Abstract
Metal matrix composites are the class of materials that have received great attention in the past decade owing to their superior specific properties and huge promise of application in various fields like aerospace, automotive, engineering, biomedical, and electronic applications. Suitable structural metal matrix (Mg, Zn, Ti) are reinforced with high-performance reinforcements to improve the mechanical, microstructural, corrosion, and tribological properties of the matrix. The ease of processing at controlled cost is encouraging commercial industries to transition from conventional alloys to metal matrix composites. The need for innovation in this field is gaining widespread acceptance due to the high potential displayed by these materials to serve multifunctional requirements. A special class of metal matrix composites called Eco-friendly metal matrix composites is appropriate for aiding in these efforts. In this technology, materials are developed by using cost-effective processing methodologies, non-toxic and inexpensive reinforcements, or a combination of both to develop high-performance metal matrix composites. This article briefly discusses the efforts made by the research community in this class of environmentally friendly materials.
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