
Overview
Background
Prof Andrej Atrens's research interests are in: the service performance of engineering materials and alloy development.
He received a PhD from the University of Adelaide in 1976, a DEng from the University of Queensland in 1997, and became FHEA in 2018.
His current research projects are in the fields of:
- Mg Corrosion
- SCC
- Hydrogen embrittlement
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of Adelaide
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Doctoral Diploma of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Australian Institute of Physics, Australian Institute of Physics
- Engineers Australia, Engineers Australia
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy
Research interests
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Mg Corrosion
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Hydrogen Embrittlenent
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Stress Corrosion cracking
Research impacts
Atrens has made significant contributions to the understanding of the service performance of engineering materials. This includes:
- Related electrochemical hydrogen charging to equivalent hydrogen fugacity.
- Demonstrated that there is little risk in auto service of HE for the advanced high-strength steels currently used in automobile light-weighting,
- Elucidated corrosion mechanisms of magnesium alloys, stainless steels and copper alloys,
- Developed a model for the patination of copper, and a procedure for an artificial patination process,
- Developed an improved understanding of passivity in stainless steels and binary alloys such as Fe-Cr, Ni-Cr, Co-Cr, Fe-Ti, and Fe-Si.
- Characterised the corrosion reactions, types of corrosion and the corrosion morphologies for Mg alloys and related these to alloy chemistry, metallurgy and microstructure.
- Help to provide an understanding of the biocorrosion of Mg.
- Produced a comprehensive explanation of the strange electrochemical behaviour of the negative difference effect, which underlies the corrosion behaviour of magnesium and its alloys.
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Review of the atmospheric corrosion of magnesium alloys
Liu, Hongguang, Cao, Fuyong, Song, Guang-Ling, Zheng, Dajiang, Shi, Zhiming, Dargusch, Mathew S. and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Review of the atmospheric corrosion of magnesium alloys. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 35 (9), 2003-2016. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2019.05.001
2019
Journal Article
Corrosion resistance of fatty acid and fluoroalkylsilane-modified hydrophobic Mg-Al LDH films on anodized magnesium alloy
Wu, Liang, Wu, Jiahao, Zhang, Zeyu, Zhang, Cheng, Zhang, Yuxin, Tang, Aitao, Li, Lingjie, Zhang, Gen, Zheng, Zhicheng, Atrens, Andrej and Pan, Fusheng (2019). Corrosion resistance of fatty acid and fluoroalkylsilane-modified hydrophobic Mg-Al LDH films on anodized magnesium alloy. Applied Surface Science, 487, 569-580. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.05.121
2019
Journal Article
Influence of tempering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Cr-Ni-Mo-alloyed steel for rock drill applications
Zhao, Ming-Chun, Unenbayar, Tuguldur, Zhao, Ying-Chao, Liu, Chao, Tian, Yan, Yin, Dengfeng and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Influence of tempering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Cr-Ni-Mo-alloyed steel for rock drill applications. Steel Research International, 90 (12) 1900297, 1900297. doi: 10.1002/srin.201900297
2019
Journal Article
Morphology, microstructure and tribological properties of anodic films formed on Ti10V2Fe3Al alloy in different electrolytes
Wu, Liang, Liu, Lei, Zhan, Qin, Wen, Chen, Hao, Xue-Long, Liu, Jian-Hua, Chen, Yu-An and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Morphology, microstructure and tribological properties of anodic films formed on Ti10V2Fe3Al alloy in different electrolytes. Rare Metals, 40 (10), 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s12598-019-01296-1
2019
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Improvement of biodegradable and antibacterial properties by solution treatment and micro-arc oxidation (MAO) of a magnesium alloy with a trace of copper
Yan, Xudong, Zhao, Ming-Chun, Yang, Yi, Tan, Lili, Zhao, Ying-Chao, Yin, Deng-Feng, Yang, Ke and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Improvement of biodegradable and antibacterial properties by solution treatment and micro-arc oxidation (MAO) of a magnesium alloy with a trace of copper. Corrosion Science, 156, 125-138. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2019.05.015
2019
Journal Article
Evolution of microstructure and texture for an Al-0.4 Er alloy during accumulative roll bonding
Lu, Shaokang, Yin, Dengfeng, Zhao, Ying-Chao, Liu, Chao, Zhao, Ming-Chun, Yu, Zhiming, Wang, Hua and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Evolution of microstructure and texture for an Al-0.4 Er alloy during accumulative roll bonding. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 811 152005, 152005. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.152005
2019
Journal Article
Graphene oxide reinforced iron matrix composite with enhanced biodegradation rate prepared by selective laser melting
Zhao, Ying-Chao, Tang, Yue, Zhao, Ming-Chun, Liu, Long, Gao, Chengde, Shuai, Cijun, Zeng, Rong-Chang, Atrens, Andrej and Lin, Yongcheng (2019). Graphene oxide reinforced iron matrix composite with enhanced biodegradation rate prepared by selective laser melting. Advanced Engineering Materials, 21 (8) 1900314, 1900314. doi: 10.1002/adem.201900314
2019
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Smart epoxy coating containing zeolites loaded with Ce on a plasma electrolytic oxidation coating on Mg alloy AZ31 for active corrosion protection
