Article
Automation & Control Systems
Rasidi Sule, Bamidele L. Bayode, Babatunde A. Obadele, Joseph K. O. Asante, Peter A. Olubambi, Oluwasegun E. Falodun
Summary: The Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) in situ degassing process of copper reinforced with TiC powder was investigated, and its effects on the densification and wear behavior of copper and copper composites were studied. The results showed that adding TiC powder can improve the relative density and hardness of copper, and enhance its frictional coefficient.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
H. Geng, B. Chen, J. Wan, J. Shen, K. Kondoh, J. S. Li
Summary: Many studies have shown that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can significantly strengthen pure aluminum and this study investigates whether the same strengthening effect can be achieved in a high-strength aluminum alloy. The results showed that while both composites had the same tensile strength, CNTs had a stronger reinforcing effect in pure aluminum than in the aluminum alloy, suggesting the influence of the matrix on the strengthening behavior of CNTs in aluminum matrix composites.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Fei Lin, Mengyuan Ren, Fanghui Jia, Mingshuai Huo, Ming Yang, Zhixin Chen, Zhengyi Jiang
Summary: Heterostructured Al/10 vol% (TiC-GNPs) composites were produced by powder metallurgy (PM) with varying TiC-to-GNPs volume ratios. The dispersion of TiC in the matrix improved and the heterostructure of the composite was optimized as the TiC-to-GNPs ratio decreased. The compressive properties of the composite were significantly improved, achieving a balance between increased strength and retained ductility. However, the compressive properties decreased dramatically when the GNPs content reached 2 vol% due to the presence of GNPs agglomerates.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chee Koon Ng, Kewu Bai, Delvin Wuu, Kwang Boon Lau, Jing Jun Lee, Augustine Kok Heng Cheong, Fengxia Wei, Baisong Cheng, Pei Wang, Dennis Cheng Cheh Tan, Yong-Wei Zhang
Summary: A CoCrFeNiW metal-matrix composite (MMC) fabricated by laser powder bed fusion and post-annealing exhibits comparable tensile ductility and yield strength to as-casted CoCrFeNiW high entropy alloys. The synergistic combination of dislocation, solid solution, and grain boundary strengthening due to the multiple roles of W in the fabrication process contributes to the strength and ductility of the MMC.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tielong Han, Fucheng Wang, Jiajun Li, Naiqin Zhao, Chunnian He
Summary: This study successfully dispersed nano-sized graphene nanoplates with high-content in the matrix uniformly by a modified ball milling strategy, which led to the simultaneous enhancement of strength and uniform elongation of the composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Senthil Kumar, T. S. Senthilkumar, P. Pitchipoo, Yagya Dutta Dwivedi, N. Nagaprasad, Kuldeep K. Saxena, S. Rathinavel, Sayed M. Eldin, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy
Summary: The incorporation of MoS2 particles in Al-4% Mg material increases density and microhardness. The composite with 4% Mg and 6% MoS2 shows the highest percentage increase in density (8.04%) and microhardness (33%) compared to pure Aluminium. Adding MoS2 particles reduces wear loss in the Al-Mg alloy, with a decrease of 16.03% in composite with 4% Mg and 6% MoS2. SEM analysis shows that composites with higher MoS2 content exhibit smoother worn surfaces.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Bharat Singh, Indradeep Kumar, Kuldeep K. Saxena, Kahtan A. Mohammed, M. Ijaz Khan, Sana Ben Moussa, Sherzod Shukhratovich Abdullaev
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive review of the current status and future prospects of aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMCs). It covers various aspects including processing techniques, mechanical and physical properties, microstructural features, and applications. The review highlights the challenges and potential areas of research for enhancing the performance of AMMCs and developing advanced composites with superior properties. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of continued research and development in this field.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. V. Aborkin, A. I. Elkin, V. V. Reshetniak, A. M. Ob'edkovc, A. E. Sytschev, V. G. Leontiev, D. D. Titov, M. I. Alymov
Summary: The study found that covering the CNT surface with an ex-situ TiC layer can effectively suppress the in-situ formation of Al4C3 at high temperatures and effectively mitigate the thermal expansion of aluminum matrix composites. By designing the interface of aluminum matrix composites, the CTE performance can be improved.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changyu Hu, Jianhua Liu, Lei Xu, Lingfei Yu, Beiping Zhu
Summary: Carbon fiber-reinforced titanium matrix composites were prepared using powder metallurgy method and the morphology and conductivity were investigated. The results showed that carbon fibers had a significant strengthening effect on titanium-based composites and the porosity and resistivity could be optimized at an appropriate sintering temperature.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Garcia, Sebastian Suarez, Katherine Aristizabal, Frank Mucklich
Summary: This study investigates Cu-based composites alloyed with Ni and reinforced with CNTs fabricated via powder metallurgy under pressureless sintering methodology and vacuum. The addition of Ni reduces the chemical incompatibilities between Cu and CNT, leading to improved electrical conduction, particularly in samples containing 0.5 wt% CNT and 3 wt% Ni.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. K. Q. Mu, Z. Zhang, Y. H. Xie, J. M. Liang, J. Wang, D. L. Zhang
Summary: By optimizing the high energy ball milling and spark plasma sintering time, the hardness and strength of the 5vol%SiC/AA2024 nanocomposite can be significantly enhanced, while improving its ductility. The strengthening mechanisms of the 5vol%SiC/AA2024 nanocomposite mainly come from nanoparticle strengthening and grain boundary strengthening.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shaopeng Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Zichao Wei, Yuanfei Han, Huigang Shi, Jianwen Le, Guangfa Huang, Di Zhang, Weijie Lu
Summary: This study proposes a technique to overcome the strength-ductility mismatch of sintered titanium matrix composites by in-situ planting TiB nano-fibers and La2O3 nano-particles. By fabricating (TiB+La2O3)/Ti composites with excellent strength-ductility synergy, the ultra-fine network and fine-grain effect improved the elongation and ultimate tensile strength. The strength-ductility synergy effects were attributed to fine-grain effects and the synergistic effect between nanoreinforcements and the matrix. This work opens up a new route for sintering nanoparticles reinforced titanium matrix composites components with promising properties.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Reza Akbarpour, Farid Gazani, Homayoun Mousa Mirabad, Iman Khezri, Ali Moeini, Nafiseh Sohrabi, Hyoung Seop Kim
Summary: Cu-SiC composites have high thermal and electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, moldability, and low production cost. This review summarizes the scientific research on processing, effective parameters, and strategies to modify the Cu-SiC interface, covering microstructural, mechanical, tribological, thermal, and electrical properties of Cu-SiC composites.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Kishor Kumar Sadhu, Nilrudra Mandal, Rashmi R. Sahoo
Summary: The demand for lightweight structural and engine materials in automobile and aerospace applications has led to the development of aluminum-based composite materials, which have properties such as high strength, stiffness, and low density. The incorporation of SiC and graphene particles has been studied to improve the properties of aluminum metal matrix composites. The reinforcement mechanisms provided by SiC and graphene have shown significant improvements in thermal and mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ali Ercetin, Danil Yurievich Pimenov
Summary: The study demonstrated that magnesium matrix composites prepared using the paraffin coating technique exhibit superior mechanical and corrosion properties, effectively improving the production process and performance of magnesium matrix composites.
