Recent advances in wear-resistant steel matrix composites: A review of reinforcement particle selection and preparation processes

The necessity for high performance and low-cost materials caused the researchers worldwide to switch the focus from traditional steel materials to new particle-reinforced steel matrix composites (PR-SMCs). In the recent pasts, a significant effort has been made in this direction to fabricate numerous types of PR-SMCs. Especially, PR-SMCs have attracted much attention in the field of wear resistance due to their excellent overall performance. However, the PR-SMCs preparation process and the choice of reinforcement particles can vary considerably depending on the performance requirements under different conditions of use. This review article aims to explore the recent advancements in the preparation of PR-SMCs. The advantages and disadvantages of the composites under different preparation processes are analyzed and summarized in detail. The future scope of the PR-SMCs is also briefly discussed at the end of the manuscript.