This paper provides a synergistic review of the current scenario and future prospects of
aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMCs). AMMCs are advanced materials that have …

Nanostructured metallic materials having nanocrystalline and ultrafine-grained structures
show exceptional mechanical properties, eg superior strength, that are very attractive for …

Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is an ultra-thin film deposition technique that has found many
applications owing to its distinct abilities. They include uniform deposition of conformal films …

Graphene (Gr) and its derivatives (such as graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide
(RGO), nanoparticles decorated graphene, etc.) reinforced metal matrix composites (MMC) …

Perfect graphene is believed to be the strongest material. However, the useful strength of
large-area graphene with engineering relevance is usually determined by its fracture …

Exfoliation of graphite is a promising approach for large-scale production of graphene.
Oxidation of graphite effectively facilitates the exfoliation process, yet necessitates several …

RGO flakes are homogeneously dispersed in a Cu matrix through a molecular‐level mixing
process. This novel fabrication process prevents the agglomeration of the RGO and …

Three-dimensional graphene network is a promising structure for improving both the
mechanical properties and functional capabilities of reinforced polymer and ceramic matrix …

Nanocarbon materials, such as carbon nanotube and graphene, are reckoned as the ideal
reinforcement for composites due to their extraordinary intrinsic properties. However, the …

Copper matrix composites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were prepared
via molecular-level mixing process and spark plasma sintering process. The impacts of …