%0 Journal Article
%T Recent Advances in the Processing and Properties of Alumina¨CCNT/SiC Nanocomposites
%A Ibrahim Momohjimoh
%A Mohamed A. Hussein
%A Nasser Al-Aqeeli
%J Archive of "Nanomaterials".
%D 2019
%R 10.3390/nano9010086
%X An alumina-based nanocomposite is fabricated through the addition of secondary nanophase material to an alumina matrix to alter and tailor the properties of alumina. The addition to alumina of semi-conductive materials, such as silicon carbide (SiC), and high conductive materials, such as carbon nanotubes with a characteristic size in the nanometer range, can alter the mechanical strength, hardness, toughness, and electrical and thermal properties of alumina. This paper discusses recent advances in the synthesis of alumina¨CSiC and alumina-carbon nanotube (CNT) nanopowders and their consolidation using conventional and non-conventional techniques. Mechanical (hardness, fracture toughness and flexural strength) and functional (thermal and electrical) properties are discussed. The influence of the microstructure on the properties of alumina¨CSiC and alumina¨CCNT nanocomposites is discussed. Furthermore, potential applications and current related research trends are described
%K alumina-based
%K SiC
%K carbon nanotube
%K microstructure
%K functional properties
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358954/