Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications

The growing demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight and lower CO2 emissions is led to the development of lightweight materials. Aluminium metal and its various alloys are extensively used in many structural applications, due to its specific properties including a high strength-to-weight ratio and com...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Yasir Khalid, Rehan Umer, Kamran Ahmed Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Results in Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123023004991
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description The growing demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight and lower CO2 emissions is led to the development of lightweight materials. Aluminium metal and its various alloys are extensively used in many structural applications, due to its specific properties including a high strength-to-weight ratio and comparatively good mechanical properties in comparison to the other metals and alloys. The mechanical properties of aluminium alloys can further be improved when they are used to fabricate metal matrix composites (MMCs). Various nano additives such as ceramics nanoparticles are regarded as promising nano reinforcement for aluminium-based MMC (AMMC), due to their various attractive properties such as high fracture strength and low weight. Herein, we comprehensively surveyed aluminium 7075 alloy-based MMC reinforced with various nanoparticles (organic and inorganic) manufactured through various processes and their influences are outlined on mechanical and tribological properties by highlighting outstanding results of recently published studies. To date, various fabrication techniques have been extensively used to exploit the full potential of nanoparticles. It was found that the stir casting technique with usually ceramic nanoparticles significantly improved the mechanical properties of aluminium 7075-based MMC from an aerospace sector perspective. This review also elucidates some current challenges and provides a complete framework for future research in the proposed field.
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spelling doaj.art-fc965366f30d40d99a68a7efe4c39ab52023-12-20T07:35:31ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302023-12-0120101372Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applicationsMuhammad Yasir Khalid0Rehan Umer1Kamran Ahmed Khan2Department of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesCorresponding author.; Department of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, 127788, United Arab EmiratesThe growing demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight and lower CO2 emissions is led to the development of lightweight materials. Aluminium metal and its various alloys are extensively used in many structural applications, due to its specific properties including a high strength-to-weight ratio and comparatively good mechanical properties in comparison to the other metals and alloys. The mechanical properties of aluminium alloys can further be improved when they are used to fabricate metal matrix composites (MMCs). Various nano additives such as ceramics nanoparticles are regarded as promising nano reinforcement for aluminium-based MMC (AMMC), due to their various attractive properties such as high fracture strength and low weight. Herein, we comprehensively surveyed aluminium 7075 alloy-based MMC reinforced with various nanoparticles (organic and inorganic) manufactured through various processes and their influences are outlined on mechanical and tribological properties by highlighting outstanding results of recently published studies. To date, various fabrication techniques have been extensively used to exploit the full potential of nanoparticles. It was found that the stir casting technique with usually ceramic nanoparticles significantly improved the mechanical properties of aluminium 7075-based MMC from an aerospace sector perspective. This review also elucidates some current challenges and provides a complete framework for future research in the proposed field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123023004991Aluminum 7075 alloyMetal matrix compositeStir castingCeramic particles
spellingShingle Muhammad Yasir Khalid
Rehan Umer
Kamran Ahmed Khan
Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
Results in Engineering
Aluminum 7075 alloy
Metal matrix composite
Stir casting
Ceramic particles
title Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
title_full Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
title_fullStr Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
title_full_unstemmed Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
title_short Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications
title_sort review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites mmcs for aircraft applications
topic Aluminum 7075 alloy
Metal matrix composite
Stir casting
Ceramic particles
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123023004991
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