In this work,the microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of extruded SiC/ZA63 Mg matrix composites are investigated via combined experimental study and three-dimensionalfinite element modelling(3D FEM)based on...In this work,the microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of extruded SiC/ZA63 Mg matrix composites are investigated via combined experimental study and three-dimensionalfinite element modelling(3D FEM)based on the actual 3D microstructure achieved by synchrotron tomography.The results show that the average grain size of composite increases from 0.57μm of 8μm-SiC/ZA63 to 8.73μm of 50μm-SiC/ZA63.The type of texture transforms from the typicalfiber texture in 8μm-SiC/ZA63 to intense basal texture in 50μm-SiC/ZA63 composite and the intensity of texture increases sharply with increase of SiC particle size.The dynamic recrystallization(DRX)mechanism is also changed with increasing SiC particle size.Experimental and simulation results verify that the strength and elongation both decrease with increase of SiC particle size.The 8μm-SiC/ZA63 composite possesses the optimal mechanical property with yield strength(YS)of 383 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 424 MPa and elongation of 6.3%.The outstanding mechanical property is attributed to the ultrafine grain size,high-density precipitates and dislocation,good loading transfer effect and the interface bonding between SiC and matrix,as well as the weakened basal texture.The simulation results reveal that the micro-cracks tend to initiate at the interface between SiC and matrix,and then propagate along the interface between particle and Mg matrix or at the high strain and stress regions,and further connect with other micro-cracks.The main fracture mechanism in 8μm-SiC/ZA63 composite is ductile damage of matrix and interfacial debonding.With the increase of particle size,interface strength and particle strength decrease,and interface debonding and particle rupture become the main fracture mechanism in the 30μm-and 50μm-SiC/ZA63 composites.展开更多
Overcoming the strength and ductility trade-off is conducive to expanding the application prospects of the Mg matrix composites.A new approach of using the master alloy containing particulate reinforcements to achieve...Overcoming the strength and ductility trade-off is conducive to expanding the application prospects of the Mg matrix composites.A new approach of using the master alloy containing particulate reinforcements to achieve the strength and ductility synergy in the Mg matrix composites was proposed,which can induce the grain size bimodal structure by regulating the dynamic recrystallization(DRX).Specifically,a novel AlN-Al master alloy was prepared via powder metallurgy to fabricate the AlN/ZK60 composite,and the effects of adding the AlN-Al master alloy on microstructure evolution related to the strength and ductility synergy in the composite were thoughtfully investigated,involving precipitation,grain size,and DRX behavior.The reaction between the Al in the master alloy and the Zr in the ZK60 Mg alloy suppressed the grain refinement,and the coarse grains were further formed after the solution treatment on the as-cast composite.Subsequently,deformation heterogeneity between the AlN and Mg matrix during the hot extrusion induced discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)and promoted fine grain fraction.The combination formed the bimodal structure in the AlN/ZK60 composite,and coarse and fine grains acted as hard and soft zones,respectively,during the room temperature deformation.The hard zone was enhanced by the basal texture strengthening,and the ductility was improved due to the promotion of the basalslipping in the soft zone,jointly leading to the strength and ductility synergy in the AlN/ZK60 composite for the ultimate tensile strength increased by ~7.4%while maintaining the same elongation compared with the ZK60 Mg alloy.展开更多
SiC particles reinforced AZ91 Mg matrix composites （SiCp/AZ91） with SiC volume fractions of 5%, 10% and 15% were fabricated by stir casting. After T4 treatment, these composites were extruded at 350 °C with an ...SiC particles reinforced AZ91 Mg matrix composites （SiCp/AZ91） with SiC volume fractions of 5%, 10% and 15% were fabricated by stir casting. After T4 treatment, these composites were extruded at 350 °C with an extrusion ratio of 12：1. In the as-cast composite, particles segregated at a microscopic scale within the intergranular regions. Hot extrusion almost eliminated this particle aggregation and improved the particle distribution of the composites. In addition, extrusion refined the grains of matrix. The results show that hot extrusion significantly improves the mechanical properties of the composites. In the as-extruded composite, with the increase of SiCp contents, the grain size of the extruded composites decreases, the strength and elastic modulus increase but the elongation decreases.展开更多
Selective growth of oxidation coating was observed with Al18B4O33 crystal whisker as reinforced phase） on Mg matrix composite Al18B4O33w/AZ91 （a composite when this composite was treated by microarc oxidation （MAO...Selective growth of oxidation coating was observed with Al18B4O33 crystal whisker as reinforced phase） on Mg matrix composite Al18B4O33w/AZ91 （a composite when this composite was treated by microarc oxidation （MAO） technique, and then the role of Al18B4O33 whisker in the process of MAO was analyzed. The protective properties of MAO coating also were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） was used to characterize the existing state of Al18B4O33 whisker in MAO process and the microstructure of MAO coating. Corrosion resistance of the bare and coated composite was evaluated by immersion corrosion test and potentiodynamic polarizing test. Wear resistance of MAO coating was investigated by a ball-on-disc friction and wear tester. The results showed that sparking discharge did not occur on Al18B4O33 whisker and the whisker existed in the coating as a heterogeneous phase when MAO coating grew on the composite; then the whisker would be covered gradually with growing thick of the coating. Corrosion current density of the coated composite was decreased by 4 orders of magnitude compared with that of the uncoated composite; excellent corrosion resistance was closely related to the compact whisker-coating interface since Al18B4O33 whisker did not induce structural defects. The coating also exhibited high wear resistance and a slight adhesive wear tendency with bearing steel as its counterpart material.展开更多
