@misc{yang_microstructure_mechanical_2013, author={Yang, L.,Huang, Y.,Feyerabend, F.,Willumeit, R.,Mendis, C.,Kainer, K.U.,Hort, N.}, title={Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg–Dy–Gd–Zr alloys for medical applications}, year={2013}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2013.03.017}, abstract = {In previous investigations, a Mg–10Dy (wt.%) alloy with a good combination of corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility showed great potential for use as a biodegradable implant material. However, the mechanical properties of Mg–10Dy alloy are not satisfactory. In order to allow the tailoring of mechanical properties required for various medical applications, four Mg–10(Dy + Gd)–0.2Zr (wt.%) alloys were investigated with respect to microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties. With the increase in Gd content, the number of second-phase particles increased in the as-cast alloys, and the age-hardening response increased at 200 °C. The yield strength increased, while the ductility reduced, especially for peak-aged alloys with the addition of Gd. Additionally, with increasing Gd content, the corrosion rate increased in the as-cast condition owing to the galvanic effect, but all the alloys had a similar corrosion rate (∼0.5 mm year−1) in solution-treated and aged condition.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2013.03.017} (DOI). Yang, L.; Huang, Y.; Feyerabend, F.; Willumeit, R.; Mendis, C.; Kainer, K.; Hort, N.: Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg–Dy–Gd–Zr alloys for medical applications. Acta Biomaterialia. 2013. vol. 9, no. 10, 8499-8508. DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.03.017}}