A review: Analysis of load transfer effect in carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced aluminium (Al) composites

Abstract Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are a groundbreaking innovation in nanotechnology. CNTs have exceptional fabric properties, making them an ideal reinforcement for Al-based composites. Al-CNT composites are expected to be used in aircraft applications due to their unique properties, as well as beneficial materials due to their energising mechanical properties. Although numerous researches investigated on mechanical properties of Al/CNT composites, the load transfer effect have not yet been clarified in detailed manner. Thus, the load transfer effect in CNT-Al composites is the focus of this review article.