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Application of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites in Automotive Industry
  • Wanmin Yu,   
  • Li Jiang *

Received: 10 Feb 2024 | Revised: 04 Jun 2024 | Accepted: 11 Jun 2024 | Published: 20 Jun 2024

Abstract

Although aluminum alloy has many excellent properties, it still has certain problems due to its strength and thermal deformation, which limits its application in the automotive industry. The carbon fiber reinforced aluminum alloy has the excellent characteristics of carbon fiber material and aluminum alloy material, with high strength, high modulus, high wear resistance and other characteristics, and has been extensively promoted in the automobile industry. This paper reviews the preparation process of carbon fiber reinforced aluminum alloy, including powder metallurgy, vacuum pressure immersion and squeeze casting. At the same time, carbon fiber reinforced aluminum alloy is introduced, mainly including automobile lightweight and the production of parts. This review paper will provide readers with a simple understanding of this field and offer some guidance regarding the application of carbon fiber reinforced aluminum alloy in the automotive industry.

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Yu, W.; Jiang, L. Application of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites in Automotive Industry. International Journal of Automotive Manufacturing and Materials 2024, 3 (2), 3. https://doi.org/10.53941/ijamm.2024.100009.
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