This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced coolin...This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced cooling significantly improves the corrosion resistance of the welded joints.Specifically,the corrosion resistance was the highest in the stir zone,followed by the thermo-mechanical affected zone,and then the heat affected zone.Forced cooling mitigates grain growth by controlling the welding thermal effects,thereby increasing the proportion ofΣ3 grain boundaries.The modification of these microstructural characteristics promotes the formation of a dense oxide layer,thereby enhancing the corrosion resistance.Furthermore,forced cooling mitigates the precipitation and coarsening of the anodic phase in the stir zone,which in turn reduces the susceptibility of the joint to pitting corrosion.Additionally,the lower recrystallization texture content in the joint,resulting from forced cooling,contributes to a reduction in the number of corrosion-active sites,thereby further improving the corrosion performance of the welded joint.展开更多
To investigate the aging mechanisms and elucidate the correlations between unstable microstructure and performance in biodegradable Zn alloys,the accelerated aging experiment was conducted on a high-performance wrough...To investigate the aging mechanisms and elucidate the correlations between unstable microstructure and performance in biodegradable Zn alloys,the accelerated aging experiment was conducted on a high-performance wrought Zn−0.1Mg alloy by annealing at 200℃ for varying durations.The findings reveal that the tensile strength of the alloy rapidly and significantly declines with prolonged annealing time,decreasing from 383 MPa for the as-received alloy to 102 MPa for the alloy subjected to 1440 min of annealing.The primary factors contributing to this considerable reduction in strength are static recrystallization,grain coarsening,and dislocation annihilation.Initially,the ductility of the alloy shows fluctuations,ultimately experiencing a marked decrease after extended annealing.This decline is linked to the grain growth and heightened texture intensity,while the unusual increase in ductility observed between 30 and 120 min of annealing is likely due to the formation of twins.In addition,due to rapid grain growth and an increase in precipitates and twins,the corrosion resistance of the alloy in Hank’s solution has worsened,with the corrosion rate rising from 0.037 to 0.069 mm/a following 300 min of annealing.展开更多
To develop a fundamental understanding of the flow behavior and optimal hot workability parameters of this material, the hot workability and deformation mechanisms of the as-cast 21Cr EDSS were studied using processin...To develop a fundamental understanding of the flow behavior and optimal hot workability parameters of this material, the hot workability and deformation mechanisms of the as-cast 21Cr EDSS were studied using processing map technology combined with microstructure analysis and isothermal hot compression over the temperature range of 1000-1150 ℃ and strain rate range of 0.01-10 s-1. The processing maps and constitutive equation of peak stress were developed based on Prasad's and Murty's criteria. The results show that the processing maps exhibit a stable domain at 1000-1150 ℃ and 0.01-1 s-1. The instability domain is exhibited at high strain rates (≥1 s-l). This implies that Murty's criterion can predict the unstable domain with high reliability. The detailed deformation mechanisms are also studied by microstructure observation, showing that the flow localization and microcracking are responsible for the flow instability.展开更多
The creep behavior of Fe–17 Cr–1.2 Cu–0.5 Nb–0.01 C ferritic heat-resistant stainless steel was investigated at temperatures ranging from 973 to 1123 K and stresses from 15 to 90 MPa.The evolution of precipitates ...The creep behavior of Fe–17 Cr–1.2 Cu–0.5 Nb–0.01 C ferritic heat-resistant stainless steel was investigated at temperatures ranging from 973 to 1123 K and stresses from 15 to 90 MPa.The evolution of precipitates after creep deformation was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy,energy dispersion spectrum,and transmission electron microscopy.The minimum creep rate decreased with the decrease in the applied load and temperature,thereby extending the rupture life.Cu-rich phase and Nb-rich Laves particles were generated in dominant quantities during the creep process,and the co-growth relationship between them could be detected.Creep rupture was featured by ductile fracture with considerable necking.As increasing the temperature and decreasing the stress,the softening of the metal matrix was accelerated,showing more obvious plastic fl ow.The true stress exponent and activation energy were 4.9 and 375.5 kJ/mol,respectively,indicating that the creep deformation was dominated by the diffusion-controlled dislocation creep mechanism involving precipitate-dislocation interactions.Based on the creep rupture data obtained,the Monkman–Grant relation and Larson-Miller parameter were established,which described the creep rupture life for the studied steel well.展开更多
The AlMnCe/Al2O3 metal/ceramic composite with 3D micro-cellular structure is prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)at 520℃.It consists of consecutive nano-Al2O3 sintering body phase and AlMnCe alloy discrete phase.T...The AlMnCe/Al2O3 metal/ceramic composite with 3D micro-cellular structure is prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)at 520℃.It consists of consecutive nano-Al2O3 sintering body phase and AlMnCe alloy discrete phase.The microstructure of sample,characteristic of the micro-cellular structure and microstructure of the interface are investigated via scanning electron microscope(SEM)and transmission electron microscope(TEM)method.The results indicate that two kinds of interfaces are formed in the sample during SPS process,one is the micro-nano type metal/ceramic interface between the metal cellular body and the nano-ceramic cellular wall,the other is the nano-nano type ceramic/ceramic interface in the nano-ceramic cellular wall.The fusion transition area with a width 200-300 nm at interface of the AlMnCe alloy and nano-Al2O3 sintering body is formed.The AlMnCe alloy has a sufficient immersional wetting for the Al2O3 cellular wall.The bonding of interface between the nano-Al2O3 sintering body and the AlMnCe alloy particle is powerful,and new phase and crack is not found.展开更多
Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade compone...Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.展开更多
Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the mo...Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the modification treatment,the room-temperature tensile strength of the alloy remains nearly unchanged,the elongation at break slightly increases from 1.82%to 3.34%,and the electrical conductivity significantly increases from 40.1%international annealed copper standard(IACS)to 42.0%IACS.After the modification,the alloy was subjected to solid solution treatment at 515℃for 8 h,followed by aging treatment at 180,200,220 and 240℃for 6 h.With increasing aging temperature,the electrical conductivity increases monotonously from 41.4%IACS to 45.5%IACS,while the room-temperature tensile strength initially increases and then decreases.At 200℃,the alloy achieves an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and room-temperature tensile strength:the electrical conductivity is 42.5%IACS,and the room-temperature tensile strength is 282.9 MPa.When the aging temperature continues to rise,the alloy undergoes overaging.Although the conductivity continues to increase,the room-temperature tensile strength drops sharply,and it is only 177.1 MPa at 240℃.展开更多
A comprehensive dynamic model for thermal buckling,elastic vibration and transient response analysis of rotating nanocomposite porous metal-matrix microbeams reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)under a uniform...A comprehensive dynamic model for thermal buckling,elastic vibration and transient response analysis of rotating nanocomposite porous metal-matrix microbeams reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)under a uniform thermal gradient is proposed.Various pore distribution patterns are considered together with different GNPs dispersion rules according to the specific functions.The extended rule of mixture and Halpin-Tsai micromechanics model are employed to evaluate the effective material properties of the nanocomposites.Based on the modified couple stress theory and the improved third-order shear deformation theory,the dynamic equations of the rotating microbeam are established by the Lagrange’s equation.The Chebyshev-based Galerkin method is adopted to discretize these equations,which are then solved by the complex modal analysis and Runge-Kutta-Merson method.Convergence study and comparisons with previous literature are conducted for validation of the present method.A parametric study performed analyzes the effects of angular velocity,thickness-to-length scale parameter ratio,porosity coefficient,weight fraction and geometry of GNPs together with distribution patterns of GNPs and pore on the critical buckling temperature rise,fundamental frequency and time-dependent response of the rotating nanocomposite microbeams.The results reveal significant effects of these parameters on the relevant mechanical behaviors,some of which are even contrary to expectations.Therefore,it is necessary to further study this kind of rotating nanocomposite structures for the optimal design.展开更多
Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filte...Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filters,yet the bulk struggle to withstand high temperatures.In this study,mullite fiber sponges were developed utilizing low-cost materials and Kármán vortex solution blow spinning,using surfac-tants to improve the spinnability of the sol.Optimized sponges demonstrate ultralight(19 mg cm^(-3)),temperature-resistant reversible compressibility(50% strain)and a water contact angle of 135°.These sponges exhibited exceptional thermal insulation(thermal conductivity:0.0256 W m^(-1) K^(-1))and per-formed well in high-temperature air filtration.At 800℃,the mullite sponge with a base weight of 35 mg cm^(-2),achieved an average filtration efficiency of 98.18%and 99.57% for PM_(2.5) and PM_(2.5-10),respectively,with a quality value of 0.98 Pa^(-1) at a wind speed of 4 cm s^(-1).This low-cost mullite fiber sponge offers a promising avenue for designing high-performance filtration materials.展开更多
Shape memory alloys(SMAs)and shape memory ceramics(SMCs)exhibit high recovery ability due to the martensitic transformation,which complicates the fracture mechanism of SMAs and SMCs.The phase field method,as a powerfu...Shape memory alloys(SMAs)and shape memory ceramics(SMCs)exhibit high recovery ability due to the martensitic transformation,which complicates the fracture mechanism of SMAs and SMCs.The phase field method,as a powerful numerical simulation tool,can efficiently resolve the microstructural evolution,multi-field coupling effects,and fracture behavior of SMAs and SMCs.This review begins by presenting the fundamental theoretical framework of the fracture phase field method as applied to SMAs and SMCs,covering key aspects such as the phase field modeling of martensitic transformation and brittle fracture.Subsequently,it systematically examines the phase field simulations of fracture behaviors in SMAs and SMCs,with particular emphasis on how crystallographic orientation,grain size,and grain boundary properties influence the crack propagation.Additionally,the interplay between martensite transformation and fracture mechanisms is analyzed to provide deeper insights into the material responses under mechanical loading.Finally,the review explores future prospects and emerging trends in phase field simulations of SMA and SMC fracture behavior,along with potential advancements in the fracture phase field method itself,including multi-physics coupling and enhanced computational efficiency for large-scale simulations.展开更多
Over the past few years,the Cu element has attracted much attention in duplex stainless steels.It undoubtedly holds advantageous in regulating the two-phase proportion and austenite stability and is also one of the cr...Over the past few years,the Cu element has attracted much attention in duplex stainless steels.It undoubtedly holds advantageous in regulating the two-phase proportion and austenite stability and is also one of the crucial factors affecting the corrosion resistance.However,the systematic research on the impact of Cu addition to lean duplex stainless steels remains insufficient.In this study,a novel Cu-alloyed Mn-N-type 20Cr lean duplex stainless steel was developed and the effect of Cu on the strain hardening capacity and corrosion resistance was analyzed.The results show that the Cu addition increases the volume fraction and stability of the austenite,retards the martensitic transformation,and extends the transformation-induced plasticity effect to a wider strain range.Compared to the Cu-free steel,the plasticity of Cu-containing steel can be increased by~26%.Additionally,the addition of Cu redistributes the Cr and N elements in the ferrite and austenite phases,thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the lean duplex stainless steel.展开更多
