
Overview
Background
Professor Mingxing Zhang’s research interests are in the additive manufactruring of metals and MAX phase mateirals, high entropy alloys, new alloy design through machine learning and application of crystallography to engineering materials, surface engineering of metals, and grain refinement for cast metals.
Prof Zhang is a world leader in the area of crystallography of phase transformations and its applications in engineering materials, and is recognised as one of the top researchers in the areas of phase transformations, grain refinement for cast metals, additive manufacturing of metals, and surface engineering.
Prof Zhang obtained his Bachelor of Engineering from the Inner Mongolian University of Science and Technology and Master of Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. In 1997 he was awarded his PhD degree by The University of Queensland. His research expertise and interests include crystallography of phase transformations, grain refinement and alloy development of aluminum and magnesium alloys, surface modification and coatings, bainitic transformation and bainitic steels.
Prof Zhang’s research hopes are to apply his fundamental research results to develop new generation metallic materials and to improve the current materials processing techniques. His research outcomes will also offer materials scientists a totally new way to undertake surface treatment for metallic materials, therefore to significantly improve the surface durability of this type of materials. For example, the recently developed new packed powder diffusion coating technique for titanium alloys will enable the replacement of the highly costive superalloys with Ti alloys. The research also hopes to enhance Australia’s competitive ability in international markets in light metals and contribute significantly to material science with the study of the mechanism of phase transformations in solids.
Availability
- Professor Mingxing Zhang is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, Institution to be confirmed
- Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Crystallography of phase transformations in solids
Understanding of the crystallography of phase transformation will leads design more effective materials processing techniques and therefore to produce higher quality materials.
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Additive manufacturing of metals
Additive manufacturing is one of the most advanced manufacturing technologies with advantages of high design freedom, short lead time and direct manufacturing of parts from digital files. But, not all engineering alloys can be additively manufactured at this stage. Prof Mingxing Zhang's research aims to design and develop new alloys that suit for additive manufacturing and to modify or inoculating the currently commercial available alloys so that they can be additively manufactured.
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High entropy alloys
High entropy alloy is a relatively new member in the family of the metallic materials with extraordinary mechanical, physical and chemical properties. But, the currently available high entropy alloys are very expensive due to use of high cost metals such as Co and Ta. Prof Mingxing Zhang's group aims to develop new and cost-effective high entropy alloys with the new design strategy to achieve properties that cannot be achieved in common engineering alloys
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Design of new alloys through machine learning
Currently, there are around 65000 commercial alloys used in engineering. But, engineers still face challenge to select right alloys to fulfil a specific application, particularly for the extreme conditions. Hence, researchers and engineers have never been stopping to design new alloys. But, this is not a simple work because there are trillions possibilities in terms of the combination of chemical combinations with processes. Previously used trial-and-error approach will not work. Our research aims to exploit the potencies and design new alloys using the advanced machine learning technique based on the truth of current alloys followed by experimental verifications.
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MAX phase compound materials
MAX phase compounds (MPCs) are lightweight materials that have both metallic and ceramic characteristics. In addition to their functional performance as magnetic, optoelectronic, radiation-resistant, and electrocatalytic materials, MPC materials are also associated with high corrosion and oxidization resistance at high temperatures, cracking self-healing performance, good thermal and electrical conductivity and high mechanical properties. Hence, MPCs have also been considered as emerging advanced materials for engineering applications at special and extreme conditions, such as high temperature, high pressure and corrosion and oxidization environments, in aerospace, nuclear, defence, electrical and other industrial sectors. However, it is currently difficult to produce large quantities of MAX materials and parts using conventional manufacturing processes. Our research aims to in-situ fabrication of MPC parts through additive manufacturing approach using proper powder mixture and processing control.
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Grain refinement of cast metals
The research focuses on seeking new grain refiners for cast metals based on fundamental research results and to refine the as cast grain size, and to improve the properties of cast metals
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Surface treatment of metallic materials
The research aims at developing new surface treatment techniques and/or modify the current techniques in order to effectively imporve the surface properties of metal components.
