TY - JOUR
T1 - Aluminium matrix composites reinforced with high entropy alloys
T2 - A comprehensive review on interfacial reactions, mechanical, corrosion, and tribological characteristics
AU - Kareem, Sodiq Abiodun
AU - Anaele, Justus Uchenna
AU - Aikulola, Emmanuel Omosegunfunmi
AU - Anamu, Ufoma Silas
AU - Koko, Abdalrhaman
AU - Bodunrin, Michael Oluwatosin
AU - Alaneme, Kenneth Kanayo
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Authors
PY - 2024/5/1
Y1 - 2024/5/1
N2 - Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with high entropy alloy particulates (HEAp) represent an innovative category of metal-matrix composites with considerable potential for fulfilling the stringent demands of emerging technological applications. Their appeal lies in the advantageous combination of toughness, strength, ductility, and enhanced workability, addressing acknowledged limitations associated with ceramic-reinforced AMCs. The heightened performance of these composites is attributed to improved wettability between the aluminium matrix and HEAp reinforcement, alongside the intrinsic ductility and hardness of HEAp. This review explores the suitability of high entropy alloys as substitutes for ceramic materials in reinforcing aluminium matrix composites. The mechanical, corrosion, thermal and wear properties of AMCs reinforced with HEAp are thoroughly examined, encompassing fabrication characteristics and interfacial reactions. The incorporation of HEAp is found to notably enhance the strength-ductility ratio of AMCs. Remarkably, HEAp bring about significant improvements in the wear and corrosion resistance of AMCs. The report accentuates the performance benefits and certain challenges associated with the application of HEAp reinforcement in AMCs. Ultimately, this review proposes potential avenues for future research in this domain, outlining directions for further exploration and development.
AB - Aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) reinforced with high entropy alloy particulates (HEAp) represent an innovative category of metal-matrix composites with considerable potential for fulfilling the stringent demands of emerging technological applications. Their appeal lies in the advantageous combination of toughness, strength, ductility, and enhanced workability, addressing acknowledged limitations associated with ceramic-reinforced AMCs. The heightened performance of these composites is attributed to improved wettability between the aluminium matrix and HEAp reinforcement, alongside the intrinsic ductility and hardness of HEAp. This review explores the suitability of high entropy alloys as substitutes for ceramic materials in reinforcing aluminium matrix composites. The mechanical, corrosion, thermal and wear properties of AMCs reinforced with HEAp are thoroughly examined, encompassing fabrication characteristics and interfacial reactions. The incorporation of HEAp is found to notably enhance the strength-ductility ratio of AMCs. Remarkably, HEAp bring about significant improvements in the wear and corrosion resistance of AMCs. The report accentuates the performance benefits and certain challenges associated with the application of HEAp reinforcement in AMCs. Ultimately, this review proposes potential avenues for future research in this domain, outlining directions for further exploration and development.
KW - Aluminium matrix composite (AMC)
KW - Corrosion
KW - High entropy alloys
KW - Mechanical properties
KW - Wear
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85194048016&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.05.153
DO - 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.05.153
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85194048016
SN - 2238-7854
VL - 30
SP - 8161
EP - 8186
JO - Journal of Materials Research and Technology
JF - Journal of Materials Research and Technology
ER -