ArticleScientific reports2024
Tailoring the mechanical strength and corrosion resistance of aluminum matrix composites through biochar reinforcement at varied weight percentages.
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- Effect of biochar reinforcement on the mechanical and corrosion behavior of closed-cell aluminum foams.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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This study introduces an innovative approach to fabricate aluminum matrix composites strengthened with biochar, derived from renewable biomass sources. A systematic investigation of varying biochar weight percentages (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 wt%) reveals substantial improvements in mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Mechanical assessments, including compressive strength and hardness, demonstrate a significant enhancement in mechanical strength with biochar incorporation. In this study, it was discovered that the composite with 7.5 wt% biochar exhibits an optimal balance, displaying an 8.83% increase in compressive strength and a 15.15% rise in hardness compared to the base aluminum matrix. The study further evaluates corrosion behavior through electrochemical analyses and immersion tests in 3.5% NaCl corrosive environments, highlighting the superior corrosion resistance of biochar-reinforced composites. Corrosion rates decrease by 73% in the composite with 10 wt% biochar for the 24 h immersion time, affirming its protective barrier against corrosive agents. This research provides quantitative insights into tailoring mechanical and corrosion properties in aluminum matrix composites through biochar reinforcement, offering a promising avenue for sustainable material development. The resulting materials exhibit not only an 8.83% increase in mechanical strength but also a 73% reduction in corrosion rates, offering valuable uses in industries that need strong, eco-friendly solutions.
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