Improved MWCNT dispersion and enhanced strength of Cu-coated MWCNTs reinforced magnesium matrix composites via powder refinement

Wei Zhai, Xing Gong, Yunpeng Ding, Xiaoqin Guo, Qichi Le, School of Materials, Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Northeastern University

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on May 31, 2026

Abstract

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Poor dispersion and insufficient interface strength have always been the major obstacles hindering the development of multi-walled carbon nanotube reinforced magnesium-based composites (MWCNTs/Mg). In this study, the finer magnesium powder with a higher ...