Magnesium-Based Alloys with Rare Earth Elements

Dear Colleagues,

Magnesium alloys can be used in a wide range of applications, from lightweight construction to biomaterials. However, the low strength and poor heat and corrosion resistance of common magnesium alloys are still bottlenecks restricting the large-scale application of magnesium alloys. Rare earth elements generally provide good strengthening effects, aging resistance effects and grain refinement effects, which can greatly improve the high-temperature strength and creep resistance of magnesium alloys.

This Special Issue of Materials seeks to highlight recent successes and developments in magnesium-based alloys. The focus of this Special Issue is the relationship between the processing and properties of magnesium alloys containing rare earth elements. Contributions are intended to show the influence of the manufacturing process, e.g., casting, extrusion, heat treatment, and processing parameters, e.g., temperature, time, cooling, on the property profile of these alloys. This encompasses microstructural developments such as changes in grain size or texture, as well as mechanical properties, but also corrosion properties for mechanical engineering applications. Manuscripts dealing with the fabrication of magnesium-based materials with rare earth elements, including alloys, composites and coatings, as well as their microstructure, multifunctional properties, and design, are welcome. It is our pleasure to invite all contributions covering these topics in their entirety.

Dr. Kai Guan
Guest Editor

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