Synergistic outstanding strengthening behavior of graphene/copper nanocomposites

Graphene reinforced copper matrix (graphene/Cu) nanocomposite powders are fabricated by the molecular-level mixing process and consolidated by spark plasma sintering and pressureless sintering process followed by hot isostatic pressing for the full densification. The addition of 1.2% volume fraction of graphene in Cu matrix resulted in 1.9 and 1.3 times increase in yield strength and elastic modulus, respectively, in comparison to those of pure...