Synthesis and densification of CNTs/Fe/Al2O3 nanocomposite powders by chemical vapor deposition

S. H. Yoo, H. J. Wang, S. T. Oh, S. G. Kang, Y. H. Choa

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Abstract

CNTs/Fe/Al2O3 nanocomposites were prepared by thermal CVD and SPS methods. The dispersion of CNTs in the Fe/Al2O 3 matrix were controlled by an attrition milling process. FESEM analysis revealed that the CNTs of 5 vol.% were homogeneously dispersed in the Fe/Al2O3. The effects of CNTs dispersion on the mechanical and electrical properties of the specimens were investigated. Fracture strength and electrical conductivity of 5 vol.% CNTs/Fe/Am2O 3specimen were measured at 641 MPa and 2.93 × 10-11 mS/m, whereas that of a 20 vol.% CNTs/Fe/Al2O3 specimen were 208 MPa and 8.46 × 10-7 mS/m, respectively. In comparison with an Al2O3 monolith, the specimen with 5 vol.% CNTs showed enhanced fracture strength and increased electrical conductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)665-668
Number of pages4
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume317-318
StatePublished - 2006

Keywords

  • CNT
  • Nanocomposite
  • Spark plasma sintering
  • Thermal CVD

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