Recent Advances in the Corrosion Performance of Magnesium Matrix Composites: a Review;

Abstract

This study reviews the recent developments in the corrosion performance of Mg matrix composites. The mechanical and tribological performance of Mg is significantly enhanced by the production of Mg matrix composites. However, the corrosion performance of Mg matrix composites can be negatively affected by adding reinforcement particles, especially in aqueous environments. Therefore, it is necessary to know the corrosion rates of Mg matrix composites. While this review reports the results of different corrosion tests such as potentiodynamic polarisation, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, immersion and hydrogen evolution, it also discusses the reasons for the increase/decrease of corrosion performance of the Mg matrix composites. This review also reports challenges and future recommendations for Mg matrix composites. © 2024 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.