Effect of Gd content on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-xGd-Zr alloys via semicontinuous casting
Available online 12 November 2024
•The Mg5Gd increases (0.7, 6.7, 17.9 %) as the GD content increasing (10, 15, 20 wt.%).•The aspect ratio of β′ precipitates decreases from 1.6 to 1.1 when GD content exceeds 15 wt.%.•The G10K-T6 alloy...
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Grain refinement, twin formation and mechanical properties of magnesium welds with addition of CNTs and TiC particles
Available online 12 November 2024
•Oscillating laser-arc hybrid welding of Mg alloy with addition of CNTs and TiC particles was carried out.•The average grain size was refined by 51 % and 23 % with addition of CNTs and TiC particles,...
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Revealing Hetero-Deformation Induced (HDI) Hardening and Dislocation Activity in a Dual-Heterostructure Magnesium Matrix Composite
Available online 12 November 2024
•The dual-heterogeneous TiC/AZ61 composite exhibits significantly improved plastic elongation (PEL) by nearly one time compared to uniform FG composite, while maintaining a high strength (UTS: 417 MPa).•More...
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On the origin of non-basal texture in extruded Mg-RE alloys and its implication for texture engineering
Available online 12 November 2024
•The non-basal textures arise from the CDRX within shear bands.•Shear bands originates from the profuse activation of pyramidal slip.•The formation either basal texture or non-basal texture in Mg alloys...
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Strengthening of Mg-Li alloy dominated by continuously hardened Mg phase during room temperature rolling
Available online 12 November 2024
•A Mg-Li-RE alloy with high strength and moderate elongation to failure was prepared by room temperature rolling.•After undergoing room temperature rolling, effectively enhancing the microhardness of...
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Cation-induced topical disordered niobium nickel oxide for robust hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride
Available online 9 November 2024
•The generation of Ni-Nb-O phase induced numerous topical disordered and distorted crystalline.•The dehydrogenation Ea of MgH2+10 wt% Ni0.7Nb0.3 was reduced to 78.8 kJ·mol−1.•6.18 wt% H2 was released...
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Mechanism of work hardening and softening behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets with hard plate accumulative roll bonding
Available online 9 November 2024
•In this study, the work hardening and softening behavior of AZ31 magnesium sheets after HP-ARB process was investigated for the first time. At 350 °C, the dynamic balance between work hardening rate...
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Effects of heterogeneous microstructure evolution on the tensile and fracture toughness properties of extruded AZ31B alloys
Available online 8 November 2024
•Investigates the effect of heterogeneous microstructure evolution effect on the fracture toughness of extruded AZ31B alloys.•The heterogenous microstructure is classified into three regions: worked...
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Magnesium ferrites and their composites based photocatalysts: Synthesis approaches, effect of doping, and operational parameters on photocatalytic performance for wastewater remediation
Available online 8 November 2024
•Potential of magnesium ferrite in efficient degradation of organic and inorganic contaminants present in wastewater.•Different properties of magnesium ferrite and its effect on the materials’ photocatalytic...
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Quasi-in situ electron backscatter diffraction analysis of twinning–detwinning behavior in AZ31 magnesium- alloy rolled plates subjected to compression loading in different directions
Available online 7 November 2024
•The twinning–detwinning behavior and slip behavior of rolled AZ31 magnesium-alloy plates during a three-step intermittent dynamic compression process along the rolling direction (RD) and normal direction...
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Alternative predictive approach for low-cycle fatigue life based on machine learning and energy-based modeling
Available online 7 November 2024
•The study introduces a hybrid ML/E model combining machine learning with an energy-based physical model.•The model offers a unified prediction for the LCF life of anisotropic Mg alloys.•It enhances...
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Rare-Earth based magnesium alloys as a potential biomaterial for the future
Available online 7 November 2024
•Explores magnesium alloys with rare-earth elements as promising biomaterials for biodegradable implants.•Meticulously addresses biodegradation mechanisms, corrosion behavior, and physiological effects...
