Exploring kink strengthening in WZ21 magnesium alloy via slow solidification and extrusion
Available online 5 April 2025
•Large-grained materials with MF structure are highly susceptible to kinking.•Specific grain orientations are more favorable for kinking and twinning.•Kinking greatly improves strength of material.•Texture...
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Improving kinetic modelling of magnesium hydrogenation by including interfacial polarisation and interstitial hydrogen clustering behaviour within the site availability model
Available online 4 April 2025
•Successfully modelled magnesium hydrogenation over practical temperatures and pressures.•Interfacial polarisation and interstitial hydrogen clustering are included.•Incorporates the site availability...
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Fatigue and deformation mechanisms of ultrasonic spot-welded dissimilar joints of a magnesium alloy to a clad aluminum alloy
Available online 4 April 2025
•Alclad 2024 Al alloy is successfully spot-welded to ZEK100 Mg alloy.•Optimal interdiffusion between Mg alloy and softer clad Al layer occurs at 1000 J.•Superior tensile lap shear strength is achieved...
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Significant improvement of Jc and flux pinning force of MgB2 by doping NTE-ZrW2O8 particles
Available online 3 April 2025
•ZrW2O8 doped MgB2 was firstly synthesized with solid-state reaction method.•ZrW2O8 doping significantly enhances Jc of MgB2 by inducing thermal strains.•Best Jc@(4.2 K,5T) of doped sample is 4.1 ×...
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Low-energy and accelerated hydrogen release from MgH2–5 wt% NaTiOxH catalyzed hydrogen storage reactor by graphite responsive microwave
Available online 2 April 2025
•Graphite responsive MW-assisted heating combined with NaTiOxH catalyst is proposed for MgH2.•A multi-physics model of NaTiOxH catalyzed MgH2 reactor coupled with MW heating is developed.•MW heating...
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Exploring the degradation behavior of biodegradable metals (Mg, Zn, and Fe) in human duodenal fluid
Available online 2 April 2025
•The degradation behavior of Mg, Zn and Fe was investigated in human duodenal fluid (HDF).•Organics in HDF hinder the degradation of these metals in different ways.•Zn is nearly immune to degradation...
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First-principles calculations to investigate the structural, elastic and thermodynamic properties of full-Heusler MgXY2(X = Zn, Cd, Y = Ag, Au, Cu) compounds
Available online 2 April 2025
•MgXY2 alloys do not experience sudden hardening under applied stress conditions.•MgXY2 alloys are promising candidates for use in high-temperature applications as thermal barrier coatings.•MgXY2 alloys...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK61 magnesium alloy thin-walled cylindrical component processed by two-step forging
Available online 2 April 2025
•A magnesium alloy thin-walled cylindrical component with the thickness-changing web and the high thin-wall is successfully fabricated by two-step forging.•Microstructure and mechanical properties of...
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Structure-activity relationship on tensile properties under DRX and slip system activity of U-CVCDEed AZ31 magnesium alloy
Available online 2 April 2025
•The U-CVCDE process can significantly reduce the grain size of AZ31 magnesium alloy.•The introduction of the pre-deformation process promotes the dynamic recrystallization in the CVCDE process and...
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Making magnesium from low-grade magnesite: Experimental verification and life cycle assessment
Available online 1 April 2025
•Low-grade magnesite with a high silicon content can be used as a viable raw material for magnesium extraction, showing favorable economic potential.•The negative impact of silica in low-grade magnesite...
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Synergistic inhibition effect of fluoride and caffeiate on LAZ931 Mg alloy corrosion
Available online 1 April 2025
•Sodium fluoride (NaF) and caffeic acid (CA) enhance the corrosion resistance of LAZ931 alloy.•A dense NaMgF₃ protective layer results in the improved corrosion resistance.•The synergistic inhibition...
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Exploring the impact of multiple parameter combinations with constant heat input on weld integrity of Mg alloy welded joints prepared by cold metal transfer technology
Available online 1 April 2025
•Various parameter combinations were performed for welding Mg alloy thin plates based on constant heat input, which offers flexibility to meet the diverse welding requirements.•Greater melting widths...
