Enhancement of the wear resistance of NiCu alloy reinforced by graphene nanoplatelets and WC particles through circular oscillating laser directed energy deposition

Key Points

• Enhanced wear resistance was achieved in nickel copper alloys with graphene nanoplatelets and WC particles.
• Wear resistance improved significantly over baseline materials, demonstrating a notable increase by 40%.
• Analysis employed circular oscillating laser directed energy deposition to incorporate graphene and WC particles effectively.
• This approach may enable better applications in industries requiring robust material performance under wear conditions.