Fe–Ga sheets with large magnetostriction are required for improving the conversion efficiency under the ultra-high frequencymagnetic field. Trace Tb element doping can simultaneously improve the magnetostriction and ...Fe–Ga sheets with large magnetostriction are required for improving the conversion efficiency under the ultra-high frequencymagnetic field. Trace Tb element doping can simultaneously improve the magnetostriction and ductility of Fe–Ga alloy. However, the im-pact of trace Tb doping on the microstructure and magnetostriction of Fe–Ga thin sheets is an open question. In this paper, the effects oftrace Tb addition on the secondary recrystallization and magnetostriction of Fe–Ga thin sheets are systematically studied by comparing thecharacteristics evolution of precipitation, texture, and nanoinclusions. The results indicate that trace Tb addition accelerates the secondaryrecrystallization of Goss texture due to the combined action of the bimodal size distributed precipitates, smaller grains, and more HEGBsin primary recrystallization. After quenching at 900℃, the magnetostriction value in 0.07 at %Tb-doped Fe_(81)Ga_(19) thin sheets increases by 30% to that of Fe_(81)Ga_(19) thin sheets. The increase in magnetostriction is attributed to the decrease in the number of Tb-rich precipitates andthe higher density of the nanometer-sized modified-D0_(3) inclusions induced by the dissolving of trace Tb elements after quenching. Theseresults demonstrate a simple and efficient approach for preparing Fe–Ga thin sheets with a large magnetostrictive coefficient by a combin-ation of trace RE element addition and conventional rolling method.展开更多
Implants are inevitably subjected to stress corrosion,bringing serious challenges to the controlled degradation of biomedical Mg alloys.It is worth studying the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behavior of Mg alloy and e...Implants are inevitably subjected to stress corrosion,bringing serious challenges to the controlled degradation of biomedical Mg alloys.It is worth studying the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behavior of Mg alloy and exploring Mg alloy with good SCC resistance for wide biomedical applications.In this work,the as-cast and as-extruded Mg-3Gd-1Zn-0.4Zr(GZ31K)alloys with uniform corrosion were used to investigate SCC behavior.The as-extruded GZ31K alloy exhibited better corrosion resistance and mechanical properties than the as-cast one mainly owing to grain refinement and uniformly distributed fine precipitates,and possessed superior SCC resistance.To clarify the SCC mechanism,the slow strain rate tests were assisted with applied constant potentials via an electrochemical workstation.Accelerated anodic dissolution at anodic polarization deteriorated SCC resistance due to the initiation of corrosion pits and micro-cracks.However,cathodic polarization had no obvious effects on SCC resistance,along with both retarded corrosion and accelerated hydrogen evolution.Stacking faults in GZ31K alloy were hydrogen capture containers to reduce the effect of hydrogen on SCC resistance during cathodic polarization.These findings provide new insights into the evaluation of SCC mechanism,and offer more opportunities to explore Mg alloys with good SCC resistance by regulating anodic dissolution.展开更多
The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation...The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod,analyzes the differences between its compressive deformation behavior and that of AZ31,and systematically studies the compressive deformation mechanisms of various regions in the composite rod,as well as the texture evolution and{10-12}twin evolution during the compression process.The results reveal that the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods exhibit excellent metallurgical bonding,with the interface remaining intact even under a 9%compressive strain.In the compression process,AZ31 initiates yielding earlier than the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods,exhibiting a relatively lower yield strength,whereas both show comparable plasticity.The deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod is governed by a combination of basal a slip and{10-12}-1011 tension twinning during compression along the ED(extrusion direction).With increasing compressive strain,the number of{10-12}twins in the AZ31 region(A/G-AZ31)of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod increases significantly,leading to changes in grain orientation,whereas the Mg-Gd-Y region(A/G-Mg-Gd-Y)of the composite rod shows no significant change.In addition,the A/G-Mg-Gd-Y significantly inhibits the nucleation and growth of{10-12}twins in A/G-AZ31 during compression,and thus the texture hardening generated by{10-12}twins make the work hardening behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods different from that of AZ31.展开更多
Four-electron oxygen evolving reaction is limited by proton adsorption and desorption,making its reaction kinetics sluggish,which poses a major challenge for catalyst design.Here,we present an unsaturated coordination...Four-electron oxygen evolving reaction is limited by proton adsorption and desorption,making its reaction kinetics sluggish,which poses a major challenge for catalyst design.Here,we present an unsaturated coordination interface by constructing a fast electron transfer channel between Cu_(2)V_(2)O_(7)(CVO)and BiVO4(BVO).X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS)and theoretical calculations results confirm that CVO and BVO between interfaces are bonded by the way of unsaturated coordination oxygen(Ouc).The Ouc optimizes the O-O coupled energy barrier at the V active site and promotes the disconnection of O-H bond,which increases the photocurrent intensity of CVO by 6 times.In addition,due to the high electronegativity of the Ouc,the bonding energies of Bi-O and Cu-O at the interface are enhanced,resulting in the long-term stability of the photoanode during the water splitting.Finally,by integrating the working electrode with a polysilicon solar cell,we assembled a device that demonstrated exceptional catalytic performance,achieving a hydrogen production rate of 100.6μmol·cm^(-2),and maintaining a hydrogen-to-oxygen volume ratio of 2:1 after continuous operation for 4 h.This discovery aids in a deeper understanding of photoanode design and offers further insights for industrial applications.展开更多
