Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review

Recently, there has been much scholarly research on the applications of CNTs in various fields which can be attributed to their outstanding properties. For that matter, machining processes as the backbone of manufacturing technologies have also benefited greatly from the introduction of CNTs. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Reza Sallakhniknezhad, Hossein Ahmadian, Tianfeng Zhou, Guo Weijia, Senthil Kumar Anantharajan, Ayman M. Sadoun, Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah, Adel Fathy
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author Reza Sallakhniknezhad
Hossein Ahmadian
Tianfeng Zhou
Guo Weijia
Senthil Kumar Anantharajan
Ayman M. Sadoun
Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah
Adel Fathy
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Guo Weijia
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description Recently, there has been much scholarly research on the applications of CNTs in various fields which can be attributed to their outstanding properties. For that matter, machining processes as the backbone of manufacturing technologies have also benefited greatly from the introduction of CNTs. However, there is a lack of papers that provide a holistic overview on potential applications, which impedes focused and robust research in their application. In this work, after providing an outline of the methods used in increasing the productivity of machining processes, we will review the ways in which CNTs, known for their remarkable mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal characteristics, enhance the productivity of machining processes. We emphasize fit-for-purpose applications to determine the fate of CNTs use in machining processes. We examine the applications of CNTs in enhancing the mechanical characteristics of cutting tools, which include increased wear resistance, strength, and thermal conductivity, thereby extending tool life and performance. Additionally, this work highlights the application of nanofluids in MQL systems, where CNTs play a crucial role in reducing friction and enhancing thermal management, leading to reduced lubricant usage while maintaining cooling and lubrication effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-18ef030c5994454fba122c6182013eef2025-08-20T02:57:18ZengMDPI AGJournal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing2504-44942024-12-018628210.3390/jmmp8060282Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A ReviewReza Sallakhniknezhad0Hossein Ahmadian1Tianfeng Zhou2Guo Weijia3Senthil Kumar Anantharajan4Ayman M. Sadoun5Waleed Mohammed Abdelfattah6Adel Fathy7School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575, SingaporeMechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 80204, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Engineering, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah 23435, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, EgyptRecently, there has been much scholarly research on the applications of CNTs in various fields which can be attributed to their outstanding properties. For that matter, machining processes as the backbone of manufacturing technologies have also benefited greatly from the introduction of CNTs. However, there is a lack of papers that provide a holistic overview on potential applications, which impedes focused and robust research in their application. In this work, after providing an outline of the methods used in increasing the productivity of machining processes, we will review the ways in which CNTs, known for their remarkable mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal characteristics, enhance the productivity of machining processes. We emphasize fit-for-purpose applications to determine the fate of CNTs use in machining processes. We examine the applications of CNTs in enhancing the mechanical characteristics of cutting tools, which include increased wear resistance, strength, and thermal conductivity, thereby extending tool life and performance. Additionally, this work highlights the application of nanofluids in MQL systems, where CNTs play a crucial role in reducing friction and enhancing thermal management, leading to reduced lubricant usage while maintaining cooling and lubrication effectiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/8/6/282CNTsMQLlubricationcutting fluidmachining process
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Adel Fathy
Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing
CNTs
MQL
lubrication
cutting fluid
machining process
title Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
title_full Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
title_fullStr Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
title_short Recent Advances and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) in Machining Processes: A Review
title_sort recent advances and applications of carbon nanotubes cnts in machining processes a review
topic CNTs
MQL
lubrication
cutting fluid
machining process
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