Advanced Engineering Materials · 2003 · 36 citations · 10 references
EngineeringCarbon NanotechnologyMechanical EngineeringCarbon Nanotube CompositeCarbon-based MaterialWorn Cnt/ni‐pPolymer CompositesWear-resistant MaterialCarbon-based FilmsCarbon NanotubesProtective CoatingMaterials ScienceHigh Wear ResistanceComposite TechnologyCarbon MaterialsWear ResistanceNanomaterialsMetal–carbon NanotubeHigh HardnessNanocompositeExcellent Wear ResistanceNanotubes
A metal–carbon nanotube (CNT) composite has been synthesized by the authors simply by dispersing CNT's in a suitable electrolyte solution and depositing the metal in an electroless manner. The thus‐obtained CNT/Ni‐P coatings exhibit superior mechanical properties such as high hardness and excellent wear resistance. The Figure shows the intact morphology of worn CNT/Ni‐P (left) vs. the bruised surface of conventional Ni‐P.
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