Education
2003-2008 PhD Institute of Metal Research, CAS
1998-2002 Bachelor degree Shenyang University of Technology
Professional Experience
2015-now Professor Institute of Metal Research, CAS
2011-2015 Associate Professor Institute of Metal Research, CAS
2008-2011 Research Fellow Monash University, Australia
Research Interests
My research interests are about the service behavior of advanced metallic materials and the processing methods for improving their properties. Emphases are especially put onto the alloying design, microstructural control and failure mechanism of lightweight Mg, Al and Ti based alloys.
Publications
1. Shuo Wang, Daokui Xu*, Baojie Bang, ZhiQiang Zhang, Xiangbo Xu, Dongliang Wang, Xin Lv. Effect of I-phase formation on hydrogen embrittlement behaviour of as-cast Mg-8wt.%Li based alloys. Corrosion Science. 240 (2024)112467
2. Hanbo Weng, Qian Wang, Yingjie Ma, Daokui Xu*, Sensen Huang, Min Qi, Jianke Qiu, Jiafeng Lei, Rui Yang. Effect of Al content on the fracture toughness and deformation behavior of Ti-Al binary alloys. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 2024, 146914.
3. L. Zhang, D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, C.L. Lu, S. Wang, X.B. Xu, D.L. Wang, X. Lv, E.H. Han. Mechanical behavior and failure mechanism of an as-extruded Mg-11wt.%Y alloy at elevated temperature. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 37 (2024) 969-981.
4. S. Wang, D.K. Xu*, D.L. Wang, Z.Q. Zhang, B.J. Wang. Effect of icosahedral phase formation on the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behaviors of the as-cast Mg-8%Li (in wt.%) based alloys. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 12 (2024) 225-236.
5. D.L. Wang, D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, C.J. Yan, S. Wang, X.B. Xu, L. Zhang, C.L. Lu. Effect of cross rolling on the microstructure and mechanical behavior of a dual-phase structured Mg-8Li-6Zn-1Y (in wt.%) alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 176 (2024) 132-144.
6. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, C.L. Jiang, L.Y. Sheng, E.H. Han. Relationship between the fatigue behavior and grain structures of an as-extruded Mg-6.2%Zn-0.6%Zr (in wt.%) alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 149 (2023) 119-126.
7. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, X.Q. Zhuang, L.Y. Sheng. Inhibiting effect of I-phase formation on the plastic instability of the duplex structured Mg-8Li-6Zn-1.2Y (in wt.%) alloy.Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 11 (2023) 2196-2204.
8. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, S. Wang, X.B. Xu, E.H. Han. Effect of phosphate conversion filmon fatigue and corrosion fatigue behavior of an as-rolledMg-3.08Zn-0.83Al (in wt.%) alloy. Journal of Iron and Steel Research International. 30 (2023) 2557-2565.
9. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, X. Cai, Y.X. Qiao, L.Y. Sheng. Effect of rolling ratios on the microstructural evolution and corrosion performance of an as-rolled Mg-8wt.%Li alloy. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 9 (2021) 560-568.
10. C.J. Yan, Y.C. Xin, X.B. Chen, D.K. Xu*, P.K. Chu, C.Q. Liu, B. Guan, X.X. Huang, Q. Liu. Evading strength-corrosion tradeoff in Mg alloys via dense ultrafine twins. Nature Communications. 12 (2021) 4616.
11. S. Wang, D.K. Xu*, Z.Q. Zhang, Y.J. Ma, Y.X. Qiao, Effect of electrochemical hydrogen charging on the mechanical behavior of a dual-phase Ti-4Al-2V-1Mo-1Fe (in wt.%) alloy. Materials Science & Engineering A. 802 (2021) 140448.
12. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, T.Y. Zhao, L.Y. Sheng. Effect of CaCl2 and NaHCO3 in physiological saline solution on the corrosion behavior of an as-extruded Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters). 34 (2021) 239-247.
13. Y.X. Qiao, D.K. Xu*, S. Wang, Y.J. Ma, J. Chen. Effect of hydrogen charging on microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of a Ti-4Al-2V-1Mo-1Fe alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 60 (2021) 168-176.
14. C.Q. Li, D.K. Xu*, Z.R. Zhang, E.H. Han. Influence of the lithium content on the negative difference effect of Mg-Li alloys. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 57 (2020) 138-145.
