Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) reinforced AZ91D (GNPs/AZ91D) composites were
prepared by semi-solid electromagnetic stirring casting. The microstructure, mechanical …

The reasonable macro-micro structural design presents a significant impact on the
mechanical properties of structural composites, and the progress of three-dimensional (3D) …

In recent years, aluminium (Al) matrix reinforced with graphene-based nanomaterial (GN)
composites (AGNCs) have emerged as a potential candidate for various applications due to …

The greater demand for lightweight structural and engine materials for automobile and
aerospace applications has compelled the growth of aluminum-based composite materials …

Advanced materials were used and are being implemented in structural, mechanical, and
high-end applications. Contemporary materials are used and being implemented in …

Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) reinforced aluminum matrix composites, with≤ 5 wt% GNP
content, were synthesized by spark plasma sintering (SPS). GNPs were found to withstand …

The incorporation of low-dimensional nanomaterials into 3D metal matrices are promising to
translate their intriguing properties from nanoscale to the macroscopic world. However, the …

The attainment of intimate and strong interface is critical for promoting the load transfer
ability and strength of graphene/metal composites. Herein, we reported an interface design …

A graphene defect engineering strategy was proposed in this work to tailor the interface and
mechanical properties of graphene/Cu composites. Plasma treatment was used to create …

In this paper, effects of SiC particle size on the mechanical properties and the failure
mechanisms of Al/SiC composites under compression with strain rates ranging from 0.001 to …