Abstract 3D graphene networks offer significant potential for enhancing the mechanical and functional performance of metal matrix composites. In this study, sucrose was employed as a solid carbon precursor and homogeneously mixed with nickel (Ni) powders to enable in-situ graphene formation through rapid thermal annealing (RTA). This approach eliminates the need for conventional graphene dispersion techniques and enables a uniform and efficient incorporation of graphene within the metal matrix.
