Special Session 1: Optimizing Recycling of Aluminium Alloy 6061 With Graphite Reinforcement Through Hot Press Forging

Recycling aluminium waste into high-performance materials is gaining prominence as a sustainable approach to address environmental and resource challenges. This study explores the impact of graphite particle reinforcement on the mechanical and tribological properties of AA6061 aluminium alloy composites produced using hot press forging (HPF), a direct recycling method for aluminium chips. The addition of graphite particles significantly influenced the material properties, with mechanical performance improving up to an optimal reinforcement level before declining due to agglomeration. Similarly, tribological properties such as wear resistance improved consistently with increased graphite content. These findings demonstrate the potential of HPF as a sustainable and efficient method for fabricating aluminium-based composites with enhanced performance characteristics.

Organizer: Dr. Mohammad Sukri bin Mustapa, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia

Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Sukri bin Mustapa is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). He obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Nagaoka University of Technology in 2010. His expertise includes fatigue and fracture mechanics, structural integrity of metals and natural fibers, as well as materials recycling. Dr. Sukri has successfully supervised more than 15 postgraduate students to completion. He is also actively involved in the academic community, serving as a committee member for the Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering (ACMME), contributing significantly to the advancement of mechanical engineering globally. Currently, he serves as the principal researcher in the Mechanical Failure Prevention and Reliability (MPROVE) research group at FKMP UTHM, focusing on the development of advanced technologies and innovations in mechanical engineering and failure prevention.