Mg matrix composites were often reinforced by non-deformable ceramic particles.In this paper,a novel Mg matrix composite reinforced with deformable TC4(Ti-6Al-4 V)particles was fabricated and then extruded.The evoluti...Mg matrix composites were often reinforced by non-deformable ceramic particles.In this paper,a novel Mg matrix composite reinforced with deformable TC4(Ti-6Al-4 V)particles was fabricated and then extruded.The evolutions of microstructure and mechanical properties of the composite during hot extrusion were investigated.Hoi extrusion refined giains and eliminated the segregation of TC4 particles.TC4 particles,as deformable particles,stimulated the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization during extrusion.However,since the deformation of TC4 particles partly released the stress concentrations around them,the recrystallized grains are just slightly smaller around TC4 particles than that away from them,which is evidently different from the case in Mg matrix composites reinforced by non-deformable ceramic particles.Compared with AZ91 matrix composites reinforced by SiC particles,the present composite possesses the superior comprehensive mechanical properties,which are attributed to not only the strong interfacial bonds between TC4p and matrix but also the deformability of TC4 particles.展开更多
Mg matrix composites(Mg MCs)with enhanced mechanical and functional properties,as well as improved elastic modulus,have aroused rising attention from the aerospace,new energy vehicles,and consumer electronics industri...Mg matrix composites(Mg MCs)with enhanced mechanical and functional properties,as well as improved elastic modulus,have aroused rising attention from the aerospace,new energy vehicles,and consumer electronics industries.The suitability of the fabrication process is crucial for achieving uniform dispersion of various reinforcing materials within the Mg alloy matrix and for forming strong interfacial bonding.This ensures that the produced Mg MCs meet the requirements for fabricating various components with different demands for size and properties.This paper comprehensively reviews the present fabrication methods for MgMCs in four categories:stir casting,external addition methods,in-situ synthesis methods and novel fabrication methods.It comprehensively focuses on the fabrication principles,process characteristics and key parameters optimization of each technology.Through in-depth analysis,their advantages,limitations and applications are evaluated.Meanwhile,the latest research achievements in microstructure control and mechanical performance optimization are explored.Eventually,the development directions of the fabrication methods for MgMCs in the future are also discussed.展开更多
In the research of magnesium-based composites,the plasticity and strength of the materials are the most critical factors affecting their applications.In this paper,Ti particle-reinforced Mg-9Gd-4Y-2Mn-1Zn matrix compo...In the research of magnesium-based composites,the plasticity and strength of the materials are the most critical factors affecting their applications.In this paper,Ti particle-reinforced Mg-9Gd-4Y-2Mn-1Zn matrix composites were prepared by semi-solid stirring and hot extrusion processes.The main objective is to study the effects of different contents of spherical Ti particles(0,3,and 5wt%)on the microstructure,mechanical properties and wear resistance of the composites.The results show that the addition of Ti particles can form a good interface bond with the matrix,and refine the undeformed coarse grains in the material,which has a certain increase in the hardness,yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of the material.In addition,when subjected to friction grinding under a force of 100 N,compared with the matrix,the composite material reinforced with Ti particles shows a lower wear rate and friction coefficient,demonstrates higher wear resistance,and can be applied in more fields.展开更多
In the field of particle reinforced magnesium(Mg)matrix composites(MMCs),the interfacial microstructures between reinforcements and Mg matrix are a subject of interest for most researchers.In this work,the 2 wt.%Ti pa...In the field of particle reinforced magnesium(Mg)matrix composites(MMCs),the interfacial microstructures between reinforcements and Mg matrix are a subject of interest for most researchers.In this work,the 2 wt.%Ti particle reinforced Mg-6Zn alloy composites with different contents(0,0.5,1,1.5,2 wt.%)of Mn were prepared using semi-solid stirring assisted ultrasonic treatment followed by hot extrusion.With the increment of Mn element,the characteristics of mixed-grain structure became obvious and the DRX was inhibited.Meanwhile,the interfacial product gradually changed from MgZn_(2)to Mn_(2)Ti.The tensile test demonstrated that the 2Ti/Mg-6Zn-1.5Mn composite exhibited an excellent strength-ductility synergy,achieving the highest yield stress(YS),ultimate tensile stress(UTS)of 239 MPa,366 MPa,respectively,along with a notable elongation(El.)of 20.6%.The increased strength is mainly due to the grain refinement,the precipitation strengthening,the HDI strengthening and the strong interfacial bonding including the tightly Ti/Mn_(2)Ti bonding and the Mn_(2)Ti/Mg coherent orientation relationship.The ideal El.is the result of fine/coarse bimodal structure and the proper interfacial reaction,which can reduce the occurrence of cracks.展开更多
The semi-solid stir casting method is adopted to prepare 10 wt%SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca-xAl(x=0,1,3 and 5 wt%)composites,and the microstructure evolution and mechanical property of composites with various Al content are i...The semi-solid stir casting method is adopted to prepare 10 wt%SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca-xAl(x=0,1,3 and 5 wt%)composites,and the microstructure evolution and mechanical property of composites with various Al content are investigated.The results show that the addition of 3 wt%Al improves the distribution of SiC_(p),whereas the SiC_(p) cluster occurs again with Al content greater than 3%.An abnormal phenomenon of twinning is observed in the cast composites in this work.The SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca composite possesses the highest twin content of~23%,for which tension twins(TTW)and compression twins(CTW)account for~19%and~3%,respectively.The CTW is only observed in ZXA600 composite.The addition of Al has an inhibiting effect for the generation and growth of twins.The content of twin decreases firstly and then increases with increase of Al content.The lowest twin content is obtained as Al increases to 3 wt%.It is found the existence of twin is detrimental to the mechanical property of composites.As-cast SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca-3Al composite with the lowest twin content exhibits the optimal mechanical property of yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation for 100 MPa,188 MPa and 4.4%,respectively.The outstanding mechanical property is attributed to the uniform distribution of SiC_(p),the low twin content and the well-distributed fine second phases.展开更多
