Analysis of the morphological and mechanical characterization of aluminium matrix composite reinforced with chitosan

Recent studies acknowledge that convectional ceramic particulate could be replaced by several agricultural by-products in the development of aluminium matrix composites because of its selected for their low cost and relative ubiquity. This study explores the development of aluminium matrix composite...

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Published in:Materials today : proceedings 2024, Vol.105, p.276-286
Main Authors: Udoye, N.E., Ezekiel, V., Fayomi, O.S.I., Okokpujie, I.P., Dirisu, J.O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AA6061
Chitosan
Electrical Property
SEM/EDS
Thermal
XRD
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Summary:Recent studies acknowledge that convectional ceramic particulate could be replaced by several agricultural by-products in the development of aluminium matrix composites because of its selected for their low cost and relative ubiquity. This study explores the development of aluminium matrix composite from AA6061 alloy reinforced with chitosan particulates at weight proportions (3, 6, 9, and 12 wt%). The study further characterizes the developed composites using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), hardness, tensile and thermal and electrical conductivity test techniques. Results indicated that increasing chitosan content up to 10 wt% enhanced the hardness performance, while tensile strength of the composites increased sporadically, as SEM images observed reinforcement links embedded in grain boundaries. However, the thermal and electrical conductivity diminished due to the addition of chitosan particulates to the alloy matrix. The overall study showed the great potential of chitosan polymer as reinforcement to aluminium alloy.
ISSN:2214-7853
2214-7853
DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.11.137