Abstract:
At present aluminium matrix composites are widely used in engineering applications. Aluminium matrix composites are providing such superior properties which cannot be achieved
by any existing monolithic material. Properties of aluminium matrix composite are highly
influenced by nature of reinforcement which can be either in continuous or discontinuous
fibre form. It also depends on the selection of processing techniques for the fabrication of
aluminium matrix composites which depends on many factors including type of matrix
and reinforcement, the degree of microstructural integrity desired and their structural,
mechanical, electrochemical and thermal properties. Present paper reports an overview on
synthesis routes, mechanical behavior and applications of aluminium matrix composites.
Special focus is given to primary processing techniques for manufacturing of aluminium
matrix composites. In the end, commercialization challenges, industrial aspects and future
research directions are also briefed.