The hybrid addition of CNTs was used to improve both the strengths and ductility of SiCp reinforced Mg matrix composites.A novel method was developed to simultaneously disperse SiCp and CNTs in Mg melt.Firstly,new CNT...The hybrid addition of CNTs was used to improve both the strengths and ductility of SiCp reinforced Mg matrix composites.A novel method was developed to simultaneously disperse SiCp and CNTs in Mg melt.Firstly,new CNTs@SiCp hybrid reinforcements were synthesized by CVD.Thus,CNTs were well pre-dispersed on the SiCp surfaces before they were added to Mg melt.Therefore,the following semisolid stirring and ultrasonic vibration dispersed the new hybrid reinforcements well in Mg-6Zn melt.The hybrid composite exhibits some unique features in microstructures.Although the distribution of SiCp was very uniform in the Mg-6Zn matrix,most CNTs distributed along the strips in the state of micro-clusters,in which CNTs were bonded very well with Mg matrix.Most of the CNTs kept their structure integrity during fabrication process.All these factors ensure that the hybrid composite have much higher strength and elongation than the mono SiC/Mg-6Zn composites.The dominant strengthening mechanism is the load transfer effect of CNTs.Apart from grain refinement,the CNTs toughen the composites by impeding the microcrack propagation inside the material.Thus,the hybrid CNTs@SiCp successfully realizes the reinforcing advantage of“1+1>2”.展开更多
Magnesium matrix composites have garnered significant attention in recent years owing to their exceptional lightweight properties and notable potential in various engineering applications.The interface generally acts ...Magnesium matrix composites have garnered significant attention in recent years owing to their exceptional lightweight properties and notable potential in various engineering applications.The interface generally acts as a“bridge”between the matrix and reinforcement,playing crucial roles in critical processes such as load transfer,failure behavior,and carrier transport.A deep understanding of the interfacial structures,properties,and effects holds paramount significance in the study of composites.This paper presents a comprehensive review of prior researches related to the interface of Mg matrix composites.Firstly,the different interfacial structures and interaction mechanisms encompassing mechanical,physical,and chemical bonding are introduced.Subsequently,the interfacial mechanical properties and their influence on the overall properties are discussed.Finally,the paper addresses diverse interface modification methods including matrix alloying and reinforcement surface treatment.展开更多
The need for light and high specific strength materials in many fields such as automotive and aerospace is increasing day by day.Magnesium(Mg)-based materials have become attractive for many industries thanks to their...The need for light and high specific strength materials in many fields such as automotive and aerospace is increasing day by day.Magnesium(Mg)-based materials have become attractive for many industries thanks to their high specific strength, good vibration damping ability, and recyclability. However, Mg’s low strength and wear resistance are important barriers limiting its industrial use. Researchers are developing Mg matrix composites using various reinforcements and expanding the use of Mg-based materials. The conventional reinforcements are Al2O3, SiC, B4C, TiB2, CNT, and GNPs for the production of Mg matrix composites. Researchers have been trying to reduce the cost of Mg matrix composites in recent years by using cheaper and environmentally friendly reinforcements. These reinforcements are solid wastes such as eggshell, fly ash, red mud, and waste glass, and their use in composite systems is becoming more common day by day. This review focuses on the Mg matrix composites reinforced with solid waste particles and the changes in wear, mechanical, corrosion, and thermal properties with the addition of these reinforcements.展开更多
Mg matrix composites with SiC particles ranging from 5vol%-25vol% were prepared using stirring casting method. Die casting, squeezing casting, and extrusion were applied for inhibiting or eliminating the defects such ...Mg matrix composites with SiC particles ranging from 5vol%-25vol% were prepared using stirring casting method. Die casting, squeezing casting, and extrusion were applied for inhibiting or eliminating the defects such as gas porosity and shrinkage void. Through die casting and squeezing casting, most of the defects in Mg matrix composites could be eliminated, but the mechanical properties were improved limitedly. On the other hand, after hot extrusion, not only most of the defects of as-cast composites ingots were eliminated, but also the mechanical properties were improved markedly. With the addition of SiC, the tensile strength, yield strength and elastic modulus of as extrusion SiCp/AZ61 composites increased remarkably, and the elongation decreased obviously.展开更多
Alloying seriously deteriorates the thermal conductivity of magnesium(Mg)alloys,thus,restricts their applications in the fields of computer,communication,and consumer products.In order to improve the thermal conductiv...Alloying seriously deteriorates the thermal conductivity of magnesium(Mg)alloys,thus,restricts their applications in the fields of computer,communication,and consumer products.In order to improve the thermal conductivity of Mg alloys,adding carbon nanotube(CNT)combined with aging treatment is proposed in this work,i.e.fabricating the D-CNT(a kind of dispersed CNT)reinforced ZK61 matrix composite via powder metallurgy,and conducting aging treatment to the composite.Results indicate the as-aged ZK61/0.6 wt.%D-CNT composite achieved an excellent thermal conductivity of 166 W/(mK),exhibiting 52.3%enhancement in comparison with matrix,as well as tensile yield strength of 321 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 354 of MPa,and elongation of 14%.The simultaneously enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical performance are mainly attributed to:(1)the embedded interface of the D-CNT with matrix and(2)the coherent interface of precipitates with matrix.It is expected the current work can provide a clue for devising Mg matrix composites with integrated structural and functional performances,and enlarge the current restricted applications of Mg alloys.展开更多
To achieve simultaneous improvement in wear resistance and corrosion resistance,we propose a novel strategy to successfully develop Mg matrix composites containing blocky primary Mg_(2)Si with small size instead of un...To achieve simultaneous improvement in wear resistance and corrosion resistance,we propose a novel strategy to successfully develop Mg matrix composites containing blocky primary Mg_(2)Si with small size instead of undesirable dendrite shape and large size.The tribological and corrosion behavior of Mg_(2)Si/AZ91 unmodified and modified with 2.0wt.%Sb was subsequently and systematically investigated.The results show that Sb addition can significantly modify the morphology of primary Mg_(2)Si to blocky polygon with smaller size of 12-25μm,but has less effect onα-Mg grain size.Compared with unmodified composite,Sb modified Mg_(2)Si/AZ91 composite has higher Brinell hardness and nearly unchanged microhardness of the matrix.Sb modified composite exhibits a 26%lower wear loss than unmodified composite suggesting the greatly improved wear resistance.Microstructure analyses indicate that the main wear mechanism of composites is dominated by abrasive wear,and Sb addition can decrease the width and depth of grooves,resulting in a weakened abrasive wear behavior.Additionally microcracks initiation on Sb modified Mg_(2)Si particles can be restricted during the sliding friction process because of higher toughness and blocky polygonal shape induced by Sb doping,which is responsible for the improved wear resistance.Interestingly,Sb modified Mg_(2)Si/AZ91composite also demonstrates a superior corrosion resistance than unmodified composite due to the decrease of calculated corrosion rate from1.57 mm/y to 0.74 mm/y,reduced by 52.8%.Such improvement is closely related to the reduced susceptibility to micro-galvanic corrosion,which is attributed to the reduced volta potential difference of Mg_(2)Si relative to the Mg matrix,from 365 mV to 210 mV.展开更多
