Chemically bonded oxygen atoms at the carbon nanotube (CNT)/metal interface provide strong bonding between CNTs and a metal matrix (see picture). The origin of the enhanced mechanical properties of CNT/Cu is analyzed by the load-transfer concept and oxygen atoms are found to be a key factor in the construction of strong CNT/metal composites.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kim et al. (2008) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: