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Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Graphene/Copper Nanocomposites Using a Molecular‐Level Mixing Process
Author(s) -
Hwang Jaewon,
Yoon Taeshik,
Jin Sung Hwan,
Lee Jinsup,
Kim TaekSoo,
Hong Soon Hyung,
Jeon Seokwoo
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201302495
Subject(s) - materials science , graphene , nanocomposite , copper , fabrication , mixing (physics) , cantilever , composite material , economies of agglomeration , adhesion , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , metallurgy , medicine , alternative medicine , physics , pathology , quantum mechanics , engineering
RGO flakes are homogeneously dispersed in a Cu matrix through a molecular‐level mixing process. This novel fabrication process prevents the agglomeration of the RGO and enhances adhesion between the RGO and the Cu. The yield strength of the 2.5 vol% RGO/Cu nanocomposite is 1.8 times higher than that of pure Cu. The strengthening mechanism of the RGO is investigated by a double cantilever beam test using the graphene/Cu model structure.