Metal matrix composites (MMCs) are a special class of materials carrying combined properties that belongs to alloys and metals according to market demands. Therefore, they are used in different areas of industry, and the properties of this type of ma...
In this study, the response surface methodology (RSM) and desirability function (DF) were utilized to optimize the recycling conditions of aluminum (AA6061) chips, in the presence of particulate alumina (Al2O3), to obtain a metal matrix composite of...
In the field of metal matrix composites (MMC), spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique has been used so far for the manufacture of particle, whisker and short-fiber reinforced alloys. In this work, SPS technique is employed for the first time to produ...
High-entropy alloy (HEA) particle-reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs) are a new generation of MMCs with potential applications as orthopedic material in automotive, aerospace, and biomedical fields. In this study, AlCoCrFeNi HEA-reinforced Ti-6...
Al-Al2O3 and SiC metal matrix composites (MMCs) samples with different volume fractions up to 20% were produced by high-pressure torsion (HPT) using 10 GPa for 30 revolutions of Al-Al2O3, and SiC and powder metallurgy (PM). The effect of the processi...
In this paper, the features of the strength, fractures, and tribological behavior of metal-matrix composites based on the FeGr1 material are discussed. To improve the material properties, a mixture of SiC, Al2O3 and C nanoparticulates have been added...
Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have been developed in response to the enormous demand for special industrial materials and structures for automotive and aerospace applications, wherein both high-strength and light weight are simultaneously required....
The feasibility of butt friction stir welding (FSW) of a metal matrix composite (MMC) with a very high SiC particle content to a monolithic aluminum alloy is tested in this work. It is demonstrated for the first time that sound FSW joints can be obta...
Magnesium metal matrix composites (Mg MMCs) possess relatively more favorable mechanical properties than Mg alloys because they add reinforcements, such as small particles, short fibers, or continuous fibers, into the matrix. This study investigated...
A pantograph is a key component on the tops of trains that allows them to efficiently tap electricity from power lines and propel them. This study investigates the possibility of using metal matrix composites (MMCs), specifically aluminum MMCs, as a...
Despite extensive research on iron-based metal matrix composites (Fe-based MMCs), an integrated assessment linking fabrication methods, reinforcement architectures, interface engineering, and strengthening mechanisms remains limited. This review summ...
Hybrid metal matrix composites (MMCs) are increasingly important in aviation, marine, automotive, and industrial manufacturing due to their ability to enhance the mechanical and chemical properties of composites. The study aimed to understand the fab...
Thermal processing is a useful method for improving the strengthening effects of fibers used to reinforce metal matrix composites (MMCs), but the corresponding models have not been constructed. In this work, a Ti matrix composite (TMC) reinforced by...
Metal matrix composites are undoubtedly a group of advanced engineering materials. Compared to unreinforced matrix material, they are characterized by increased strength, greater stiffness, increased wear resistance, better mechanical properties and...
Finite element (FE) models and the multi objective genetic algorithm (MOGA-II) have been applied for tool performance optimization while machining aluminum-based metal matrix composites. The developed and verified FE models are utilized to generate d...
The desire to create sustainable development through research birthed this study. Over time, several authors have focused on the utilization of various chemical particulates as reinforcement constituents for metallic matric composites (MMCs) and alum...
Tribological properties are important to evaluate the in-service conditions of machine elements, especially those which work as tandem parts. Considering their wide range of application areas, metal matrix composites (MMCs) serve as one of the most s...
Recent works have experimentally proven that metal matrix composites (MMCs) with network architecture present improved strength–ductility match. It is envisaged that the performance of architecturally designed composites is particularly sensiti...
The AA2124 aluminium alloy-based metal matrix composites (MMCs) reinforced with the silicon carbide (SiC) were examined under tensile creep at 300 °C. The tests were carried out for the materials of different SiC particle size (3 µm and 0.6 µm) and a...
The network architecture has demonstrated considerable potential for enhancing the strength–ductility synergy in metal matrix composites (MMCs). Intuitively, the intersections of network layers are expected to induce a stress concentration, lea...
In this study, metal matrix-based composite (MMC) was subjected to Equal Chanel Angular Pressing (ECAP) in several passes to determine the influence of deformation on the hardness of the samples. Composite based on A356 aluminum alloy and reinforced...
Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) are made of non-metallic reinforcements in metal matrixes, which have excellent hardness, corrosion, and wear resistance. They are also lightweight and may pose a higher strength-to-weight ratio as compared to commercia...
The main aim of this work is to deliver uncertainty propagation analysis for the homogenization process of fibrous metal matrix composites (MMCs). The homogenization method applied here is based on the comparison of the deformation energy of the Repr...
Melting aluminium waste to produce a secondary bulk material is such an energy-intensive recycling technique that it also indirectly threatens the environment. Hot press forging is introduced as an alternative. Mixing the waste with another substance...
Open-cell and closed-cell metal foams have been reinforced with different kinds of micro- and nano-sized reinforcements to enhance their mechanical properties of the metallic matrix. The idea behind this is that the reinforcement will strengthen the...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) with exceptional mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties are enticing reinforcements for fabricating lightweight, high-strength, and wear-resistant metal matrix composites wit...
