Study on the dissolution mechanism of Cf/GP-reinforced soluble magnesium matrix composites

Development of hydroxyapatite-reinforced magnesium matrix composites: Effect of reinforcement ratio on wear and corrosion properties

In this study, magnesium matrix composites reinforced with different weight percentages (1, 3, and 5 wt.%) of hydroxyapatite (HA) were fabricated via powder metallurgy to evaluate their suitability for biomedical applications. The effects of HA content on microstructure, mechanical behavior, wear resistance, and corros...

Microstructure and performance of hot-pressed aluminum matrix nanocomposites

Al-10 wt% Cu-10 wt% Ni matrix composites reinforced with 0, 10, 15, 20, and 25 wt% silver-coated Al₂O₃ particles were fabricated using hot pressing. The study investigated the effect of Al₂O₃-Ag content on the microstructure, mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of the fabricated composites. The composite...

Microstructural and Mechanical Comparison of Metakaolin Geopolymer vs Cement Composites with Quartz and Polypropylene

The effect of silica nanoparticles on machining and mechanical properties of phenolic resol/short glass fiber nanocomposite

This study investigates the influence of SiO 2 nanoparticles on the mechanical properties and drilling performance of phenolic resol/short glass fiber (PF/GF) composites. Nanocomposites containing 0, 1, and 3 wt% SiO 2 were fabricated using compression molding under controlled conditions. The results show that th...

Performance of Metakaolin-Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Resin in Metal Recovery from Wastewater and Potential of Wear Resistance

Polymer composites reinforced with clay have garnered substantial academic and industrial interest owing to their environmental and mechanical benefits. This research focuses on the effectiveness of metakaolin-unsaturated polyester composites for sequestering Ni2+ ions from Ni(NO3)2 aqueous solutions and on their tribo...

Effect of Chromium Initial State on Microstructure and Properties of Graphene‐Reinforced Copper Matrix Composites

Graphene is widely used to reinforce copper composites, yet weak interfaces, inefficient stress transfer, and graphene aggregation limit practical performance. Matrix alloying serves as an effective strategy to enhance interfacial bonding; however, the impact of the initial phase state of alloying elements (prealloyed...