The success in keeping carbon nanotubes (CNT) bonded to stainless steel provides a possible method for the preparation of CNT-metal composites. Alternative methods for the preparation of CNT-metal composites include hot pressing, sintering, etc. In this work laser surface alloying will be used the advantage of this is that critical pre-selected areas on the surface of a high value component can be specifically targeted for reinforcement. The alloying of the CNT will be carried out with a laser beam in an inert gas environment. The role of CNT in the reinforcement of metal components will be characterised for mechanical and chemical properties.
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Pityana SL, et al. 2006. Preparation and characteristics of CNT-metal composites. Microscopy Society of Southern Africa – Proceedings, vol. 36 pp 30
Pityana, S. L., Seleka, T., Kruger, J. C., Moodley, M., Rampedi, D., & Labuschagne, K. (2006). Preparation and characteristics of CNT-metal composites. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/858
Pityana, Sisa L, TS Seleka, Johannes C Kruger, MK Moodley, DL Rampedi, and K Labuschagne. "Preparation and characteristics of CNT-metal composites." (2006): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/858
Pityana SL, Seleka T, Kruger JC, Moodley M, Rampedi D, Labuschagne K, Preparation and characteristics of CNT-metal composites; 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/858 .
