Effect of different reinforcements on aluminium composite properties – a review

Abstract

In the automotive and aerospace industries, there has been a growth in demand for light-weight materials with high strength, good wear, and thermal qualities in recent years. Although traditional metals such as aluminium are preferred, aluminium alloys are unable to meet all requirements. To achieve the desirable qualities, composites are employed. To increase the material characteristics, the Aluminium Metal Matrix (AMM) is reinforced with other materials. To achieve the necessary qualities, more than one reinforcement might be added. Simple composites and hybrid composites can be employed in these applications according to their requirements. The impacts of different reinforcements added to an aluminium metal matrix, such as SiC, fly ash, Aloe Vera, rice husk, and so on, are discussed in this article. The reinforcements considered are low-cost and readily available, and they have a significant impact on the metal characteristics of composites. The composites are made using simple manufacturing techniques.