Ceramic Reinforced Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Dear Colleagues,

Metal matrix composites have been widely developed and studied for over a century. The recent advances in production technologies require new materials that can be used in high-tech structural and functional applications including aerospace, biomedical, automotive, packaging, and sports. Metal matrix composites provide great mechanical properties, such as high strength and elastic modulus and improved wear resistance. In recent years, nanoparticle-reinforced metal matrix composites have drawn wide attention as they provide high strength and can be used to produce lightweight components. Even small amounts of nanoparticles can improve the properties of the matrix metal in a remarkable way by means of Hall–Petch or Orowan strengthening. Moreover, the matrix metal with nano- and ultrafine grains is more efficient especially in terms of strengthening. Nevertheless, the most accurate requirements for the choices of suitable matrix, reinforcement, and techniques (processing and post-processing) are not completely defined. Therefore, it is very interesting to deeply investigate the connection between the features, constituents, including the matrix, reinforcement, interphases, and also production techniques. The aim of this Special Issue is to cover the recent progress and new developments regarding all aspects of ceramic-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites. Original articles and review papers will deal with the following themes:

• Processing and characterization of any type of ceramics and matrix metals;
• Microstructural evaluation and physical and structural characterization;
• Optimization of properties and processes including calculations;
• Simulation of properties over length-scales;
• Novel applications of ceramic-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites.

Prof. Dr. Wonhee Lee
Guest Editor

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