journal article·2026-08

Synergistic optimization of strength–conductivity balance in CNTs/Cu composites via powder morphology pre-regulation and two-stage ball milling

Wei Liu, Chao Lei, Yunna Zhang, Zhenlin Lu, Hui Xie, Lei Jia

Carbon Letters· Volume 36· Issue 4
Publisher page

Abstract

No abstract is available for this record. The assistant can identify its topic from the title, but cannot infer the study’s results.

Source: Not provided · Quality: missing

Research context

OpenAlex topics: Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Advanced materials and composites · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis

SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.

References (20)

Show source-provided references
1. Singh K, Khanna V, Sonu, Singh S, Bansal SA, Chaudhary V, Khosla A (2023) Paradigm of state-of-the-art CNT reinforced copper metal matrix composites: processing, characterizations, and applications. J Mater Res Technol 24:8572–8605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.05.08310.1016/j.jmrt.2023.05.083 ↗
2. Wu Z, Chen J, Miao Z, Yan J, Liu C, Yan W, Zhang Y, Zhan S, Li N (2024) Brittleness reduction of Al2O3–C refractories: Microstructure evolution and role of carbon fibers. Ceram Int 50(18):32163–32170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.06.02310.1016/j.ceramint.2024.06.023 ↗
3. Wang Y, Tan Z, Li Y, He L, Zhang Y, Hu X, Chen J, Yi M, Yi G (2025) Preparation, properties, and application exploration of electrolytic Cu-CNTs composite foils. Mater Charact 222:114855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2025.11485510.1016/j.matchar.2025.114855 ↗
4. Wu H, Deng L, Pan X, Wang B, Xiang H (2025) Study on the microstructure, properties and strengthening mechanisms of electrophoretic deposited carbon-nanotubes/Cu composites. Mater Charact 221:114786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchar.2025.11478610.1016/j.matchar.2025.114786 ↗
5. Xu LL, Jiao XY, Shi C, Wu AP, Hou PX, Liu C, Cheng HM (2023) Single-walled carbon nanotube/copper core–shell fibers with a high specific electrical conductivity. ACS Nano 17:9245–9254. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c0048810.1021/acsnano.3c00488 ↗
6. Guo L, Li H, Liu D, Zhou Y, Dong L, Zhu S, Wu Y, Yong Z, Kang L, Jin H, Li Q (2022) Fabrication of high-performance carbon nanotube/copper composite fibers by interface thiol-modification. Nanotechnology 33(28). https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6528/ac652b10.1088/1361-6528/ac652b ↗
7. Luo S, Chen B, Song M, Zhang Z, Yi J, Zhou S, Guo B, Yu Z, Li W (2023) Improving the strength-ductility synergy of carbon nanotubes reinforced Cu matrix composites through interfacial regulation. Compos Part A 175:107787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.10778710.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107787 ↗
8. Ren X, Chang Y, Ge C (2024) State-of-the-art carbon-nanotubes-reinforced copper-based composites: The interface design of CNTs and Cu matrix. Int J Mol Sci 25:12957. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25231295710.3390/ijms252312957 ↗
9. Zhang L, Bao R, Yi J, Guo S, Tao J, Li C, Fang D, Liu Y, Li F (2020) Improving comprehensive performance of copper matrix composite by spray pyrolysis fabricated CNT/W reinforcement. J Alloy Compd 833:154940. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.15494010.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154940 ↗
10. Li B, Zhou L, Wang B, Yin M, Qian Y, Shi X, Guo Z, Han Z, Hu N, Sun L (2023) Nanoscale dispersion of carbon nanotubes in a metal matrix to boost thermal and electrical conductivity via facile ball milling techniques. Nanomaterials 13:2815. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano1320281510.3390/nano13202815 ↗
11. Xiu Z, Sun J, Li X, Chen Y, Yan Y, Shao P, Li Y, Yang W, Chen G, Ju B (2025) Energy-based ball milling process design and dispersion behavior of high content CNTs/Cu composites. Powder Technol 457:120874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2025.12087410.1016/j.powtec.2025.120874 ↗
12. Ya B, Xu Y, Meng L, Zhou B, Zhao J, Chen X, Zhang X (2022) Fabrication of copper matrix composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes using an innovational self-reduction molecular-level-mixing method. Materials 15:648. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma1518648810.3390/ma15186488 ↗
13. Tian D, Liu Y, Yu J, Zhao Q, Tao J, Wu Z, Zhang J, Fan Y, Liu Y, Li C, Yi J (2023) A study of silver decoration on carbon nanotubes via ultrasonic chemical synthesis and their reinforced copper matrix composites. Nanomaterials 13:887. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano1305088710.3390/nano13050887 ↗
14. Fu S, Chen X, Liu P (2020) Preparation of CNTs/Cu composites with good electrical conductivity and excellent mechanical properties. Mat Sci Eng A 771(000):8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2019.13865610.1016/j.msea.2019.138656 ↗
15. Xiu Z, Sun J, Li X, Chen Y, Yan Y, Shao P, Li H, Ju B, Yang W, Chen G (2024) Study on mechanical and electrical properties of high content CNTs/Cu composites. Materials 17:3866. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma1715386610.3390/ma17153866 ↗
16. Duan B, Zhou Y, Wang D, Zhao Y (2019) Effect of CNTs content on the microstructures and properties of CNTs/Cu composite by microwave sintering. J Alloys Compd 771c:498–504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.08.31510.1016/j.jallcom.2018.08.315 ↗
17. Mishra S, Mohapatra S, Mudliyar BS, Das S, Das K (2024) Synergistic effect of bimodal structure and Cu-coated CNTs on the properties of Cu/CNTs composites. J Alloy Compd 971:172681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.17268110.1016/j.jallcom.2023.172681 ↗
18. Cao L, Chen B, Chen Y, Yan Q, Shen J, Li J (2026) Intragranular dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aluminum matrix composites with improved mechanical properties. J Mater Sci Technol 252:34–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2025.05.07910.1016/j.jmst.2025.05.079 ↗
19. Zheng Z, Yang A, Tao J, Li J, Zhang W, Li X, Xue H (2022) Mechanical and conductive properties of Cu matrix composites reinforced by oriented carbon nanotubes with different coatings. Nanomaterials 12:266. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano1202026610.3390/nano12020266 ↗
20. Wang H, Zhang ZH, Hu ZY, Song Q, Yin SP, Kang Z, Li SL (2018) Improvement of interfacial interaction and mechanical properties in copper matrix composites reinforced with copper coated carbon nanotubes. Mat Sci Eng A 715(7):163–173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2018.01.00510.1016/j.msea.2018.01.005 ↗