Metal Matrix Composites, Volume 2: Properties and Applications

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1: Materials System for Functional Properties of Metal Matrix Composites: Self-Lubricating, Anti-Wear, and Self-Cleaning Properties
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Metal Matrix Composites
1.1.2 Processing Routes for Metal Matrix Composites
1.2 Self-Lubricating Metal Matrix Composites (SLMMC)
1.2.1 Mechanism of Lubrication in SLMMC
1.2.2 Tribological Behavior of MMC-Containing Solid Lubricants as Reinforcing Phase
1.2.2.1 Graphite-Based SLMMC
1.2.2.2 Graphene and Carbon Nano-Tubes (CNT)-based SLMMCs
1.2.2.3 MoS 2 -reinforced Composites
1.2.2.4 Hexagonal Boron Nitride (h-BN) Based SLMMC
1.3 Anti-Wear Properties of MMCs
1.4 Self-Healing Properties in Metallic-Based Materials/MMCs
1.5 Self-Cleaning Properties
1.6 Future Scope of MMCs
1.7 Summary
References
Chapter 2: The Progressive Development of Metal Matrix Composites: From Alloy to Hybrid Composites – A Review
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Problems Associated with Metals
2.1.2 Introduction to Alloys
2.1.3 Composites – A Brief Introduction
2.2 Various Production Methods to Manufacture MMCs
2.3 Types and Parameters Affecting Stir Casting Method
2.3.1 Parameters Affecting the Stir Casting Process
2.4 Effect of Reinforced Material Properties on the MMCs
2.5 Effect of Various Parameters on the MMCs
2.6 Hybrid Composites
2.7 Wet Tribology of Hybrid Composites
2.8 Challenges
2.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Corrosion Behavior of Metal, Alloy, and Composite: An Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)
3.1.2 Classification of Metal Matrix Composites
3.1.3 Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs)
3.1.4 Magnesium Matrix Composites
3.1.5 Copper Matrix Composite
3.1.6 Titanium Matrix Composites (TMCs)
3.2 Corrosion Mechanism of MMCs Basics
3.3 Corrosion of Metals, Alloys, and Composites
3.3.1 Effect of Corrosion on Steel and its Alloy
3.3.2 Effect of Corrosion on Ni and its Alloy
3.3.3 Effect of Corrosion on Platinum and its Alloy
3.3.4 Effect of Corrosion on Aluminum and its Alloy
3.3.5 Effect of Corrosion on Copper and its Alloy
3.3.6 Effect of Corrosion on Tin and its Alloy
3.3.7 Effect of Corrosion on Magnesium and its Alloy
3.3.8 Effect of Corrosion on Zinc and its Alloy
3.3.9 Effect of Corrosion on Titanium and its Alloy
3.3.10 Effect of Corrosion on Composite
3.4 Corrosion Preventive Techniques
3.5 Opportunities in Corrosion Control of Metal, Alloys, and Composites
3.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Characterization and Applications of Fe/Cu/Mg/Al Based Metal Matrix Composites
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)
4.1.2 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites
4.1.3 Manufacturing Processes
4.2 Iron Metal Matrix Composite
4.3 Copper Metal Matrix Composite
4.4 Magnesium Metal Matrix Composite
4.5 Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite
4.6 Application of Metal Matrix Composite
4.6.1 Aerospace and Aircraft Sector
4.6.2 Railway Sector
4.6.3 Automotive Sector
4.6.4 Marine Transport
4.6.5 Building and Construction Sector
4.6.6 Offshore Applications
4.6.7 Sports and Recreation
4.6.8 Other Application
4.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Graphene/Metal Matrix Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties
5.1 Introduction to Graphene/Metal Matrix Nanocomposites (GMMNCs)
5.2 Key Synthesis Methods of GMMNCs
5.2.1 Physical Techniques
5.2.1.1 Liquid Metallurgy (LM)
5.2.1.2 Thermal Spray (TS)
5.2.1.3 Powder Metallurgy (PM)
5.2.1.4 Molecular-Level Mixing (MLM)
5.2.1.5 Friction Stir Processing (FSP)
5.2.2 Chemical Techniques
5.2.2.1 Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
5.2.2.2 Electrochemical Deposition (ECD)
5.3 Microstructure Characterization of GMMNCs
5.4 Mechanical Properties of GMMNCs
5.4.1 Mechanical Properties of Al/Graphene Nanocomposites (AGNCs)
5.4.2 Mechanical Properties of Cu/Graphene Nanocomposites (CGNCs)
5.4.3 Mechanical Properties of Mg/Graphene Nanocomposites (MGNCs)
