Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites

The work investigates the thermomechanical performance of copper-based architected metamaterials and Copper–Aluminum Interpenetrating Phase Composites (IPCs) engineered through hybrid casting manufacturing methods. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) Gyroid and IWP sheet- and solid-based metamate...

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Main Authors: Abdulrahman Jaber, Agyapal Singh, Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos, Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-09-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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author Abdulrahman Jaber
Agyapal Singh
Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos
Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos
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Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos
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description The work investigates the thermomechanical performance of copper-based architected metamaterials and Copper–Aluminum Interpenetrating Phase Composites (IPCs) engineered through hybrid casting manufacturing methods. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) Gyroid and IWP sheet- and solid-based metamaterials are fabricated and analyzed for their mechanical performance and thermal conductivity. In particular, architected CuCrZr alloy lattices with feature sizes as low as ∼320 μm, smooth surface finishes, and high-fidelity inner architected topologies are engineered. It is observed that sheet-based, single-phase architectures allow for substantially enhanced stiffness, specific strength, and effective heat conductivity attributes, compared to equal-weight, solid TPMS designs. Moreover, IWP-based, CuCrZr–AlSi10Mg IPCs with superior load-bearing capacities are engineered (up to ∼420 MPa), along with Gyroid-based IPCs, furnishing exceptional energy absorption attributes (toughness ∼105 MJ/m3). Their high specific energy absorption (up to ∼23 kJ/kg) is combined with extraordinary effective thermal conductivity values (∼280 W/m·K), attributes highly desirable in applications requiring combinations of high strength and efficient heat dissipation. The findings highlight the effectiveness of hybrid manufacturing techniques in the engineering of architected materials and IPCs, laying the foundation for the development of a novel class of multifunctional, architected advanced materials, with thermomechanical attributes beyond the performance range of available designs.
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spelling doaj-art-417ff0e1b0d34e5eb39a156b3abc5f6e2025-08-20T03:58:11ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-09-013867469110.1016/j.jmrt.2025.07.180Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase compositesAbdulrahman Jaber0Agyapal Singh1Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos2Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos3New York University, Department of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; New York University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USANew York University, Department of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesNew York University, Department of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesNew York University, Department of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; New York University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, USA; Corresponding author. New York University, Department of Engineering, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The work investigates the thermomechanical performance of copper-based architected metamaterials and Copper–Aluminum Interpenetrating Phase Composites (IPCs) engineered through hybrid casting manufacturing methods. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) Gyroid and IWP sheet- and solid-based metamaterials are fabricated and analyzed for their mechanical performance and thermal conductivity. In particular, architected CuCrZr alloy lattices with feature sizes as low as ∼320 μm, smooth surface finishes, and high-fidelity inner architected topologies are engineered. It is observed that sheet-based, single-phase architectures allow for substantially enhanced stiffness, specific strength, and effective heat conductivity attributes, compared to equal-weight, solid TPMS designs. Moreover, IWP-based, CuCrZr–AlSi10Mg IPCs with superior load-bearing capacities are engineered (up to ∼420 MPa), along with Gyroid-based IPCs, furnishing exceptional energy absorption attributes (toughness ∼105 MJ/m3). Their high specific energy absorption (up to ∼23 kJ/kg) is combined with extraordinary effective thermal conductivity values (∼280 W/m·K), attributes highly desirable in applications requiring combinations of high strength and efficient heat dissipation. The findings highlight the effectiveness of hybrid manufacturing techniques in the engineering of architected materials and IPCs, laying the foundation for the development of a novel class of multifunctional, architected advanced materials, with thermomechanical attributes beyond the performance range of available designs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425018381Additive manufacturingCuCrZr alloysMultifunctional compositesInterpenetrating phase compositesTPMSInvestment casting
spellingShingle Abdulrahman Jaber
Agyapal Singh
Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos
Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos
Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Additive manufacturing
CuCrZr alloys
Multifunctional composites
Interpenetrating phase composites
TPMS
Investment casting
title Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
title_full Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
title_fullStr Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
title_full_unstemmed Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
title_short Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
title_sort hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper based architected materials and copper aluminum interpenetrating phase composites
topic Additive manufacturing
CuCrZr alloys
Multifunctional composites
Interpenetrating phase composites
TPMS
Investment casting
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425018381
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