Mechanical and corrosion properties of rice husk carbon–aluminum composites via vacuum hot pressing
Source abstract
Abstract
Rice husk carbon (RHC), boasting its distinctive porous framework and cost-effective advantages, serves as a promising reinforcement for aluminum matrix composites (RHC/Al). In this work, RHC/Al composites with weight percentages of 0.0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 were prepared by combining ball milling and vacuum hot pressing sintering. And the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of RHC/Al were systematically studied. The results show that both the density and hardness of RHC/Al composites exhibit an initial increase followed by a decrease with rising RHC content. The optimal strength-ductility synergy is obtained at 0.75 wt.% RHC, with the hardness and yield strength reaching 39.87 HV and 116.9 MPa (11.5% and 18.4% improvements, respectively), alongside sustained excellent ductility. The corrosion current density of RHC/Al composites is higher than that of pure aluminum, as the introduction of RHC aggravates the corrosion of the aluminum matrix through interface defects and microcell effects. This work develops a tailored technical strategy for enhancing the performance of biomass-carbon-reinforced aluminum matrix composites, and delivers systematic experimental data to support their subsequent engineering deployment.
Source: openalex_inverted_index · Quality: baseline
Research context
OpenAlex topics: Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis · MXene and MAX Phase Materials
SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.
References (65)
Show source-provided references
1. Metal matrix composites – from science to technological significance10.1016/j.compscitech.2005.05.027 ↗
2. SiC/graphene reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites prepared by powder metallurgy: a review10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.02.026 ↗
3. Effect of sintering techniques on microstructural, mechanical and tribological properties of Al-SiC composites
4. Effect of reinforcement particle size on the thermal conductivity of a particulate‐silicon carbide‐reinforced aluminum matrix composite10.1111/j.1151-2916.1992.tb04400.x ↗
5. Nanostructured 2024Al–SiCp composite coatings10.1179/1743294414Y.0000000391 ↗
6. Mechanical properties and wear behavior of Al5083 matrix composites reinforced with high amounts of SiC particles fabricated by combined stir casting and squeeze casting; A comparative study10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.09.093 ↗
7. Effect of high pressure torsion on interfaces and mechanical properties of SiC/Al composite10.1016/j.vacuum.2023.112647 ↗
8. Mechanical characteristics and wear behaviour of Al/SiC and Al/SiC/B4C hybrid metal matrix composites fabricated through powder metallurgy route10.1007/s12633-023-02347-0 ↗
9. Particle–matrix interface microstructure of in situ TiCp–AlNp/Al composite10.1016/j.compscitech.2012.05.016 ↗
10. Multi-objective optimization of turning parameters for SiC- or Al2O3-reinforced aluminum matrix composites
11. Al-TiB2 micro/nanocomposites: particle capture investigations, strengthening mechanisms and mathematical modelling of mechanical properties10.1016/j.msea.2016.11.034 ↗
12. Gr–Al composite reinforced with Si3N4 and SiC particles for enhanced microhardness and reduced thermal expansion10.1007/s42452-020-2838-5 ↗
13. Effects of sintering temperature and graphite addition on the mechanical properties of aluminum10.1016/j.jiec.2012.06.007 ↗
14. Ameliorated mechanical and thermal properties of SiC reinforced Al matrix composites through hybridizing carbon nanotubes10.1016/j.matchar.2017.12.032 ↗
15. Matrix effect on strengthening behavior of carbon nanotubes in aluminum matrix composites10.1016/j.matchar.2022.112484 ↗
16. A comparative study on microstructural evolution and surface properties of graphene/CNT reinforced Al6061−SiC hybrid surface composite fabricated via friction stir processing10.1016/S1003-6326(19)65108-3 ↗
17. Mechanical and thermal expansion behavior of hybrid aluminum matrix composites reinforced with SiC particles and short carbon fibers10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.169550 ↗
18. Microstructure evolution, property analysis, and interface study of 3%CF-3%SiC-10%SiC functional gradient aluminum matrix composites10.1016/j.msea.2023.145010 ↗
19. Microstructure analysis, tribological correlation properties and strengthening mechanism of graphene reinforced aluminum matrix composites10.1038/s41598-022-13793-y ↗
20. Effects of the graphene content on mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of aluminum matrix composite10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.12.059 ↗
21. Effects of 3D graphene networks on the microstructure and physical properties of SiC/Al composites10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.10.337 ↗
22. Fabrication and characterization of aluminium hybrid composites reinforced with fly ash and silicon carbide through powder metallurgy10.1088/2053-1591/aab829 ↗
23. Effect of particle size on mechanical behavior of sugarcane bagasse ash reinforced AlSi10Mg alloy10.1016/j.matpr.2022.05.126 ↗
24. Development of aluminium 5083/B4C/carbonized coconut shell ash hybrid composite using friction stir processing10.1016/j.matpr.2022.10.167 ↗
25. 2024
26. Cost-effective production of SiO2/C and Si/C composites derived from rice husk for advanced lithium-ion battery anodes10.1007/s10854-020-03442-3 ↗
27. Eu3+/Cu2+ co-doped rice husk ash borate glass: a sustainable material with red luminescence and NIR shielding10.1016/j.radphyschem.2025.113154 ↗
