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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Inclusion of CoTiO3 to ameliorate the re/dehydrogenation properties of the Mg–Na–Al system
March 2024
•Effects of CoTiO3 on the hydrogen storage properties of Mg-Na-Al was study for the first time.•The addition of CoTiO3 reduced the decomposition temperature and improved the sorption properties of Mg-Na-Al.•The...
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Scanning transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography analysis of non-stoichiometry long-period-stacking-ordered structures in Mg-Ni-Y/Sm alloys
March 2024
The long-period-stacking-ordered (LPSO) structure affects the mechanical, corrosion and hydrolysis properties of Mg alloys. The current work employs high angle annular dark field-scanning transmission...
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Origin of nucleation and growth of extension twins in grains unsuitably oriented for twinning during deformation of Mg-1%Al
March 2024
•Nucleation and growth of extension twins with low or even negative Schmid factor was reported by in-situ EBSD.•Anomalous extension twins nucleated mainly at the onset of plastic deformation at or near...
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Functionally graded structure of a nitride-strengthened Mg2Si-based hybrid composite
March 2024
•SiC incorporation in a Mg2Si matrix for improving wear resistance during additive manufacturing.•Localization of secondary phase along the edge of each melt pool of the primary phase.•Formation of...
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New insights on the high-corrosion resistance of UHP Mg-Ge alloys tested in a simulated physiological environment
March 2024
•UHP Mg-Ge showed good corrosion resistance in a simulated physiological environment.•Mg2Ge played key roles in cathodic kinetics inhibition.•Ge accelerated surface film formation and improved the film's...
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Understanding the corrosion and bio-corrosion behaviour of Magnesium composites – a critical review
March 2024
•First attempt to critically review corrosion and bio-corrosion of Mg composites.•Corrosion and bio-corrosion mechanisms of Mg composites proposed for the first time.•The size, type, Wt% of reinforcements...
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Grain refinement of Mg-Ca alloys by native MgO particles
March 2024
•A well-design experimental demonstration showing that native MgO particles, which remained as the predominant inclusions, account for the mechanism of grain refinement in Mg-Ca alloys.•A dedicated...
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Chemical and mechanical properties of stainless, environment-friendly, and nonflammable Mg alloys (SEN alloys): A review
March 2024
•SEN alloys are developed by adding small amounts of Ca and Y to Mg–Al-based alloys.•SEN alloys exhibit enhanced oxidation, ignition, and corrosion resistances.•SEN9 alloy has superior tensile properties...
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3D-printed Mg-1Ca/polycaprolactone composite scaffolds with promoted bone regeneration
March 2024
In bone tissue engineering, polycaprolactone (PCL) is a promising material with good biocompatibility, but its poor degradation rate, mechanical strength, and osteogenic properties limit its application....
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A multi-functional MgF2/polydopamine/hyaluronan-astaxanthin coating on the biodegradable ZE21B alloy with better corrosion resistance and biocompatibility for cardiovascular application
March 2024
The cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to be the major threat to global public health over the years, while one of the effective methods to treat CVD is stent intervention. Biomedical magnesium...
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