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Incorporating 1 wt.% multi-walled carbon nanotubes and 4 wt.% nano-sized silicon carbide into an aluminium matrix significantly enhances its mechanical and tribological properties, increasing hardness by ~149% and compressive strength by ~45% compared to pure aluminium. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to enhance the mechanical performance of aluminium-based materials using hybrid nanocomposites.

June 12, 2026CrystalsOpen Access

Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of SiC- and Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites

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The aim is to enhance the mechanical performance of aluminium-based materials using hybrid nanocomposites.
Fabricated composites via powder metallurgy with 1 wt.% MWCNT and varying nSiC from 0–4 wt.%
Conducted microstructural analysis to assess bonding and reinforcement distribution
Evaluated mechanical and tribological properties of the composites
Achieved 149% increase in hardness and 45% increase in compressive strength with Al-1 wt.% MWCNT-4 wt.% nSiC
Demonstrated superior wear resistance compared to pure aluminium
Transition in fracture mode from ductile to mixed intergranular-transgranular observed

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Randomized trial evaluates mechanical and tribological properties of aluminium composites, suggesting significant performance benefits.

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Chatterjee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3a28101cf8926f0246d https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst16060384

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Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of SiC- and Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites

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