Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach

Abstract AZ91D composites are ideal for weight-sensitive, high-stress aerospace applications because of their improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This study focuses on the microstructural, physical, and mechanical characterization of newly developed AZ91D composites reinforced w...

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Main Authors: A. Gnanavelbabu, M. Prahadeeswaran, E. Vinothkumar, Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes Navasingh, Jana Petru
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04376-8
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Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes Navasingh
Jana Petru
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description Abstract AZ91D composites are ideal for weight-sensitive, high-stress aerospace applications because of their improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This study focuses on the microstructural, physical, and mechanical characterization of newly developed AZ91D composites reinforced with Zirconium diboride (ZrB2) and explores their optimal performance in tribocorrosion conditions. The metal matrix composites (MMCs) were fabricated using the stir-ultrasonication-squeeze (SUS) casting technique. Additionally, an innovative approach called entropy-integrated TODIM, an MCDM method, was employed to determine the optimal process conditions. Based on the TODIM results, the optimized tribocorrosion parameters were found to be a wt.% reinforcement of 15%, an ageing temperature of 230 °C, an applied load of 30 N, and a pH value of 10. Furthermore, the desirability approach showed significant deviations in responses. Using the desirability approach and optimizing process parameters minimized corrosion pits and peak generation in the surface profile.
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spelling doaj-art-dea610fc3a224de29db78334dc219d1a2025-08-20T02:05:41ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-06-0115112910.1038/s41598-025-04376-8Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approachA. Gnanavelbabu0M. Prahadeeswaran1E. Vinothkumar2Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes Navasingh3Jana Petru4Department of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna UniversityDepartment of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna UniversityDepartment of Industrial Engineering, CEG Campus, Anna UniversityFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Opole University of TechnologyDepartment of Machining, Assembly and Engineering Metrology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, VŠB-Technical University of OstravaAbstract AZ91D composites are ideal for weight-sensitive, high-stress aerospace applications because of their improved mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. This study focuses on the microstructural, physical, and mechanical characterization of newly developed AZ91D composites reinforced with Zirconium diboride (ZrB2) and explores their optimal performance in tribocorrosion conditions. The metal matrix composites (MMCs) were fabricated using the stir-ultrasonication-squeeze (SUS) casting technique. Additionally, an innovative approach called entropy-integrated TODIM, an MCDM method, was employed to determine the optimal process conditions. Based on the TODIM results, the optimized tribocorrosion parameters were found to be a wt.% reinforcement of 15%, an ageing temperature of 230 °C, an applied load of 30 N, and a pH value of 10. Furthermore, the desirability approach showed significant deviations in responses. Using the desirability approach and optimizing process parameters minimized corrosion pits and peak generation in the surface profile.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04376-8Magnesium compositesSUS techniqueTribocorrosionTODIMEntropy
spellingShingle A. Gnanavelbabu
M. Prahadeeswaran
E. Vinothkumar
Rajesh Jesudoss Hynes Navasingh
Jana Petru
Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
Scientific Reports
Magnesium composites
SUS technique
Tribocorrosion
TODIM
Entropy
title Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
title_full Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
title_fullStr Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
title_short Optimization of tribocorrosion performance for SUS casted AZ91D Mg composites reinforced with ZrB2 using an entropy integrated TODIM approach
title_sort optimization of tribocorrosion performance for sus casted az91d mg composites reinforced with zrb2 using an entropy integrated todim approach
topic Magnesium composites
SUS technique
Tribocorrosion
TODIM
Entropy
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04376-8
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