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Developing an efficient anticorrosive system through advanced modification of plasma-electrolyzed MgO with CeNiLDH complexed with V₂O₅ nanoparticles and (2E)-But-2-enedioic acid
Available online 6 November 2024
•Novel anticorrosive system with V₂O₅ and (2E)-BDA in CeNiLDH enhances protection.•V₂O₅ and (2E)-BDA complex forms a compact, cloud-like structure on LDH.•DFT reveals strong hydrogen bonding in the...
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Sustainable magnesium recycling: Insights into grain refinement through plastic deformation-assisted solid-state recycling (SSR)
Available online 6 November 2024
•The review provides insight into the procedure of grain refinement during SSR of magnesium and its alloys via plastic deformation.•The article introduces a detailed mechanism for grain refinement during...
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Precipitation-strengthened micromechanical behaviors of magnesium alloy under cyclic loading
Available online 4 November 2024
•The micro mechanisms of an extruded Mg alloy were methodically explored during cyclic loading through the application of a crystal plasticity model coupled with in-situ neutron data.•Revealed the interconnection...
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Breaking Mg matrix composite property trade-offs via in-situ interface reaction and heterogeneous structure design
Available online 2 November 2024
•Overcoming the strength-ductility trade-off of mg matrix composite by constructing layered heterostructures.•In situ interfacial reaction was used to imparts magnetism to mg matrix composite to improve...
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Robust interfacial bonding achieved via phase separation induced by enhanced Al diffusion during AZ31/high-entropy alloy friction stir welding
Available online 28 October 2024
•Dissimilar welding between HEA with sluggish diffusion kinetics and Mg alloy is successfully achieved for the first time.•Engineering interfacial HEA into nanocrystalline-structure is effective in...
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Orchestrated degradation behavior of Mg mesh for calvarial bone defect reconstruction
Available online 19 October 2024
•A biodegradable Mg alloy mesh was coated with Zn-d/Ca-P coating and PLLA.•Degradation rate of the Mg alloy was remarkably delayed.•Mg alloy coated with Zn-d/Ca-P coating and PLLA showed excellent biocompatibility,...
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Balancing strength and ductility of LA141 alloy with a micro-nano laminated structure
Available online 15 October 2024
•The laminated LA141 sheets were processed by the accumulative roll bonding.•Interface spacing on the dynamic recrystallisation behavior.•The interaction between dislocations and laminated interfaces.•High...
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Dynamic mechanical response and deformation-induced co-axial nanocrystalline grains facilitating crack formation in magnesium-yttrium alloy
Available online 9 October 2024
•The dynamic mechanical response and mechanisms of magnesium- yttrium alloy at high strain rates were investigated.•Deformation twinning and non-basal dislocation slip are the primary deformation modes...
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Microstructure, mechanical properties and damping behavior of novel Mg-Ga-Zn alloys fabricated by medium-high strain rate rolling
Available online 8 October 2024
•The mechanism of Zn influencing the microstructure of Mg-Ga alloy under medium and high strain rate deformation is revealed.•Zn can reduce the strain amplitude when the alloy damping value reaches...
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Solid solution dependence of the deformation behavior in Mg–xZn (x = 0, 1, 2 wt%) alloys: In-situ neutron diffraction and crystal plasticity modeling
Available online 5 October 2024
•Solid solution effects on deformation behavior are investigated by combined neutron diffraction and polycrystal plasticity modeling.•Mg–1 wt%Zn alloy features a distinctive yielding and hardening behavior...
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Development of in-situ porous Ti particle reinforced Mg-Cu-Gd metallic glass matrix composite with dual-scale reinforcing structures
Available online 2 October 2024
•In-situ porous Ti particles are introduced into Mg-based BMG via dealloying in metallic melt.•Various volume fractions and sizes of in-situ porous Ti are introduced.•Composites show both higher strength...
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An overview of electrochemical, non-electrochemical and analytical approaches for studying corrosion in magnesium and its alloys
September 2024
•The paper provides a detailed review of different methodologies for analyzing Mg corrosion, including electrochemical, non-electrochemical, and analytical techniques.•A diverse set of analytical tools...
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Effect of pre-deformation on precipitation behavior of AZ80 alloy: Comparison of slip- and twinning-dominant deformation
September 2024
•Effect of slip- and twinning-dominant deformation on precipitation of AZ80 was compared.•The internal strain energy of twinning-induced sample is higher than that of slip-induced one.•Twinning-dominant...
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