Interfacial chemistry of anode/electrolyte interface for rechargeable magnesium batteries
Available online 30 April 2024
•The key Mg/electrolyte interfacial issues in RMBs are proposed.•Advanced strategies for optimizing Mg/electrolyte interphase are summarized.•The perspectives for designing an idea Mg/electrolyte interface...
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Dissolution mechanism and kinetics of β(Mg17Al12) phases in AZ91 magnesium alloy
Available online 27 April 2024
•The presence of discontinuous precipitation (DP) of the β-(Mg17Al2) phase at grain boundaries below 150 °C and continuous precipitation (CP) within the α-Mg grains above 350 °C.•The crystallization...
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Comparative analysis of microstructure, mechanical, and corrosion properties of biodegradable Mg-3Y alloy prepared by selective laser melting and spark plasma sintering
Available online 27 April 2024
•W3 alloy was successfully consolidated by SLM and SPS almost without porosity.•Microstructure is significantly affected by the processing method.•Mechanical strength is comparable to the extruded material.•Deformability...
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Post processing of additive manufactured Mg alloys: Current status, challenges, and opportunities
Available online 27 April 2024
•Additive manufacturing (AM) of Mg alloys can revolutionize fabrication of intricate geometries Mg components.•Different additive manufacturing technologies for 3D-printing of Mg alloys are summarized.•A...
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Enhancing fatigue performance of AZ31 magnesium alloy components fabricated by cold metal transfer-based wire arc directed energy deposition through LPB
Available online 27 April 2024
•The AZ31 Mg thin wall was successfully deposited using a cold metal transfer wire arc-directed deposition (CMT-WA-DED) process.•The low plasticity burnishing (LPB) operation was performed on the deposited...
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Prediction of corrosion rate for friction stir processed WE43 alloy by combining PSO-based virtual sample generation and machine learning
Available online 27 April 2024
•FSP was performed on WE 43 Mg alloy to assess the corrosion behavior using ML.•Synthetic data was generated using PSO for virtual sample generation.•Five different machine-learning models were compared...
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Predictive modeling of critical temperatures in magnesium compounds using transfer learning
Available online 26 April 2024
•A transfer learning model is designed to predict critical temperatures.•Critical temperatures for ∼19k magnesium based compounds are predicted.•DFT calculations are performed to validate the predicted...
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On dry machining of AZ31B magnesium alloy using textured cutting tool inserts
Available online 25 April 2024
•Flank face textured cutting tool found superior than plain tool for dry machining of Mg.•The dimple textures on the flank face of the cutting tool reduces its wear significantly.•Cutting speed is the...
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Loading path and strain rate effects on the deformation behavior of [0001] textured nanocrystalline magnesium: An atomic-scale investigation
Available online 23 April 2024
•Loading path and strain rate effects on the deformation behavior of [0001] textured nanocrystalline magnesium was investigated.•The deformation mechanism was found to be highly sensitive to grain orientation...
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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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