nanocarbon
materials such as graphene or carbon nanotubes (CNTs) offers great potential as a …

Improving the electrical performance of copper, the most widely used electrical conductor in
the world is of vital importance to the progress of key technologies, including electric …

Copper-graphene composites show remarkable electrical performance surpassing
traditional copper conductors albeit at a micron scale; there are several challenges in …

This paper explores the transport properties of aluminum-carbon composite material via ab
initio methods. Interfacial and electronic dynamics of the aluminum-graphene interface …

SiC/Cu composites modified by SiO 2–Cu 2 O glass phase (GP) were prepared using sol-
gel method and hot pressing sintering. The effect of GP on tribological, electrical and thermal …

The demand for Cu with ultra-high conductivity has been growing across various industries.
However, conventional approaches to enhance electrical conductivities, such as improving …

The electronic and transport properties of aluminum-graphene composite materials were
investigated using the ab initio plane wave density functional theory. The interfacial structure …