In this study,a NbB_(2)/AZ91 composite exhibiting desirable mechanical properties was fabricated using a sample casting technique,followed by hard-plate rolling and short-term annealing.The effect of NbB_(2)particles ...In this study,a NbB_(2)/AZ91 composite exhibiting desirable mechanical properties was fabricated using a sample casting technique,followed by hard-plate rolling and short-term annealing.The effect of NbB_(2)particles on the microstructural evolution of the AZ91 alloy was investigated.The presence of NbB_(2)was shown to have a grain-refining effect on the AZ91 alloy and promoted dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and precipitation of fine Mg_(17)Al_(12)phases via particle-stimulated nucleation(PSN).Tensile testing revealed substantial enhancements in the ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation(EL)of the as-rolled AZ91 alloy,with values of 379 MPa,292 MPa,and 14.7%,respectively,owing to the incorporation of NbB_(2)particles.Annealing led to further enhancements in EL with slight reductions in UTS and YS(360 MPa,252 MPa,and 16.8%,respectively).Owing to grain refinement and the PSN effect of the NbB_(2)particles,a significant number of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)were induced in the matrix during the rolling process,which reduces the nucleation barrier and increases the number of nucleation sites for the recrystallized grains and Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates.Meanwhile,many residual dislocations and fine Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates in the as-rolled alloys were annihilated during annealing,resulting in slight grain growth and coarsening.The strengthening mechanism of the NbB_(2)/AZ91 composite are mainly associated with grain-refinement strengthening,particle-induced dislocation strengthening,strengthening resulting from mismatching coefficients of thermal expansion(CTE),and heterodeformation-induced(HDI)strengthening.Textural weakening,increased activation of non-basal slip systems,more-uniform strain patterns resulting from NbB_(2)particles,and precipitation are mainly responsible for enhancing ductility.展开更多
In the present study, by adding SiC particles into AI-Si-Mg melt, Mg2Si and SiC particles hybrid reinforced AI matrix composites were fabricated through the Mg2Si in situ synthesis in melt combined with the SiC ex sit...In the present study, by adding SiC particles into AI-Si-Mg melt, Mg2Si and SiC particles hybrid reinforced AI matrix composites were fabricated through the Mg2Si in situ synthesis in melt combined with the SiC ex situ stir casting. The as-cast microstructure containing primary Mg2Si and SiC particles that distribute homogenously in AI matrix was successfully achieved. The effects of SiC particle addition on the microstructure of Mg2Si/AI composites were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and XRD. The results show that, with increasing the fraction of the SiC particles from 5wt.% to 10wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates in the prepared samples remain polygonal, but the size of the primary phase decreases slightly. However, when the SiC particle addition reaches 15wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates change partially from polygonal to quadrangular with a decrease in size from 50 pm to 30 μm. The size of primary AI dendrites decreases with increasing fraction of the SiC particles from 0wt.% to 15wt.%. The morphology of the eutectic Mg2Si phase changes from a fiber-form to a short fiber-form and/or a dot-like shape with increasing fraction of the SiC particles. Furthermore, no significant change in dendrite arm spacing （DAS） was observed in the presence of SiC particles.展开更多
Lightweight,high-modulus structural materials are highly desired in many applications like aerospace,automobile and biomedical instruments.As the lightest metallic structural material,magnesium(Mg)has great potential ...Lightweight,high-modulus structural materials are highly desired in many applications like aerospace,automobile and biomedical instruments.As the lightest metallic structural material,magnesium(Mg)has great potential but is limited by its low intrinsic Young’s modulus.This paper reviews the investigations on high-modulus Mg-based materials during the last decades.The nature of elastic modulus is introduced,and typical high-modulus Mg alloys and Mg matrix composites are reviewed.Specifically,Mg alloys enhance Young’s modulus of pure Mg mainly by introducing suitable alloying elements to promote the precipitation of high-modulus second phases in the alloy system.Differently,Mg matrix composites improve Young’s modulus by incorporating high-modulus particles,whiskers and fibers into the Mg matrix.The modulus strengthening effectiveness brought by the two approaches is compared,and Mg matrix composites stand out as a more promising solution.In addition,two well-accepted modulus prediction models(Halpin-Tsai and Rule of mixtures(ROM))for different Mg matrix composites are reviewed.The effects of reinforcement type,size,volume fraction and interfacial bonding condition on the modulus of Mg matrix composites are discussed.Finally,the existing challenges and development trends of high-modulus Mg-based materials are proposed and prospected.展开更多
The hybrid of carbon nanotube(CNT)and reduced graphene oxide(RGO)reinforced ZK61 composite was fabricated by a hot extrusion process.Compared with the raw ZK61 alloy and single-reinforced composites,the hybrid-reinfor...The hybrid of carbon nanotube(CNT)and reduced graphene oxide(RGO)reinforced ZK61 composite was fabricated by a hot extrusion process.Compared with the raw ZK61 alloy and single-reinforced composites,the hybrid-reinforced by RGO+CNT complex exhibited significant enhancements both in mechanical and thermal performance.By adjusting the proportion of RGO and CNT in ZK61 alloy,the obtained optimum ZK61/(0.06 wt%RGO+0.54 wt%CNT)composite exhibited increase of 25.4%in yield strength,26.5%in ultimate tensile strength,104%in failure strain and 30.4%in thermal conductivity,respectively,in comparison with ZK61 alloy.The superior properties of the nano-hybrid composite are attributed to the synergetic effects of RGO and CNT,leading to a uniform dispersion and integrated structure as well as the enhanced interfacial bonding with matrix.The strengthening ability of RGO and CNT was calculated to quantify their individual contribution to the improvement in mechanical and thermal properties of the ZK61 matrix composite.The RGO+CNT hybrids provide a promising way to develop Mg matrix composites with impressive performances.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[51974058,52371005,52022017,51927801]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT23YG104).
