Authors: Ar. Arjun Sharma, Zuneid Khan
Abstract: Research on composite materials has gradually replaced traditional materials and alloys in an effort to create effective and cost-effective solutions for a range of applications. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) offer several benefits over traditional composites, including a lower thermal expansion coefficient, improved resistance to wear and abrasion, a higher strength-to-weight ratio, and reduced density. This review focuses on MMCs based on aluminium, magnesium, copper, titanium, and zinc as well as their alloys. It examines their physical and mechanical properties, manufacturing techniques (such as in-situ, liquid-phase, and solid-phase manufacture), and recent advancements. The properties of MMCs have been enhanced. As a result, they are suitable for critical applications in electronics, autos, and aerospace. Significant findings show how they can overcome the shortcomings of conventional materials by improving a range of mechanical properties. Their tensile characteristics, density, thermal expansion coefficient, elasticity modulus, hardness and fracture resistance, fatigue resistance, creep stiffness, and electrical conductivity can all be enhanced by using reinforcing techniques. The text also emphasises how important it is to select the right production processes to obtain the necessary characteristics while lowering costs and defects. This evaluation is a comprehensive resource for researchers and business professionals. It highlights current advancements, challenges, and the vast potential of MMCs as future resources.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21473843