The main goal of this work was the evaluation of the interfacial strength of the carbon fibres/aluminium matrix interface dependently on the utilised composite fabrication method, namely high pressure die casting and gas pressure infiltration. In add...
Powder metallurgy (PM) method is one of the most effective methods for the production of composite materials. However, there are obstacles that limit the production of magnesium matrix composites (MgMCs), which are in the category of biodegradable ma...
Self-healing materials have the potential to create a paradigm shift in the life cycle design of engineered structures, by changing the relation between material damage and structural failure, affecting structures’ lifetime, safety, and reliabi...
Solid-state recycling, which involves the direct recycling of scrap metal into bulk material using severe plastic deformation, has emerged as a potential alternative to the conventional remelting and recycling techniques. Hot press forging has been i...
The stability of diamond/aluminum composite is of significant importance for its extensive application. In this paper, the interface of diamond/aluminum composite was modified by adding nanoscale W coating on diamond surface. We evaluated the corrosi...
This study reports the production of a Mg/15%β-tricalcium phosphate Ca3(PO4)2 composite by combining direct ink writing for the β-TCP preform and liquid infiltration technique to obtain a continuous metal matrix composite. The influence of...
Titanium carbide (TiC) reinforced nickel (Ni) matrix composites were processed via mechanical alloying (MA) followed by spark plasma sintering (SPS) process. Mechanical alloying has gained special attention as a powerful non-equilibrium process for f...
This paper presents modern copper-matrix composite materials in which volcanic tuff particles are used as a reinforcing phase. The aim of the research was to determine the optimal shares of volcanic tuff additive based on such criteria as softening t...
To address the issue of inadequate strength and plasticity in magnesium matrix composites, SiC preforms were prepared using the freeze-casting process. The effects of sintering temperature on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture be...
In this study, Al-TiB2 compacts fabricated by spark plasma sintering methods at different temperatures were characterized for densification, microstructural development, and mechanical properties. Sintering parameters used were temperatures of 500 &d...
We have investigated the basic characteristics of C/Al composites prepared in-process via selective laser melting (SLM) using a mixed powder of pure aluminum and short carbon fiber. Initially, the relationship between the relative density of the SLM...
Roles of the particle, strengthening, and weakening during deformation of the particle reinforced metal matrix composite, were studied using in situ technique. Composites with three different strengths Al-Cu-Mg alloy matrices reinforced by three size...
The strengthening and weakening effects of SiC particles on composite strength and ductility were studied. Al-Cu-Mg alloys matrices with three different mechanical properties were used. Their yield strength, ultimate strength, and elongation range fr...
TiC-reinforced metal matrix composites were fabricated by laser cladding and FeCrCoNiAlTiC high entropy alloy powder. The heat of the laser formed a TiC phase, which was consistent with the thermodynamic calculation, and produced a coating layer with...
We investigated the effectiveness of severe plastic deformation by equal channel angular extrusion (ECAE) for consolidation of metal powders into metal matrix composites. Equal volumes of copper (Cu) and tantalum (Ta) powders were consolidated at amb...
In this work, few-layered MoS2 (FLM) nanosheet-reinforced Al matrix composites are developed through powder metallurgy and hot extrusion. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and strengthening mechanisms have been systematically investigated. I...
The development of customised aluminium alloys for welding and additive manufacturing (AM) is proposed to solve several quality issues and to enhance the mechanical integrity of components. The introduction of ceramic grain refining agents shows grea...
Porous titanium carbide (TiC) and TiC/Ti composites were synthesized by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS). Titanium and carbon powders were blended by various Ti/C blending ratios. The heat of reaction between titanium and carbon was...
In situ TiB2 particle-reinforced 7050Al alloy matrix composites are a new category of particulate metal matrix composites with improved mechanical and physical properties. At present, the study of machining in situ TiB2/Al composite is limited and no...
In the present work, in-situ metal matrix composites were fabricated through squeeze casting. The copper particles were dispersed with different weight percentages (3%, 6%, 10%, and 15%) into Al-12% Si piston alloy. Also, heat treatments were perform...
Z-pinning can significantly improve the interlaminar shear properties of carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composites (Cf/Al). However, the effect of the metal z-pin on the in-plane properties of Cf/Al is unclear. This study examines the effect...
Inside a scanning electron microscope (SEM) chamber, we performed an in situ interlaminar shear test on a z-pinned carbon fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite (Cf/Al) fabricated by the pressure the infiltration method to understand its failure...
There has been growing interest in developing new materials with higher strength-to-weight ratios. Therefore, AM60 magnesium alloy reinforced with SiO2 nanoparticles was synthesized using ultrasound-casting method for the first time, in this study. W...
In the present work, the properties of graphene-nanoplates/aluminum (GNPs/Al) composites with a heterogeneous matrix design were investigated. The advantage of the heterogeneous matrix was investigated by the finite element method. Then, 0.6 wt.% (GN...
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