Fundamentals and Advances in Metal Matrix Composites (Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing)

The scope of this book covers the fundamental background of metal matrix composites (MMCs), their processing and fabrication, testing and characterization, exploration of materials for MMCs and green MMCs, and advancements in all aspects of fabrication, testing, and applications. Development or fabrication of MMCs with evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties as well as machinability evaluation, optimization of fabrication process, and machining operations are covered.

Features:

• Covers advanced processing strategies and machining studies for composite materials
• Discusses representative volume element-based FEM modelling approaches and sustainability
• Sheds light on advancements in MMC application, fabrication, and testing
• Reviews green MMCs and sustainability in MMCs development
• Includes case studies and intelligent modelling methodologies

This book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in micro/nanoscience and technology, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, metallurgy, and composites.

Tharmaraj Ramakrishnan is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, India. Tharmaraj completed his PhD in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Warangal, India. In the past, Tharmaraj worked as Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. His area of research interests are metal matrix composites, friction welding, and powder metal forming.

PM Gopal is Assistant Professor in the Centre for Material Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore. He completed his master’s in production engineering and PhD in mechanical engineering (in the area of MMC) at Anna University Regional Campus Coimbatore under Anna University Chennai. His areas of interest include MMC, additive manufacturing, and waste management. He has published more than 40 articles and ten book chapters in the area of composite fabrication, property analysis, and machining.