journal article·2025-07

Microstructure characterization and mechanical properties of Ti3AlC2-Al3Ti/2024Al gradient composites with a laminate-reticular hierarchical structure

Youbo Wu, Zhenying Huang, Wenqiang Hu, Weici Zhuang, Xue Li, Qingwen Sun, Ziqiang Zhu, Ziling Liao, Xin Yang, Xiaohui Zhu, Yang Zhou

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 26
Publisher page

Abstract

No abstract is available for this record. The assistant can identify its topic from the title, but cannot infer the study’s results.

Source: Not provided · Quality: missing

Research context

OpenAlex topics: MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties · Advanced ceramic materials synthesis

SciVX discovery tags are terminology-based. OpenAlex topics are source-provided classifications.

References (45)

Show source-provided references
1. You X, Xing Z, Jiang S, Zhu Y, Lin Y, Qiu H, Nie R, Yang J, Hui D, Chen W, Chen Y (2024) A review of research on aluminum alloy materials in structural engineering. Dev Built Environ 17:10031910.1016/j.dibe.2023.100319 ↗
2. Rana RS, Purohit R, Das S (2012) Review of recent studies in Al matrix composites. Int J Sci Eng Res 3:1
3. Khalid MY, Umer R, Khan KA (2023) Review of recent trends and developments in aluminium 7075 alloy and its metal matrix composites (MMCs) for aircraft applications. Results Eng 20:10137210.1016/j.rineng.2023.101372 ↗
4. Zhou W, Chen C, Mikulova P, Dong M, Fan Y, Kikuchi K, Nomura N, Kawasaki A (2019) Thermal expansion behaviors of few-layered graphene-reinforced Al matrix composites. J Alloy Compd 792:98810.1016/j.jallcom.2019.04.140 ↗
5. Li M, Zhang Z, Gao H, Wang Y, Liang J, Shu D, Wang J, Sun B (2020) Formation of multilayer interfaces and the load transfer in graphene nanoplatelets reinforced Al matrix composites. Mater Charact 159:11001810.1016/j.matchar.2019.110018 ↗
6. Tiwari SK, Midathada A, Sharma S, Ravella UK (2018) Study of fabrication processes and properties of Al-CNT composites reinforced by carbon nano tubes-a review. Mater Today Proceed 5:2826210.1016/j.matpr.2018.10.109 ↗
7. Yu Z, Tan Z, Fan G, Xiong D, Guo Q, Lin R, Hu L, Li Z, Zhang D (2018) Effect of interfacial reaction on Young’s modulus in CNT/Al nanocomposite: a quantitative analysis. Mater Charact 137:8410.1016/j.matchar.2018.01.024 ↗
8. Sun H, Ou J, Cheng L, Sun L, Lu Y, Liu W (2024) Effect of TiC content on the microstructure, texture and mechanical properties of the 6061Al–TiC/6061Al laminated composites prepared by spark plasma sintering and roll bonding. J Mater Sci 59:14367. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-10067-y10.1007/s10853-024-10067-y ↗
9. Wang Y, Liu Q, Lan Z, Zhang B, Zhang H, Liu J, Ye F (2021) Strong and tough bioinspired nacre-like B4C/Al functionally graded materials with eliminated abrupt interfaces. Compos Commun 25:10074110.1016/j.coco.2021.100741 ↗
10. Xiang D, Su B, Wang D, Peng P, Yuan Z, Song C, Li B, Cui X, Gao G, Zhao B (2024) Ultrasonic longitudinal-torsional vibration helical milling internal thread of SiCp/Al composites: finite element simulation and machining quality research. J Manuf Process 131:183310.1016/j.jmapro.2024.10.018 ↗
11. Alexopoulos ND, Papanikos P (2008) Experimental and theoretical studies of corrosion-induced mechanical properties degradation of aircraft 2024 aluminum alloy. Mater Sci Eng A 498:24810.1016/j.msea.2008.08.024 ↗
12. Wang W, Zhai H, Chen L, Huang Z, Bei G, Greil P (2016) Preparation and mechanical properties of TiCx-(NiCu)3Al-CuNi2Ti-Ni hybrid composites by reactive pressureless sintering pre-alloyed Cu/Ti3AlC2 and Ni as Precursor. Mat Sci Eng A Struct 670:35110.1016/j.msea.2016.06.021 ↗
