Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review
Metal matrix composites reinforced by nano-particles are very promising materials, suitable for a large number of applications. These composites consist of a metal matrix filled with nano-particles featuring physical and mechanical properties very different from those of the matrix. The nano-particl...
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| description | Metal matrix composites reinforced by nano-particles are very promising materials, suitable for a large number of applications. These composites consist of a metal matrix filled with nano-particles featuring physical and mechanical properties very different from those of the matrix. The nano-particles can improve the base material in terms of wear resistance, damping properties and mechanical strength. Different kinds of metals, predominantly Al, Mg and Cu, have been employed for the production of composites reinforced by nano-ceramic particles such as carbides, nitrides, oxides as well as carbon nanotubes. The main issue of concern for the synthesis of these materials consists in the low wettability of the reinforcement phase by the molten metal, which does not allow the synthesis by conventional casting methods. Several alternative routes have been presented in literature for the production of nano-composites. This work is aimed at reviewing the most important manufacturing techniques used for the synthesis of bulk metal matrix nanocomposites. Moreover, the strengthening mechanisms responsible for the improvement of mechanical properties of nano-reinforced metal matrix composites have been reviewed and the main potential applications of this new class of materials are envisaged. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5fdc6f3499dc49579177a296707711cd2022-12-22T03:33:01ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012014-03-0141658310.3390/met4010065met4010065Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A ReviewRiccardo Casati0Maurizio Vedani1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 34, 20156 Milano, ItalyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 34, 20156 Milano, ItalyMetal matrix composites reinforced by nano-particles are very promising materials, suitable for a large number of applications. These composites consist of a metal matrix filled with nano-particles featuring physical and mechanical properties very different from those of the matrix. The nano-particles can improve the base material in terms of wear resistance, damping properties and mechanical strength. Different kinds of metals, predominantly Al, Mg and Cu, have been employed for the production of composites reinforced by nano-ceramic particles such as carbides, nitrides, oxides as well as carbon nanotubes. The main issue of concern for the synthesis of these materials consists in the low wettability of the reinforcement phase by the molten metal, which does not allow the synthesis by conventional casting methods. Several alternative routes have been presented in literature for the production of nano-composites. This work is aimed at reviewing the most important manufacturing techniques used for the synthesis of bulk metal matrix nanocomposites. Moreover, the strengthening mechanisms responsible for the improvement of mechanical properties of nano-reinforced metal matrix composites have been reviewed and the main potential applications of this new class of materials are envisaged.http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/4/1/65MMNCmetal matrix nano-compositenano-reinforcementsCNT |
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| title | Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review |
| title_full | Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review |
| title_fullStr | Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review |
| title_short | Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review |
| title_sort | metal matrix composites reinforced by nano particles a review |
| topic | MMNC metal matrix nano-composite nano-reinforcements CNT |
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