Review of interface evolution and joint performance in ultrasonic vibration-assisted friction stir welding of aluminum with dissimilar alloys

IF 5.45 Q1 Physics and Astronomy

Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects Pub Date : 2025-09-24 DOI:10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101541

Najib Ahmad Muhammad , Tarang Shinde , Prince Sharma

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Abstract

Friction stir welding (FSW) continues to rise among the solid state joining and welding processes due to its plentiful benefits. However, it has been met with drawbacks in joining dissimilar metals/materials for application in the transportation industries, other than their initial intended application for welding aluminum alloys. The present article discusses one of the more remarkable efforts employed to control or mitigate the persistent drawbacks, i.e., ultrasonic vibration-assisted FSW, to the various dissimilar material combinations, comprising aluminum alloys with copper, steel, titanium, and magnesium alloys, as this process has a significant effect on the joint formation and strength. The broader discussions on the effects of the ultrasonic vibration presence on the surface appearance, microstructural features, materials flow, and mechanical properties of these dissimilar materials will be revealed to understand the modification caused by the assisted energy on excellent weldability and joint performance. Given the increasing interest in advanced joining techniques for lightweight and radiation-resistant structures, this review also considers the potential relevance of such dissimilar joints in nuclear applications, particularly where aluminum-based systems interface with structural or shielding components.

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超声振动辅助铝与异种合金搅拌摩擦焊接界面演变及接头性能研究进展

搅拌摩擦焊（FSW）由于其诸多优点，在固态连接和焊接工艺中不断崛起。然而，它在连接不同的金属/材料应用于运输行业时遇到了缺点，除了它们最初的预期应用于焊接铝合金。本文讨论了用于控制或减轻持续缺陷的更显着的努力之一，即超声波振动辅助FSW，用于各种不同的材料组合，包括铝合金与铜，钢，钛和镁合金，因为该过程对接头的形成和强度有显着影响。通过对超声振动对异种材料的表面形貌、微观组织特征、材料流动和力学性能的影响进行更广泛的讨论，以了解辅助能量对优异的可焊性和接头性能的影响。鉴于人们对轻量化和抗辐射结构的先进连接技术越来越感兴趣，本综述还考虑了这种不同连接在核应用中的潜在相关性，特别是在铝基系统与结构或屏蔽部件接口的情况下。

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Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects Physics and Astronomy-Condensed Matter Physics

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9.20

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22 days

期刊介绍： Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects is a new journal devoted to all aspects of the synthesis and the properties of this new flourishing domain. The journal is devoted to novel architectures at the nano-level with an emphasis on new synthesis and characterization methods. The journal is focused on the objects rather than on their applications. However, the research for new applications of original nano-structures & nano-objects in various fields such as nano-electronics, energy conversion, catalysis, drug delivery and nano-medicine is also welcome. The scope of Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects involves: -Metal and alloy nanoparticles with complex nanostructures such as shape control, core-shell and dumbells -Oxide nanoparticles and nanostructures, with complex oxide/metal, oxide/surface and oxide /organic interfaces -Inorganic semi-conducting nanoparticles (quantum dots) with an emphasis on new phases, structures, shapes and complexity -Nanostructures involving molecular inorganic species such as nanoparticles of coordination compounds, molecular magnets, spin transition nanoparticles etc. or organic nano-objects, in particular for molecular electronics -Nanostructured materials such as nano-MOFs and nano-zeolites -Hetero-junctions between molecules and nano-objects, between different nano-objects & nanostructures or between nano-objects & nanostructures and surfaces -Methods of characterization specific of the nano size or adapted for the nano size such as X-ray and neutron scattering, light scattering, NMR, Raman, Plasmonics, near field microscopies, various TEM and SEM techniques, magnetic studies, etc .