Anisotropic thermal conductivity of aluminum matrix composites reinforced by graphene nanoplates and ZrB2 nanoparticles

Key Points

• Enhanced thermal conductivity is observed due to the inclusion of graphene nanoplates and ZrB2 nanoparticles.
• The study shows a significant increase in thermal conductivity, with values up to 300 W/m·K observed.
• Analysis of aluminum matrix composites focused on how different reinforcements affect thermal properties.
• These findings suggest improved performance for thermal management systems in electronics and automotive applications.