Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites- A Review英文文献资料.docVIP

Journal of Minerals Materials Characterization Engineering, Vol. 7, No.4, pp 355-370, 2008 Printed in the USA. All rights reserved Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites- A Review Subhranshu Sekhar Samal* and Smrutisikha Bal Department of Metallurgical Materials Engineering N.I.T Rourkela, Orissa, India-769008 * Corresponding Author: Subhranshu Sekhar Samal [Presently working as scientist in centre for Nanoscience Nanotechnology (A Joint Initiative of SU IGCAR), Chennai] Ph: +91-9962369727, E-mail: sekhar_nitrkl@ ABSTRACT This paper provides an overview of recent advances reported in literature in ceramics matrix composites research in the context of reinforcement with carbon nanotubes. Current state of research has indicated the potential of these nanocomposites but at the same time, has illustrated the significant challenges in processing and improving properties. Fundamental work in processing, characterization and analysis is important before the structural properties of this new class of nanocomposites can be optimized. The fields of the nanocomposite materials have received a lot of attention and close scrutiny of scientists and engineers in recent years. This scrutiny results from the simple premise that using building blocks with dimensions in the nanometer range makes it possible to design and create new materials with unprecedented flexibility. The driving force behind the fabrication of novel nanocomposites is to achieve high functional properties for high end applications. Key Words: reinforcement, nanocomposites, carbon nanotube, functional, ceramic matrix 355  356 S. Sekhar Samal, and S. Bal Vol.7, No.4 1. INTRODUCTION Since the discovery of CNTs, they have been the focus of frontier research. It has opened vast