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. 2015 Jan 20;5(1):90–114. doi: 10.3390/nano5010090

Table 3.

Potential application of key ceramics nanocomposites reinforced with CNTs and graphene.

References Ceramic matrix Reinforcing agent Key properties Parts/Components Potential industries
[101] Al2O3 CNTs/graphene Wear resistance, high toughness, electrical properties, thermal properties Cutting tools, corrosion/erosion resistance pipes, electrical contacts, armour plates Automobile, petrochemical industry, electric component manufacturing, defence industry
[106] Si3N4 CNTs/graphene Excellent mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties Gas turbines, aircraft engine components and bearings Power generation, aerospace, automobile sector
[107] BaTiO3 CNTs/graphene Ferroelectrics, piezoelectric and colossal magnetoresistor properties Electric generator, computer hard disks, sensors Renewable energy, power generation, electronic, computer manufacturing, data storage, aerospace industry
[108,109,110] ZrO2 CNTs/graphene High mechanical properties, excellent fracture toughness, elevated temperature stability, high breakdown electrical field and large energy bandgap Solid oxide fuel cells, oxygen sensors and ceramic membranes Renewable energy, chemical industry, water desalination sectors
[111,112,113] TiN and FeN CNTs/graphene Excellent electrical properties Capacitors, electronic conductor in electronic devices Electrochemical industry, power and electronic sector, aerospace and automobile industries
[114] Mulite CNTs/graphene High in electric and optical properties Sensor Electronic industry, aerospace sector and automobile industry