Figure 3: Characterization of MWCNTs/NCCMC nanocomposites.
From: Synergistic strengthening effect of nanocrystalline copper reinforced with carbon nanotubes
(a) SEM image of the MWCNTs/NCCMC after etching. (b) Fracture surface of the MWCNTs/NCCMC. (c) TEM image and the corresponding SAED patterns of the MWCNTs/NCCMC. (d) Histograms of the particle size distribution for the MWCNTs/NCCMC. (e) XRD patterns of the sintered compacts. (f) TEM image showing the cross sections of some non-agglomerated MWCNTs in the NC Cu matrix. (g) TEM image showing the longitudinal section of a MWCNT in the NC Cu matrix, the inset shows the SAED patterns of the corresponding analyzed area. (h) A schematic displaying the series-connection effect.
