Recent Advances in Aluminium-Based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites: A Review

In today's technological and scientific era, new generation materials are intended to achieve the demands of several engineering industries. The researchers are now turning their attention towards new age composite materials from monolithic materials which can be attributed to the increased and exceptional capabilities of these materials. Aluminium-based hybrid metal matrix compositesHybrid metal-matrix composites have a tremendous potential and can be used for many technical applications that can meet the growing need for enhanced properties such as better toughness, corrosion resistance, and high strength. Aluminium-based metal matrix composites are at the top of the list of composites for a variety of applications in automotive, aircraft, and marine industries owing to their high strength-to-weight ratio, better toughness, high wear resistance, and hardness. This literature review highlights the various aspects pertinent to hybrid reinforcement in composites where aluminium was employed as the integral matrix material. While different fabrication techniques and processing routes were also studied by means of mechanical characterization, property enhancements with further augmentation in mechanical and thermalThermal behavior properties resulting in lower wear rates, and better microstructuresMicrostructure. The comparison between various reinforcementsReinforcements, such as nitrides, borides, carbides, oxides, etc. has been evaluated, aiming to climax the properties and obtain the best results for diverse technical applications. The aluminium-based hybrid metal matrix composites’Hybrid metal-matrix composites future capabilities and scope are also covered at the conclusion of this article.