@article{Xie2019, 
author = {Xinliang Xie and Chaoyue Chen and Gang Ji and Run Xu and Zhanqiu Tan and Yingchun Xie and Zhiqiang Li and Hanlin Liao},
title = {A novel approach for fabricating a CNT/AlSi composite with the self-aligned nacre-like architecture by cold spraying},
year = {2019},
journal = {Nano Materials Science},
volume = {1},
number = {2},
pages = {137-141},
keywords = {Additive manufacturing, Cold spray, Metal matrix composites, Nanolaminated structure, Carbon nanotubes},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1016/j.nanoms.2019.04.002},
doi = {10.1016/j.nanoms.2019.04.002},
abstract = {A fully dense carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced AlSi matrix composite with the multiscale nacre-like architecture was designed and successfully realized by flake powder metallurgy followed by cold spraying (CS). The nanolaminated and ultrafine-grained structure initially created in the CNT/AlSi flaky powder was perfectly conserved, due to the typical 'cold' feature of CS. As discussed based on finite element analysis and single splat observation, self-alignment behavior of the flaky powders during impact also allowed the formation of the microlaminated structure. Hence, the scalable CS technique opens a new avenue for bioinspired material design and fabrication with complex shape.}
}