28. A comprehensive green utilization strategy of lignocellulose from rice husk for the fabrication of high-rate electrochemical zinc ion capacitors10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129522 ↗
29. Rice husk silica derived nanomaterials for sustainable applications10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.115 ↗
30. Applications of rice husk ash as green and sustainable biomass10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117851 ↗
31. Sustainable production of pure silica from rice husk waste in Kazakhstan10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.142 ↗
32. Silica depleted rice hull ash (SDRHA), an agricultural waste, as a high-performance hybrid lithium-ion capacitor10.1039/D0GC01746A ↗
33. Rice husk-derived hierarchical silicon/nitrogen-doped carbon/carbon nanotube spheres as low-cost and high-capacity anodes for lithium-ion batteries10.1016/j.nanoen.2016.04.043 ↗
34. Direct conversion of rice husks to nanostructured SiC/C for CO2 photoreduction10.1002/adma.202001560 ↗
35. Self‐templating synthesis of 3D hollow tubular porous carbon derived from straw cellulose waste with excellent performance for supercapacitors10.1002/cssc.201802945 ↗
36. A N-doped rice husk-based porous carbon as an electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction10.1016/S1872-5805(20)60497-8 ↗
37. Corrosion and wear behaviour of al–mg–si alloy matrix hybrid composites reinforced with rice husk ash and silicon carbide10.1016/j.jmrt.2013.10.008 ↗
38. Analysis on mechanical properties of AA6061/rice husk ash composites produced through stir casting technique10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.178 ↗
39. Mechanical property and corrosion behavior of powder-metallurgy-processed 3D graphene-networks-reinforced Al matrix composites10.3390/cryst13030485 ↗
40. Graphene nanoplatelet reinforced Al-based composites prepared from recycled powders via mechanical alloying and pressureless sintering10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111552 ↗
41. C/SiO2 and C/SiC composite foam monoliths from rice husk for thermal insulation and EMI shielding10.1007/s42823-021-00303-9 ↗
42. Raman spectroscopy in graphene10.1016/j.physrep.2009.02.003 ↗
43. An investigation of heterogeneity of the degree of graphitization in carbon–carbon composites10.1016/S0254-0584(03)00332-8 ↗
44. Interfacial characterization in carbon nanotube reinforced aluminum matrix composites10.1016/j.matchar.2015.10.014 ↗
45. Solid-state interfacial reaction and load transfer efficiency in carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-reinforced aluminum matrix composites10.1016/j.carbon.2016.12.013 ↗
46. Towards the strength-ductility synergy of Al2O3/Al composite through the design of roughened interface10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.109251 ↗
47. Processing and mechanical properties of B4C reinforced Al matrix composites10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.04.065 ↗
48. Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of Al/B4C metal matrix composite10.1016/j.matpr.2019.08.244 ↗
49. Graphene oxide and graphene nanosheet reinforced aluminium matrix composites: powder synthesis and prepared composite characteristics10.1016/j.matdes.2016.01.031 ↗
50. Effect of reinforcing graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) on the strength of aluminium (Al) metal matrix nanocomposites10.1016/j.matpr.2021.09.227 ↗
51. Mechanical performance of particulate-reinforced Al metal-matrix composites (MMCs) and Al metal-matrix nano-composites (MMNCs)10.1007/s10853-017-1378-x ↗
52. On the hall–petch relationship in a nanostructured Al–Cu alloy10.1016/j.msea.2010.08.070 ↗
53. Recent development in graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix composite: a review10.1515/rams-2021-0062 ↗
54. Insights into biochar and hydrochar production and applications: a review10.1016/j.energy.2019.01.035 ↗
55. Consideration of Orowan strengthening effect in particulate-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites: a model for predicting their yield strength10.1016/j.scriptamat.2005.12.017 ↗
56. A numerical investigation of the effect of particle clustering on the mechanical properties of composites10.1016/S1359-6454(03)00043-0 ↗
57. Investigation on the high-temperature ductility and fracture mechanisms of an in-situ particle reinforced Al matrix composite 7075Al/TiB210.1016/j.msea.2019.138263 ↗
58. The effect of geometrically necessary dislocations on the flow stress of deformed crystals containing a heterogeneous dislocation distribution10.1016/S0921-5093(01)01003-6 ↗
59. Effect of Graphene nanoplatelets addition on mechanical properties of pure aluminum using a semi-powder method10.1016/j.pnsc.2014.03.012 ↗
60. Investigation on microstructural, mechanical and electrochemical properties of aluminum composites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets10.1016/j.pnsc.2015.09.005 ↗
61. Study of depassivation of carbon steel in simulated concrete pore solution using different equivalent circuits10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.09.104 ↗
62. Pitting corrosion behavior and corrosion protection performance of cold sprayed double layered noble barrier coating on magnesium-based alloy in chloride containing solutions10.1016/j.jma.2023.09.008 ↗
63. Electrochemical impedance models for molten salt corrosion10.1016/S0010-938X(00)00108-6 ↗
64. Investigation of microstructural, mechanical and corrosion properties of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced Al matrix composites10.1088/2053-1591/ab511f ↗
65. Corrosion and wear behaviour of rice husk ash—alumina reinforced al–mg–si alloy matrix hybrid composites10.1016/j.jmrt.2013.02.005 ↗