Tribological characterisation of magnesium matrix nanocomposites: A review. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Banerjee, Sudip; Sahoo, Prasanta; Davim, J Paulo
• Is Part Of: Advances in mechanical engineering. Volume 13:Number 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Magnesium nanocomposite -- tribological behaviour -- wear -- COF -- pin-on-disk -- wear mechanism; Mechanical engineering -- Periodicals; 621.05
• DOI: 10.1177/16878140211009025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8132

Abstract

Magnesium matrix nanocomposites (Mg-MNCs) are high grade materials widely used in aerospace, electronics, biomedical and automotive sectors for high strength to weight ratio, excellent sustainability and superior mechanical and tribological characteristics. Basic properties of Mg-MNCs rely on type and amount of reinforcement and fabrication process. Current study reviews existing literatures to explore contribution of different parameters on tribological properties of Mg-MNCs. Effects of particle size and amount of different reinforcements like SiC, WC, Al2 O3, TiB2, CNT, graphene nano platelets (GNP), graphite on tribological behaviour are discussed. Incorporation of nanoparticles generally enhances properties. Role of different fabrication processes like stir casting (SC), ultrasonic treatment casting (UST), disintegrated melt deposition (DMD), friction stir processing (FSP) on wear and friction behaviour of Mg-MNCs is also reviewed. Contributions of different tribological process parameters (sliding speed, load and sliding distance) on wear, friction and wear mechanism are also examined.