Characterization of Metal Matrix Composites reinforced with suitable reinforcement agents – A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Abstract Invention of new materials is always essential for the growing industries. The materials which are newly invented or developed are expected to be of improved strength, light weight, simple preparation methods and lesser cost. Composite materials are found as better choices to be tested for satisfying the researchers’ expectations for different structural applications. Various research works are being performed with metal matrix composites (MMC) by incorporating suitable reinforcing agents with them in order to achieve better desirable properties. The current paper presents the researcher works so far carried out on distinct metal matrix composites, the incorporated reinforcement agents, the amount of reinforcement agents added, the preparation methods of MMCs and the details of mechanical characteristics which got improved out of the reinforcement. This cumulative work will surely be helpful for the researchers in this field in selecting suitable reinforcing agent for preparing their composites.