Abstract
The authors report an efficient way of incorporating single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) into alumina matrix with strong interfaces by heterocoagulation. The fracture toughness of SWNTs/Al2O3 composite reaches 6.40±0.3 MPa m1/2, which is twice as high as that of unreinforced alumina. The flexure strength of the composite also increases by 20%. The main toughening mechanism is crack bridging of SWNTs, and SWNT pullout takes effect also.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 121910 |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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