文摘In this work,the microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of extruded SiC/ZA63 Mg matrix composites are investigated via combined experimental study and three-dimensionalfinite element modelling(3D FEM)based on the actual 3D microstructure achieved by synchrotron tomography.The results show that the average grain size of composite increases from 0.57μm of 8μm-SiC/ZA63 to 8.73μm of 50μm-SiC/ZA63.The type of texture transforms from the typicalfiber texture in 8μm-SiC/ZA63 to intense basal texture in 50μm-SiC/ZA63 composite and the intensity of texture increases sharply with increase of SiC particle size.The dynamic recrystallization(DRX)mechanism is also changed with increasing SiC particle size.Experimental and simulation results verify that the strength and elongation both decrease with increase of SiC particle size.The 8μm-SiC/ZA63 composite possesses the optimal mechanical property with yield strength(YS)of 383 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 424 MPa and elongation of 6.3%.The outstanding mechanical property is attributed to the ultrafine grain size,high-density precipitates and dislocation,good loading transfer effect and the interface bonding between SiC and matrix,as well as the weakened basal texture.The simulation results reveal that the micro-cracks tend to initiate at the interface between SiC and matrix,and then propagate along the interface between particle and Mg matrix or at the high strain and stress regions,and further connect with other micro-cracks.The main fracture mechanism in 8μm-SiC/ZA63 composite is ductile damage of matrix and interfacial debonding.With the increase of particle size,interface strength and particle strength decrease,and interface debonding and particle rupture become the main fracture mechanism in the 30μm-and 50μm-SiC/ZA63 composites.
基金the funding supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52161145407,52175285,52305335,52171097).
文摘Overcoming the strength and ductility trade-off is conducive to expanding the application prospects of the Mg matrix composites.A new approach of using the master alloy containing particulate reinforcements to achieve the strength and ductility synergy in the Mg matrix composites was proposed,which can induce the grain size bimodal structure by regulating the dynamic recrystallization(DRX).Specifically,a novel AlN-Al master alloy was prepared via powder metallurgy to fabricate the AlN/ZK60 composite,and the effects of adding the AlN-Al master alloy on microstructure evolution related to the strength and ductility synergy in the composite were thoughtfully investigated,involving precipitation,grain size,and DRX behavior.The reaction between the Al in the master alloy and the Zr in the ZK60 Mg alloy suppressed the grain refinement,and the coarse grains were further formed after the solution treatment on the as-cast composite.Subsequently,deformation heterogeneity between the AlN and Mg matrix during the hot extrusion induced discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)and promoted fine grain fraction.The combination formed the bimodal structure in the AlN/ZK60 composite,and coarse and fine grains acted as hard and soft zones,respectively,during the room temperature deformation.The hard zone was enhanced by the basal texture strengthening,and the ductility was improved due to the promotion of the basalslipping in the soft zone,jointly leading to the strength and ductility synergy in the AlN/ZK60 composite for the ultimate tensile strength increased by ~7.4%while maintaining the same elongation compared with the ZK60 Mg alloy.
基金Projects (51101043, 50801017, 51001036) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (HIT.NSRIF.201130) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China
文摘SiC particles reinforced AZ91 Mg matrix composites （SiCp/AZ91） with SiC volume fractions of 5%, 10% and 15% were fabricated by stir casting. After T4 treatment, these composites were extruded at 350 °C with an extrusion ratio of 12：1. In the as-cast composite, particles segregated at a microscopic scale within the intergranular regions. Hot extrusion almost eliminated this particle aggregation and improved the particle distribution of the composites. In addition, extrusion refined the grains of matrix. The results show that hot extrusion significantly improves the mechanical properties of the composites. In the as-extruded composite, with the increase of SiCp contents, the grain size of the extruded composites decreases, the strength and elastic modulus increase but the elongation decreases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51001036)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos. HEUCFR1021 and HEUCF201210001)
文摘Selective growth of oxidation coating was observed with Al18B4O33 crystal whisker as reinforced phase） on Mg matrix composite Al18B4O33w/AZ91 （a composite when this composite was treated by microarc oxidation （MAO） technique, and then the role of Al18B4O33 whisker in the process of MAO was analyzed. The protective properties of MAO coating also were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） was used to characterize the existing state of Al18B4O33 whisker in MAO process and the microstructure of MAO coating. Corrosion resistance of the bare and coated composite was evaluated by immersion corrosion test and potentiodynamic polarizing test. Wear resistance of MAO coating was investigated by a ball-on-disc friction and wear tester. The results showed that sparking discharge did not occur on Al18B4O33 whisker and the whisker existed in the coating as a heterogeneous phase when MAO coating grew on the composite; then the whisker would be covered gradually with growing thick of the coating. Corrosion current density of the coated composite was decreased by 4 orders of magnitude compared with that of the uncoated composite; excellent corrosion resistance was closely related to the compact whisker-coating interface since Al18B4O33 whisker did not induce structural defects. The coating also exhibited high wear resistance and a slight adhesive wear tendency with bearing steel as its counterpart material.
基金This work was supported by“‘National Key R&D Program of China’”2017YFB0703100)“National Natural Science Foundation of China”(Grant Nos.51471059 and 51671066),Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials&Surface Technology(Harbin Engineering University),Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of Lightweight and High Strength Struc-tural Materials of Jiangxi Province.
