Advancements in accumulative roll bonding based process for developing aluminum matrix composites reinforced with particles: A review

Accumulative roll bonding (ARB) is a severe plastic deformation technique that enables the fabrication of ultrafine-grained aluminum matrix composites (AMCs). This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of ARB and its modified techniques for fabricating high-performance AMCs. The review categorizes AMCs based on aluminum matrix materials, reinforcement types, and ARB fabricating techniques, systematically evaluating their role in refined microstructures and enhanced mechanical properties. The review discusses the underlying mechanisms governing the strengthening behavior, including grain refinement, dislocation–particle interactions, and load transfer efficiency, leading to superior mechanical performance. The influence of processing parameters is critically assessed to establish correlations between microstructure and mechanical properties. Findings indicate that ARB significantly enhances reinforcement dispersion and grain refinement, resulting in higher tensile strength, improved hardness, and superior corrosion resistance. It is concluded that ARB is a scalable and cost-effective technique for producing high-performance AMCs, with strong potential for industrial applications.