Effects of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered titanium matrix composites - A review

A. M. Okoro, M. Awotunde, O. A. Ajiteru, S. S. Lephuthing, P. A. Olubambi, R. Machaka

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Abstract

Titanium and its alloys are highly desirable in various advanced applications because of their attractive properties. However, in order to be competitive with high strength steels or Ni-based alloys in specific applications, it is essential to enhance their mechanical properties by developing titanium matrix composites. Titanium matrix composites are potential materials to augment for the limitation of titanium and its alloys. This has prompt various researchers to utilize carbon nanotubes which are known for their unique electrical, mechanical and thermal properties as attractive reinforcements for fabricating light weight, high strength and high performance titanium matrix composites. This article focuses on the review of past works on the effects of carbon nanotubes on the mechanical properties of spark plasma sintered titanium matrix composites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE 9th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages54-59
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538642979
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Apr 2018
Event9th IEEE International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2018 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 10 Feb 201813 Feb 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE 9th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2018
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference9th IEEE International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies, ICMIMT 2018
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period10/02/1813/02/18

Keywords

  • carbon nanotubes
  • mechanical properties
  • spark plasma sintering
  • titanium

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys

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