Zhang, Gen, Wu, Liang, Tang, Aitao, Ding, Xingxing, Jiang, Bin, Atrens, Andrej and Pan, Fusheng (2019). Smart epoxy coating containing zeolites loaded with Ce on a plasma electrolytic oxidation coating on Mg alloy AZ31 for active corrosion protection. Progress in Organic Coatings, 132, 144-147. doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2019.03.046
2019
Journal Article
In-situ grown super- or hydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxides films on the anodized magnesium alloy to improve corrosion properties
Zhang, Gen, Tang, Aitao, Wu, Liang, Zhang, Zeyu, Liao, Hongxin, Long, Ying, Li, Lingjie, Atrens, Andrej and Pan, Fusheng (2019). In-situ grown super- or hydrophobic Mg-Al layered double hydroxides films on the anodized magnesium alloy to improve corrosion properties. Surface and Coatings Technology, 366, 238-247. doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2019.03.016
2019
Journal Article
Ultra-high cycle fatigue behavior of a novel 1.9 GPa grade super-high-strength maraging stainless steel
Liu, Chao, Zhao, Ming-Chun, Zhao, Ying-Chao, Zhang, Le, Yin, Deng-Feng, Tian, Yan, Shan, Yi-Yin, Yang, Ke and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Ultra-high cycle fatigue behavior of a novel 1.9 GPa grade super-high-strength maraging stainless steel. Materials Science and Engineering A, 755, 50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2019.03.120
2019
Journal Article
Effect of grain refinement and crystallographic texture produced by friction stir processing on the biodegradation behavior of a Mg-Nd-Zn alloy
Zhang, Wen, Tan, Lili, Ni, Dingrui, Chen, Junxiu, Zhao, Ying-Chao, Liu, Long, Shuai, Cijun, Yang, Ke, Atrens, Andrej and Zhao, Ming-Chun (2019). Effect of grain refinement and crystallographic texture produced by friction stir processing on the biodegradation behavior of a Mg-Nd-Zn alloy. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 35 (5), 777-783. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2018.11.025
2019
Journal Article
Understanding the corrosion behaviour of the magnesium alloys EV31A, WE43B, and ZE41A
Soltan, Akif, Dargusch, Matthew S., Shi, Zhiming, Gerrard, Darren and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Understanding the corrosion behaviour of the magnesium alloys EV31A, WE43B, and ZE41A. Materials and Corrosion, 70 (9) maco.201910845, 1527-1552. doi: 10.1002/maco.201910845
2019
Journal Article
Investigating Mg Biocorrosion In Vitro: Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Johnston, Sean, Shi, Zhiming, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Wen, Cuie, Dargusch, Matthew S. and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Investigating Mg Biocorrosion In Vitro: Lessons Learned and Recommendations. JOM, 71 (4), 1406-1413. doi: 10.1007/s11837-019-03327-9
2019
Journal Article
Effect of boron on the grain refinement and mechanical properties of as-Cast Mg alloy AM50
Zhang, Shuo, Song, Jiangfeng, Liao, Hongxin, Liu, Yanglu, Zhang, Gen, Ma, Shida, Tang, Aitao, Atrens, Andrej and Pan, Fusheng (2019). Effect of boron on the grain refinement and mechanical properties of as-Cast Mg alloy AM50. Materials, 12 (7) 1100, 1100. doi: 10.3390/ma12071100
2019
Journal Article
Novel β-Ti35Zr28Nb alloy scaffolds manufactured using selective laser melting for bone implant applications
Li, Yuncang, Ding, Yunfei, Munir, Khurram, Lin, Jinxing, Brandt, Milan, Atrens, Andrej, Xiao, Yin, Kanwar, Jagat Rakesh and Wen, Cuie (2019). Novel β-Ti35Zr28Nb alloy scaffolds manufactured using selective laser melting for bone implant applications. Acta Biomaterialia, 87, 273-284. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.01.051
2019
Journal Article
Corrosion of porous Ti35Zr28Nb in Hanks’ solution and 3.5 wt% NaCl
Heywood, Matthew, Shi, Zhiming, Li, Yuncang, Wen, Cuie, Kanwar, Jagat, Xiao, Yin and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Corrosion of porous Ti35Zr28Nb in Hanks’ solution and 3.5 wt% NaCl. Materials and Corrosion, 70 (3), 529-536. doi: 10.1002/maco.201810423
2019
Journal Article
Recent understanding of the oxidation and burning of magnesium alloys
Tan, Qiyang, Yin, Yu, Mo, Ning, Zhang, Mingxing and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Recent understanding of the oxidation and burning of magnesium alloys. Surface Innovations, 7 (2), 1-22. doi: 10.1680/jsuin.18.00062
2019
Journal Article
Formation and characteristic corrosion behavior of alternately lamellar arranged α and β in as-cast AZ91 Mg alloy
Zhao, Ying-Chao, Zhao, Ming-Chun, Xu, Rong, Liu, Long, Tao, Jun-Xi, Gao, Chengde, Shuai, Cijun and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Formation and characteristic corrosion behavior of alternately lamellar arranged α and β in as-cast AZ91 Mg alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 770, 549-558. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.08.103
2019
Journal Article
Strain hardening of as-extruded Mg-xZn (x = 1, 2, 3 and 4 wt%) alloys
Zhao, Chaoyue, Chen, Xianhua, Pan, Fusheng, Wang, Jingfeng, Gao, Shangyu, Tu, Teng, Liu, Chunquan, Yao, Jiahao and Atrens, Andrej (2019). Strain hardening of as-extruded Mg-xZn (x = 1, 2, 3 and 4 wt%) alloys. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 35 (1), 142-150. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2018.09.015
2019
Journal Article
A graphene spin coatings for cost-effective corrosion protection for the magnesium alloy AZ31
Long, Ying, Wu, Liang, Pan, Fusheng, Zhang, Zeyu, Yang, Manzhong, Tang, Aitao, Zhang, Gen, Liu, Lei and Atrens, Andrej (2019). A graphene spin coatings for cost-effective corrosion protection for the magnesium alloy AZ31. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 19 (1), 105-111. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2019.16436
