Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Co-Electrodeposited Particulate-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: A Critical Review with Interfacial Aspects.

Piotr Jenczyk,Michał Milczarek,Hubert Grzywacz,Dariusz M Jarząbek

doi:10.3390/ma14123181

Abstract

Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs) with excellent tribo-mechanical properties are important engineering materials and have attracted constant scientific interest over the years. Among the various fabrication methods used, co-electrodeposition (CED) is valued due to its efficiency, accuracy, and affordability. However, the way this easy-to-perform process is carried out is inconsistent, with researchers using different methods for volume fraction measurement and tribo-mechanical testing, as well as failing to carry out proper interface characterization. The main contribution of this work lies in its determination of the gaps in the tribo-mechanical research of CED PRMMCs. For mechanical properties, hardness is described with respect to measurement methods, models, and experiments concerning CED PRMMCs. The tribology of such composites is described, taking into account the reinforcement volume fraction, size, and composite fabrication route (direct/pulsed current). Interfacial aspects are discussed using experimental direct strength measurements. Each part includes a critical overview, and future prospects are anticipated. This review paper provides an overview of the tribo-mechanical parameters of Ni-based co-electrodeposited particulate-reinforced metal matrix composite coatings with an interfacial viewpoint and a focus on hardness, wear, and friction behavior.

Highlights

Composites are materials that combine two or more phases: a continuous one, denoted as a matrix, and an embedded, discontinuous reinforcement
The aim of this review is to highlight the gaps in the tribo-mechanical investigations of CED Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs), evaluate the existing methodological approaches and unique insights, and develop a framework to help with further work
The last section of this review considers the influence of the interface in CED PRMMCs on the overall properties of the material

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Introduction

Composites are materials that combine two or more phases: a continuous one, denoted as a matrix, and an embedded, discontinuous reinforcement. Such structures are preferably used to improve on certain properties of single constituents. A matrix can be built from a polymer, ceramic, or metal. Particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs) are of significant interest due to their lower cost and easier route of processing than fiber-reinforced MMCs. Among the many fabrication techniques used for MMCs [1], co-electrodeposition (CED) provides wide tailoring range yet remains affordable, with repeatable results applicable for complex geometries [2]. There is increasing interest in hybrid composites which are fabricated simultaneously with more than one type of reinforcement [3,4]

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