5.5 Mechanical Properties of Ni/Graphene (NGNCs) and Ti/Graphene Nanocomposites (TGNCs)
5.6 Strengthening Mechanisms
5.7 Applications of GMMNCs
5.8 Present Challenges and Future Scope
References
Chapter 6: Fracture Process in Micro Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites
6.1 Introduction to Metal Matrix Composite (MMC)
6.1.1 Organic Matrix Composites (OMCs)
6.1.2 Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)
6.1.3 Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
6.2 Reinforcement
6.3 Important Metal Matrices
6.4 Processing of MMCs
6.4.1 Solid-State Processing
6.4.2 Liquid State Processing
6.4.3 In-situ Process
6.4.4 Additive Manufacturing
6.5 Physical Properties of MMC
6.6 Effect of Reinforcing on Mechanical Properties
6.7 Applications of MMC
6.8 Introduction to Fracture Mechanics
6.9 Failure Criterion
6.10 Modes of Fracture Failure
6.11 Failure Process and Failure Mechanisms in MMCs
6.11.1 Failure Process in Long-Fiber-Reinforced MMCs
6.11.2 Failure of Laminates
6.11.3 Failure of Discontinuous MMCs
6.11.4 Factors Affecting Fracture in Discontinuous Fiber-Reinforced MMCs
References
Chapter 7: Basics of Metal Matrix Composites and Their Application in Transistor Electronics
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of MMCs
7.3 Matrix Materials
7.3.1 Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
7.3.2 Titanium Alloys
7.3.3 Magnesium and its Alloys
7.3.4 Copper
7.4 Intermetallics
7.5 Role of Composite in Electronic
7.6 Novel Application in Thin Film Transistor
7.6.1 Introduction to Transistor
7.6.1.1 Important Parameters of TFTs
7.6.1.2 Carrier Mobility (μ) of a TFT
7.6.1.3 On/Off Ratio of a TFT
7.6.1.4 Sub-Threshold Swing (SS) of a TFT
7.6.1.5 Interface Trap Density
7.6.1.6 Threshold Voltage (V T) of a TFT
7.6.2 Aluminum Composite Materials Used in TFT
7.6.3 Aluminum Alloys
7.6.4 Aluminum Titanium Alloys
7.6.5 Copper Aluminum Alloys
7.7 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 8: Metal Matrix Nanocomposites in Aircraft Engine and Space Applications: The Need of the Hour – A Review
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Literature Review
8.3 MMCs Processing and Properties
8.4 Experimental Procedures and Materials
8.4.1 Experimental Procedures
8.4.1.1 Experimental Testing to Analyze Aerospace Engine Frictional Behavior
8.4.1.2 Mechanical Irradiation Test
8.4.2 Aviation Materials Structural Design and Components
8.4.2.1 Engine Components
8.4.2.2 Frictional Components
8.4.2.3 Lubricant Components
8.5 Fiber Metal Laminates
8.6 Effects of Mechanical Parameters on Tribological Properties
8.7 Improved and Upgraded Material for Advanced Aircraft Engines
8.8 Potential Applications and Future Outlook
8.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: Lubricated Tribology of Lightweight MMCs: Recent and Future Perspectives of AMMCs
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Metal Matrix and Particulate Reinforcements for Lightweight Composites
9.1.2 Metal Matrices and Their Industrial Utility
9.1.3 Particulate Reinforcements
9.1.4 Recent Trends in MMCs: Functionally Gradient and Hybrid MMCs
9.1.5 Recent Trends in MMCs: Lubricating Agents for the Forced and Self-Lubricated
9.1.6 Background of Lubricated Tribology
9.1.7 Major Challenges in the Lubricant Formulation for the Composites and the Potential Solutions
9.1.8 Prominent Applications and Industrial Outlook
9.2 Generic Elements of the Lubricated Tribology and Their Selection
9.2.1 Selection of Lightweight Matrix Material
9.2.2 Selection of Reinforcement
9.2.3 Selection of Tribopair
9.2.4 Selection of Base Oils
9.2.5 Selection of Particle Additive
9.2.6 Selection of Suitable De-Agglomerating/Dispersing Agent
9.2.7 Pertaining Regime of Lubrication
9.2.8 Operating and Tribological Conditions
9.3 Progress in the Lubricated Tribology of MMCs
9.3.1 Lubricated Tribological Studies Using Fresh or Non-Additized Lubricants
9.3.2 Lubricated Tribological Studies Using Particle-Based Lubricants
9.3.3 Lubricated Tribological Studies Using Functionalized Particle-Based Lubricants
9.4 Review of the Mechanistic Studies on the Lubricated Tribology of MMCs
9.5 Challenges and Future Directions
References
Index