Journal of Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Aluminium
(Al)
and
Al-based
alloys
known
as
lightweight,
good
corrosion
resistance,
low-cost
materials
are
found
used
for
a
range
of
engineering
applications
including
those
in
automobile,
aircraft,
power
systems,
marine,
defence,
among
others.
Although,
notwithstanding
these
intrinsic
features
Al
its
alloys,
their
wide
application
is
constrained
due
to
certain
properties,
example,
dendrite
separation,
intense
wear
rate
over
period,
mechanical
degradation
under
severe
impact
harsh
environment.
Nonetheless,
studies
established
that
nanocomposites
depict
promising
solution
overcome
the
limitations
Al,
alloy
micro
composites.
The
current
review
aims
discuss
influence
nanoceramic
fillers
on
tribological
characteristics
alloy-based
composites
prepared
via
melting
powder
metallurgy
routes.
With
available
literature,
resistance
properties
matrix
were
observed
be
improved
by
different
addition.
Though,
behaviour
at
point
undergoes
particles
agglomeration
porosity.
Again,
issues
like
brittleness
reportedly
affect
superior
properties’
improvement
nanocomposites.
Thus,
agglomeration,
porosity,
main
drawbacks
associated
with
development
characterization
nanocomposites,
authors
concluded
study
challenges
recommendations
future
improvement.
Hence,
will
pave
way
research
opportunities
sustainable
Vietnam Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Aluminum‐based
composites
reinforced
with
ceramics
are
intriguing
subjects
for
both
industry
and
research.
Aluminum
metal
matrix
(Al‐MMCs)
constantly
ready
to
create
new,
unique
property
combinations
that
appropriate
high‐performance
applications.
This
work
involves
using
a
modified
stir
casting
technique
(semi‐solid‐state
route)
prepare
ZrO
2
/Al5052
composites.
alloy
(Al5052)
is
melted
in
an
electric
furnace
then
cooled
slowly
semi‐solid
temperature.
At
this
stage,
pretreated
powders
added
during
the
rotation
of
enhance
incorporation
distribution.
Microstructure
characterization
casted
was
executed
by
optical
microscopy
X‐ray
diffraction
(XRD).
Tensile
microhardness
tests
examined
influence
zirconium
dioxide
on
mechanical
characteristics.
analysis
XRD
patterns
demonstrated
successful
fabrication
Al‐MMCs
uniform
distribution
particles.
The
results
reveal
strength
hardness
enhanced
as
increasing
percentage
maximum
value
tensile
accomplished
12%
dioxide,
which
increased
27.5%
45.7%,
respectively,
over
base
alloy.
International Journal of Innovations in Science Engineering and Management.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 256 - 261
Published: March 19, 2025
The
global
utilisation
of
Al
alloy
has
been
significantly
increased,
and
the
manufacturing
"aluminium
matrix
composites
(AMCs)"
a
significant
source
revenue
employment,
as
result
inclusion
variety
reinforcements
to
Al.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
survey
diverse
literature
that
conducted
on
progress
(AMCs)".
review
concluded
advancements
in
graphene-reinforced
AMCs
have
enhanced
mechanical
tribological
properties.
Powder
metallurgy
(PM),
particularly
SPS
process,
proves
effective
achieving
superior
densification
minimizing
undesirable
phases.
Composite
performance
is
by
strengthening
processes
such
"CTE
mismatch,
Hall–Petch,
Orowan,
load
transfer".
Reinforcements
like
SiC,
carbon-based
materials
refine
grains,
enhancing
“tensile
strength,
hardness,
wear
resistance”.
use
nano-reinforcements
ensures
better
structural
integrity,
while
self-lubricating
elements
improve
Additionally,
sustainable
natural
minerals
offer
economic
environmental
benefits.
Optimal
processing
conditions,
including
controlled
atmosphere
stirring
time,
are
crucial
for
uniformity
properties
AMCs.