13. Lei C, Zhou Y, Zhai H, Huang Z, Hu W, Cai L, Wang Y, Yu Q, Wang H (2021) Thermal shock behavior of co-continuous TiCx-Cu cermets in air and anaerobic environment. Ceram Int 47:1642210.1016/j.ceramint.2020.10.246 ↗
14. Hu W, Huang Z, Wang Y, Li X, Zhai H, Zhou Y, Chen L (2021) Layered ternary MAX phases and their MX particulate derivative reinforced metal matrix composite: a review. J Alloy Compd 856:15731310.1016/j.jallcom.2020.157313 ↗
15. Hu W, Yu Q, Li B, Wen B, Han H, Huang Z, Zhou Y (2024) A strong, machinable, and multifunctional Ti3SiC2-(Ti3SiC2-Cf) composite: gradient architecture and mechanical properties. Ceram Int 50:1224410.1016/j.ceramint.2024.01.128 ↗
16. Wang H, Huang Z, Li X, Yu Q, Hu W, Zhuang W, Wu Y, Zhou Y (2024) In-situ TiC/Ti composites based on Ti2AlC–Ti system: Reaction process, microstructure, and mechanical properties. Ceram Int 50:402210.1016/j.ceramint.2023.11.171 ↗
17. Zhuang W, Huang Z, Pei D, Hu W, Yu Q, Wang H, Li X, Wu Y, Du Z, Sun Q (2024) Achieving exceptional strength by multi-dimensional in-situ Al3Ti, TiN, AlN reinforcements in Al matrix composites. J Alloy Compd 997:17488010.1016/j.jallcom.2024.174880 ↗
18. Jiang T (2023) Fabrication technology, research anddevelopment status, development trend of theternarylaminated structure MAX phase ceramicsmaterials. Adv Ceram 1:23
19. Zhang W, Li S, Zhang X, Fan S, Bei G (2023) Processing and characterization of new Ti3AlC2-yNy MAX solid solutions. Ceram Int 49:2589910.1016/j.ceramint.2023.05.138 ↗
20. Wang Y, Huang Z, Hu W, Cai L, Lei C, Yu Q, Jiao Y (2021) Preparation and characteristics of Ti3AlC2-Al3Ti/Al composite materials synthesized from pure Al and Ti3AlC2 powders. Mater Charact 178:11129810.1016/j.matchar.2021.111298 ↗
21. Zhuang W, Huang Z, Hu W, Yu Q, Wang H, Li X, Wu Y, Zhou Y (2023) Study of microstructure and mechanical properties of quasi-continuous network structured (Ti3AlC2-Al3Ti)/2024Al composites based on hot rolling. J Alloy Compd 968:17193610.1016/j.jallcom.2023.171936 ↗
22. Hu W, Huang Z, Cai L, Lei C, Yu W, Zhai H, Wo S, Li X, Zhou Y (2018) Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of a novel TiC-based cermet bonded with Ni3 (Al, Ti) and NiAl duplexalloy. Mater Charact 135:29510.1016/j.matchar.2017.11.003 ↗
23. Hu W, Huang Z, Yu Q, Wang Y, Jiao Y, Zhou Y, Zhai H (2021) Investigation on High Temperature Mechanical Behaviors of TiC-γ′ Reinforced Ni Composite. Met Mater Int 27:300310.1007/s12540-020-00615-x ↗
24. Ritchie RO (2011) The conflicts between strength and toughness. Nat Mater 10:81710.1038/nmat3115 ↗
25. Becher PF (1991) Microstructural design of toughened ceramics. J Am Ceram Soc 74:25510.1111/j.1151-2916.1991.tb06872.x ↗
26. Chao ZL, Jiang LT, Chen GQ, Qiao J, Yu ZH, Cao YF, Wu GH (2019) The microstructure and ballistic performance of B4C/AA2024 functionally graded composites with wide range B4C volume fraction. Compos B Eng 161:62710.1016/j.compositesb.2018.12.147 ↗
27. Kırmızı G, Arık H, Çinici H (2019) Experimental study on mechanical and ballistic behaviours of silicon carbide reinforced functionally graded aluminum foam composites. Compos B Eng 164:34510.1016/j.compositesb.2018.11.076 ↗
28. Yang L, Shen P, Guo R, Li Y, Jiang Q (2019) A novel strategy for fabricating biomimetic gradient metal-ceramic composites by dynamic freeze casting and pressure infiltration. Scripta Mater 167:10110.1016/j.scriptamat.2019.04.004 ↗
