Innovations in carbon nanotube polymer composites: Electrical, thermal, and mechanical advancements for aerospace and automotive applications

IF 4 3区材料科学 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Synthetic Metals Pub Date : 2024-11-22 DOI:10.1016/j.synthmet.2024.117794

Maziyar Sabet

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Abstract

This review critically examines recent advancements in carbon nanotube (CNT) polymer composites, focusing on innovative synthesis, functionalization, and fabrication strategies that enhance their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Special emphasis is placed on their applications in aerospace and automotive industries, where these composites have demonstrated the potential to achieve weight reductions of up to 40% and fuel efficiency improvements of 20–25%. This work identifies key challenges, such as achieving uniform CNT dispersion and robust interfacial bonding, while addressing scalability issues in large-scale production. Comparative evaluations with traditional materials underscore the environmental and performance benefits of CNT composites. A comprehensive analysis of advanced fabrication techniques, along with a detailed summary table, provides technical insights and outlines pathways for future research and industrial implementation. This review aims to guide the development of next-generation lightweight, high-performance materials for critical engineering applications.

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碳纳米管聚合物复合材料的创新：航空航天和汽车应用中的电、热和机械进步

本综述对碳纳米管（CNT）聚合物复合材料的最新进展进行了严格审查，重点关注可提高其机械、热和电气性能的创新合成、功能化和制造策略。文章特别强调了碳纳米管在航空航天和汽车行业中的应用，这些复合材料已证明具有减轻重量达 40% 和提高燃油效率达 20-25% 的潜力。这项工作确定了关键挑战，如实现均匀的碳纳米管分散和稳健的界面结合，同时解决大规模生产中的可扩展性问题。与传统材料的比较评估强调了 CNT 复合材料在环境和性能方面的优势。对先进制造技术的全面分析以及详细的汇总表提供了技术见解，并概述了未来研究和工业实施的途径。本综述旨在为关键工程应用领域开发新一代轻质高性能材料提供指导。

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Synthetic Metals 工程技术-材料科学：综合

CiteScore

8.30

自引率

4.50%

发文量

189

审稿时长

33 days

期刊介绍： This journal is an international medium for the rapid publication of original research papers, short communications and subject reviews dealing with research on and applications of electronic polymers and electronic molecular materials including novel carbon architectures. These functional materials have the properties of metals, semiconductors or magnets and are distinguishable from elemental and alloy/binary metals, semiconductors and magnets.