Binghua Ma (Séminaire LCMCP) New metal matrix nanocomposites with improved mechanical...

New metal matrix nanocomposites with improved mechanical and thermal properties for automotive application

Seminar Room 32-42.101 | Binghua Ma | Chair: Caroline Byun


Aluminum matrix nanocomposites are a family of lightweight materials that shows enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. These features make such materials highly appealing for automotive industry. In particular, they may provide new solutions for thermal management, but this field is still largely unexplored. In this presentation, the first part will be dedicated to the development of new borides/Al nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties. In the second part, we custom design nanocomposites consisting of phase-change nanoparticles dispersed in an aluminum matrix via liquid process for thermal management applications.