Improved Electrical Conductivity and Strength of α-Al-Carbon Nanotubes Blended with Silver Nanoparticles Composites

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Abstract

An attempt has been made to develop a new enhanced electrical conductor nanocomposites using green synthesis silver nanoparticles (GAgNPs) modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced aluminum nanocomposites. High-intensity ball milling and spark plasma sintering (SPS) were used to produce the composites. The nanocomposite' microstructure, strength, model, and electrical conductivity were all determined. 2%GAg.NPs in Al-4-percent CNTs helps to refine the grain structure of the Al-4-percent CNTs. More dislocation density was generated by the creation of sub-grain in the Al-4 percent CNTs+2 percent GAgNPs composite. Tensile strength and electrical conductivity were increased by 82.14 and 106.88% using Al-4-percent CNTs+2%GAg.NPs nanocomposite. The ductility mode of fracture associated with the tiny sub-grain produced at the surface was greatly improved when 2% GAgNPs were added to Al-4% CNTs. It was established that the GAgNPS can been used to coat CNTs enhance the strength and electrical conductivity of Al-4 percent CNTs nanocomposites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)266-275
Number of pages10
JournalNigerian Journal of Technological Development
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Sept 2022

Keywords

  • Cashew leaves
  • Composites
  • Electrical conductivity
  • Microstructure
  • Nanoparticles
  • Strength analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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