Graphene-based metal matrix nanocomposites: Recent development and challenges

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832098856
Author(s):  
Rachit Ranjan ◽  
Vivek Bajpai
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Strengthening Mechanism ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
New Research ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

This articles reviews till-date available literature on metal matrix composites reinforced with graphene, CNT and other carbonaceous materials. The article has a special focus on the mechanical, tribological and challenges associated with the fabrication of nanocomposites. Simultaneously, it reviews the synthesis, strengthening mechanism and applications of graphene along with research gap associated with graphene metal matrix nanocomposites (GMMNC). Carbonaceous nanofillers, e.g. Graphene, are known to have extraordinary mechanical, thermal and electrical properties along with multifaceted characteristics. These materials have the potential to become an ideal material in numerous application which requires reinforcement. Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) suffers various challenges starting from its synthesis to the uniform distribution within the matrix material. Our concern is to give details on the challenges associated with graphene and metal matrix composites along with the solution so that new research can be done at its ease. Section 1 of the article gives a detailed analysis of various carbonaceous reinforcement materials. Preparation, processing and dispersion technique for graphene and composite material is given in section 2. Section 3 of the article deals with different matrix material used in MMNC along with the properties and challenges associated with it in tabulated form. Strengthening mechanism used for the enhancement of mechanical properties of composites is described in section 4, whereas, Section 5 deals with the applications and Research gap.

scholarly journals Wettability in Metal Matrix Composites

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1034
Author(s):  
Massoud Malaki ◽  
Alireza Fadaei Tehrani ◽  
Behzad Niroumand ◽  
Manoj Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

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 most common, inexpensive route to fabricate MMCs or metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) is based on casting, wherein reinforcements like nanoceramics, -carbides, -nitrides, elements or carbon allotropes are added to molten metal matrices; however, most of the mentioned reinforcements, especially those with nanosized reinforcing particles, have usually poor wettability with serious drawbacks like particle agglomerations and therefore diminished mechanical strength is almost always expected. Many research efforts have been made to enhance the affinity between the mating surfaces. The aim in this paper is to critically review and comprehensively discuss those approaches/routes commonly employed to boost wetting conditions at reinforcement-matrix interfaces. Particular attention is paid to aluminum matrix composites owing to the interest in lightweight materials and the need to enhance the mechanical properties like strength, wear, or creep resistance. It is believed that effective treatment(s) may enormously affect the wetting and interfacial strength.

Finite Element Modeling for Prediction of Residual Stresses in Fiber Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Partha Rangaswamy ◽  
N. Jayaraman
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Unit Cell ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Layer Removal

Abstract In metal matrix composites residual stresses developing during the cool-down process after consolidation due to mismatch in thermal expansion coefficients between the ceramic fibers and metal matrix have been predicted using finite element analysis. Conventionally, unit cell models consisting of a quarter fiber surrounded by the matrix material have been developed for analyzing this problem. Such models have successfully predicted the stresses at the fiber-matrix interface. However, experimental work to measure residual stresses have always been on surfaces far away from the interface region. In this paper, models based on the conventional unit cell (one quarter fiber), one fiber, two fibers have been analyzed. In addition, using the element birth/death options available in the FEM code, the surface layer removal process that is conventionally used in the residual stress measuring technique has been simulated in the model. Such layer removal technique allows us to determine the average surface residual stress after each layer is removed and a direct comparison with experimental results are therefore possible. The predictions are compared with experimental results of an eight-ply unidirectional composite with Ti-24Al-11 Nb as matrix material reinforced with SCS-6 fibers.

Fluid-Structural Interaction Analysis of the MMC-Thixoforging Process

2006 ◽  
Vol 116-117 ◽  
pp. 591-595
Author(s):  
Mathias Liewald ◽  
Peter Unseld ◽  
M. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Rheological Behaviour ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Metal ◽  
Infiltration Process ◽  
Aerospace Applications

High mechanical properties in combination with low density are key features for lightweight constructions in automotive and aerospace applications. The combination between the innovative thixoforging process and the potential of fibre or particle strengthened composites with metallic matrices (MMCs) provides an efficient manufacturing process of structural components with continuous or gradient reinforcements. The scope of the Center of Competence for Casting and Thixoforging Stuttgart (CCT) contains new semi-solid manufacturing methods for metal matrix composites which have been developed and applied for patent pending. While previous research projects were focussed on fabrication of continuous fibre reinforced metal matrix composites, the local reinforcement insertion, located in the center of high force and torsion load zones, is going to be the next evolution step of the CCT research team. Therefore it is essential to verify, to simulate and to reproduce the process during infiltration of the semi-sold matrix metal into the textile layer experimentally. This paper illustrates investigations regarding the infiltration process of the thixotropic cast-alloys AlSi7Mg0.3 (A365) into laminated fibre woven fabrics by computational fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interaction analysis, taking account into specific manufacturing technology, the rheological behaviour of the alloy with special focus on infiltration behavior.

