Magnesium-based nanocomposites :advances and applications /

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"Version: 20201101"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Introduction to magnesium-based nanocomposites -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. The characteristics of magnesium -- 1.3. The development of magnesium alloys -- 1.4. Magnesium-based metal matrix composites -- 1.5. Magnesium-based nanocomposites : the role of nano-lengthscale reinforcements2. Processing of magnesium-based (nano)composites -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Liquid state processing -- 2.3. Solid-state processing -- 2.4. Semisolid processing -- 2.5. In situ synthesis -- 2.6. Summary3. Tensile and compressive properties of magnesium nanocomposites at room temperature -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Oxide nanoparticle reinforced magnesium composites -- 3.3. Carbide and carbon-based reinforcement containing magnesium nanocomposites -- 3.4. Nitride nanoparticle reinforced magnesium composites -- 3.5. Boride nanoparticle reinforced magnesium composites -- 3.6. Calcium phosphate nanoparticle reinforced magnesium composites -- 3.7. Metallic nanoparticle reinforced magnesium composites -- 3.8. Summary4. Temperature and strain rate effects on the tensile and compressive properties of magnesium nanocomposites -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Temperature effects on the quasi-static mechanical properties of magnesium nanocomposites -- 4.3. Strain rate effects on room temperature mechanical properties -- 4.4. Combined effects of temperature and strain rate on the mechanical properties of magnesium nanocomposites -- 4.5. Summary5. The fatigue response of magnesium-based nanocomposites -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. The mechanism of fatigue deformation -- 5.3. Evaluation of fatigue properties -- 5.4. The fatigue response of magnesium nanocomposites -- 5.5. Summary6. The tribological behaviour of magnesium nanocomposites -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Wear mechanisms in magnesium nanocomposites -- 6.3. Evaluation of sliding wear properties -- 6.4. Wear response of magnesium nanocomposites -- 6.5. Summary7. The thermal response of magnesium nanocomposites : oxidation and ignition -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.2. The oxidation behaviour of magnesium nanocomposites -- 7.3. Ignition behaviour of magnesium nanocomposites -- 7.4. Summary8. Creep characteristics of magnesium-based nanocomposites -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Mechanism of creep -- 8.3. Evaluation of creep properties -- 8.4. Creep response of magnesium nanocomposites -- 8.5. Summary9. Machinability of magnesium-based nanocomposites -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.2. Machinability of magnesium-based nanocomposites -- 9.3. Summary10. Wet corrosion and biocompatibility of magnesium nanocomposites -- 10.1. Introduction -- 10.2. The mechanism in magnesium and magnesium alloys -- 10.3. Evaluation of corrosion resistance -- 10.4. Wet corrosion of magnesium nanocomposites -- 10.5. The biocompatibility of magnesium nanocomposites -- 10.6. Summary11. Applications and challenges -- 11.1. Introduction -- 11.2. Automobile applications of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.3. Aerospace applications of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.4. Electronics applications of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.5. Biomedical applications of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.6. Sports applications of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.7. Challenges of magnesium nanocomposites -- 11.8. Summary.Magnesium-Based Nanocomposites: Advances and applications covers the most recent advances in the processing and properties of magnesium-based nanocomposites, a class of lightweight sustainable materials with the potential to be revolutionary energy-saving materials with a range of beneficial applications. It provides a complete picture of the materials, including their multi-faceted design and applications in technology, electronics, medicine, and the automotive and aerospace industries. The book will enable researchers and engineers, irrespective of their discipline, to better exploit the benefits of magnesium-based nanocomposites for multiple applications that can contribute significantly to the safe health of humans and the planet. It also acts as a guide for tailoring materials for targeted applications, and as useful supplementary reading for advanced courses on composites and nanocomposites.Researchers working with alloys and composites in academia and industry, including automobile, aerospace, electronics and biomedical sectors/manufacturers.Also available in print.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.Sankaranarayanan Seetharaman is a research fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He earned his PhD from the National University of Singapore and has also been a scientist at the Advanced Remanufacturing Technology Centre, Singapore. He has published over 50 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Sravya Tekumalla is a Presidential postdoctoral fellow and a Principal Investigator at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She is a materials scientist and works to unravel the potential of different novel and advanced metallic materials for aerospace, automobile, biomedical and electronic applications. She holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and completed post-doctorate research at NUS. She has published over 50 scientific articles in international peer reviewed journals and conferences. Manoj Gupta is an associate professor and former head of the Materials Division of the Mechanical Engineering Department and director designate of the Materials Science and Engineering Initiative at the National University of Singapore. In August 2017 he was highlighted among the Top 1% Scientists of the World by The Universal Scientific Education and Research Network. He has published over 590 peer reviewed journal papers and owns two US patents. He has co-authored six books, he is the editor-in-chief/editor of 12 international peer reviewed journals and his current citations are greater than 17,600. His current h-index is 68.Title from PDF title page (viewed on December 4, 2020).

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