Table 3.
Potential application of key ceramics nanocomposites reinforced with CNTs and graphene.
References | Ceramic matrix | Reinforcing agent | Key properties | Parts/Components | Potential industries |
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[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 |