Fundamentals of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS): An Ideal Processing Technique for Fabrication of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Sharma, Nidhi; Alam, Syed Nasimul; Ray, Bankim Chandra

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-05327-7_2

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“…Spark plasma sintering (SPS), also called pulsed electric current (PEC) sintering, is typically used to fabricate metal matrix micro/nanocomposites [ 118 ]. This technique is a modified form of the HP process and involves the usage of joule heating generated by the passage of a high DC pulsed current through a graphite die and specimen [ 119 ].…”

Section: Fabrication and Post-thermomechanical Processing Of Zn-basedmentioning

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Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

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Biodegradable metals (BMs) gradually degrade in vivo by releasing corrosion products once exposed to the physiological environment in the body. Complete dissolution of biodegradable implants assists tissue healing, with no implant residues in the surrounding tissues. In recent years, three classes of BMs have been extensively investigated, including magnesium (Mg)-based, iron (Fe)-based, and zinc (Zn)-based BMs. Among these three BMs, Mg-based materials have undergone the most clinical trials. However, Mg-based BMs generally exhibit faster degradation rates, which may not match the healing periods for bone tissue, whereas Fe-based BMs exhibit slower and less complete in vivo degradation. Zn-based BMs are now considered a new class of BMs due to their intermediate degradation rates, which fall between those of Mg-based BMs and Fe-based BMs, thus requiring extensive research to validate their suitability for biomedical applications. In the present study, recent research and development on Zn-based BMs are reviewed in conjunction with discussion of their advantages and limitations in relation to existing BMs. The underlying roles of alloy composition, microstructure, and processing technique on the mechanical and corrosion properties of Zn-based BMs are also discussed.

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Section: Fabrication and Post-thermomechanical Processing Of Zn-basedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Kabir

Munir

Wen

et al. 2021

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“…The size and irregular shape of this phase indicate the occurrence of high temperature in this area during the sintering process (as a result of microspark discharges in the gap between adjacent powder particles). This possibility was pointed out many times by other researchers [47][48][49], and also in publications on reactive SPS [50][51][52].…”

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Effect of Reactive SPS on the Microstructure and Properties of a Dual-Phase Ni-Al Intermetallic Compound and Ni-Al-TiB2 Composite

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As part of the tests, a two-phase NiAl/Ni3Al alloy and a composite based on this alloy with 4 vol% addition of TiB2 were produced by the reactive FAST/SPS (Field Assisted Sintering Technology/Spark Plasma Sintering) sintering method. The sintering process was carried out at 1273 K for 30 s under an argon atmosphere. The effect of reactive SPS on the density, microstructure, and mechanical and tribological properties of a dual-phase Ni-Al intermetallic compound and Ni-Al-TiB2 composite was investigated. Products obtained were characterized by a high degree of sintering (over 99% of the theoretical density). The microstructure of sinters was characterized by a large diversity, mainly in regard to the structure of the dual-phase alloy (matrix). Compression tests showed satisfactory plastic properties of the manufactured materials, especially at high temperature (1073 K). For both materials at room temperature, the compressive strength was over 3 GPa. The stress–strain curves were observed to assume a different course for the matrix material and composite material, including differences in the maximum plastic flow stress depending on the test temperature. The brittle-to-ductile transition temperature was determined to be above 873 K. The research has revealed differences in the physical, mechanical and tribological properties of the produced sinters. However, the differences favourable for the composite were mostly the result of the addition of TiB2 ceramic particles uniformly distributed on grain boundaries.

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“…A very intensive transport of material into the neck area is then observed. The electrical discharges which occur cause a locally significant temperature rise [ 39 , 40 ]. When the current flow ceases, it is rapidly reduced to the set sintering temperature.…”

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Properties of WCCo Composites Produced by the SPS Method Intended for Cutting Tools for Machining of Wood-Based Materials

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This paper presents the possibility of using the Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) method to obtain WCCo composite materials. Such materials are used as cutting blades for machining wood-based materials. Two series of composites, different in grain size and cobalt content, were analyzed in the paper. The produced materials were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and tribological properties were determined. In addition, preliminary tests were carried out on the durability of the blades made of sintered WCCo composites while machining three-layer chipboard. The results of the microstructure analysis proved that the SPS method makes it possible to obtain solid composites. Phase analysis showed the occurrence of the following phases: WC, Co, and Co3W9C4. The lowest friction coefficient value was found in samples sintered using powder with an average primary particle size of 400 nm (ultrafine).

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Fundamentals of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS): An Ideal Processing Technique for Fabrication of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites

Cited by 30 publications

References 77 publications

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Effect of Reactive SPS on the Microstructure and Properties of a Dual-Phase Ni-Al Intermetallic Compound and Ni-Al-TiB2 Composite

Properties of WCCo Composites Produced by the SPS Method Intended for Cutting Tools for Machining of Wood-Based Materials

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