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ABSTRACT In order to enhance the interfacial bonding between aluminum and β-Si3N4 whiskers in Al matrix composites (AMCs), Ni coating was deposited on the surface of β-Si3N4 whiskers using an electroless plating method. The interfacial test results showed that Ni coating was successfully deposited on the surface of β-Si3N4 whiskers and the whiskers were well bonded with Al matrix without pores. In addition, the whiskers were homogeneously dispersed in the Al matrix. The effect of Ni-coated β-Si3N4 whiskers on the mechanical properties of composites was investigated in detail. Densification and the mechanical performance of AMCs reinforced by Ni coated β-Si3N4 whiskers (NSAMCs) were improved comparing to that of AMCs reinforced by uncoated β-Si3N4 whiskers (USAMCs). The maximum value of tensile strength and bending strength reached up to 290 MPa and 487 MPa, when the Ni content was 0.9 vol.% and the β-Si3N4 whiskers content was 20 wt.%, respectively. However, excessive Ni content weakened the strengthening effect. Medium Ni coating on β-Si3N4 whiskers significantly optimized the interface and improved the performance of the composites. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
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Composite Interfaces publishes interdisciplinary scientific and engineering research articles on composite interfaces/interphases and their related phenomena. Presenting new concepts for the fundamental understanding of composite interface study, the journal balances interest in chemistry, physical properties, mechanical properties, molecular structures, characterization techniques and theories.
Composite Interfaces covers a wide range of topics including - but not restricted to:
-surface treatment of reinforcing fibers and fillers-
effect of interface structure on mechanical properties, physical properties, curing and rheology-
coupling agents-
synthesis of matrices designed to promote adhesion-
molecular and atomic characterization of interfaces-
interfacial morphology-
dynamic mechanical study of interphases-
interfacial compatibilization-
adsorption-
tribology-
composites with organic, inorganic and metallic materials-
composites applied to aerospace, automotive, appliances, electronics, construction, marine, optical and biomedical fields