Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites

The wear loss and frictional characteristics of magnesium-based hybrid composites reinforced with boron carbide (B<sub>4</sub>C) particles and graphite filler were the main subjects of the investigation. Key parameters, including reinforcement content (0–10 wt%), applied load (5–30 N), s...

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Main Authors: Barun Haldar, Hillol Joardar, Arpan Kumar Mondal, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Rashid Khan, Murugesan P. Papathi
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author Barun Haldar
Hillol Joardar
Arpan Kumar Mondal
Nashmi H. Alrasheedi
Rashid Khan
Murugesan P. Papathi
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description The wear loss and frictional characteristics of magnesium-based hybrid composites reinforced with boron carbide (B<sub>4</sub>C) particles and graphite filler were the main subjects of the investigation. Key parameters, including reinforcement content (0–10 wt%), applied load (5–30 N), sliding speed (0.5–3 m/s), and sliding distance (500–3000 m), were varied. Data-driven machine learning (ML) algorithms were utilized to identify complex patterns and predict relationships between input variables and output responses. Five distinct machine learning algorithms, Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Random Forest (RF), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), and Support Vector Machine (SVM), were employed to analyze experimental tribological data for predicting wear loss and coefficients of friction (COFs). The performance evaluation showed that ML models effectively predicted friction behavior and wear behavior of magnesium-based hybrid composites using tribological test data. A comparison of model performances revealed that the Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) provided superior accuracy compared to other machine learning models in predicting both wear loss and the coefficient of friction. Additionally, feature importance analysis indicated that the graphite weight percentage was the most significant influence in predicting the coefficient of friction and wear loss characteristics.
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spelling doaj-art-32a3e9ed4ff643ff8b998751a17d2a392025-08-20T03:14:32ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-05-0115545210.3390/cryst15050452Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid CompositesBarun Haldar0Hillol Joardar1Arpan Kumar Mondal2Nashmi H. Alrasheedi3Rashid Khan4Murugesan P. Papathi5Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar 752054, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Kolkata 700106, IndiaMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi ArabiaMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi ArabiaMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi ArabiaThe wear loss and frictional characteristics of magnesium-based hybrid composites reinforced with boron carbide (B<sub>4</sub>C) particles and graphite filler were the main subjects of the investigation. Key parameters, including reinforcement content (0–10 wt%), applied load (5–30 N), sliding speed (0.5–3 m/s), and sliding distance (500–3000 m), were varied. Data-driven machine learning (ML) algorithms were utilized to identify complex patterns and predict relationships between input variables and output responses. Five distinct machine learning algorithms, Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Random Forest (RF), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), and Support Vector Machine (SVM), were employed to analyze experimental tribological data for predicting wear loss and coefficients of friction (COFs). The performance evaluation showed that ML models effectively predicted friction behavior and wear behavior of magnesium-based hybrid composites using tribological test data. A comparison of model performances revealed that the Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM) provided superior accuracy compared to other machine learning models in predicting both wear loss and the coefficient of friction. Additionally, feature importance analysis indicated that the graphite weight percentage was the most significant influence in predicting the coefficient of friction and wear loss characteristics.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/5/452magnesium hybrid compositeswear lossCOFmachine learningsustainable material
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Arpan Kumar Mondal
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Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
Crystals
magnesium hybrid composites
wear loss
COF
machine learning
sustainable material
title Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
title_full Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
title_fullStr Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
title_full_unstemmed Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
title_short Machine-Learning-Driven Analysis of Wear Loss and Frictional Behavior in Magnesium Hybrid Composites
title_sort machine learning driven analysis of wear loss and frictional behavior in magnesium hybrid composites
topic magnesium hybrid composites
wear loss
COF
machine learning
sustainable material
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/5/452
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