15. L.Y. Sheng, B.N. Du, Z.Y. Hu, Y.X. Qiao,Z.P. Xiao,B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu, Y.F. T.F. Xi,Effects of annealing treatment on microstructure and tensile behavior of the Mg-Zn-Y-Nd alloy. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 8 (2020) 601-613.
16. C.Q. Li, D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, L.Y. Sheng, R.Z. Wu, E.H. Han. Effect of icosahedral phase on the mechanical anisotropy of as-extruded Mg-14Li (in wt.%) based alloys. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 35 (2019) 2477-2484.
17. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, J. Sun, E.H. Han, Effect of grain structure on the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) behavior of an as-extruded Mg-Zn-Zr alloy. Corrosion Science. 157 (2019) 347-356.
18. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, L.Y. Sheng, E.H. Han, J. Sun. Deformation and fracture mechanisms of an annealing-tailored “bimodal” grain-structured Mg alloy. Journal of Materials Science & Technology. 35 (2019) 2423-2429.
19. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, S.D. Wang, L.Y. Sheng, R.C. Zeng, E.H. Han. Influence of solution treatment on the corrosion fatigue behavior of an as-forged Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy. International Journal of Fatigue.120 (2019) 46-55.
20. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, S.D. Wang, E.H. Han. Fatigue crack initiation of magnesium alloys under elastic stress amplitudes: A review. Front. Mech. Eng. 14 (2019) 113-127.
21. S.D. Wang, D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, L.Y. Sheng, Y.X. Qiao, E.H. Han & C. Dong. Influence of phase dissolution and hydrogen absorption on the corrosion behavior of Mg-7%Gd-5%Y-1%Nd-0.5%Zr alloy in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. Corrosion Science. 142 (2018) 185-200.
22. C.Q. Li, D.K. Xu*, X.-B. Chen, B.J. Wang, R.Z. Wu, E.H. Han, N. Birbilis. Composition and microstructure dependent corrosion behaviour of Mg-Li alloys. Electrochimica Acta. 260 (2018) 55-64.
23. C.Q. Li, D.K. Xu*, Z.R. Zeng, B.J. Wang, L.Y. Sheng, X.-B. Chen, E.H. Han. Effect of volume fraction of LPSO phases on corrosion and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Y alloys. Materials & Design. 121 (2017) 430-441.
24. D.K. Xu, E.H. Han*, Y.B. Xu. “Effect oflong-period stacking ordered phase on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg alloys: A review”. Progress in Natural Science. 26 (2016) 117-128.
25. S.D. Wang, D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, E.H. Han, C. Dong. “Effect of corrosion attack on the fatigue behavior of an as-cast Mg-7%Gd-5%Y-1%Nd-0.5%Zr alloy”. Materials & Design. 84 (2015) 185-193.
26. C.Q. Li, D.K. Xu*, T.T. Zu, E.H. Han, L. Wang. “Effect of temperature on the mechanical abnormity of the quasicrystal reinforced Mg-4%Li-6%Zn-1.2%Y alloy”. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 3 (2015) 106-111.
27. D.K. Xu*, B.J. Wang, C.Q. Li, T.T. Zu, E.H. Han. “Effect of icosahedral phase on the thermal stability and ageing response of a duplex structured Mg-Li alloy”. Materials & Design. 69 (2015) 124-129.
28. S.D. Wang, D.K. Xu*, X.B. Chen, E.H. Han, C. Dong. “Effect of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of an as-forged Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy”. Corrosion Science. 92 (2015) 228-236.
29. B.J. Wang, D.K. Xu*, J.H. Dong, W. Ke. “Effect of the crystallographic orientation and twinning on the corrosion resistance of an as-extruded Mg-3Al-1Zn (wt.%) bar”. Scripta Materialia. 88 (2014) 5-8.
30. D.K. Xu, P.A. Rometsch, L. Li, L.M. Shen, N. Birbilis. “Critical conditions for the occurrence of quench cracking in an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy”. Journal of Materials Science. 2014 (49) 4687-4697.
31. D.K. Xu*, E.H. Han. “Effect of quasicrystalline phase on improving the corrosion resistance of a duplex structured Mg-Li alloy”. Scripta Materialia. 2014 (71) 21-24.
