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This study aims to evaluate the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of snail-shell-reinforced aluminum matrix composites.

June 17, 2026Journal of Composites ScienceOpen Access

Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Performance of Snail-Shell-Reinforced AA6061 Aluminum Matrix Composite Fabricated by Stir Casting

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GSGaniyat SalawuHoward College GBGlen BrightUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal

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Randomized trial investigates improved mechanical properties in aluminum composites with bio-derived snail shell particles, suggesting enhanced sustainability.

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This study aims to evaluate the mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics of snail-shell-reinforced aluminum matrix composites.
Fabricated snail-shell-reinforced AA6061 aluminum composites using stir casting.
Characterized the composites using SEM, EDS, XRD, TGA, DSC, and mechanical testing including tensile and hardness assessments.
Processed snail shell particles to sizes of 50–75 µm before incorporation.
Tensile strength increased from 155 ± 5 MPa for unreinforced alloy to 211 ± 4.8 MPa for reinforced composites (36% improvement).
Elongation improved from 2.4 ± 0.2% to 4.6 ± 0.4% (92% increase).
XRD analysis confirmed successful incorporation of reinforcement with phases of Al, CaCO3, Mg2Si, and CaO.

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Salawu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a323b21d50b63ecad205cda https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs10060320

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Randomized trial investigates improved mechanical properties in aluminum composites with bio-derived snail shell particles, suggesting enhanced sustainability.

Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Performance of Snail-Shell-Reinforced AA6061 Aluminum Matrix Composite Fabricated by Stir Casting

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