01 · Advanced Materials Research
Magnesium Hybrid Metal Composite
Stir CastingMechanical TestingSEM/EDXXRD
- Challenge
- Lightweight structural components demand materials that absorb energy without adding mass. Conventional magnesium alloys offer low density but limited stiffness and energy absorption.
- Solution
- Developed a hybrid magnesium matrix composite using an infiltrated stir casting technique to disperse reinforcing phases uniformly while preserving the alloy's low density.
- Engineering Approach
- Designed experiments with Taguchi methods, fabricated samples via stir casting, then characterized microstructure and phases with SEM/EDX and XRD alongside mechanical and energy-absorption testing.
- Outcome
- Demonstrated measurable gains in energy absorption and a validated, repeatable processing route — published in a peer-reviewed journal.