29. Wu T, Hu Y, Leng Y, Zhang M, Naerkezha N, Wang M (2022) In situ observation of fracture in homogeneous and functionally graded 6061Al/SiCp composites. Mater Sci Eng A 830:14227910.1016/j.msea.2021.142279 ↗
30. Mingxing A, Hongxiang Z, Yang Z, Zhaoyun T, Zhenying H, Zhili Z, Shibo L (2006) Synthesis of Ti3AlC2 powders using Sn as an additive. J Am Ceram Soc 89:111410.1111/j.1551-2916.2005.00818.x ↗
31. Zhu Y, Wu X (2023) Heterostructured materials. Prog Mater Sci 131:10101910.1016/j.pmatsci.2022.101019 ↗
32. Huang Z, Bonneville J, Zhai H, Gauthier-Brunet V, Dubois S (2014) Microstructural characterization and compression properties of TiC0.61/Cu (Al) composite synthesized from Cu and Ti3AlC2 powders. J Alloy Compd 602:5310.1016/j.jallcom.2014.02.159 ↗
33. Boatemaa L, Brouwer JC, Van der Zwaag S, Sloof WG (2018) The effect of the TiC particle size on the preferred oxidation temperature for self-healing of oxide ceramic matrix materials. J Mater Sci 53:597310.1007/s10853-017-1973-x ↗
34. Long J, Pan Q, Tao N, Lu L (2018) Residual stress induced tension-compression asymmetry of gradient nanograined copper. Mater Res Lett 6:45610.1080/21663831.2018.1478898 ↗
35. Zhu Y, Wu X (2019) Perspective on hetero-deformation induced (HDI) hardening and back stress. Mater Res Lett 7:39310.1080/21663831.2019.1616331 ↗
36. Wang H, Huang Z, Yi J, Li X, Zhang J, Wang Y, Zhuang W, Yu Q (2022) Microstructure and high-temperature mechanical properties of co-continuous (Ti3AlC2+Al3Ti)/2024Al composite fabricated by pressureless infiltration. Ceram Int 48:123010.1016/j.ceramint.2021.09.208 ↗
37. Wang Y, Liu Q, Zhang B, Zhang H, Jin Y, Zhong Z, Ye J, Ren Y, Ye F, Wang W (2021) High damage-tolerance bio-inspired B4C/2024Al composites with adjustable mechanical performance by tuning ceramic thickness. Mater Sci Eng A 819:14146910.1016/j.msea.2021.141469 ↗
38. Li Y, Zhong S, Qian M, Zhang X, Jia Z, Geng L (2025) Design and fabrication of bionic Bouligand-structured SiC/2024Al composites via binder jetting additive manufacturing and pressure infiltration. Compos B Eng 301:11252610.1016/j.compositesb.2025.112526 ↗
39. Zhou H, Li Y, Wang H, Ran M, Tong Z, Zhang W, Liu J, Zheng W (2021) Fabrication of functionally graded diamond/Al composites by liquid-solid separation technology. Materials 14:02651310.3390/ma14123205 ↗
40. Srinivas PNS, Babu PR, Balakrishna B (2020) Microstructural, mechanical and tribological characterization on the Al based functionally graded material fabricated powder metallurgy. Mater Res Express 7:2651310.1088/2053-1591/ab6f41 ↗
41. Übeyli M, Balci E, Sarikan B, Öztaş MK, Camuşcu N, Yildirim RO, Keleş Ö (2014) The ballistic performance of SiC–AA7075 functionally graded composite produced by powder metallurgy. Mater Des (1980-2015) 56:3110.1016/j.matdes.2013.10.092 ↗
42. Guo N, Shen P, Guo R, Jiang Q (2019) Optimization of the properties in Al/SiC composites by tailoring microstructure through gelatin freeze casting. Mater Sci Eng A 748:28610.1016/j.msea.2019.01.093 ↗
43. Jin X, Wu L, Guo L, Yu H, Sun Y (2009) Experimental investigation of the mixed-mode crack propagation in ZrO2/NiCr functionally graded materials. Eng Fract Mech 76:180010.1016/j.engfracmech.2009.04.003 ↗
44. Wang YQ, Fritz R, Kiener D, Zhang JY, Liu G, Kolednik O, Pippan R, Sun J (2019) Fracture behavior and deformation mechanisms in nanolaminated crystalline/amorphous micro-cantilevers. Acta Mater 180:7310.1016/j.actamat.2019.09.002 ↗
45. Wu XL, Jiang P, Chen L, Zhang JF, Yuan FP, Zhu YT (2014) Synergetic strengthening by gradient structure. Mater Res Lett 2:18510.1080/21663831.2014.935821 ↗