2001 Volume 42 Issue 7 Pages 1154-1159
The four year project on “Platform Science and Technology for Advanced Magnesium Alloys” started in September 1999 with financial support from the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture of Japan. The project members consisting mainly of Professors in Japanese Universities are going to make various efforts for the advancement of studies on magnesium alloys. The background and concept of the research project is described, and then the contents and practical activities of the group are briefly explained.