Metal-Matrix Composites: Advances in Analysis, Measurement, and Observations (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series)

This collection brings together engineers, scientists, scholars, and entrepreneurs to present their novel and innovative contributions in the domain specific to metal-matrix composites and on aspects specific to modeling, analysis, measurements, and observations specific to microstructural advances. Topics include but are not limited to: · Metals and metal-matrix composites · Nano-metal based composites · Intermetallic-based composites Contributions in the above topics connect to applications in industry-relevant areas: automotive, energy applications, aerospace, failure analysis, biomedical and healthcare, and heavy equipment and machinery. Preface Contents About the Editors Part I Metal Matrix Composites 1 The Mechanical Performance of In Situ Processed Nickel-Titanium-Graphite Metal Matrix Composites: Influence of Processing 2 Role of Microstructure on the Potential of MAX and MAB Phases and Their Derivative-Based Composites: A Review 3 Understanding the Mechanical Response of Friction Stir Welded In Situ Processed Aluminum Alloy Metal Matrix Composite: Experimental and Statistical Modelling Approaches 4 The Effect of Titanium Carbide and Spark Plasma Sintering Processing on Nickel–Titanium Carbide Composites 5 The Tribological Behavior of an In-Situ Processed Magnesium Alloy-Based Metal Matrix Composite Part II Nanocomposites (Nanoscale + Nanoreinforcements) 6 A Study Aimed at Understanding the Use of Nanomaterial-Treated Filters for the Uptake of Heavy Metals from Water Sources 7 Strengthening Effects of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced in Nickel Matrix Nanocomposites 8 Influence of Tungsten Nanopowders on Enhancing the Aging Behavior of a Copper–Chromium Alloy 9 Correlation of Fine Scale Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Copper-Alumina Nanocomposites 10 A Comparative Study on the Effect of Graphene and Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes Used as Interlayers on Resistance Spot Welded Joints of a Carbon Steel 11 Influence of Sintering on the Development of Alumina-Toughened Nanocomposites: Conventional Versus Microwave Part III Novel Composites and Coatings 12 Use of an Infrared Spectroscopic Method for Isotopic Analysis of Gaseous Uranium Hexafluoride 13 Recent Advances in the Analysis, Measurement, and Properties of Composite Metal Foams 14 Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of an Aluminum Alloy and Aluminum Alloy Composite: A Comparative Study 15 Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Metal Cluster Nucleation Over Graphene Oxide 16 A Method for Measuring Total Protium and Total Deuterium in a Gas Mixture Containing Protium, Deuterium, and Protium-Deuterium Mixture Using Gas Chromatography 17 Iron Oxide–Gold Composite Nanoparticles and Nano-Gap Junctions for Sensing Applications Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Author Index Subject Index