文摘Mg matrix composites were often reinforced by non-deformable ceramic particles.In this paper,a novel Mg matrix composite reinforced with deformable TC4(Ti-6Al-4 V)particles was fabricated and then extruded.The evolutions of microstructure and mechanical properties of the composite during hot extrusion were investigated.Hoi extrusion refined giains and eliminated the segregation of TC4 particles.TC4 particles,as deformable particles,stimulated the nucleation of dynamic recrystallization during extrusion.However,since the deformation of TC4 particles partly released the stress concentrations around them,the recrystallized grains are just slightly smaller around TC4 particles than that away from them,which is evidently different from the case in Mg matrix composites reinforced by non-deformable ceramic particles.Compared with AZ91 matrix composites reinforced by SiC particles,the present composite possesses the superior comprehensive mechanical properties,which are attributed to not only the strong interfacial bonds between TC4p and matrix but also the deformability of TC4 particles.
基金supported by the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.52471012,52425101 and 52305158)Science Innovation Foundation of Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology(No.USCAST2021–18)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.YESS20220350)。
文摘Mg matrix composites(Mg MCs)with enhanced mechanical and functional properties,as well as improved elastic modulus,have aroused rising attention from the aerospace,new energy vehicles,and consumer electronics industries.The suitability of the fabrication process is crucial for achieving uniform dispersion of various reinforcing materials within the Mg alloy matrix and for forming strong interfacial bonding.This ensures that the produced Mg MCs meet the requirements for fabricating various components with different demands for size and properties.This paper comprehensively reviews the present fabrication methods for MgMCs in four categories:stir casting,external addition methods,in-situ synthesis methods and novel fabrication methods.It comprehensively focuses on the fabrication principles,process characteristics and key parameters optimization of each technology.Through in-depth analysis,their advantages,limitations and applications are evaluated.Meanwhile,the latest research achievements in microstructure control and mechanical performance optimization are explored.Eventually,the development directions of the fabrication methods for MgMCs in the future are also discussed.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3708400)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2020B0301030006)the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Sciences Special Funds Project for Building Domestic First-class Research Institutions Action(2020GDASYL-20200101001).
文摘In the research of magnesium-based composites,the plasticity and strength of the materials are the most critical factors affecting their applications.In this paper,Ti particle-reinforced Mg-9Gd-4Y-2Mn-1Zn matrix composites were prepared by semi-solid stirring and hot extrusion processes.The main objective is to study the effects of different contents of spherical Ti particles(0,3,and 5wt%)on the microstructure,mechanical properties and wear resistance of the composites.The results show that the addition of Ti particles can form a good interface bond with the matrix,and refine the undeformed coarse grains in the material,which has a certain increase in the hardness,yield strength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of the material.In addition,when subjected to friction grinding under a force of 100 N,compared with the matrix,the composite material reinforced with Ti particles shows a lower wear rate and friction coefficient,demonstrates higher wear resistance,and can be applied in more fields.
基金the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2020B0301030006)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52225101 and 52101123)+2 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023CDJYXTD-002)Support Program for Overseas Educated Students Returning to China for Entrepreneurship and Innovation(cx2023020)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation of China(CSTB2023NSCQ-MSX0571).
文摘In the field of particle reinforced magnesium(Mg)matrix composites(MMCs),the interfacial microstructures between reinforcements and Mg matrix are a subject of interest for most researchers.In this work,the 2 wt.%Ti particle reinforced Mg-6Zn alloy composites with different contents(0,0.5,1,1.5,2 wt.%)of Mn were prepared using semi-solid stirring assisted ultrasonic treatment followed by hot extrusion.With the increment of Mn element,the characteristics of mixed-grain structure became obvious and the DRX was inhibited.Meanwhile,the interfacial product gradually changed from MgZn_(2)to Mn_(2)Ti.The tensile test demonstrated that the 2Ti/Mg-6Zn-1.5Mn composite exhibited an excellent strength-ductility synergy,achieving the highest yield stress(YS),ultimate tensile stress(UTS)of 239 MPa,366 MPa,respectively,along with a notable elongation(El.)of 20.6%.The increased strength is mainly due to the grain refinement,the precipitation strengthening,the HDI strengthening and the strong interfacial bonding including the tightly Ti/Mn_(2)Ti bonding and the Mn_(2)Ti/Mg coherent orientation relationship.The ideal El.is the result of fine/coarse bimodal structure and the proper interfacial reaction,which can reduce the occurrence of cracks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.51974058,52022017,52371005 and 51927801)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘The semi-solid stir casting method is adopted to prepare 10 wt%SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca-xAl(x=0,1,3 and 5 wt%)composites,and the microstructure evolution and mechanical property of composites with various Al content are investigated.The results show that the addition of 3 wt%Al improves the distribution of SiC_(p),whereas the SiC_(p) cluster occurs again with Al content greater than 3%.An abnormal phenomenon of twinning is observed in the cast composites in this work.The SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca composite possesses the highest twin content of~23%,for which tension twins(TTW)and compression twins(CTW)account for~19%and~3%,respectively.The CTW is only observed in ZXA600 composite.The addition of Al has an inhibiting effect for the generation and growth of twins.The content of twin decreases firstly and then increases with increase of Al content.The lowest twin content is obtained as Al increases to 3 wt%.It is found the existence of twin is detrimental to the mechanical property of composites.As-cast SiC_(p)/Mg-6Zn-0.5Ca-3Al composite with the lowest twin content exhibits the optimal mechanical property of yield strength,ultimate tensile strength and elongation for 100 MPa,188 MPa and 4.4%,respectively.The outstanding mechanical property is attributed to the uniform distribution of SiC_(p),the low twin content and the well-distributed fine second phases.
基金This work was supported by“National Natural Science Foundation of China”(Grant Nos.51871074,51971078 and 51671066)“The Project National United Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Bearing Tribology,Henan University of Science and Technology”(Grant No.201911).