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Thesis Project
The aim is to provide an overview and summary of the state of art and description of key technical challenges, drivers and trends emerging in the technology/sector.
The total topic is huge so it is necessary to target one part. A possible approach is to look at a particular number of sectors. Sectors can be defined in a number of ways.
- Focus on the manufacturing process: Casting, Shaping and forming, machining, Fabrication, Fabrication of microelectronic devices and micromanufacturing, Joining, Surface Technology, Composites, Ceramics, Wood, Concrete
- Focus on the industry or industry sector: Aerospace, auto, microelectronic or consumer electronics, consumer goods etc.
A number of these sectors need to be chosen and analysed. For each sector an overview/summary is to be provided together with the references of where the information was obtained.
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Gas Phase Inhibition of Hydrogen Embrittlement
We aim to understand the kinetics of the inhibition of hydrogen embrittlement in hydrogen gas environments by added gases such as oxygen.
We are building a gas phase permeabilty apparatus capable of operating at 200 C and 200 bar hydrogen
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of pipeline steels, subcritical crack evaluation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of pipeline steels, subcritical crack evaluation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Master Philosophy
Hydrogen and pipeline steels; orientation dependence of fracture toughness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Strong Hydrogen-Tolerant Steels via Tuning Nanogradients
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of pipeline steels, subcritical crack evaluation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of pipeline steels
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Feasibility of the use of gas phase inhibition of hydrogen embrittlement in gas transmission pipelines carrying hydrogen
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Feasibility of the use of gas phase inhibition of hydrogen embrittlement in gas transmission pipelines carrying hydrogen
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of additively manufactured advanced structural materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela, Professor Mingxing Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
The influence of long-term degradation effects on the hydrogen embrittlement of pipeline steels used in hydrogen transportation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Design, manufacturing, and evaluations of biodegradable metal mesh implant for pelvic floor reconstructions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The discharge performance of advanced Mg-based alloys for Mg-air battery
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen Embrittlement of Advanced High Strength Steels for Auto Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Temporary Corrosion Protection of a New Generation of Magnesium Alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring Magnesium Corrosion in a Medical Environment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of hydrogen on some DP, Q&P and TWIP grades of advanced high strength steels for auto construction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
The Influence of Hydrogen on MS980, MS1180, MS1300 and MS1500 Martensitic Advanced High Strength Steels Used for Automotive Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Corrosion and Stress Corrosion Cracking of Magnesium Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of hydrogen on metallic components for clean energy
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Corrosion of Mg and Mg Alloys for Medical Applications
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Darren Martin
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of the Applied Stress Rate on the Stress Corrosion Cracking of 4340 and 3.5NiCrMoV Steels
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Metallurgical influences on stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of rock bolts
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
A mechanistic Understanding of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Mg Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
A study of the mechanism by which cobalt ions minimize corrosion of lead alloy anodes during electrowinning of base metals
Principal Advisor
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2007
Master Philosophy
UNDERSTANDING CORROSION IN HOT POTASSIUM CARBONATE (HPC) ACID GAS REMOVAL PLANTS
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
CHEMISTRY OF IN-SITU PHOSPHATING COATING
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
STRESS CORROSION CRACKING OF ROCK BOLTS
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel approaches to improve the mechanical properties of a high-strength low-alloy steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of trace addition of Be on the oxidation behaviour of Mg alloys
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mingxing Zhang
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
COMPUTER MODELING OF GALVANIC CORROSION FOR MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
THE CORROSION PERFORMANCE OF ANODISED MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
Associate Advisor
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- Corrosion
- Hydrogen embrittlement
- Magnesium corrosion
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