| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Aluminum Alloys: Development and Manufacturing
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| Presentation Title |
Development and Characterization of Microporous Al-Si-Zr Alloys with Enhanced Porosity for Filtration Applications |
| Author(s) |
Dikra Bouras, Mamoun Fellah, Regis Barille, Manel Sellam, Madiha Zerouali, Neçar Merah, Gamal A. El-Hiti |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Mamoun Fellah |
| Abstract Scope |
The development of novel microporous ceramic membranes for nano-, ultra-, and microfiltration aims to produce cost-effective products with superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance. This study investigates ceramic-based materials topped with aluminum and zircon, reinforced with zinc and magnesium compounds, and fabricated using co-precipitation. Cylindrical samples were thermally treated and modified to achieve varied porosities. Zinc addition significantly increased and controlled porosity density compared to magnesium. The research characterized porosity, permeability, and water absorption capacity of all materials. SEM analysis revealed structural and compositional changes, particularly increased open porosity with zinc addition. Water penetration studies showed that Al-Si-Zr + 30 wt.% Mg had the fastest permeability and liquid saturation speed, while Al-Si-Zr + 30 wt.% Zn was slowest. The proposed method determines liquid penetration conditions within ceramic alloys by considering local and non-local parameters, contributing to the development of improved ceramic membranes for filtration applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Ceramics, Characterization, Environmental Effects |