| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2016 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Metal and Polymer Matrix Composites II
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| Presentation Title |
Super-strong Light Metals by Populous Dispersed Nano-elements |
| Author(s) |
Xiaochun Li |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Xiaochun Li |
| Abstract Scope |
Light metals are widely considered as green materials with tremendous potential to improve energy efficiency and system performance for numerous applications. However, conventional processing methods have reached limits in further improving the properties of magnesium. Our recent study shows that a remarkable enhancement of strength, stiffness, plasticity and high temperature stability can be achieved in light metals by populous dispersed nano-elements (e.g. nanoparticles and nano-platelets), delivering super-high specific strength and modulus. Unprecedented uniform dispersion of high volume fractions of nanoelemtns is successfully achieved in light metal matrices. This approach of populous nanoparticle dispersion and strengthening paves a new way to enhance the performance of light metals to meet energy and sustainability challenges in today’s society. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: A print-only volume |