Heterointerface engineering based on built-in electric field(BIEF)has been well-received in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.However,the influence of interface size and number of interfaces on the BIEF and interfac...Heterointerface engineering based on built-in electric field(BIEF)has been well-received in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.However,the influence of interface size and number of interfaces on the BIEF and interface polarization loss mechanism remains unclear.Here,we designed a ternary dual het-erointerfaces Co@C/SiO_(2)nanocomposite.Experimental and theoretical analyses show that Co@C/SiO_(2)has abundant Mott-Schottky heterointerfaces,and a reasonable increase in the heterointerface area leads to a strong BIEF effect,where the charge accumulates at the interface and subsequently migrates along the direction of the alternating electromagnetic field to promote the dissipation of EMW by polarization loss.However,an excessive number of interfaces leads to many carriers being bound by the interfaces,which is not conducive to forming electron channels.By coordinating the heterointerface states to achieve optimal EMW absorption performance,SZ-3 can accomplish an effective absorption width(EAB)of 5.93 GHz at a thickness of 1.91 mm.This work provides new ideas and methods for BIEF-based heterointerface engineering applied to EMW absorption materials.展开更多
Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-...Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-1.59Zr-1.45Ti alloy was successfully fabricated via SLM,achieving a relative density of~99.89%.The microstructure of the as-fabricated alloy was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy,which revealed refined equiaxed grains,a high density of low-angle grain boundaries and dislocation structures,as well as Mg segregation along grain boundaries.Additionally,a variety of dispersed precipitates were identified,including Mg-containing oxides,L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti_(x),Zr_(1−x)),and Al_(3)Zr particles.Room-temperature tensile tests showed that the alloy exhibits an excellent combination of strength and ductility,with a yield strength of 453.2±12 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 515.1±8 MPa,and an elongation of 22.5%±0.3%.The high strength was attributed to the combined effects of grain boundary strengthening,solid solution strengthening,precipitation strengthening,and dislocation strengthening.The developed Sc-free Al-Mg-Mn-Zr-Ti alloy demonstrates significant potential as an economical high-strength lightweight material for SLM-based manufacturing applications.展开更多
To improve the surface wear resistance of the ceramic coating fabricated by micro-arc oxidation(MAO)on AZ91D magnesium alloy,ceramic coatings embedded with SiC nano-particles at different current frequency(500 Hz,700 ...To improve the surface wear resistance of the ceramic coating fabricated by micro-arc oxidation(MAO)on AZ91D magnesium alloy,ceramic coatings embedded with SiC nano-particles at different current frequency(500 Hz,700 Hz,and 900 Hz)were produced during the MAO process.The morphology and phase composition of the coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The surface roughness of the coatings was characterized by confocal laser scanning microscopy(CLSM).Simultaneously,the tribological properties of the composite coatings were evaluated by using a universal materials tester(UMT).The results shows that the wear resistance of the ceramic coatings with SiC nano-particles was improved significantly compared to the ceramic coatings without SiC nano-particles.Furthermore,the composite coating formed at current frequency 900 Hz showed the better wear resistance than the others.展开更多
Oxide coatings were prepared on magnesium alloys in electrolyte solution of Na2SiO3 at different current densities(3,4 and 5 A/cm 2 )with micro-arc oxidation process.X-ray diffractometry(XRD)results show that the oxid...Oxide coatings were prepared on magnesium alloys in electrolyte solution of Na2SiO3 at different current densities(3,4 and 5 A/cm 2 )with micro-arc oxidation process.X-ray diffractometry(XRD)results show that the oxide coatings formed on magnesium alloys are mainly composed of MgO and MgAl2O4 phases;in addition,the content of MgO increases with increasing the current density.The morphology and surface roughness of the coatings were characterized by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).The results show that the surface roughness(Ra)decreases with increasing the current density.Moreover,the electrochemical corrosion results prove that the MgO coating produced in the electrolyte Na2SiO3 at current density of 5 A/cm 2 shows the best corrosion resistance.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloys have been widely used in automobile,aviation,computer,and other fields due to their lightweight,high specific strength and stiffness,low pollution,and good electromagnetic shielding performance.How...Magnesium(Mg)alloys have been widely used in automobile,aviation,computer,and other fields due to their lightweight,high specific strength and stiffness,low pollution,and good electromagnetic shielding performance.However,the chemical stability of Mg alloys is poor,especially in the corrosive medium environment with high stress corrosion sensitivity,which causes sudden damage to structural components and restricts their application field.In recent years,owing to the increasing failure rate of engineering structures caused by stress corrosion of Mg alloys,it has become necessary to understand and pay more attention to the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behavior of Mg alloys.In this paper,the SCC mechanisms and test methods of Mg alloys have been summarized.The recent research progress on SCC of Mg alloys has been reviewed from the aspects of alloying,preparation process,surface modification,corrosive medium,and strain rate.More importantly,future research trends in the field of SCC of Mg alloys have also been proposed.展开更多
基金Project(ASM-20240)supported by the Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials(Changchun University of Technology),Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(2022TD-30)supported by the Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Project of Shaanxi Innovation Capability Support Plan,China。
