| This paper presents an overview of research efforts focused on both fabrication and mechanical properties of metal-matrix nanocomposites containing graphene inclusions. A particular attention is devoted to experimental data giving evidence for enhancement of strength, microhardness and Young modulus (due to the effects of graphene inclusions) of such nanocomposites, as compared to both unreinforced metals and metal-matrix nanocomposites reinforced by non-graphene inclusions. Key factors are discussed which influence the role of graphene nanosheets and nanoplatelets in remarkable enhancement of the mechanical characteristics of metal-graphene nanocomposites. |
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