Influence of ZrB2 on the Tribomechanical Properties of Aluminium Matrix Composites: A Review

IF 6 Q1 ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Results in Engineering Pub Date : 2025-04-17 DOI:10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104943

Aravind Kumar Kuppusamy, Sundaramali Govindaswamy

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Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) exhibit excellent properties, including low density, high specific stiffness and strength, thermal stability, electromagnetic shielding, and superior wear resistance. They are commonly reinforced with SiC, Al₂O₃, TiB₂, TiC, and B₄C. However, ZrB₂-reinforced aluminium composites remain less explored despite their promising characteristics. ZrB₂ possesses exceptional properties, making Al-ZrB₂ composites suitable for aerospace, automotive, and engine applications. This review comprehensively analyzes ZrB₂ reinforcement, covering fabrication methods, preferred processing techniques, and the optimal ZrB₂ content for enhanced composite performance. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the influence of fabrication methods, ZrB₂ percentage, and process parameters on the mechanical and wear properties of AMCs. It also discusses the underlying strengthening mechanisms contributing to improved mechanical and tribological characteristics. This review is a valuable reference for optimizing Al-ZrB₂ composite fabrication and performance.

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ZrB2对铝基复合材料摩擦力学性能影响的研究进展

铝基复合材料（AMCs）具有优异的性能，包括低密度、高比刚度和强度、热稳定性、电磁屏蔽和优异的耐磨性。它们通常用SiC、Al2O3、tib2、TiC和B4C增强。然而，尽管zrb2增强铝复合材料具有良好的特性，但对其的探索仍然较少。ZrB2具有优异的性能，使Al-ZrB2复合材料适用于航空航天，汽车和发动机应用。本文综合分析了ZrB2增强材料的制备方法、优选的加工技术以及增强复合材料性能的最佳ZrB2含量。此外，研究还强调了制备方法、ZrB2含量和工艺参数对复合材料力学性能和磨损性能的影响。它还讨论了有助于改善机械和摩擦学特性的潜在强化机制。本文为优化Al-ZrB2复合材料的制备工艺和性能提供了有价值的参考。

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