文摘This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced cooling significantly improves the corrosion resistance of the welded joints.Specifically,the corrosion resistance was the highest in the stir zone,followed by the thermo-mechanical affected zone,and then the heat affected zone.Forced cooling mitigates grain growth by controlling the welding thermal effects,thereby increasing the proportion ofΣ3 grain boundaries.The modification of these microstructural characteristics promotes the formation of a dense oxide layer,thereby enhancing the corrosion resistance.Furthermore,forced cooling mitigates the precipitation and coarsening of the anodic phase in the stir zone,which in turn reduces the susceptibility of the joint to pitting corrosion.Additionally,the lower recrystallization texture content in the joint,resulting from forced cooling,contributes to a reduction in the number of corrosion-active sites,thereby further improving the corrosion performance of the welded joint.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271101)Suzhou Science and Technology Project,China(Nos.SYG202312,SJC2023005,SZS2023023)+1 种基金Nanjing Major Science and Technology Project,China(No.202309015)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology,China(No.ASMA202305)。
文摘To investigate the aging mechanisms and elucidate the correlations between unstable microstructure and performance in biodegradable Zn alloys,the accelerated aging experiment was conducted on a high-performance wrought Zn−0.1Mg alloy by annealing at 200℃ for varying durations.The findings reveal that the tensile strength of the alloy rapidly and significantly declines with prolonged annealing time,decreasing from 383 MPa for the as-received alloy to 102 MPa for the alloy subjected to 1440 min of annealing.The primary factors contributing to this considerable reduction in strength are static recrystallization,grain coarsening,and dislocation annihilation.Initially,the ductility of the alloy shows fluctuations,ultimately experiencing a marked decrease after extended annealing.This decline is linked to the grain growth and heightened texture intensity,while the unusual increase in ductility observed between 30 and 120 min of annealing is likely due to the formation of twins.In addition,due to rapid grain growth and an increase in precipitates and twins,the corrosion resistance of the alloy in Hank’s solution has worsened,with the corrosion rate rising from 0.037 to 0.069 mm/a following 300 min of annealing.
基金the financial support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51505479)the Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.BK20150184)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2014QNA36)
文摘To develop a fundamental understanding of the flow behavior and optimal hot workability parameters of this material, the hot workability and deformation mechanisms of the as-cast 21Cr EDSS were studied using processing map technology combined with microstructure analysis and isothermal hot compression over the temperature range of 1000-1150 ℃ and strain rate range of 0.01-10 s-1. The processing maps and constitutive equation of peak stress were developed based on Prasad's and Murty's criteria. The results show that the processing maps exhibit a stable domain at 1000-1150 ℃ and 0.01-1 s-1. The instability domain is exhibited at high strain rates (≥1 s-l). This implies that Murty's criterion can predict the unstable domain with high reliability. The detailed deformation mechanisms are also studied by microstructure observation, showing that the flow localization and microcracking are responsible for the flow instability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51604034 and 51974032)the Science and Technology Project of Jilin Education Department in 13th Five–Year (No. JJKH20181008KJ)the Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province (No. 20190302003GX)。
文摘The creep behavior of Fe–17 Cr–1.2 Cu–0.5 Nb–0.01 C ferritic heat-resistant stainless steel was investigated at temperatures ranging from 973 to 1123 K and stresses from 15 to 90 MPa.The evolution of precipitates after creep deformation was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy,energy dispersion spectrum,and transmission electron microscopy.The minimum creep rate decreased with the decrease in the applied load and temperature,thereby extending the rupture life.Cu-rich phase and Nb-rich Laves particles were generated in dominant quantities during the creep process,and the co-growth relationship between them could be detected.Creep rupture was featured by ductile fracture with considerable necking.As increasing the temperature and decreasing the stress,the softening of the metal matrix was accelerated,showing more obvious plastic fl ow.The true stress exponent and activation energy were 4.9 and 375.5 kJ/mol,respectively,indicating that the creep deformation was dominated by the diffusion-controlled dislocation creep mechanism involving precipitate-dislocation interactions.Based on the creep rupture data obtained,the Monkman–Grant relation and Larson-Miller parameter were established,which described the creep rupture life for the studied steel well.
基金National Nature Science Foundation of China(50771023 and 51071034)Scientific and Technological Development Projects in Jilin Province(20060502)open foundation of key laboratory of automobile materials of Ministry of Educations in Jilin University
文摘The AlMnCe/Al2O3 metal/ceramic composite with 3D micro-cellular structure is prepared by spark plasma sintering(SPS)at 520℃.It consists of consecutive nano-Al2O3 sintering body phase and AlMnCe alloy discrete phase.The microstructure of sample,characteristic of the micro-cellular structure and microstructure of the interface are investigated via scanning electron microscope(SEM)and transmission electron microscope(TEM)method.The results indicate that two kinds of interfaces are formed in the sample during SPS process,one is the micro-nano type metal/ceramic interface between the metal cellular body and the nano-ceramic cellular wall,the other is the nano-nano type ceramic/ceramic interface in the nano-ceramic cellular wall.The fusion transition area with a width 200-300 nm at interface of the AlMnCe alloy and nano-Al2O3 sintering body is formed.The AlMnCe alloy has a sufficient immersional wetting for the Al2O3 cellular wall.The bonding of interface between the nano-Al2O3 sintering body and the AlMnCe alloy particle is powerful,and new phase and crack is not found.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372071 and 12372070)the Aeronautical Science Fund of China(No.2022Z055052001)the Foundation of China Scholarship Council(No.202306830079)。
文摘Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.