Works
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2022
Book Chapter
Cost-effective Fe-rich high-entropy alloys: a brief review
Yin, Yu, Atrens, Andrej, Huang, Han and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Cost-effective Fe-rich high-entropy alloys: a brief review. High entropy materials: microstructures and properties. (pp. 1-21) edited by Yong A. Zhang. London, United Kingdom: IntechOpen. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.105081
2022
Journal Article
Rationalization of brittleness and anisotropic mechanical properties of H13 steel fabricated by selective laser melting
Tan, Qiyang, Yin, Yu, Wang, Feng, Chang, Haiwei, Liu, Shiyang, Liang, Guofang, Wu, Tao and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Rationalization of brittleness and anisotropic mechanical properties of H13 steel fabricated by selective laser melting. Scripta Materialia, 214 114645, 114645. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2022.114645
2022
Journal Article
Effect of shearing prestrain on the hydrogen embrittlement of 1180 MPa grade martensitic advanced high-strength steel
Li, Huixing, Venezuela, Jeffrey, Zhou, Qingjun, Shi, Zhiming, Yan, Ming, Knibbe, Ruth, Zhang, Mingxing, Dong, Futao and Atrens, Andrej (2022). Effect of shearing prestrain on the hydrogen embrittlement of 1180 MPa grade martensitic advanced high-strength steel. Corrosion Science, 199 110170, 110170. doi: 10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110170
2022
Journal Article
Influence of heat treatment on the discharge performance of Mg-Al and Mg-Zn alloys as anodes for the Mg-air battery
Chen, Xingrui, Zou, Qi, Le, Qichi, Zhang, Mingxing, Liu, Ming and Atrens, Andrej (2022). Influence of heat treatment on the discharge performance of Mg-Al and Mg-Zn alloys as anodes for the Mg-air battery. Chemical Engineering Journal, 433 (Part 3) 133797, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.133797
2022
Journal Article
A naphthimide-based ratiometric fluorescent probe for selective and visual detection of phosgene in solution and the gas phase
Xu, Zhiqiang, Luo, Yabin, Hong, Yu, Liu, Ziru, Zhang, Ming-Xing, Gu, Shuang-Xi and Yin, Jun (2022). A naphthimide-based ratiometric fluorescent probe for selective and visual detection of phosgene in solution and the gas phase. Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 269 120789, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120789
2022
Journal Article
Unveiling solidification mode transition and crystallographic characteristics in laser 3D-printed Al2O3-ZrO2 eutectic ceramics
Fan, Zhiqi, Yin, Yu, Tan, Qiyang, Li, Xuliang, Niu, Pengda, Li, Ruidi, Yuan, Tiechui, Zhang, Ming-Xing and Huang, Han (2022). Unveiling solidification mode transition and crystallographic characteristics in laser 3D-printed Al2O3-ZrO2 eutectic ceramics. Scripta Materialia, 210 114433, 114433. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2021.114433
2022
Journal Article
In-situ synthesized age-hardenable high-entropy composites with superior wear resistance
Yin, Yu, Zhao, Yitian, Koey, Kai En, Tan, Qiyang, Zhang, Ming-Xing and Huang, Han (2022). In-situ synthesized age-hardenable high-entropy composites with superior wear resistance. Composites Part B: Engineering, 235 109795, 109795. doi: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.109795
2022
Journal Article
Investigation into the effect of energy density on densification, surface roughness and loss of alloying elements of 7075 aluminium alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion
Li, Gan, Li, Xinwei, Guo, Chuan, Zhou, Yang, Tan, Qiyang, Qu, Wenying, Li, Xinggang, Hu, Xiaogang, Zhang, Ming-Xing and Zhu, Qiang (2022). Investigation into the effect of energy density on densification, surface roughness and loss of alloying elements of 7075 aluminium alloy processed by laser powder bed fusion. Optics and Laser Technology, 147 107621, 107621. doi: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2021.107621
2022
Journal Article
The discharge performance of an as-extruded Mg-Zn-La-Ce anode for the primary Mg-air battery
Chen, Xingrui, Zou, Qi, Shi, Zhiming, Le, Qichi, Zhang, Mingxing and Atrens, Andrej (2022). The discharge performance of an as-extruded Mg-Zn-La-Ce anode for the primary Mg-air battery. Electrochimica Acta, 404 139763, 139763. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139763
2022
Journal Article
Heterogeneous lamella design to tune the mechanical behaviour of a new cost- effective compositionally complicated alloy
Yin, Yu, Tan, Qiyang, Sun, Qiang, Ren, Wangrui, Zhang, Jingqi, Liu, Shiyang, Liu, Yingang, Bermingham, Michael, Chen, Houwen and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Heterogeneous lamella design to tune the mechanical behaviour of a new cost- effective compositionally complicated alloy. Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 96, 113-125. doi: 10.1016/j.jmst.2021.03.083
