Gradient structures found in biological materials have served as a source of inspiration for
scientists seeking to enhance the performance of metals and alloys over the past decades …

This review summarizes recent researching works the thermal conductivity of Mg–Zn, Mg–Al,
Mg–Mn and Mg–RE alloys. Solute atoms, heat treatment, deformation and temperature …

Metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNCs) are gaining more and more interest because
matrices and nanophases with heterogeneous characteristics could combine to provide …

The effects of trace Er on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of newly
designed Al–Zn–Mg–Cu–Zr alloys for drilling pipes were investigated. After homogenization …

The microstructure, hardness and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy 7085 after different
retrogression and re-aging (RRA) treatments were investigated. The results showed that the …

The sand castings of Mg–Y–RE–Zr series alloys are widely utilized in the large scales and
complex shapes in the aerospace industry, as a result of which there are always some cast …

In this work, GFs/ZX50 (graphite flakes/Mg–5Zn-0.5 Ca) composites were successfully
fabricated by ultrasonic-assisted semi-solid stirring followed by extrusion process. The …

Abstract Mg-Zn-Zr (ZK60) alloys reinforced by ultra-low content (< 0.1 wt%) of graphene
nanoplatelets (GNPs) were fabricated via stirring cast and extrusion processes. In …

The effect of multi-stage aging heat treatments on the hardness, tensile strength, electrical
conductance, and exfoliation corrosion (EXCO) resistance of the Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy has …

In this study, an as-cast Mg–Gd binary alloy was bonded successfully via vacuum diffusion
bonding at 500–560° C in a closed graphite mould, and the microstructures and mechanical …