基金Applied Basic Research Program of Liaoning Province(CN)(2022JH2/101300078)。
文摘Self-designed Al8Si0.4Mg0.4Fe aluminium alloy was modified with Sr,followed by solid solution and aging treatments to regulate its microstructure and mechanical/electrical properties.The results show that after the modification treatment,the room-temperature tensile strength of the alloy remains nearly unchanged,the elongation at break slightly increases from 1.82%to 3.34%,and the electrical conductivity significantly increases from 40.1%international annealed copper standard(IACS)to 42.0%IACS.After the modification,the alloy was subjected to solid solution treatment at 515℃for 8 h,followed by aging treatment at 180,200,220 and 240℃for 6 h.With increasing aging temperature,the electrical conductivity increases monotonously from 41.4%IACS to 45.5%IACS,while the room-temperature tensile strength initially increases and then decreases.At 200℃,the alloy achieves an optimal balance between electrical conductivity and room-temperature tensile strength:the electrical conductivity is 42.5%IACS,and the room-temperature tensile strength is 282.9 MPa.When the aging temperature continues to rise,the alloy undergoes overaging.Although the conductivity continues to increase,the room-temperature tensile strength drops sharply,and it is only 177.1 MPa at 240℃.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12232012,11872031)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.SJCX24_1292)the Outstanding Scientific and Technological Innovation Team in Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Province.
文摘A comprehensive dynamic model for thermal buckling,elastic vibration and transient response analysis of rotating nanocomposite porous metal-matrix microbeams reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets(GNPs)under a uniform thermal gradient is proposed.Various pore distribution patterns are considered together with different GNPs dispersion rules according to the specific functions.The extended rule of mixture and Halpin-Tsai micromechanics model are employed to evaluate the effective material properties of the nanocomposites.Based on the modified couple stress theory and the improved third-order shear deformation theory,the dynamic equations of the rotating microbeam are established by the Lagrange’s equation.The Chebyshev-based Galerkin method is adopted to discretize these equations,which are then solved by the complex modal analysis and Runge-Kutta-Merson method.Convergence study and comparisons with previous literature are conducted for validation of the present method.A parametric study performed analyzes the effects of angular velocity,thickness-to-length scale parameter ratio,porosity coefficient,weight fraction and geometry of GNPs together with distribution patterns of GNPs and pore on the critical buckling temperature rise,fundamental frequency and time-dependent response of the rotating nanocomposite microbeams.The results reveal significant effects of these parameters on the relevant mechanical behaviors,some of which are even contrary to expectations.Therefore,it is necessary to further study this kind of rotating nanocomposite structures for the optimal design.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC1910000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No 51978153).
文摘Particulate matter(PM)from high-temperature emissions like chemical plants,coal stoves and vehicle exhausts poses a gravel challenge to human health.To address this issue,researchers have explored vari-ous fiber filters,yet the bulk struggle to withstand high temperatures.In this study,mullite fiber sponges were developed utilizing low-cost materials and Kármán vortex solution blow spinning,using surfac-tants to improve the spinnability of the sol.Optimized sponges demonstrate ultralight(19 mg cm^(-3)),temperature-resistant reversible compressibility(50% strain)and a water contact angle of 135°.These sponges exhibited exceptional thermal insulation(thermal conductivity:0.0256 W m^(-1) K^(-1))and per-formed well in high-temperature air filtration.At 800℃,the mullite sponge with a base weight of 35 mg cm^(-2),achieved an average filtration efficiency of 98.18%and 99.57% for PM_(2.5) and PM_(2.5-10),respectively,with a quality value of 0.98 Pa^(-1) at a wind speed of 4 cm s^(-1).This low-cost mullite fiber sponge offers a promising avenue for designing high-performance filtration materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12202294)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2024NSFSC1346).
文摘Shape memory alloys(SMAs)and shape memory ceramics(SMCs)exhibit high recovery ability due to the martensitic transformation,which complicates the fracture mechanism of SMAs and SMCs.The phase field method,as a powerful numerical simulation tool,can efficiently resolve the microstructural evolution,multi-field coupling effects,and fracture behavior of SMAs and SMCs.This review begins by presenting the fundamental theoretical framework of the fracture phase field method as applied to SMAs and SMCs,covering key aspects such as the phase field modeling of martensitic transformation and brittle fracture.Subsequently,it systematically examines the phase field simulations of fracture behaviors in SMAs and SMCs,with particular emphasis on how crystallographic orientation,grain size,and grain boundary properties influence the crack propagation.Additionally,the interplay between martensite transformation and fracture mechanisms is analyzed to provide deeper insights into the material responses under mechanical loading.Finally,the review explores future prospects and emerging trends in phase field simulations of SMA and SMC fracture behavior,along with potential advancements in the fracture phase field method itself,including multi-physics coupling and enhanced computational efficiency for large-scale simulations.
基金supported by the Jilin Scientific and Technological Development Program(No.YDZJ202201ZYTS669)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51974032,52174355,51874043 and 51604034).