文摘The hybrid addition of CNTs was used to improve both the strengths and ductility of SiCp reinforced Mg matrix composites.A novel method was developed to simultaneously disperse SiCp and CNTs in Mg melt.Firstly,new CNTs@SiCp hybrid reinforcements were synthesized by CVD.Thus,CNTs were well pre-dispersed on the SiCp surfaces before they were added to Mg melt.Therefore,the following semisolid stirring and ultrasonic vibration dispersed the new hybrid reinforcements well in Mg-6Zn melt.The hybrid composite exhibits some unique features in microstructures.Although the distribution of SiCp was very uniform in the Mg-6Zn matrix,most CNTs distributed along the strips in the state of micro-clusters,in which CNTs were bonded very well with Mg matrix.Most of the CNTs kept their structure integrity during fabrication process.All these factors ensure that the hybrid composite have much higher strength and elongation than the mono SiC/Mg-6Zn composites.The dominant strengthening mechanism is the load transfer effect of CNTs.Apart from grain refinement,the CNTs toughen the composites by impeding the microcrack propagation inside the material.Thus,the hybrid CNTs@SiCp successfully realizes the reinforcing advantage of“1+1>2”.
基金supported by the financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3708400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.52305158)+1 种基金Science Innovation Foundation of Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology(No.USCAST2021-18)Funding from Aero Engine 484 Cooporation of China(ZZCX-2022-020).
文摘Magnesium matrix composites have garnered significant attention in recent years owing to their exceptional lightweight properties and notable potential in various engineering applications.The interface generally acts as a“bridge”between the matrix and reinforcement,playing crucial roles in critical processes such as load transfer,failure behavior,and carrier transport.A deep understanding of the interfacial structures,properties,and effects holds paramount significance in the study of composites.This paper presents a comprehensive review of prior researches related to the interface of Mg matrix composites.Firstly,the different interfacial structures and interaction mechanisms encompassing mechanical,physical,and chemical bonding are introduced.Subsequently,the interfacial mechanical properties and their influence on the overall properties are discussed.Finally,the paper addresses diverse interface modification methods including matrix alloying and reinforcement surface treatment.
文摘The need for light and high specific strength materials in many fields such as automotive and aerospace is increasing day by day.Magnesium(Mg)-based materials have become attractive for many industries thanks to their high specific strength, good vibration damping ability, and recyclability. However, Mg’s low strength and wear resistance are important barriers limiting its industrial use. Researchers are developing Mg matrix composites using various reinforcements and expanding the use of Mg-based materials. The conventional reinforcements are Al2O3, SiC, B4C, TiB2, CNT, and GNPs for the production of Mg matrix composites. Researchers have been trying to reduce the cost of Mg matrix composites in recent years by using cheaper and environmentally friendly reinforcements. These reinforcements are solid wastes such as eggshell, fly ash, red mud, and waste glass, and their use in composite systems is becoming more common day by day. This review focuses on the Mg matrix composites reinforced with solid waste particles and the changes in wear, mechanical, corrosion, and thermal properties with the addition of these reinforcements.
基金Funded by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-12-1040)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.50901048 and 51174143)+2 种基金the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education(No.2012017)the Program Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(No.20101402110008)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi(No.2010021022-5)
文摘Mg matrix composites with SiC particles ranging from 5vol%-25vol% were prepared using stirring casting method. Die casting, squeezing casting, and extrusion were applied for inhibiting or eliminating the defects such as gas porosity and shrinkage void. Through die casting and squeezing casting, most of the defects in Mg matrix composites could be eliminated, but the mechanical properties were improved limitedly. On the other hand, after hot extrusion, not only most of the defects of as-cast composites ingots were eliminated, but also the mechanical properties were improved markedly. With the addition of SiC, the tensile strength, yield strength and elastic modulus of as extrusion SiCp/AZ61 composites increased remarkably, and the elongation decreased obviously.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3701100)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2192006)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51801004).
文摘Alloying seriously deteriorates the thermal conductivity of magnesium(Mg)alloys,thus,restricts their applications in the fields of computer,communication,and consumer products.In order to improve the thermal conductivity of Mg alloys,adding carbon nanotube(CNT)combined with aging treatment is proposed in this work,i.e.fabricating the D-CNT(a kind of dispersed CNT)reinforced ZK61 matrix composite via powder metallurgy,and conducting aging treatment to the composite.Results indicate the as-aged ZK61/0.6 wt.%D-CNT composite achieved an excellent thermal conductivity of 166 W/(mK),exhibiting 52.3%enhancement in comparison with matrix,as well as tensile yield strength of 321 MPa,ultimate tensile strength of 354 of MPa,and elongation of 14%.The simultaneously enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical performance are mainly attributed to:(1)the embedded interface of the D-CNT with matrix and(2)the coherent interface of precipitates with matrix.It is expected the current work can provide a clue for devising Mg matrix composites with integrated structural and functional performances,and enlarge the current restricted applications of Mg alloys.
