Production and Properties of Light Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2019) | Viewed by 37228
Special Issue Editor
Interests: development of new magnesium alloys; creep resistance of magnesium based materials; high and low temperature behavior of magnesium alloys; development and characterization of magnesium matrix composites; magnesium based nanocomposites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) with a light metal matrix of aluminium, magnesium or titanium show excellent mechanical and physical properties. Even small amounts of nanoparticles can improve the properties of the matrix alloy in a remarkable way. This can be achieved by means of Hall-Petch or Orowan strengthening. In addition to the positive effects, nanoparticles in degradable magnesium implants can also have functional characteristics. However, it is difficult to achieve a homogeneous distribution of the particles in a melt metallurgical production process. Due to the large surface area and the resulting high Van der Waals forces between the particles and the partially poor wettability of the particles with the molten metal, their de-agglomeration is quite difficult. Additional mechanical forces such as ultrasound, mechanical shearing or electromagnetic stirring may be required. This Special Issue covers all aspects of the production and properties of light metal matrix nanocomposites. These can be powder-based or melt metallurgical processes, in situ reactions, mechanical or physical properties, chemical reactivity between matrix and particles, interfacial properties, formability, and machinability. Further relevant aspects are also welcome.
Dr. Hajo Dieringa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- processing
- strength
- modelling
- fatigue
- wear resistance
- creep
- corrosion
- thermal behaviour
- high-temperature stability
- thermal expansion
- grain refinement
- functionalization
- chemical reactivity between matrix and reinforcement
- in-situ formation
- physical metallurgy
- interface formation
- deformability
- texture development
- machining
- welding
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