Magnesium ferrites and their composites based photocatalysts: Synthesis approaches, effect of doping, and operational parameters on photocatalytic performance for wastewater remediation
October 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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Alternative predictive approach for low-cycle fatigue life based on machine learning and energy-based modeling
October 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
October 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
October 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)
October 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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Realizing impressive superplasticity in a low-alloyed Mg-Zn-Ca-Al-Mn alloy: The roles of grain boundary segregation and dense β-Mn particles
October 2024
Achieving impressive superplasticity is an important strategy to manufacture Mg alloy products with complex shapes. In the present study, we report that an excellent superplastic deformation with elongation...
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Maximizing precipitation hardening effect enables ultrahigh strength in a coarse-grained Mg-13Gd forging alloy
October 2024
In this work, a new strategy for achieving ultrahigh strength in the coarse-grained Mg-Gd binary alloy via utilizing recrystallization texture hardening and maximizing precipitation strengthening has...
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Deformation modes and fracture behaviors of peak-aged Mg-Gd-Y alloys with different grain structures
October 2024
The ductility and toughness of peak-aged (PA) Mg-RE alloys are significantly influenced by their grain structure characteristics. To investigate this issue, we examined PA Mg-8.24Gd-2.68Y (wt.%) alloys...
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Breaking the trade off between corrosion resistance and fatigue lifetime of the coated Mg alloy through cold spraying submicron-grain Al alloy coatings
October 2024
•Fully dense Al and AlMgSi alloy coatings with submicron grains were deposited with MFCS.•Considerable compressive residual stress was generated within the coatings.•MFCS Al coated Mg alloy show lower...
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A high-performance degradable Mg alloy suturing staple for single-arm oral stapling robot
October 2024
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) robots, such as single-arm stapling robots, are key to oral and maxillofacial surgery because they overcome space constraints in the oral cavity and deep throat. However,...
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Mechanistic investigation of highly bendable magnesium alloy sheet fabricated by short-process manufacturing
October 2024
•Despite strong basal texture, short-processed AZ31 sheet has outstanding bend formability.•Twinning-detwinning alleviates the local high strain, allowing repeated bending.•Outstanding bend formability...
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Understanding the basal texture initiation in a randomly-oriented AZ31B alloy during cold-rolling
October 2024
•The basal texture initiation was investigated in the combination of experiment and simulation.•The orientation of extension twins distributes randomly after rolling.•The basal texture initiation is...
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First-principles study on the interfacial bonding strength and segregation at Mg/MgZn2 matrix interface
October 2024
To understand the interface characteristics between the precipitate β2′ and the Mg matrix, and thus guide the development of new Mg-Zn alloys, we investigated the atomic interface structure, work of...
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A novel oxidation-resistible Mg@Ni foam material for safe, efficient, and controllable hydrogen generation
October 2024
•The Mg@Ni foam material is proposed and prepared for the first time.•This material can deliver 1018 ml g−1 H2 in 10 min in 5 wt.%NaCl solution at 25 °C.•This material has a high antioxidant capacity...
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Enhanced corrosion resistance, antibacterial properties and osteogenesis by Cu ion optimized MgAl-layered double hydroxide on Mg alloy
October 2024
Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys have similar densities and elastic moduli to natural bone, making them an excellent choice for orthopedic implants. However, Mg alloys are prone to electrochemical corrosion,...
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Interfacial microstructure evolution for coordinated deformation of Mg/Al composite plates by asymmetrical rolling with differential temperature rolls
October 2024
•Composite plates of AZ31B and 6061Al alloy with different thickness ratios were prepared by asymmetrical rolling with differential temperature rolls.•Differences in microstructural evolution of intermetallic...
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Research advances in multi-scale numerical simulations of forming and microstructures for magnesium alloys
October 2024
•Multi-scale modeling and simulation enhance our insights into magnesium alloys' microstructures and deformation mechanisms.•This review highlights recent advancements in numerical simulations of magnesium...
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One developed finite element model used in nano-layered flaky Ti2AlC MAX ceramic particles reinforced magnesium composite
October 2024
As one novel reinforcement used in magnesium composite, nano-layered flaky ternary MAX particle exhibits interesting anisotropic ceramic and metal properties. In order to accurately simulate the mechanical...
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A micro-alloyed Mg-Zn-Ge alloy as promising anode for primary Mg-air batteries
October 2024
Alloying is one of the effective approaches to boost the discharge property of magnesium (Mg) anodes for primary Mg-air batteries and recently micro-alloying is highly recommended at the aim of developing...
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Magnesium-rare earth intermetallic compounds for high performance high power aqueous Magnesium-Air batteries
October 2024
•Magnesium-rare earth intermetallic compounds as anodes for Mg-air battery are first investigated.•Mg3RE anodes provide higher power density and more stable discharge process.•The homogeneous RE doping...
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Catalytic mechanisms of nickel nanoparticles for the improved dehydriding kinetics of magnesium hydride
October 2024
•Ni nanoparticles dispersed inside mesoporous carbon are synthesized.•The peak temperature of dehydrogenation of MgH2 is reduced by 142.5 °C.•The dehydriding activation energy of MgH2Ni@C nanocomposite...
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The effect of LPSO phase on the high-temperature oxidation of a stainless Mg-Y-Al alloy
October 2024
•The network-like LPSO phase in a Mg-11Y-1Al alloy decomposed into needle-like LPSO phase and polygonal Mg24Y5 phase.•The in-situ oxidation of the needle-like LPSO phase facilitated the formation of...
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Recent progress in protective coatings against corrosion upon magnesium–lithium alloys: A critical review
October 2024
•Various coating preparation methods for Mg–Li alloys are introduced.•Recent advancements in corrosion-resistant coatings for Mg–Li alloys are summarized.•Challenges and solutions in developing corrosion...
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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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