LaVO4 prepared by a high–yield method for superior catalysis to the hydrogen storage of MgH2
Available online 22 April 2024
•LaVO4 is fabricated by a facile method of spry drying followed by a calcination.•LaVO4 is converted to La4H12.19 and V/VHx after one de/hydrogenation cycle.•La4H12.19 maintains and V/VHx is reversible...
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Laser powder bed fusion of WE43 magnesium alloy with superior balance of strength and ductility
Available online 22 April 2024
•The formation mechanisms of three types of porosity defects were revealed.•The correlation between the laser volume energy density and three types of laser-powder melting mode was disclosed.•Preparation...
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Evolution of deformation mechanisms and their orientation dependence in fine-grained Mg-3Gd during tension
Available online 20 April 2024
•The evolution of various dislocations and twins in a fine-grained magnesium alloy were systematically investigated during plastic deformation.•Orientation dependent slip and twinning at different deformation...
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Optimization of chemistry and process parameters for control of intermetallic formation in Mg sludges
Available online 20 April 2024
•Identification of the most influencing factor (Mn) for the sludge yield in Mg-Al alloys.•Intermetallic size in the sludge determined primarily by the holding temperature as well as the Al and Mn contents.•Establishment...
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Micromechanical modeling and evaluation of CNTs reinforced magnesium matrix composites based on stress softening modified constitutive model
Available online 19 April 2024
•A new stress-softening modified constitutive model has been applied to predict the micromechanical hot compression behavior of magnesium matrix composites.•A micromechanical modeling method for complex...
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Study on the condensation behavior of magnesium vapor by flow field disturbance under relative vacuum
Available online 19 April 2024
•The model of relative vacuum continuous magnesium smelting condenser is constructed.•The surface roughness of the condensing plate affects the condensation efficiency of magnesium vapor.•The condensation...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of ultra-light Mg8Li3Al2Zn0.5Y alloy manufactured by directed energy deposition-Arc
Available online 19 April 2024
•The Mg8Li3Al2Zn0.5Y thin wall part was manufactured by Wire-Arc DED-GMAW method for the first time and was successfully fabricated with high quality.•Clarification is provided regarding the relationship...
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Enhancing yield strength and quantifying relationship with microstructure in magnesium alloys through work hardening
Available online 19 April 2024
•Yield strength of EZ30 alloy was nearly tripled through rotary swaging at 200 °C.•High strength attributed to dislocation accumulation, grain fragmentation, and basal texture.•Orientation factor and...
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Design multifunctional Mg–Zr coatings regulating Mg alloy bioabsorption
Available online 19 April 2024
•Sputtered Mg–Zr coatings with high Zr content display refined columnar growth structures.•Mg–Zr coatings show ``liquidphilic” behaviour, enhancing biocompatibility in bone implants.•Steady Young's...
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Synergistic improvement of mechanical and electromagnetic shielding properties of a Mg-Li-Y-Zn alloy following heat treatment
Available online 18 April 2024
•The tensile strength and plasticity of the Mg-8Li-3Y-2Zn alloy were significantly improved by heat treatment.•The block-shaped α-Mg transforms into numerous finely needle-shaped precipitates during...
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Effect of thermo-mechanical conditions during constrained friction processing on the particle refinement of AM50 Mg-alloy phases
Available online 17 April 2024
•Constrained Friction Processing (CFP) is a technique able to produce materials with refined microstructures.•The shearing of the material and temperature rise during the CFP affects the morphology...
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Biomedical rare-earth magnesium alloy: Current status and future prospects
Available online 16 April 2024
•The state-of-the-art in biomedical RE-Mg alloys is systematically presented.•The physiological effects of RE elements in biomedical Mg alloys are discussed.•The performance and preparation techniques...
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Dual-phase synergistically enhancing mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of hot-extruded Mg-8Gd-1Er-8Zn-1Mn Alloy
Available online 16 April 2024
•The wrought GEZM8181 alloy achieved simultaneously high strength and thermal conductivity.•The high YS is determined by grain boundary strengthening as well as dual-phase strengthening.•The high thermal...
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Mechanical behavior of SiC reinforced ZA63 Mg matrix composites: Experiments and 3D finite element modelling
Available online 15 April 2024
•SiC reinforced Mg-Zn matrix composites are prepared by semi-solid stirring casting method.•The mechanical property of Mg-Zn composite is improved with reduction of particle size.•The 3D finite element...
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Research progress of heterogeneous structure magnesium alloys: A review
Available online 12 April 2024
•The review encompasses the processing techniques, heterogeneous microstructures, and mechanical properties, with a specific emphasis on the strengthening and toughening mechanisms of heterostructured...
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Towards designing high mechanical performance low-alloyed wrought magnesium alloys via grain boundary segregation strategy: A review
Available online 12 April 2024
•The review summarized the interface segregation behavior of Mg alloys, including segregation sites of coherent and incoherent interfaces, and the effect of grain boundary segregation on static recrystallization...
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Advancing sustainability: Magnesium-based solutions for environmental challenges and high-performance technologies in superconductivity
Available online 12 April 2024
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Nanoscale analysis of interfacial structure and its effects on mechanical properties of Mg/Al laminate reinforced by TiB2 particles
Available online 12 April 2024
•Mg/Al laminate reinforced by TiB2 particles was fabricated by porthole die co-extrusion process.•By mechanical bonding and diffusion bonding, Mg/Al laminate achieves a sound welding quality.•TiB2/6061Al...
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More than the barrier effect: Biodegradable Mg-Ag alloy membranes for guided bone/tissue regeneration
Available online 12 April 2024
•Mg-Ag alloy membranes demonstrated augmented tensile and flexural capabilities, establishing them as excellent physical barriers.•Mg-Ag alloys provided tunable corrosion behaviors, ensuring a sustained...
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Enhancing the creep resistance in a RE-free cast Mg-Al-Ca alloy through microalloying of Ti
Available online 12 April 2024
•Exceptional creep resistance was successfully acquired in a RE-free cast Mg-Al-Ca-Ti (AC51Ti) alloy.•Dislocation configurations of jogs, loops, dipoles and pile-ups etc. were first observed by conventional...
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Comprehensive insights into recent innovations: Magnesium-inclusive high-entropy alloys
Available online 12 April 2024
•Information about all existing synthesized Mg containing high entropy alloys has been collected, systematized and analyzed.•Mg has a significant influence on the high entropy alloys properties.•Classification...
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Aging response and mechanism of dual-phase Mg-Li-Al-Zn alloy
Available online 12 April 2024
•Quenching induces immediate strengthening through coherent strain, modulus, and ordering strength from ∼Mg3Zn precipitates.•Aging softening primarily arises from ∼Mg3Zn phase coarsening and transformation...
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Effect of pre-twinning and heat treatment on formability of AZX311 Mg alloy
March 2024
•Texture control achieved through pre-twinning followed by heat treatment (HT) positively influences room temperature (RT) stretch formability in AZX311 Mg alloys.•Pre-strained (PS) samples exhibit...
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Progress and prospects of Mg-based amorphous alloys in azo dye wastewater treatment
March 2024
•Mg-based amorphous alloys shows catalytic performances to degrade azo dye wastewater.•The amorphous alloy powder fabricated by ball milling with a high specific surface area.•Dealloying can provid...
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Understanding the catalysis of chromium trioxide added magnesium hydride for hydrogen storage and Li ion battery applications
March 2024
•Addition of CrO3 with MgH2 decreases the dehydrogenation temperature of MgH2.•CrO3 added MgH2 also effectively interacts with Li in a Li ion battery.•Interaction between MgH2 and CrO3 produces Cr,...
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