Advances in Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Metal Composite Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Matrix Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
Interests: graphene-metal matrix composites; hydrogen embrittlement of steels; microstructural characterization; metal science
Interests: transmission and scanning electron microscopy; microstructural characterization of nanomaterials and thin films; carbon materials; graphene; carbides
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past two decades, one of the most promising and widely adopted applications of graphene in both research and industry has been its use in the form of nanoplatelets as a reinforcing phase in metal matrix composites. This development has been made possible by graphene’s exceptional intrinsic properties—such as its low density (1.06 g·cm⁻³), high tensile strength (130 GPa), and remarkable Young’s modulus (up to 1 TPa)—which render it particularly suitable for such applications.
Significant progress has been achieved in the development of these composites, with researchers successfully overcoming key challenges to attain desirable combinations of structural and mechanical properties. These advances have paved the way for diverse applications of graphene-reinforced metal composites. Despite the use of various synthesis techniques, a persistent challenge remains: the agglomeration of graphene nanoplatelets within the metal matrix. Although this, along with issues such as the formation of micro-sized carbides, has been mitigated to some extent, further work is needed to optimize the microstructure and enhance the performance of these materials.
We invite researchers to contribute to this ongoing effort by sharing their findings, discussions, and perspectives in the upcoming Special Issue: “Advances in Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Metal Composite Materials”. Submissions are welcome on all aspects of this field, including composite fabrication methods, microstructural characterization, mechanical and functional properties, strengthening mechanisms, the role of carbides formed during processing, and computational modeling.
Prof. Dr. Rumyana L. Lazarova
Prof. Dr. Daniela Karashanova
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- graphene nano-platelets
- graphene-metal matrix composites
- microstructural characterization
- mechanical and functional properties
- strengthening mechanisms
- carbides
- computational modeling and simulating
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