Study unveils strategy for improving mechanical properties of nanoparticle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites

https://phys.org/news/2024-05-unveils-strategy-mechanical-properties-aluminum.html

"high specific strength and specific modulus, wear resistance, economic, reduced emissions... heterogenous structure in aluminum matrix, and spatial configuration of reinforcement particles addresses trade-off between strength and ductility, improving both...heterostructured aluminum nitride/aluminum composite using liquid-solid reaction, hot extrusion, hot rolling... hetero-deformation-induced stress enhanced strength/ ductility, highest in Uniformed-AlNp/Al composite... energy efficient automobiles, airplanes"