Freeze-casting produces materials with complex, three-dimensional pore structures which
may be tuned during the solidification process. The range of potential applications of freeze …

Metal/ceramic composites are in high demand in several industries because of their superior
thermo-mechanical properties. Among various composite types, the interpenetrating phase …

In metal matrix composites, a metal is combined with another, often nonmetallic, phase to
produce a novel material having attractive engineering attributes of its own. A subject of …

Freeze casting is a promising technique to fabricate porous materials with complex pore
shapes and component geometries. Of particular interest are the unique structure and …

A systematic review of the various aspects of internal load transfer using different diffraction-
based methods has been carried out in this work to strengthen the understanding of metal …

Monolithic components are often insufficient when a combination of conflicting properties, or
a variation in properties at different regions within a material is required. Functionally graded …

Electrical contact materials are generally Ag-or Cu-based composites and play a critical role
in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of electrical equipments and electronic instruments …

Abstract Al–B 4 C Metal matrix composites (MMCs) possess several attractive properties
such as high hardness, superior resistance to impact and wear, excellent resistance to …

In this study, an interpenetrating metal–ceramic composite, manufactured via gas pressure
infiltration of AlSi10Mg into an open porous alumina foam is investigated three …

Abstract Architecture design, especially nacre-like structure, allows multi-mechanism co-
ordination of strengthening and toughening to improve the comprehensive mechanical …