Solid phase alloying process transforms common aluminum waste into high-value aluminum products in a single step

https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/metal-scrap-upcycled-high-value-alloys-solid-phase-manufacturing

"Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion: no need for melting, casting, traditional extrusion... adding copper, zinc, magnesium, to precursor aluminum chips... <5 minutes... high-speed rotating die create friction/ heat dispersing chunky starting ingredients into uniform alloy... atomic-scale features( Guinier-Preston zones) form within alloy makes 200% stronger and increased ultimate tensile strength... also applicable to other metal alloys... customized compositions for wire arc 3D additive manufacturing"