relation: https://khub.utp.edu.my/scholars/1860/ title: A review of wear mechanisms of ceramic-reinforced metal-matrix composite: Case study of nano silica reinforced iron creator: Amir, A. creator: Mamat, O. description: Available information on the composition and methods of production for particulate reinforced metal matrix composites (PRMMCs) for wear resistant applications is reviewed. In general, PRMMCs exhibit better wear resistance compared to its unreinforced counterparts. Nevertheless, under specified conditions, the wear performance of PRMMCs is similar to or lower than its respective alloy. Conflicting results were found among investigators with regards to different tribological parameters used in their investigations. A general framework was developed by identifying three parameters that affect the effectiveness of wear mechanisms model; fabrication method, types and characteristics of reinforcement and wear testing apparatus. © (2011) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd date: 2011 type: Article type: PeerReviewed identifier: Amir, A. and Mamat, O. (2011) A review of wear mechanisms of ceramic-reinforced metal-matrix composite: Case study of nano silica reinforced iron. Defect and Diffusion Forum, 319-32. pp. 77-84. ISSN 10120386 relation: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-82455174788&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fDDF.319-320.77&partnerID=40&md5=2867993e9aaf0457593e5152fef3ebff relation: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.319-320.77 identifier: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.319-320.77