32. D.K. Xu*, E.H. Han. “Relationship between fatigue crack initiation and activated {10-12} twins in as-extruded pure magnesium”. Scripta Materialia. 2013 (69) 702-705.
33. D.K. Xu*, T.T. Zu, M. Yin, E.H. Han. “Mechanical properties of the icosahedral phase reinforced duplex Mg-Li alloy both at room and elevated temperatures”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2013 (582) 161-166.
34. Y.B. Xu, D.K. Xu, X.H. Shao, E.H. Han. “Guinier-Preston Zone, Quasicrystal and Long-period Stacking Ordered Structure in Mg-based Alloys, A Review”. Acta Metallurgical Sinica-English letters. 2013 (26) 217-231.
35. D.K. Xu, E.H. Han. “Effects of icosahedral phase formation on the microstructure and mechanical improvement of Mg alloys: A review”. Progress in Natural Science: Materials International. 2012 (22) 364-385.
36. D.K. Xu*, N. Birbilis and P.A. Rometsch. “Effect of S-phase dissolution on the corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of an as-rolled Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy”. Corrosion. 68 (2012) 1-10.
37. D.K. Xu*, P.A. Rometsch and N. Birbilis. “Optimization of solution treatment for an as-rolled Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy. Part I. Overheating issues of constituent particles”. Material Science and Engineering A. 534 (2012) 234-244.
38. D.K. Xu*, P.A. Rometsch and N. Birbilis. “Optimization of solution treatment for an as-rolled Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy. Part II. Microstructural evolution and mechanical improvement”. Material Science and Engineering A. 534 (2012) 244-252.
39. D.K. Xu*, N. Birbilis and P.A. Rometsch. “The effect of pre-ageing temperature and retrogression heating rate on the strength and corrosion behaviour of AA7150”. Corrosion Science. 54 (2012) 17-25.
40. D.K. Xu*, N. Birbilis, D. Lashansky, P.A.Rometsch and B.C. Muddle. “Effect of solution treatment on the corrosion behaviour of aluminium alloy AA7150: optimisation for corrosion resistance”. Corrosion Science. 53 (2011) 217-225.
41. D.K. Xu, En-Hou Han, L. Liu and Y.B. Xu. “Influence of Higher Zn/Y Ratio on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-Zn-Y-Zr Alloys”. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 40A (2009) 1727-1740.
42. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The micro-mechanism of fatigue crack propagation for a forged Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy in the gigacycle fatigue regime”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 454 (2008) 123-128.
43. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The fatigue behavior of I-phase containing as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy”. Acta Materialia. 56 (2008) 985-994.
44. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The relationship between macro fracture modes and roles of different deformation mechanisms for the as-extruded ZK60 Mg alloy”. Scripta Materialia. 58 (2008) 1098-1101.
45. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The Influence of Developed Texture on the Mechanical Anisotropy and Deformation Modes of an As-extruded Mg-Zn-Zr Mg Alloy”. Materials Transactions. 49 (2008) 1011-1014.
46. D.K. Xu, W.N. Tang, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “Effect of W-phase on the mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 461 (2008) 248-252.
47. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The crack initiation mechanism of the forged Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy in the super-long fatigue life regime”. Scripta Materialia. 56 (2007) 1-4.
48. D.K. Xu, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “Effect of microstructure and texture on the mechanical properties of the as-extruded Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys”. Materials Science and Engineering A. 443 (2007) 248-256.
49. D.K. Xu, W.N. Tang, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “Effect of Y concentration on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 432 (2007) 129-134.
50. D.K. Xu*, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The fatigue crack propagation behavior of the forged Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 431 (2007) 107-111.
51. D.K. Xu*, L. Liu, Y.B. Xu and E.H. Han. “The strengthening effect of icosahedral phase on the as-extruded Mg-Li alloys”. Scripta Materialia. 57 (2007) 285-288.
Awards & Honors
2023.12 Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Award, First Prize (Rank 1)
2023.08 China Magnesite Magnesium Industry Association, Technical Invention Award, First Prize (Rank 1)
2022.10 Guangdong Anti-Corrosion Association Science and Technology Award (Rank 4)
2019.12 Young Top Talents Liaoning Province's "Xingliao Talent Program"
2017.03 Metallurgical Industry Science and Technology award of Heilongjiang Province, First Prize (Rank 3)
2016.10 Technical Invention Award of Liaoning province, First Prize (Rank 4)