ABSTRACT
In a composite material, there is an interaction between the matrix and the reinforcement at the interface, and through the synergistic effect, strengthening is achieved. Therefore, studying the matrix/reinforcement interface is extremely important in MM-CNT composites. Several aspects such as chemical stability of the CNTs in the metal matrix, the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of carbide formation, and wettability of the CNTs with the matrix influence the processing and final properties of the composite in a significant manner. In this chapter, the focus is on the importance of the CNT/metal interface, the thermodynamics and mechanism of the metal-CNT reaction, and its impact on the properties of the composite.
