Review on advances in porous Al composites and the possible way forward

Parveez, Bisma and Jamal, Nur Ayuni and Md. Abdul, Maleque and Yusof, Farazila and Jamadon, Nashrah Hani and Syed Abu Bakar, Sharifah Adzila (2021) Review on advances in porous Al composites and the possible way forward. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 14. pp. 2017-2038. ISSN 2238-7854 E-ISSN 2214-0697

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Abstract

Porous aluminum (Al) composites are lightweight and high-strength materials composing of Al as a matrix material with some strengthening reinforcements and pore-forming agents that result in the formation of new material with superior physical properties and energy absorption capacities. This work gives an overview of the porous Al-foams developed thus far, including the foaming agents and space holders, their properties, production techniques, and applications. First, it deliberates the foaming agents and space holders responsible for the foaming and formation of pores in the composites followed by the mechanical properties of the foams. Al has huge potential for applications that require lightweight, high-strength, and high-energy absorption capacity materials, especially in structural construction and automobile manufacturing. Although Al-foams have been successfully used in automobiles for crashworthiness, lightweight structure, and other functional applications, the development of Al foams with enhanced characteristics and properties has limitations. This review discusses various reinforcements used for improving the characteristics of Al-foams. This review also provides an overview of various commercial foams and their contribution to several applications. Finally, it attempts to reveal impediments in foam production with suggested solutions for overcoming the problems in this area.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Al-foams Ceramics Foaming agents Space-holder technique Compressive strength Energy absorption capacity
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy > TN600 Metallurgy T Technology > TN Mining engineering. Metallurgy > TN799.5 Nonmetallic minerals T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP200 Manufacture and use of chemicals
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof Dr. Md Abdul Maleque
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2021 00:15
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2024 14:45
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95697

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