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Graphene–magnesium nanocomposite: An advanced material for aerospace application

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur 713209, West Bengal, India

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Jit Sarkar

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal, India

E-mail Address: jitsarkar1993@gmail.com

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217984918500756Cited by:14 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

This work focuses on the analytical study of mechanical and thermal properties of a nanocomposite that can be obtained by reinforcing graphene in magnesium. The estimated mechanical and thermal properties of graphene–magnesium nanocomposite are much higher than magnesium and other existing alloys used in aerospace materials. We also altered the weight percentage of graphene in the composite and observed mechanical and thermal properties of the composite increase with increase in concentration of graphene reinforcement. The Young’s modulus and thermal conductivity of graphene–magnesium nanocomposite are found to be $\geq$ $\geq$ 165 GPa and $\geq$ $\geq$ 175 W/mK, respectively. Nanocomposite material with desired properties for targeted applications can also be designed by our analytical modeling technique. This graphene–magnesium nanocomposite can be used for designing improved aerospace structure systems with enhanced properties.

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