Tailoring mechanical properties through multi-scale SiC particle size (nano, submicron, micro) with fixed CNT and nano SiC in aluminum matrix composites

Key Points

• Improved mechanical properties were observed in aluminum matrix composites due to different SiC particle sizes.
• Specifically, altering SiC particle size from nano to micro significantly affected the composite strength and toughness.
• Assessment using multi-scale SiC particle size and fixed CNT revealed unique interactions within the aluminum matrix.
• This highlights the potential for optimizing composite materials based on particle size while incorporating fixed CNT.