Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao-Hui Chen, Fahui Wang, Fayun Zhang
Summary: This study performed a grain boundary engineering process on coarse grained aluminum with nano-reinforcements through alternated compression deformation and annealing treatment. The effects of thermo-mechanical process and alloy elements on the microstructures were analyzed, and the mechanical properties and inter-granular corrosion properties were evaluated. Twin structures could be generated in these alloys, resulting in improved plasticity and higher strength. The formation mechanism of the twin structures and the strengthening mechanism are discussed.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Huseyin Demirtas, Ramazan Yildiz, Engin Cevik
Summary: Al matrix composites reinforced by a high amount of NiAl (40%) were successfully produced using the pressure infiltration method. Addition of a small amount of Mo into NiAl, along with changing particle sizes, resulted in improved mechanical properties and wear resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METALCASTING
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Lijuan Jiang, Yinzhi Zhou, Fengnian Jin
Summary: This review introduces the manufacturing methods of short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites, analyzes the stress transfer and damage mechanisms, and discusses the factors affecting their mechanical properties. The review also discusses the commonly used mixture rules for predicting elastic modulus and strength. Overall, this review provides literary support for the future development of short fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bo-liang Wu, Yu-chen Peng, Hong-qun Tang, Yong-zhong Zhan, Feng-lin Zhang
Summary: In this study, the effect of nanodiamond particles on the microstructural evolution of aluminum matrix composites was investigated. It was found that nanodiamond particles effectively promoted grain refinement and improved dislocation driving force, leading to enhanced hardness and mechanical properties of the composites.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shashidhar Krishnappa, Suhasini Gururaja
Summary: This article uses a three-dimensional repeating unit cell framework to analyze the effect of different damage mechanisms on the compressive behavior of composites. The results show that multiple factors affect the compressive strength and kink band characteristics.
MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. Boyala, S. Dehgahi, M. Zubair, A. Ullah, P. Waghmare, A. J. Qureshi
Summary: This study explores the fabrication of 3D-printed human hair polymer composites using Stereolithography (SLA) technique, with surface modification techniques such as Methacryl Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane (MA-POSS) grafting and cold air plasma treatment to improve interfacial adhesion. The results show that plasma-treated human hair composites exhibit the best interfacial strength between fibers and matrix. The mechanical properties of the 3D-printed composites were also investigated, revealing a 35% increase in ultimate tensile strength compared to untreated composites and a 100% increase compared to non-reinforced composites.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jiaming Liu, Yubo Zhang, Zhongkai Guo, Shichao Liu, Junjia Zhang, Jinchuan Jie, Ying Fu, Tingju Li
Summary: An optimized electroless nickel plating process was studied to improve the interfacial adhesion of CF reinforced Al-matrix composites. By using Pd-colloid activation and SMA etching, the adhesion force and interfacial shear strength were significantly increased, resulting in a 35.9% higher ultimate tensile strength of the composites.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Javier Bedmar, Belen Torres, Joaquin Rams
Summary: Aluminum matrix composites reinforced with carbon fiber have been successfully manufactured using high-pressure die casting, resulting in good interfacial bonding and low porosity. The heat dissipation effect of carbon fiber during manufacturing leads to microstructure refinement. The mechanical properties of the composite materials, particularly the increase in Young's modulus and tensile strength, have significantly improved.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noureddine Ramdani, Mehdi Derradji, El Oualid Mokhnache
Summary: This article reviews the curing behavior, surface treatment, reinforcing mechanisms, and properties of polybenzoxazine/natural fiber composites. By selecting appropriate fibers and surface modification methods, the properties of the composites can be effectively controlled.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mingxing Li, Ran Mo, Zeshui Xu, Jie Zhou, Conglin Zhang, Xuefeng Cui, Fang Ye, Laifei Cheng, Ralf Riedel
Summary: Polymer infiltration and pyrolysis is an effective method for preparing ceramic matrix composites. The transformation of polymer to ceramic during the process affects the residual stress and interface behavior in the composites.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Piyush Kumar, Sanjay Palsule
Summary: The Palsule process, originally used for composites requiring lower processing temperatures, has been extended to higher processing temperatures for bamboo fibers/CF-ABS composites. This study establishes fiber/matrix adhesion at higher processing temperatures and the composites show higher mechanical properties than CF-ABS, except for impact strength. The Palsule process demonstrates advantages over fiber treatment and compatibilizer processes.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meilian Gao, Pingping Gao, Yu Wang, Ting Lei, Chun Ouyang
Summary: The study focused on the preparation and characterization of electroless copper-coated carbon fibers reinforced aluminum composites. The microstructure observation revealed uniform distribution of fibers and the formation of an interfacial layer between the fiber and Al matrix. Mechanical properties such as Vickers hardness, tensile strength, and bending strength showed significant improvement due to the synergistic effect of dispersion, precipitation, and solution strengthening.
METALS AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Shabnam Pathan, Dinesh, Kishor Biswas, Sanjay Palsule
Summary: This study explores the development of RWF/CF-VLDPE composites using a glycidylmethacrylate grafted VLDPE polymer as the matrix and recycled wood fiber as reinforcement. The composites exhibit good interfacial adhesion and improved tensile properties with increasing RWF content. The study suggests the potential of utilizing the Palsule process for natural fiber reinforced glycidylmethacrylate functionalized polymer composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuming Xie, Xiangchen Meng, Yuexin Chang, Dongxin Mao, Zhiwei Qin, Long Wan, Yongxian Huang
Summary: In this study, a bottom-up strategy utilizing heteroatom microstructural modification is proposed to overcome the antagonism between strength and corrosion resistance in graphene-reinforced aluminum matrix composites. The deformation-driven metallurgy technique is used to produce Mg-alloyed fluorinated graphene structures, which can absorb corrosion products, form a dense protective layer, and suppress charge transfer. The results demonstrate excellent corrosion resistance and strength-ductility balance.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yan Wang, Yuhua Chen, Jilin Xie, Jiaming Ni, Timing Zhang, Shanlin Wang, Limeng Yin
Summary: A novel RFE process was used to fabricate CrMnFeCoNi HEA particles reinforced AMCs. The study showed that HEA particles reacted violently with the Al matrix, leading to the formation of fine grains and numerous second phases. The AMCs exhibited enhanced tensile strength compared to RFEed Al, but lower uniform elongation.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2022)