Recent trends in biodegradable magnesium matrix composite: Manufacturing techniques, applications, and future scope

Abstract

There is a need for in-depth study in the area of materials and metallurgicalscience to address worldwide concerns linkedto the shortage of environmentally friendly materials. Considering the fact that magnesium (Mg) is susceptible to corrosion, there has been an increase in demandfor creating recyclable nanocomposites depending on Mg. Numerous strategies, including the fabrication of composites with appropriate organic reinforcing agents, metal alloys, or surface changes, have been implemented to solve the problems of oxidation of pure Mg. Mg, the lightweight metal ever discovered, has a lot of potential for usage in structural alloys. Mg-based Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) are the idealoptions and have so far solved the difficulties in all areas of mechanical and bio-medical purposes because of their low weight, improved rigidity, toughness, strength-to-weight proportion, and fatigueresistance. The lighter alloys as well as nanocomposites appeal to the automotive and aerospace industries and offer a substitute for heavier metals like steel, cast iron, zinc compositions, and even aluminum (Al)alloys. This report outlines all the considerable characteristics of the various fabrication methods used to developMagnesium MatrixComposite (MMCs), including stir casting technique, powder metallurgy, friction stir processing, as well as infiltration. It also contains background informationon composite materials and the different reinforcement particle used to fabricate MMCs.