Development of accumulative roll bonding for metallic composite material preparation and mechanical/functional applications

Accumulative roll bonding (ARB) is a severe plastic deformation method to prepare the metallic composite material by physical method at room to elevate temperature, without the generation of additional waste solid or gas. With the physical characteristics multi-material and hybrid structure, the mechanical and function properties of the ARB composite material, like Al/steel, Al/Mg, Al/Cu, etc., shall have the "1 + 1 > 2" effect on the mechanical and functional properties, including the remarkable properties that include lightweight, high strength, thermal/electrical conductivity, electromagnetic shielding, and other functions. To deeply investigate the preparation method and microstructural evolution of various metal laminates by ARB, as well as the mechanical and functional properties of the laminate, an overview of the history of ARB technique, the breakthrough of ARB sheet properties, as well as the relative products in industries is provided. Additionally, the future development of ARB technology and the utilization of composite materials in different areas will be discussed.