基金Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(2022JQ-331)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(xjh03202101503)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M692518)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3701204)。
文摘To achieve simultaneous improvement in wear resistance and corrosion resistance,we propose a novel strategy to successfully develop Mg matrix composites containing blocky primary Mg_(2)Si with small size instead of undesirable dendrite shape and large size.The tribological and corrosion behavior of Mg_(2)Si/AZ91 unmodified and modified with 2.0wt.%Sb was subsequently and systematically investigated.The results show that Sb addition can significantly modify the morphology of primary Mg_(2)Si to blocky polygon with smaller size of 12-25μm,but has less effect onα-Mg grain size.Compared with unmodified composite,Sb modified Mg_(2)Si/AZ91 composite has higher Brinell hardness and nearly unchanged microhardness of the matrix.Sb modified composite exhibits a 26%lower wear loss than unmodified composite suggesting the greatly improved wear resistance.Microstructure analyses indicate that the main wear mechanism of composites is dominated by abrasive wear,and Sb addition can decrease the width and depth of grooves,resulting in a weakened abrasive wear behavior.Additionally microcracks initiation on Sb modified Mg_(2)Si particles can be restricted during the sliding friction process because of higher toughness and blocky polygonal shape induced by Sb doping,which is responsible for the improved wear resistance.Interestingly,Sb modified Mg_(2)Si/AZ91composite also demonstrates a superior corrosion resistance than unmodified composite due to the decrease of calculated corrosion rate from1.57 mm/y to 0.74 mm/y,reduced by 52.8%.Such improvement is closely related to the reduced susceptibility to micro-galvanic corrosion,which is attributed to the reduced volta potential difference of Mg_(2)Si relative to the Mg matrix,from 365 mV to 210 mV.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[52171030]the National Key Research and Development Program of China[2018YFA0702903]。
文摘In this study,a NbB_(2)/AZ91 composite exhibiting desirable mechanical properties was fabricated using a sample casting technique,followed by hard-plate rolling and short-term annealing.The effect of NbB_(2)particles on the microstructural evolution of the AZ91 alloy was investigated.The presence of NbB_(2)was shown to have a grain-refining effect on the AZ91 alloy and promoted dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and precipitation of fine Mg_(17)Al_(12)phases via particle-stimulated nucleation(PSN).Tensile testing revealed substantial enhancements in the ultimate tensile strength(UTS),yield strength(YS),and elongation(EL)of the as-rolled AZ91 alloy,with values of 379 MPa,292 MPa,and 14.7%,respectively,owing to the incorporation of NbB_(2)particles.Annealing led to further enhancements in EL with slight reductions in UTS and YS(360 MPa,252 MPa,and 16.8%,respectively).Owing to grain refinement and the PSN effect of the NbB_(2)particles,a significant number of geometrically necessary dislocations(GNDs)were induced in the matrix during the rolling process,which reduces the nucleation barrier and increases the number of nucleation sites for the recrystallized grains and Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates.Meanwhile,many residual dislocations and fine Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates in the as-rolled alloys were annihilated during annealing,resulting in slight grain growth and coarsening.The strengthening mechanism of the NbB_(2)/AZ91 composite are mainly associated with grain-refinement strengthening,particle-induced dislocation strengthening,strengthening resulting from mismatching coefficients of thermal expansion(CTE),and heterodeformation-induced(HDI)strengthening.Textural weakening,increased activation of non-basal slip systems,more-uniform strain patterns resulting from NbB_(2)particles,and precipitation are mainly responsible for enhancing ductility.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50671044)the Sci-tech Development Project of Jilin Province of China(No.20070506)
文摘In the present study, by adding SiC particles into AI-Si-Mg melt, Mg2Si and SiC particles hybrid reinforced AI matrix composites were fabricated through the Mg2Si in situ synthesis in melt combined with the SiC ex situ stir casting. The as-cast microstructure containing primary Mg2Si and SiC particles that distribute homogenously in AI matrix was successfully achieved. The effects of SiC particle addition on the microstructure of Mg2Si/AI composites were investigated by using scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and XRD. The results show that, with increasing the fraction of the SiC particles from 5wt.% to 10wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates in the prepared samples remain polygonal, but the size of the primary phase decreases slightly. However, when the SiC particle addition reaches 15wt.%, the morphologies of the primary Mg2Si particulates change partially from polygonal to quadrangular with a decrease in size from 50 pm to 30 μm. The size of primary AI dendrites decreases with increasing fraction of the SiC particles from 0wt.% to 15wt.%. The morphology of the eutectic Mg2Si phase changes from a fiber-form to a short fiber-form and/or a dot-like shape with increasing fraction of the SiC particles. Furthermore, no significant change in dendrite arm spacing （DAS） was observed in the presence of SiC particles.
基金supported by“National Key Research&Development Program of China”(Grant No.2021YFB3703300)“National Natural Science Foundation of China”(Grant Nos.51971075,51971078,51871074,and51671066)+1 种基金“National Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China”(Grant No.51801042)“Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities”(Grant No.FRFCU5710000918)。
文摘Lightweight,high-modulus structural materials are highly desired in many applications like aerospace,automobile and biomedical instruments.As the lightest metallic structural material,magnesium(Mg)has great potential but is limited by its low intrinsic Young’s modulus.This paper reviews the investigations on high-modulus Mg-based materials during the last decades.The nature of elastic modulus is introduced,and typical high-modulus Mg alloys and Mg matrix composites are reviewed.Specifically,Mg alloys enhance Young’s modulus of pure Mg mainly by introducing suitable alloying elements to promote the precipitation of high-modulus second phases in the alloy system.Differently,Mg matrix composites improve Young’s modulus by incorporating high-modulus particles,whiskers and fibers into the Mg matrix.The modulus strengthening effectiveness brought by the two approaches is compared,and Mg matrix composites stand out as a more promising solution.In addition,two well-accepted modulus prediction models(Halpin-Tsai and Rule of mixtures(ROM))for different Mg matrix composites are reviewed.The effects of reinforcement type,size,volume fraction and interfacial bonding condition on the modulus of Mg matrix composites are discussed.Finally,the existing challenges and development trends of high-modulus Mg-based materials are proposed and prospected.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2021YFB3701100)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No.2192006)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51801004).
文摘The hybrid of carbon nanotube(CNT)and reduced graphene oxide(RGO)reinforced ZK61 composite was fabricated by a hot extrusion process.Compared with the raw ZK61 alloy and single-reinforced composites,the hybrid-reinforced by RGO+CNT complex exhibited significant enhancements both in mechanical and thermal performance.By adjusting the proportion of RGO and CNT in ZK61 alloy,the obtained optimum ZK61/(0.06 wt%RGO+0.54 wt%CNT)composite exhibited increase of 25.4%in yield strength,26.5%in ultimate tensile strength,104%in failure strain and 30.4%in thermal conductivity,respectively,in comparison with ZK61 alloy.The superior properties of the nano-hybrid composite are attributed to the synergetic effects of RGO and CNT,leading to a uniform dispersion and integrated structure as well as the enhanced interfacial bonding with matrix.The strengthening ability of RGO and CNT was calculated to quantify their individual contribution to the improvement in mechanical and thermal properties of the ZK61 matrix composite.The RGO+CNT hybrids provide a promising way to develop Mg matrix composites with impressive performances.
