“…The production of the reinforcement uses a simple methodology based on the formation of local metal matrix composites (MMCs) with ceramic particles. Two different approaches can be used: the so-called ex situ, where the ceramic particles are previously produced with the desired shape and introduced in the mold cavity before metal casting [ 5 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 ], and the in situ approach that uses a mixture of metallic and non-metallic powders previously compacted and then inserted in the mold, where they react together through combustion reactions due to the effect of the liquid metal temperature and, consequently, produce the composite reinforcement [ 9 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ].…”