Article
Mechanics
Jingze Wang, Martinson Addo Nartey, Yang Luo, Huan Wang, Fabrizio Scarpa, Hua-Xin Peng
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Y. J. Zhao, X. F. Zheng, F. X. Qin, D. Estevez, Y. Luo, H. Wang, H. X. Peng
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Y. L. Xu, A. Uddin, D. Estevez, Y. Luo, H. X. Peng, F. X. Qin
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Diana Estevez, Yujie Zhao, Yunfei Wang, Faxiang Qin, Hua-Xin Peng
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
A. Uddin, D. Estevez, F. X. Qin, H. X. Peng
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Shuai Wang, LuJun Huang, Lin Geng, Yuan Sun, Hua-Xin Peng, ShaoXing Qu
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Le Quan, Hanyang Zhang, Huijie Wei, Yunqing Li, Sung O. Park, Dae Yeon Hwang, Yu Tian, Ming Huang, Chunhui Wang, Meihui Wang, Sang Kyu Kwak, Faxiang Qin, Hua-Xin Peng, Rodney S. Ruoff
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Shilu Zhao, Faxiang Qin, Yang Luo, Yunfei Wang, Azim Uddin, Xuefei Zheng, Diana Estevez, Huan Wang, Hua-Xin Peng
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
L. Quan, F. X. Qin, H. T. Lu, D. Estevez, Y. F. Wang, Y. H. Li, Y. Tian, H. Wang, H. X. Peng
Summary: This study successfully prepared sulfur and nitrogen dual doped graphene with different doping sequences, and found that the first doping process has a significant impact on the properties of graphene, while the second doping step further influences the final performance. The dual doped graphene samples exhibited two pronounced absorption peaks and different absorption properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. G. Nematov, I Baraban, N. A. Yudanov, V Rodionova, F. X. Qin, H-X Peng, L. Panina
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jing Ye, Huan Wang, Jiale Dong, Cheng Liu, Yan Gao, Bowen Gong, Bo Su, Hua-Xin Peng
Summary: A nano-scale electrochemical sculpture method called NES has been developed for creating TiO2 nanotube arrays on titanium sheets to enhance bonding with carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Compared to other surface treatments, the optimized NES treatment showed the most significant improvement in shear strength between titanium and epoxy, indicating promise for applications in Fiber Metal Laminates.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Bowen Gong, Huan Wang, Martinson Nartey, Wenting Ouyang, Jing Ye, Shaoxing Qu, Hua-Xin Peng
Summary: An experimental investigation was conducted on unpinned and Z-pinned quasi-isotropic carbon fibre/epoxy laminates to understand the damage evolution and failure mechanisms under fatigue loading. The Z-pinned laminates exhibited poor fatigue behavior at low cycles but had higher stiffness. The failure modes evolved from delamination to on-axial fiber failure.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jing Ye, Yan Gao, Yushan Wu, Cheng Liu, Jiale Dong, Huan Wang, Bo Su, Hua-Xin Peng
Summary: A new method called nano-scale electrochemical sculpture (NES) has been developed to enhance the bonding strength of fiber metal laminates (FMLs-NES). Through systematic investigation and comparison with traditional surface treatments, it has been found that FMLs-NES exhibits the smallest damage area and energy absorption, while maintaining structural integrity after impact. Finite element simulations have also provided insights into the impact damage progression and failure mechanisms, and the validated finite element model can be used to optimize the stacking sequence and predict residual strength after impact.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiafan Feng, Dongqing Wang, Jiqiang Hu, Rui Chen, Jinchuan Yang, Menglei Li, Bing Wang, Hua-Xin Peng
Summary: The thermal stability, thermal expansion behavior, and thermal conductivity of phthalonitrile (PN) composites reinforced with carbon fiber (CF) and high silicon fiberglass (HSF) were investigated. Results showed that CF/PN exhibited better thermostability than HSF/PN below 500°C. The incorporation of CF and HSF reduced the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and increased the thermal insulation of PN.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Wang, Tao Li, Kang Liu, Shuo Wang, Huaxin Peng