文摘Over the past few years,the Cu element has attracted much attention in duplex stainless steels.It undoubtedly holds advantageous in regulating the two-phase proportion and austenite stability and is also one of the crucial factors affecting the corrosion resistance.However,the systematic research on the impact of Cu addition to lean duplex stainless steels remains insufficient.In this study,a novel Cu-alloyed Mn-N-type 20Cr lean duplex stainless steel was developed and the effect of Cu on the strain hardening capacity and corrosion resistance was analyzed.The results show that the Cu addition increases the volume fraction and stability of the austenite,retards the martensitic transformation,and extends the transformation-induced plasticity effect to a wider strain range.Compared to the Cu-free steel,the plasticity of Cu-containing steel can be increased by~26%.Additionally,the addition of Cu redistributes the Cr and N elements in the ferrite and austenite phases,thereby improving the corrosion resistance of the lean duplex stainless steel.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52004164)the Funding Program of Science and Technology Department of Liaoning Province, China (No. 2023-MSLH-249)the Funding Program of Education Department of Liaoning P rovince, China (No. LMGD2023018)。
文摘Fe–Ga sheets with large magnetostriction are required for improving the conversion efficiency under the ultra-high frequencymagnetic field. Trace Tb element doping can simultaneously improve the magnetostriction and ductility of Fe–Ga alloy. However, the im-pact of trace Tb doping on the microstructure and magnetostriction of Fe–Ga thin sheets is an open question. In this paper, the effects oftrace Tb addition on the secondary recrystallization and magnetostriction of Fe–Ga thin sheets are systematically studied by comparing thecharacteristics evolution of precipitation, texture, and nanoinclusions. The results indicate that trace Tb addition accelerates the secondaryrecrystallization of Goss texture due to the combined action of the bimodal size distributed precipitates, smaller grains, and more HEGBsin primary recrystallization. After quenching at 900℃, the magnetostriction value in 0.07 at %Tb-doped Fe_(81)Ga_(19) thin sheets increases by 30% to that of Fe_(81)Ga_(19) thin sheets. The increase in magnetostriction is attributed to the decrease in the number of Tb-rich precipitates andthe higher density of the nanometer-sized modified-D0_(3) inclusions induced by the dissolving of trace Tb elements after quenching. Theseresults demonstrate a simple and efficient approach for preparing Fe–Ga thin sheets with a large magnetostrictive coefficient by a combin-ation of trace RE element addition and conventional rolling method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52071175,52301304)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20230704)+3 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Funded Project(2023M731742)the Natural Science Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province(23KJB430019)the Research Fund of Nanjing Institute of Technology(YKJ202402)the Open Research Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Light Metal Alloys(LMA202401).
文摘Implants are inevitably subjected to stress corrosion,bringing serious challenges to the controlled degradation of biomedical Mg alloys.It is worth studying the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behavior of Mg alloy and exploring Mg alloy with good SCC resistance for wide biomedical applications.In this work,the as-cast and as-extruded Mg-3Gd-1Zn-0.4Zr(GZ31K)alloys with uniform corrosion were used to investigate SCC behavior.The as-extruded GZ31K alloy exhibited better corrosion resistance and mechanical properties than the as-cast one mainly owing to grain refinement and uniformly distributed fine precipitates,and possessed superior SCC resistance.To clarify the SCC mechanism,the slow strain rate tests were assisted with applied constant potentials via an electrochemical workstation.Accelerated anodic dissolution at anodic polarization deteriorated SCC resistance due to the initiation of corrosion pits and micro-cracks.However,cathodic polarization had no obvious effects on SCC resistance,along with both retarded corrosion and accelerated hydrogen evolution.Stacking faults in GZ31K alloy were hydrogen capture containers to reduce the effect of hydrogen on SCC resistance during cathodic polarization.These findings provide new insights into the evaluation of SCC mechanism,and offer more opportunities to explore Mg alloys with good SCC resistance by regulating anodic dissolution.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274397 and 52374395)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2024JQ020).
文摘The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod,analyzes the differences between its compressive deformation behavior and that of AZ31,and systematically studies the compressive deformation mechanisms of various regions in the composite rod,as well as the texture evolution and{10-12}twin evolution during the compression process.The results reveal that the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods exhibit excellent metallurgical bonding,with the interface remaining intact even under a 9%compressive strain.In the compression process,AZ31 initiates yielding earlier than the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods,exhibiting a relatively lower yield strength,whereas both show comparable plasticity.The deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod is governed by a combination of basal a slip and{10-12}-1011 tension twinning during compression along the ED(extrusion direction).With increasing compressive strain,the number of{10-12}twins in the AZ31 region(A/G-AZ31)of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod increases significantly,leading to changes in grain orientation,whereas the Mg-Gd-Y region(A/G-Mg-Gd-Y)of the composite rod shows no significant change.In addition,the A/G-Mg-Gd-Y significantly inhibits the nucleation and growth of{10-12}twins in A/G-AZ31 during compression,and thus the texture hardening generated by{10-12}twins make the work hardening behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods different from that of AZ31.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22278094 and 22379033)Guangdong Graduate Education Innovation Program(No.2023JGXM_102)+2 种基金the Basic and Applied Basic Research Program of Guangzhou(No.SL2024A03J00499)the University Innovation Team Scientific Research Project of Guangzhou(No.202235246)Hainan Province Graduate Innovation Research Project(No.Qhyb2023-143).
文摘Four-electron oxygen evolving reaction is limited by proton adsorption and desorption,making its reaction kinetics sluggish,which poses a major challenge for catalyst design.Here,we present an unsaturated coordination interface by constructing a fast electron transfer channel between Cu_(2)V_(2)O_(7)(CVO)and BiVO4(BVO).X-ray absorption spectroscopy(XAS)and theoretical calculations results confirm that CVO and BVO between interfaces are bonded by the way of unsaturated coordination oxygen(Ouc).The Ouc optimizes the O-O coupled energy barrier at the V active site and promotes the disconnection of O-H bond,which increases the photocurrent intensity of CVO by 6 times.In addition,due to the high electronegativity of the Ouc,the bonding energies of Bi-O and Cu-O at the interface are enhanced,resulting in the long-term stability of the photoanode during the water splitting.Finally,by integrating the working electrode with a polysilicon solar cell,we assembled a device that demonstrated exceptional catalytic performance,achieving a hydrogen production rate of 100.6μmol·cm^(-2),and maintaining a hydrogen-to-oxygen volume ratio of 2:1 after continuous operation for 4 h.This discovery aids in a deeper understanding of photoanode design and offers further insights for industrial applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52172091,52172295)Defense Industrial Technology Development Program(No.JCKY2023605C002)+4 种基金Frontier Leading Technology Basic Research Major Project of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20232013)the National Key Laboratory on Electromagnetic Environmental Effects and Electro-optical Engineering(No.61422062301)the Opening Project of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials and Application Technology(No.ASMA202303)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX23_0371)the Opening Project of Science and Technology on Reliability Physics and Application Technology of Electronic Component Laboratory(No.ZHD202305).
