Abstract
This paper reviews the status of nanoparticle technology as it relates to the additive manufacturing (AM) of aluminum-based alloys. A broad overview of common AM processes is given. Additive manufacturing is a promising field for the advancement of manufacturing due to its ability to yield near-net-shaped components that require minimal post-processing prior to end-use. AM also allows for the fabrication of prototypes as well as economical small batch production. Aluminum alloys processed via AM would be very beneficial to the manufacturing industry due to their high strength to weight ratio; however, many of the conventional alloy compositions have been shown to be incompatible with AM processing methods. As a result, many investigations have looked to methods to improve the processability of these alloys. This paper explores the use of nanostructures to enhance the processability of aluminum alloys. It is concluded that the addition of nanostructures is a promising route for modification of existing alloys and may be beneficial to other powder-based processes.
Recommended Citation
R. Boillat et al., "The Effect of Nanostructures in Aluminum Alloys Processed using Additive Manufacturing on Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Performance Behavior," Crystals, vol. 11, no. 5, article no. 524, MDPI, May 2021.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11050524
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Intelligent Systems Center
Keywords and Phrases
Additive manufacturing; Aluminum; Directed energy deposition; Mechanical properties; Microstructural features; Nanoparticles; Selective laser melting
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2073-4352
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2021 The Authors, All rights reserved.
Creative Commons Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Publication Date
08 May 2021