Metal matrix composite material reinforced with metal wire and produced with gas metal arc welding

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (28-30) ◽  
pp. 4411-4426
Author(s):  
Roberta Cristina Silva Moreira ◽  
Oksana Kovalenko ◽  
Daniel Souza ◽  
Ruham Pablo Reis
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Arc Welding ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Gas Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Metal Wire ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Arc Welding ◽  
The Matrix

In the search for high-performance parts and structures, especially for the aviation and aerospace industry, metal matrix composites appear with prominence. However, despite exhibiting high levels of mechanical properties and low densities, these materials are still very expensive, mainly due to complex production. Thus, this work aims to present and evaluate a novel way of manufacturing metal matrix composites, with relative low cost and complexity: by using low-energy fusion welding to deposit the matrix material on top of continuous metal wire reinforcement. For proof of concept, Al alloy was used as matrix material, a single Ti alloy wire as reinforcement, and gas metal arc welding CMT-Pulse® as the process for material deposition. The simplified Al–Ti composite was evaluated in terms of impact resistance and tensile strength and stiffness. Overall, the mechanical performance of the composite was around 23% higher than that of the matrix material itself (Al), this with only about 2% of reinforcement volume and just over 3% of increase in weight. Analyses of the Al–Ti composite fractures and cross-sections and of chemical composition and hardness of the matrix–reinforcement transition interface indicated the preservation (no melting) of the Ti wire and the existence of a fine contour of bonding between matrix and reinforcement. At the end, a brief discussion on the dynamics of the wire reinforcement preservation is carried out based on high-speed filming.

Processing Routes, Mechanical, and Tribological Properties of Light Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

2017 ◽  
pp. 991-1037
Author(s):  
S. Jayalakshmi ◽  
R. Arvind Singh
Keyword(s):  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Light Metal ◽  
Advanced Materials ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

The chapter highlights the various processing/synthesizing routes of Light Metal Matrix Nanocomposites (LMMNCs), their microstructural characteristics, mechanical behaviour, and tribological properties. LMMNCs are advanced materials, in which nano-sized ceramic particles are reinforced into Al/Mg matrices. In conventional Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), the incorporation of micron sized reinforcements in the matrix usually results in a considerable improvement in hardness and ultimate strength when compared to the unreinforced base material. However, most of these composites do not show plastic deformation (little or no yield) and exhibit drastic reduction in ductility. This poses a major limitation for MMCs to be used in real-time applications. In order to overcome this drawback, Al/Mg composites with nano-scale reinforcements have been developed. Based on numerous research works, it has been established that LMMNCs are better materials that possess superior properties, wherein both strength and ductility improvements along with excellent wear resistance can be achieved.

Influence of the Manufacturing Process on Hot Extruded Shape Memory Alloy Metal Matrix Composites

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Dahnke ◽  
A. E. Tekkaya
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Thermal Activation ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Bending Moment ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Activation Temperature ◽  
Alloy Metal

Continuous composite extrusion offers the possibility for manufacturing shape memory alloy metal matrix composites (SMA-MMC) with an actuator function. Due to an eccentric position of the SMA wires as well as the transformation stress caused by the suppressed shape memory effect, a bending moment can be generated during thermal activation. In this paper it is examined how the amount of necessary prestrain as well as the activation temperature influences the generated curvature of the specimens. The investigated actuator concept requires a sufficient bonding between matrix material and SMA wire to transfer the occurring stresses. For this reason, it is furthermore investigated how the process steps of stretching and subsequent thermal activation affect the quality of the bonding zone. Conventional NiTi wires (SM495) with a diameter of 1.5 mm are embedded in an aluminum AA6060 matrix for experimental investigation.

Effect of Nanoparticles in Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite on the Machinability Characteristics - A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 625-628
Author(s):  
A. Nandakumar ◽  
D. Dinakaran
Keyword(s):  
Metal Matrix Composite ◽  
Matrix Composite ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Ceramic Matrix Composites ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Alloy Matrix ◽  
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites ◽  
Matrix Nanocomposites

Metal Matrix nanoComposites (MMNC) refer to materials consisting of a ductile metal or alloy matrix in which some nanosized reinforcement materials is implanted. These materials combine metal and ceramic features, i.e., ductility and toughness with high strength. Thus, metal matrix nanocomposites are suitable for production of materials with high strength in shear/compression processes and high service temperature capabilities. Both Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) with Carbon nanoTubes (CNT) nanocomposites hold promise, but also pose challenges for real success. In the present paper deals an inclusive review of literature in effect of nanoparticles in reinforced metal matrix composites on the machinability characteristics of the composite materials.

Mechanical and Morphological Studies of Al6061-Gr-SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Lokesh ◽  
U.S. Mallikarjun
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Matrix Alloy ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Strength And Ductility

Abstract. In recent years, Aluminium alloy based metal matrix composites (MMC) are gaining wide spread acceptance in several aerospace and automobile applications. These composites possess excellent wear resistance in addition to other superior mechanical properties such as strength, modulus and hardness when compared with conventional alloys. The hybrid composites are new generation of composites containing more than one type, shape or sizes of reinforcements giving superior combined properties of reinforcements and the matrix. In the present work, Al6061 has been used as matrix material and the reinforcing materials selected were SiC and Graphite particulates of 10 to 30µm size. Composites Al6061-Gr (2- 8 wt. %), Al6061-SiC (2 -10wt. %) and Hybrid composites with Al6061 matrix alloy containing 3wt% graphite and varying composition of 2-10wt% SiCp were prepared by stir casting technique. The cast matrix alloy and its composites have been subjected to solutionizing treatment at a temperature of 530 ± 20C for 6 hours, followed by ageing at a temperature of 175 ± 20C for 6 hours. The mechanical properties of as cast and T6 heat treated composites have been evaluated as per ASTM standards and compared. Addition of Graphite particulates into the Al6061 matrix improved the strength and ductility of the composites. Significant improvement in tensile strength and hardness was noticed as the wt. % of SiCp increases in Al6061-SiC composites. Addition of Graphite into Al6061-SiC further improved the strength and ductility of hybrid composites. The heat treatment process had the profound effect in improving the mechanical properties of the studied composites. The microstructural studies revealed the uniform distribution of SiC and Gr particles in the matrix system.

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