Nano-ZnO particle addition to monolithic magnesium for enhanced tensile and compressive response

In this study, the effects of nanoscale ZnO reinforcement on the room temperature tensile and compressive response of monolithic Mg were studied. Experimental observations indicated strength properties improvement due to nanoscale ZnO addition. A maximum increment in tensile yield strength by ∼55% and compressive yield strength by 90% (with reduced tension–compression asymmetry) was achieved when 0.8 vol.% ZnO nanoparticles were added to Mg....