The as received AZ91D Mg alloy was coated by ZrO2 and ZrN ceramic using Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) process. dry sliding wear studies were carried out in a pin-on-disc tester at speed of 2-8 m/s normal loads 2- 10 N. mechanism such abrasive, delamination, thermal softening oxidation observed. results showed that the PVD coating increased resistance alloy. worn surface examined Scanning Ele...

Abstract Bioinspired nacre-like structures are effective in toughening materials, yet difficult to construct magnesium-ceramic systems. Here, a set of magnesium-MAX phase composites with lamellar and brick-and-mortar architectures fabricated by pressureless infiltration the magnesium melt into ice-templated Ti 3 AlC 2 ceramic scaffolds. The structure mechanical properties elucidated special foc...