Multi-scale simplified residual convolutional neural network model for predicting compositions of binary magnesium alloys
Available online 27 June 2025
•This work proposed a MS-SRCNN model for predicting compositions of as-cast Mg-Nd binary alloys.•The model's prediction accuracy exceeded 98 % (R2).•Compared with classic networks, the MS-SRCNN model...
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Effect of Al addition on microstructure, texture evolution and mechanical properties of Mg-1Zn-1Y-0.1Mn alloy sheets
Available online 27 June 2025
•The addition of Al element in Mg-Zn-RE alloy system does not refine grain size but changes the dominant second phase from Mg3Zn3Y2 to Al2Y phase.•A critical Al content of ≥ 0.5 wt. % transforms the...
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Layered MoS2-supported and metallic Ni-doped MgH2 towards enhanced hydrogen storage kinetics and cycling stability
Available online 26 June 2025
•Hydrogen storage of MgH2 is synergistically improved by Ni and layered MoS2.•Ni reacts with MgH2 to form Mg2NiH0.3 and act as a hydrogen pump.•Layered MoS2 mainly acts as a support for Ni and MgH2.•Presence...
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Mg-Zn-Mn alloys degradation in pancreatic fluid: Trypsin disrupts passivation for stent design
Available online 26 June 2025
•The degradation behavior of Mg-Zn-Mn alloys in human pancreatic fluid is significantly influenced by alkaline pH, high bicarbonate levels, and enzymatic activity, especially trypsin.•Pancreatic enzymes...
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Exploring low-alloyed as-extruded Mg alloy with high strength and high corrosion resistance
Available online 25 June 2025
•Strength-corrosion resistance tradeoff can be evaded in the low-alloyed Mg alloy.•As-extruded Mg alloy exhibits high YS of 402 MPa and acceptable elongation of 5 %.•Low corrosion rate (0.56 mm y-1)...
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Current status and progress of research on vacuum method of refining magnesium
Available online 23 June 2025
•The advantages and disadvantages of the preparation of magnesium metal by direct vacuum method and relative vacuum method were summarized.•The effects of catalyst, holding time, reaction temperature...
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A review of anticorrosive, superhydrophobic and self-healing properties of coating-composites as corrosion barriers on magnesium alloys: Recent advances, challenges and future directions
Available online 21 June 2025
•The self-healing capacity of the protective coating of a Mg alloy can extend its service life.•Superhydrophobic coatings repel moisture, delaying corrosion on Mg alloys.•Self-healing layers repair,...
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Excellent strength-ductility synergy property of wire-arc additively manufactured Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy investigated by heat treatment
Available online 10 June 2025
•The deposited samples with good forming quality were obtained through the CMT-WAAM process.•The dissolution behavior of the eutectic phase and the precipitation behavior of the nano-precipitate phase...
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Greening Pidgeon process with deoxidized diamond-wire sawing silicon waste
Available online 10 June 2025
•A modified deoxidation method using ammonium fluoride (NH4F) to reduce oxygen in diamond-wire sawing silicon waste (DWSSW) was demonstrated.•High deoxidation rate was achieved at room temperature.•The...
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Effect of nanostructured MgO directly grown on pure magnesium substrate on its in vitro corrosion and bioactivity behaviour
Available online 6 June 2025
This study introduces a nanostructured MgO coating fabricated via anodization in a non-aqueous electrolyte, offering a novel approach to addressing the challenges of corrosion resistance and biofunctionality....
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The post-deformation softening and hardening mechanisms of a Mg-2Y-1Zn alloy during double-stage hot compression
Available online 6 June 2025
•The evolutions of FS showed a non-linear dependence on deformation conditions and was closely related to Z parameter.•The static recovery coupled with cross-overlapping between kink bands and twins...
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Calcination temperature-dependent structural, optical, and photoluminescence properties of Mg-Al bimetallic oxide prepared by sol-gel auto combustion method
Available online 5 June 2025
•Mg-Al bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion.•The effect of different calcination temperatures (500 °C, 700 °C, 900 °C, and 1100 °C) were studied by means of XRD,...
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Effect of magnesium fluoride catalysis on the vacuum reducing properties of magnesium oxide
Available online 4 June 2025
•A new green and efficient process is proposed for the MgF₂-catalysed MgO vacuum carbothermal reduction for magnesium smelting.•The conditions of the MgO vacuum carbothermal reduction reaction and the...
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Exceptional metallurgical bonding mechanism via Nano-thick layer of interfacial solid solution in dissimilar welding
Available online 3 June 2025
•AZ31 and DC01 were bonded by a nanometer-thick layer of Fe(Al) solid solution.•High lap shear strength of 101 MPa was obtained, which is 78 % of AZ31 BM.•Fracture occurred mainly inside AZ31 stir zone...
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Modeling hetero-deformation induced stress partitioning revealing non-basal slip activity in bimodal-grained ZK60 Mg alloy
Available online 1 June 2025
•Bimodal-grained ZK60 alloy exhibits good strength-ductility combination due to extensive activity of non-basal slips.•Hetero-deformation induced (HDI) stress partitioning on individual slip system...
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Precipitation characteristics and short-time aging treatment of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy
Available online 1 June 2025
•Propose a short-time aging treatment route for Mg-RE alloys, specifically a two-stage aging process.•The evolution of precipitation-characteristics in Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy with holding time at 350 -...
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Impact of a large dominant pore and its location on ductility of thin-walled high-pressure die-cast magnesium
May 2025
•Three different regions exist depending on the dominant pore size and model size: 1) large pore effect dominant region, 2) pore interaction dominant transient region and 3) pore interaction dominant...
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Hybrid surface layers with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity for implants materials
May 2025
•Hybrid coatings with PDA, MK-7, vancomycin and ZA were formed on Mg alloy.•Coatings showed the optimal wettability for living cells.•Coatings have superior antibacterial effect against S. aureus.•Formed...
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The interfacial reactions of Mg battery anodes
May 2025
•This work focuses on the interface reactions between Mg anode and electrolyte.•The relationship between interface reactions and battery performance is discussed.•Based on the identified interface issues,...
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Simultaneous achievement of high strength and large elongation in extruded Mg/LPSO alloys via the anisotropic mechanical property-induced ductilization (AMID) mechanism
May 2025
•Simultaneous achievement of the extremely high UTS of ∼450 MPa with plastic elongation of ∼11% was obtained in Mg/LPSO extruded alloys by microstructural control.•The simultaneous acquisition of high...
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Exploring the degradation behavior of biodegradable metals (Mg, Zn, and Fe) in human duodenal fluid
May 2025
•The degradation behavior of Mg, Zn and Fe was investigated in human duodenal fluid (HDF).•Organics in HDF hinder the degradation of these metals in different ways.•Zn is nearly immune to degradation...
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Effect of hard-plate rolling and annealing treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of NbB2 particle-reinforced AZ91 composite
May 2025
•The NbB2/AZ91 composite exhibiting desirable mechanical properties was fabricated using hard plate rolling and a subsequent short-term annealing process.•The NbB2 particles exhibited a remarkable grain...
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Quasi-in situ electron backscatter diffraction analysis of twinning–detwinning behavior in AZ31 magnesium-alloy rolled plates subjected to compression loading in different directions
May 2025
•The twinning–detwinning behavior and slip behavior of rolled AZ31 magnesium-alloy plates during a three-step intermittent dynamic compression process along the rolling direction (RD) and normal direction...
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Recrystallization aspects and factors affecting their roles in Mg alloys: A comprehensive review
May 2025
•Recrystallization significantly influences the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium alloys, while the are affected by several factors.•Deformation introduces defects that destabilize...
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