Metal matrix composites: revolutionary materials for shaping the future

Research on composite materials has increasingly replaced traditional materials and alloys in an effort to create effective and lightweight solutions for a range of applications. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) offer several advantages over other composites, including reduced density, improved strength-to-weight ratio, enhanced resistance to wear and abrasion, and lower thermal expansion coefficient. This review focuses on MMCs based on aluminum, copper, magnesium, titanium, and zinc including their alloys. It examines their physical and mechanical properties, fabrication techniques (e.g., liquid-phase, solid-phase, and In-situ processing), and recent advancements. MMCs have shown remarkable improvements in…