Enhancement of strength and ductility by interfacial nano-decoration in carbon nanotube/aluminum matrix composites

Aluminum (Al) matrix composites gain tremendous attention as candidates for lightweight structural materials. Interfaces between the matrix and reinforcements, long-standing concerns, are critical in determining the mechanical properties of Al matrix composites. Unlike the conventional thoughts that focus on raising the interfacial wettability, a novel interfacial nano-decoration strategy is reported to enhance the interfacial adhesion by...