Rapid innovation in nanotechnology in recent years enabled development of advanced
metal matrix nanocomposites for structural engineering and functional devices. Carbonous …

One-dimensional carbon nanotubes and two-dimensional graphene nanosheets with
unique electrical, mechanical and thermal properties are attractive reinforcements for …

The special mechanical properties of nanoparticles allow for novel applications in many
fields, eg, surface engineering, tribology and nanomanufacturing/nanofabrication. In this …

Although significant effort has been made on using graphene as a reinforcement in metal
matrix nanocomposites due to its extraordinary high strength and high modulus, metal …

The main focused aim of developing new processing and manufacturing technologies are to
reduce production or manufacturing costs, processing times, and to enhance manufactured …

Nanomaterials have garnered significant interests owing to their attractive tribological
potentials. Although numerous investigations pertaining to nano-reinforced composites have …

In the present investigation, aluminum matrix nanocomposites reinforced by graphene
nanoplatelets were synthesized by powder metallurgy method. The microstructure of the Al …

Increased fuel cost and emission norms have pushed automobile sectors to produce lighter
and more efficient vehicles. Reduction in overall vehicle weight, using parts made by …

Microwave processing of materials has emerged as a new method for processing of a
variety of materials in the recent years. Microwaves have been used effectively with …

Many different types of advanced metal matrix composites are now available, some of which
possess functional properties. Recent work on particle-reinforced, self-lubricating and self …