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Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs)

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Development And Characterization Of Sustainable Novel Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites, John Victor Christy Jun 2021

Development And Characterization Of Sustainable Novel Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites, John Victor Christy

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Low crude oil prices have impacted the economy of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Hence it is vital to accelerate the diversification of the economy. Among the many potential diversification avenues, manufacturing is a promising area that could add to the GDP. This work brings out a sustainable and cost-effective method for manufacturing AMCs and expanding their applications.

This work deals with the processing and characterization of recycled AMCs manufactured using a novel approach. With the emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, this work aims to use Scrap Aluminum Alloy Wheels (SAAW) of cars …