Friction stir processing (FSP) has attracted much attention in the last decade and contributed
significantly to the creation of functionally graded materials with both gradient structure and …

The metal matrix composites combine the metallic properties of a tough and ductile matrix
with properties of reinforcement particles, simultaneously develop the functional properties …

The wear resistance and microhardness behavior of hybrids consisting of wrought aluminum
alloy AA7075 with different volume fractions of SiC and BN nano-powders were investigated …

In this study, by friction stir processing, we fabricated several defect-free Al7075/B 4 C/TiB 2
mono and hybrid surface composites containing various amounts of B 4 C and TiB 2 …

In this research, the ballistic performance of three series of aluminum alloys in the ceramic-
reinforced metal matrix composite plates is investigated for protecting against 7.62× 39 mm …

Composite materials possess advantages like high strength and stiffness with low density
and prove their essentiality in the aviation sector. Aluminium metal matrix composites …

Hybrid Al-based surface nanocomposites were manufactured and investigated for industrial
applications. The friction stir process (FSP) was successfully utilized to combine and …

This study aims to improve the local shear behaviors of dissimilar spot welds of Al alloys
through a particle-dispersion strengthening mechanism. Probe-less friction stir spot …

In many applications, surface properties of materials or components are more important than
the entire volume material properties. The hardness, wear and corrosion resistance of …

Aluminum matrix composites are widely used in aerospace, automotive industry and
defense sector owing to its excellent weight-to-strength ratio. Friction stir processing has …