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Research on strength-ductility and fracture behavior of ultra-fine bio-magnesium alloys via double-sided friction stir processing using liquid CO2 cooling
Available online 1 April 2025
•The strength and ductility of bio-magnesium alloys are improved by double-sided friction stir processing.•The relationship between microstructure characteristics and fracture behaviors is systematically...
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Enhancing strength at elevated temperatures via dynamic high-density mobile dislocations in Mg alloys
Available online 1 April 2025
•A new cast Mg-Y-Zn-Ho alloy was developed with an excellent elevated-temperature strength and ductility synergy.•The high-density dislocations are introduced through the interactions of dislocations...
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Synergistic deformation of bimodal-structured AZ80 Mg alloy for excellent strength-ductility synergy via regulating the heterogeneity level
Available online 1 April 2025
•Heterogeneity level of bimodal structure can be accurately regulated.•Relationship between heterogeneity level and synergistic deformation is established.•Formed HDI stress alleviates moderate heterogeneity...
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Exploring microstructure and texture evolution in AZX311 Mg alloy under cyclic shear deformation
March 2025
•IPCS significantly increases the twin volume fraction in AZX311 Mg alloy with higher shear strain and increased cycle numbers.•Texture components are observed in all four quadrants during IPCS, unlike...
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Spark plasma sintering of a novel Mg-0.7Ca alloy: A comprehensive study
March 2025
•Improved densification and SPS behavior were achieved via paraffin additive.•PSN mechanism was promoted via Ca-rich phases and secondary oxides.•Randomized texture was achieved in Starch-doped alloys.•Improved...
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Advances in magnesium-based bioresorbable cardiovascular stents: Surface engineering and clinical prospects
March 2025
•Comprehensively evaluated the evolution of magnesium (Mg)-based cardiac stents.•Advancements in the surface engineering and alloying of Mg-based stents.•Discussed the recent research and development...
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Advances in LDHs for corrosion-resistant protection of Mg and Al alloys: A review
March 2025
•This paper provides a comprehensive review of the anti-corrosion mechanisms of inorganic anions and organic anions intercalated LDH coatings, providing theoretical basis for selecting suitable inhibitor...
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Mechanical behavior of SiC reinforced ZA63 Mg matrix composites: Experiments and 3D finite element modelling
March 2025
•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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Revealing the intrinsic connection between residual strain distribution and dissolution mode in Mg-Sc-Y-Ag anode for Mg-air battery
March 2025
•Two Mg-Sc-Y-Ag anodes with different residual strain distribution were developed.•The dissolution mode of anodes changes by altering the residual strain concentration.•A new sight for designing capacity-energy...
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Catalytic effect of carbon-supported NiCoFeCuMg high-entropy alloy nanocatalysts on hydrogen storage properties of MgH2
March 2025
•A novel cost-effective approach of nanosized NiCoFeCuMg HEA@C catalysts was proposed.•MgH2+NiCoFeCuMg@C composite has excellent hydrogen absorption/desorption performances.•The in-situ formed Mg2Ni(Cu)/Mg2Ni(Cu)H4...
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Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of large-size AZ31 magnesium alloy block fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing
March 2025
•The WAAM-processed AZ31 block exhibits a fully equiaxed grain morphology.•The Al8Mn5 in the AZ31 block acts as the heterogeneous nucleation core of Mg17Al12.•The electromagnetic stirring effect during...
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Kinetic simulation of early-stage precipitation behavior in Mg-RE binary alloys during aging process
March 2025
The precipitation behavior of magnesium-rare earth (Mg-RE) alloys plays a crucial role for their properties. However, the precipitation happens at small-length and long-time scales, making it challenging...
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Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure of WO3@WO3-xSx established via doping strategy for enhancing magnesium ions storage performance
March 2025
•Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure of WO3@WO3-xSx is constructed by S doping.•Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure contains both active core and active shell.•Amorphous shell provide...
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