Chemical and mechanical properties of stainless, environment-friendly, and nonflammable Mg alloys (SEN alloys): A review
Available online 26 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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Grain refinement of Mg-Ca alloys by native MgO particles
Available online 22 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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Functionally graded structure of a nitride-strengthened Mg2Si-based hybrid composite
Available online 21 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
Available online 21 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
Available online 21 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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A combined computational/experimental study of anode-concerned voltage drop in aqueous primary Mg-air batteries
Available online 21 March 2024
•The critical factors affecting Mg-0.15 Ca discharge voltage loss.•A semi-empirical expression of voltage drop is established.•A 2D model describes the changes in voltage of Mg anode during discharge.•The...
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Anisotropy of V3O7 nanobelts enables ultralong cycling life of magnesium ion battery
Available online 20 March 2024
•Mg2+ migrates along the axis of V3O7⋅1.9H2O nanobelts.•Axial migration can greatly release the stress of Mg2+ insertion.•Axial migration reduces the Rct at the electrode/electrolyte interface....
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Effects of extrusion die cavity on the texture components and the associated mechanical properties for ZK60 magnesium alloy
Available online 20 March 2024
•Extrusion die cavities with same extrusion ratio produced different DRX microstructure.•Texture modification relied on strain component variations determined by extrusion die cavity.•The deformation...
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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
Available online 20 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
Available online 20 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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Understanding the catalysis of chromium trioxide added magnesium hydride for hydrogen storage and Li ion battery applications
Available online 19 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
Available online 19 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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Constructing VO/V2O3 interface to enhance hydrogen storage performance of MgH2
Available online 12 March 2024
•MXene derived V2O5@C nanosheets are synthesized successfully for the first time.•V2O5@C nanosheets significantly enhance the kinetic and cyclic performance of MgH2.•MgH2-V2O5@C can absorb 3.90 wt.%...
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Progress and prospects of Mg-based amorphous alloys in azo dye wastewater treatment
Available online 12 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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Recent advancements in thermal conductivity of magnesium alloys
Available online 11 March 2024
•Theoretical prediction tools have guidance for magnesium alloy development.•Synergistic effects of commonly used methods on strength and thermal conductivity.•Proposed principles of preferred elements...
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Effect of pre-twinning and heat treatment on formability of AZX311 Mg alloy
Available online 11 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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Hydrolysis behavior and mechanistic insights of CaMg2InX (X = 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7) ternary alloy for sustainable hydrogen production
Available online 10 March 2024
•CaMg2In0.1 exhibited the most favorable hydrolysis and kinetic properties.•Increasing the reactive sites of Mg3In and In2Ca phases facilitates hydrolysis.•3.Hydrogenation has been proved to enhance...
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Superior specific capacity and energy density simultaneously achieved by Sr/In co-deposition behavior of Mg-Sr-In ternary alloys as anodes for Mg-Air cells
Available online 7 March 2024
•Sn/In modifies the anode/electrolyte interface via different redeposition behavior.•Co-deposition synergy achieves anode activation and suppresses hydrogen evolution.•Strontium facilitates the rapid...
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Design, preparation, microstructure and mechanical property of the lightweight radiation-shielding Mg-Ta-Al composites basing differential temperature hot rolling
Available online 1 March 2024
•Lightweight Mg-Ta-Al composites with both excellent radiation-shielding (17 times of traditional Mg-based alloys) and great mechanical property (54–76 MPa for the interface bonding strength) were successfully...
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Enhanced in-vitro degradation resistance and cytocompatibility of a thermomechanically processed novel Mg alloy: Insights into the role of microstructural attributes
February 2024
•Bimodal grain size distribution lowers dissolution in presence of protective film.•Grain size distribution exerts dominance on anodic kinetics than grain orientation.•Precipitate morphology dictates...
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High temperature deformation and recrystallization behavior of magnesium bicrystals with 90° <101¯0> and 90° <112¯0> tilt grain boundaries
February 2024
•Dynamic recrystallization at 200 °C was initiated in {101¯1}-compression twins.•Dynamic recrystallization consumed the entire grain boundary region.•The recrystallized grains formed a basal fiber around...
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Spark Plasma Sintering of Mg-based Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Corrosion Behavior, and Tribological Performance
February 2024
•Advancements in spark plasma sintering (SPS) for Mg and its alloys are introduced.•Effects of processing/material conditions on structural features are presented.•Particle nanostructuring and composites...
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Microstructure design of advanced magnesium-air battery anodes
February 2024
•This work focuses on the microstructure design of magnesium-air battery anode.•The deviation between corrosion resistance and anodic efficiency is discussed.•Combining forming and processing experience,...
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Advancements in enhancing corrosion protection of Mg alloys: A comprehensive review on the synergistic effects of combining inhibitors with PEO coating
February 2024
•PEO or MAO is a coating method that improves the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys, but it has some drawbacks, such as porosity.•PEO coating with inhibitors is a promising solution to improve the corrosion...
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Impact of scandium and terbium on the mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility of biodegradable Mg-Zn-Zr-Mn alloys
February 2024
•Sc and Tb addition to Mg-Zr-Zn-Mn (MZZM) alloys did not form any intermetallics.•Sc and Tb addition substantially improved mechanical and corrosion properties of MZZM alloys.•Compared to Sc, Tb-rich...
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