Producing aluminum matrix composite reinforced with decorated multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Abstract

The paper presents the results of a research study on obtaining an aluminum matrix composite material with an increased degree of reinforcement by decorated multilayer carbon nanotubes. A casting method to increase the mechanical properties of the product, its tensile strength in particular, is proposed. The use of suspension casting allows the tensile strength of low-alloy aluminum alloys to be increased by at least 100%. The work provides an example of strengthening the A6 alloy with the aluminum content of above 99.6%.