2022
Journal Article
Effect of solutes on the formation of primary carbides during solidification of hypereutectic high chromium cast irons through thermodynamic modeling
Jain, Abhi-Shek, Chang, Haiwei, Ahmad, Haseeb, Ma, Xiaodong and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Effect of solutes on the formation of primary carbides during solidification of hypereutectic high chromium cast irons through thermodynamic modeling. Journal of Materials Science, 57 (2), 1429-1447. doi: 10.1007/s10853-021-06623-5
2022
Journal Article
Laser additive manufacturing of steels
Yin, Yu, Tan, Qiyang, Bermingham, Michael, Mo, Ning, Zhang, Jingqi and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Laser additive manufacturing of steels. International Materials Reviews, 67 (5), 1-87. doi: 10.1080/09506608.2021.1983351
2022
Journal Article
Demonstrating the roles of solute and nucleant in grain refinement of additively manufactured aluminium alloys
Tan, Qiyang, Yin, Yu, Prasad, Arvind, Li, Gan, Zhu, Qiang, StJohn, David Henry and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2022). Demonstrating the roles of solute and nucleant in grain refinement of additively manufactured aluminium alloys. Additive Manufacturing, 49 102516, 102516. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2021.102516
2021
Journal Article
Tuning the microstructure and mechanical properties of additive manufactured aluminum matrix composites by cold spray
Wang, Qiang, Niu, Wenjuan, Li, Xu, Han, Peng, Mao, Xuan, Yang, Ju and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2021). Tuning the microstructure and mechanical properties of additive manufactured aluminum matrix composites by cold spray. Surface and Coatings Technology, 428 127847, 127847. doi: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.127847
2021
Journal Article
Novel approach to additively manufacture high-strength Al alloys by laser powder bed fusion through addition of hybrid grain refiners
Li, Xinwei, Li, Gan, Zhang, Ming-Xing and Zhu, Qiang (2021). Novel approach to additively manufacture high-strength Al alloys by laser powder bed fusion through addition of hybrid grain refiners. Additive Manufacturing, 48 102400, 102400. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2021.102400
2021
Journal Article
Osmaindenes: synthesis and reversible mechanochromism characteristics
Zhang, Ming-Xing, Yang, Xiaofei, Zhang, Kunming, Yin, Jun and Liu, Sheng Hua (2021). Osmaindenes: synthesis and reversible mechanochromism characteristics. Chemistry - A European Journal, 27 (59), 14645-14652. doi: 10.1002/chem.202102180
2021
Journal Article
The significant impact of grain refiner on γ-TiAl intermetallic fabricated by laser-based additive manufacturing
Huang, Danni, Tan, Qiyang, Zhou, Yinghao, Yin, Yu, Wang, Feng, Wu, Tao, Yang, Xianliang, Fan, Zhiqi, Liu, Yingang, Zhang, Jingqi, Huang, Han, Yan, Ming and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2021). The significant impact of grain refiner on γ-TiAl intermetallic fabricated by laser-based additive manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing, 46 102172, 102172. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2021.102172
2021
Journal Article
Influences of additives on crystal multiformity and composition in a CaO–Al2O3–MgO–SiO2–based glass–ceramics
Shi, Yu, Song, Xiwen, Han, Xiaoxing, Zhang, Mingxing and Dong, Mengyao (2021). Influences of additives on crystal multiformity and composition in a CaO–Al2O3–MgO–SiO2–based glass–ceramics. Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 4 (3), 614-628. doi: 10.1007/s42114-021-00281-6
2021
Journal Article
Additive manufacturing of high strength copper alloy with heterogeneous grain structure through laser powder bed fusion
Liu, Yingang, Zhang, Jingqi, Tan, Qiyang, Yin, Yu, Liu, Shiyang, Li, Meng, Li, Miaoquan, Liu, Qiong, Zhou, Ying, Wu, Tao, Wang, Feng and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2021). Additive manufacturing of high strength copper alloy with heterogeneous grain structure through laser powder bed fusion. Acta Materialia, 220 117311, 117311. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2021.117311
2021
Journal Article
Effect of TiB2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of a hypereutectic high chromium cast iron
Jain, Abhi-Shek, Chang, Haiwei and Zhang, Ming-Xing (2021). Effect of TiB2 addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of a hypereutectic high chromium cast iron. Journal of Materials Science, 56 (34), 19047-19059. doi: 10.1007/s10853-021-06429-5
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Mingxing Zhang is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Development of new cost-effective cast irons for metallurgy processing
Develop new cost-effective cast irons to achieve the same or better grinding results.
