Relationships between Processing and Properties of Magnesium-Based Alloys

Dear Colleagues, 

Magnesium alloys can be used in a wide range of applications, from lightweight constructions to biomaterials. The first step is to identify a possible application and to derive the property profile for it. This is used to tailor the material and the processes for the production of a component. Different manufacturing processes have certain advantages and disadvantages in order to obtain the desired property profile of the material. Therefore, it is essential to know how the processing parameters affect the property profile of magnesium alloys. This understanding is important during development and optimisation of new materials on different process routes, as well as in the transfer to industrial processes and quality control. Therefore, the focus of this issue is on the relationship between processes and properties of magnesium-based alloys. Contributions are intended to show the influence of the manufacturing process, e.g., casting, extrusion, heat treatment, sintering, and processing parameters, e.g., temperature, time, cooling, on the property profile. This encompasses microstructural development such as changes in grain size or texture, as well as mechanical properties, but also corrosion properties for mechanical engineering applications or degradation properties for medical applications. In addition to classic empirical research and development methods, modelling and simulation approaches are becoming more and more important. They can be used for a deeper understanding of composition–microstructure–property relations and show evidence for accelerated, sustainable materials development, and process design. The editors therefore welcome all contributions that add knowledge to this thematic field. 

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Dr. Björn Wiese
Dr. Mert Celikin
Dr. Chamini L. Mendis
Guest Editors

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