Preparation and Performance Study of Titanium-Based Nanocomposites in Selective Laser Melting: Microstructure Regulation and Optimization of Mechanical Properties

This study focuses on exploring the application of selective laser melting (SLM) technology in the preparation of titanium-based nanocomposite materials. By introducing 0.5 wt% graphene oxide (GO) and 7.0% nanomolybdenum (Mo) powder, an attempt is made to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium alloy materials. The experimental results indicate that the microstructure of the titanium-based nanocomposite material undergoes significant crystal refinement and phase transition behavior, suggesting a positive role of introducing nanoreinforcing phases in crystal structure regulation. Simultaneously, the introduction of GO significantly improves the thermal conductivity of the material, contributing to more uniform energy transfer and temperature distribution, thereby optimizing the process control of laser melting. In terms of mechanical performance, through microhardness and tensile performance tests, the microhardness of TC4-0.5GO-7Mo increases by approximate to 30.8% compared with pure TC4. This strengthening effect is primarily attributed to the uniform distribution of GO and Mo powder in the matrix, effectively hindering lattice slip and dislocation movement, enhancing the hardness and tensile properties of the material. Through a comprehensive analysis of microstructure and mechanical properties, not only the mapping relationship between the microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium-based nanocomposite materials is clarified but also the strengthening mechanism is revealed. Introduction of 0.5 wt% graphene oxide (GO) and 7.0% nanomolybdenum (Mo) powder lead to significant crystal refinement and phase transition, positively influencing crystal structure regulation. The uniform distribution of GO and Mo powder effectively impedes lattice slip and dislocation movement, enhancing material hardness and tensile properties. This comprehensive analysis clarifies the microstructure-mechanical properties relationship and reveals the strengthening mechanism.image (c) 2024 WILEY-VCH GmbH