(This project is for both demestic and interntional applicants)
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Identify the mechanochemistry of chromium steel grinding media
Chromium steel grinding media have been widely used in different fields for size reduction. In this project, the chemical reactions trigged by the impact and abrasion of chromium steel grinding media and the subsequent modification of solid surface properties will be investigated.
(This project is for domestic applicants only)
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of 3D printed Metal Scaffold to enhance bone in-growth
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Justin Cooper-White
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive manufacturing of H13 steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of crack-free novel Ni-based superalloys by additive manufacturing
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive Manufacturing of High Entropy Alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Design of New Wrought Aluminium Alloys with Improved Performance Assisted by Machine Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Advanced high strength 316L-TiN steel composites using selective laser melting
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Fabrication of crack-free novel Ni-based superalloys by additive manufacturing
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Additive manufacturing of MAX Phase parts for applications in extreme environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen embrittlement of additively manufactured advanced structural materials
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens, Dr Qiyang Tan, Dr Jeffrey Venezuela
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Doctor Philosophy
Laser additive manufacturing of iron and its alloys
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Qiyang Tan
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Doctor Philosophy
Selective Surface Oxidation in Differential Particle Separation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yongjun Peng
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Design of New Wrought Aluminium Alloys with Improved Performance Assisted by Machine Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Qiyang Tan
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel Approaches to Microstructural improvements of Austenitic Manganese Steel
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Novel approaches to improve the mechanical properties of a high-strength low-alloy steel
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Modification of primary carbides in a hypereutectic high chromium cast iron
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeff Chang
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of cost-effective high-entropy alloys with superior mechanical properties
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michael Bermingham
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Design and Tailoring of Additively Manufactured Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Matthew Dargusch
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Development of new creep-resistant magnesium alloys with low cost
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michael Bermingham
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Influence of trace addition of Be on the oxidation behaviour of Mg alloys
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
A Microstructural and Kinetic Study of Molten Aluminium Oxidation in Relation to Dross Formation
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Role of the peritectics in grain refinement of cast aluminium alloys
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Bonding mechanism of cold sprayed Al and Al-Al2O3 composite coatings on Mg alloy
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Development of Novel Surface Coating Techniques for Titanium Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Surface Nanocrystallization and Surface Alloying of Aluminium Alloys
Principal Advisor
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
The discharge performance of advanced Mg-based alloys for Mg-air battery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Hydrogen Embrittlement of Advanced High Strength Steels for Auto Applications
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jeffrey Venezuela, Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Inhibition of Bubble Coalescence and Improvement of Froth Flotation Using Acoustic Sound
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hangil Park, Associate Professor Liguang Wang
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of starches as depressant in the flotation separation of hematite from quartz
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Liguang Wang
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Coal flotation using oscillatory air supply
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Liguang Wang
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Grain refinement of ferritic structural steel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Geoff Wang
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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
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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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
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Andrej Atrens
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
A study of frother chemistry and froth behaviour in coal flotation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Liguang Wang
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- Biomaterials
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- Metallic materials
- Metallurgy
- Metals - grain refinement
- Metals - surface treatment
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