Graphene reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites for high conductivity applications and process for producing

Abstract

A process for producing a graphene reinforced aluminum metal matrix composite material, including the steps of providing a flowable aluminum material, combining multiple flattened sheets of graphene or a graphene powder with the aluminum material, and processing the combination to create the aluminum metal matrix composite material incorporating the graphene and orienting the graphene to enhance conductivity. A current carrying article providing high conductive properties is also disclosed and includes an aluminum metal matrix composite combined with an oriented graphene in order to achieve enhanced electrical conductivity.

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