The Role of Interfacial Oxygen Atoms in the Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Carbon‐Nanotube‐Reinforced Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Abstract

Chemically bonded oxygen atoms at the carbon nanotube (CNT)/metal interface provide strong bonding between CNTs and a metal matrix (see picture). The origin of the enhanced mechanical properties of CNT/Cu is analyzed by the load-transfer concept and oxygen atoms are found to be a key factor in the construction of strong CNT/metal composites. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.