文摘Heterointerface engineering based on built-in electric field(BIEF)has been well-received in electromagnetic wave(EMW)absorption.However,the influence of interface size and number of interfaces on the BIEF and interface polarization loss mechanism remains unclear.Here,we designed a ternary dual het-erointerfaces Co@C/SiO_(2)nanocomposite.Experimental and theoretical analyses show that Co@C/SiO_(2)has abundant Mott-Schottky heterointerfaces,and a reasonable increase in the heterointerface area leads to a strong BIEF effect,where the charge accumulates at the interface and subsequently migrates along the direction of the alternating electromagnetic field to promote the dissipation of EMW by polarization loss.However,an excessive number of interfaces leads to many carriers being bound by the interfaces,which is not conducive to forming electron channels.By coordinating the heterointerface states to achieve optimal EMW absorption performance,SZ-3 can accomplish an effective absorption width(EAB)of 5.93 GHz at a thickness of 1.91 mm.This work provides new ideas and methods for BIEF-based heterointerface engineering applied to EMW absorption materials.
基金supported by the Jilin Scientific and Technological Development Program(No.20240302108GX)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51974032,52174355,51874043,and 51604034).
文摘Selective laser melting(SLM)is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density,precision,and design flexibility.A novel Sc-free Al-4.58Mg-1.17Mn-1.59Zr-1.45Ti alloy was successfully fabricated via SLM,achieving a relative density of~99.89%.The microstructure of the as-fabricated alloy was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy,which revealed refined equiaxed grains,a high density of low-angle grain boundaries and dislocation structures,as well as Mg segregation along grain boundaries.Additionally,a variety of dispersed precipitates were identified,including Mg-containing oxides,L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti_(x),Zr_(1−x)),and Al_(3)Zr particles.Room-temperature tensile tests showed that the alloy exhibits an excellent combination of strength and ductility,with a yield strength of 453.2±12 MPa,an ultimate tensile strength of 515.1±8 MPa,and an elongation of 22.5%±0.3%.The high strength was attributed to the combined effects of grain boundary strengthening,solid solution strengthening,precipitation strengthening,and dislocation strengthening.The developed Sc-free Al-Mg-Mn-Zr-Ti alloy demonstrates significant potential as an economical high-strength lightweight material for SLM-based manufacturing applications.
基金Jilin Provincial Science&Technology Department for supporting this research under contract number 20080505
文摘To improve the surface wear resistance of the ceramic coating fabricated by micro-arc oxidation(MAO)on AZ91D magnesium alloy,ceramic coatings embedded with SiC nano-particles at different current frequency(500 Hz,700 Hz,and 900 Hz)were produced during the MAO process.The morphology and phase composition of the coatings were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM),and X-ray diffraction(XRD).The surface roughness of the coatings was characterized by confocal laser scanning microscopy(CLSM).Simultaneously,the tribological properties of the composite coatings were evaluated by using a universal materials tester(UMT).The results shows that the wear resistance of the ceramic coatings with SiC nano-particles was improved significantly compared to the ceramic coatings without SiC nano-particles.Furthermore,the composite coating formed at current frequency 900 Hz showed the better wear resistance than the others.
基金Project(20080505)supported by Science and Technology Department of Jilin Province,China
文摘Oxide coatings were prepared on magnesium alloys in electrolyte solution of Na2SiO3 at different current densities(3,4 and 5 A/cm 2 )with micro-arc oxidation process.X-ray diffractometry(XRD)results show that the oxide coatings formed on magnesium alloys are mainly composed of MgO and MgAl2O4 phases;in addition,the content of MgO increases with increasing the current density.The morphology and surface roughness of the coatings were characterized by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).The results show that the surface roughness(Ra)decreases with increasing the current density.Moreover,the electrochemical corrosion results prove that the MgO coating produced in the electrolyte Na2SiO3 at current density of 5 A/cm 2 shows the best corrosion resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52071175)the Key Research&Development Plan(Social Development)of Jiangsu Province(BE2020702)。
文摘Magnesium(Mg)alloys have been widely used in automobile,aviation,computer,and other fields due to their lightweight,high specific strength and stiffness,low pollution,and good electromagnetic shielding performance.However,the chemical stability of Mg alloys is poor,especially in the corrosive medium environment with high stress corrosion sensitivity,which causes sudden damage to structural components and restricts their application field.In recent years,owing to the increasing failure rate of engineering structures caused by stress corrosion of Mg alloys,it has become necessary to understand and pay more attention to the stress corrosion cracking(SCC)behavior of Mg alloys.In this paper,the SCC mechanisms and test methods of Mg alloys have been summarized.The recent research progress on SCC of Mg alloys has been reviewed from the aspects of alloying,preparation process,surface modification,corrosive medium,and strain rate.More importantly,future research trends in the field of SCC of Mg alloys have also been proposed.