Atomic-scale modeling of defects in magnesium and its alloys: A review
Available online 11 December 2025
•Review of atomic-scale modeling of defects in Mg and its alloys.•Overview of atomic-scale modeling techniques applied to Mg research.•Insights into 0-3D defect structures and behaviors in Mg and its...
Multifunctional hydrophobic/superhydrophobic protective coatings for magnesium alloys: A review on material design, protection mechanisms, and engineering applications
Available online 11 December 2025
•Review of multifunctional hydrophobic and superhydrophobic coatings for Mg alloys.•Synergistic effects of roughness, porosity, surface energy on durability analyzed.•Defect evolution and coating failure...
Orientation dependence of extremely high strength in Mg-Li-Zn single crystals
Available online 11 December 2025
•An extremely high yield stress of ∼430 MPa is obtained for a body-centered cubic (bcc)-structured single-crystal Mg-Li alloy by Zn-addition.•The strengthening by Zn addition is accompanied by a strong...
Microstructural modification and tailoring the shear mechanical properties of in-situ manufactured Mg–Si alloys via varying cooling rates during solidification
Available online 9 December 2025
•Development of a model to determine the relation between cooling rate and microstructural features in cast Mg–Si alloys.•Plots of average grain size against the geometrical modulus (M2) followed straight...
Enhancement of unique heat treatment process on microstructure and mechanical properties of thixomolded complex lightweight AZ91D magnesium alloy laptop shell with ultra-thin wall thickness
Available online 9 December 2025
•This research has achieved the breakthrough in the mechanical properties of AZ91D magnesium by thixomolding process with heat treatment, the distinguished mechanical properties of 351 MPa (ultimate...
Validating the athermal contribution of electropulsing treatment utilizing T-type Mg specimen
Available online 8 December 2025
•T-type specimen effectively decouples thermal and athermal contributions of EPT.•The athermal effects are isolated and confirmed with the newly developed methodology.•They boost microstructure evolution...
Improving the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2 by compositing with Ce/N–codoped TiO2
Available online 5 December 2025
•Ce/N–codoped TiO2 (CN-T) is synthesized using an etching/hydrothermal method.•CN-T is compounded with MgH2 at different loadings to afford composites.•The H2 storage performances of these composites...
Synergistic improvement of strength and ductility in graphene nanoplatelets/Mg-14Li-1Al composites via heterogeneous phase regulation
Available online 1 December 2025
•GNPs/LA141 composites with high strength and high plasticity are successfully fabricated by utilizing the accumulative roll bonding and friction stir processing.•The α-Mg/β-Li phase structure with...
Advances in magnesium spinel ferrites for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue: Challenges and future prospectives
Available online 1 December 2025
•A comprehensive overview of Mg-based spinel ferrite based photocatalysts for the dye degradation.•Summarization of advantages and disadvantages of synthesis approaches for making Mg-spinel ferrites.•Critical...
Unraveling the effect of Zn and Ca additions on tensile properties and bendability of a new formable Mg-Al-Mn alloy sheet
November 2025
•AM and AZXM alloy sheets with weak texture and similar grain size were fabricated.•Both the sheets exhibited similar ductility and bendability.•AZXM alloy sheet showed large work-hardening.•AZXM alloy...
Tension-compression asymmetry of an AM magnesium alloy unveiled by in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction
November 2025
•This study systematically compares the deformation modes during both tension and compression in magnesium alloys using in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction.•Extrusion texture governs slip and twinning...
Hydroxyapatite coatings for biodegradable magnesium alloys: Recent advances, strategies, challenges, and future prospects
November 2025
•Mg alloys are promising for implants but corrode rapidly in the body.•HAp coatings improve corrosion resistance and bioactivity.•Key coating methods include sol-gel, hydrothermal, and PEO.•Hybrid and...
Magnesium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage: Advances and challenges in MgCl2·6H2O-based electrolyte engineering
November 2025
•The utilization of MgCl2·6H2O enables the development of cost-effective electrolyte and the comprehensive utilization of salt lake resources.•MgCl2·6H2O-based electrolyte engineering involves solvation...
Achievement of exceptional strength-plasticity synergy for low-alloyed Mg–2Y alloy prepared by combining controlled diffusion solidification with rolling
November 2025
•CDS + rolling boosts Mg–2Y strength (∼51.8%) via refined grains & Mg₂₄Y₅ precipitation.•Weakened basal texture & extension twins enhance slip systems, improving plasticity (∼32.6%).•Mg–2Y sheet's texture...
Integrated process-structure–property–performance optimization of cold-sprayed zinc coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy
November 2025
•An optimum range of cold spray parameters was identified for cold spray depositing Zn on AZ91.•This optimum range resulted in ∼200 µm/pass deposition, <0.5 % porosity, greater than 30 MPa adhesion...
Achieving the strength and ductility synergy in the AlN/ZK60 Mg matrix composite with the bimodal structure
November 2025
•AlN/ZK60 composite with the bimodal structure was fabricated using a novel AlN-Al master alloy.•The combination of the Al-Zr reaction and AlN promoting DRX induced the bimodal structure in grain size...
Recent progress and perspectives in additive manufacturing of magnesium alloys and composites: A review of process-microstructure-property correlations
November 2025
•The recent progress in additive manufacturing of magnesium alloys and magnesium matrix composites (MMCs) is systematically reviewed.•Microstructure evolution and defect formation mechanisms in various...
Analysis of the protective behavior and mechanism of MgO-C-Mg film for crude magnesium smelting
November 2025
•The possible reactions in the Mg-CO2 system are analyzed, and the thermodynamic theory of the magnesium melt reaction with CO2 is clarified.•A new process is proposed to isolate the air on the surface...
Mechanism of mechanical properties enhancement in laser- arc hybrid additive manufacturing of Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy based on nano precipitated phase
November 2025
•The laser- arc hybrid additive manufacturing (LAHAM) in Mg-Gr-Y-Zr alloy was proposed for the first time.•The influence mechanism of laser on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Gr-Y-Zr...
An experimental and theoretical investigation of the enhanced effect of Ni atom-functionalized MXene composite on the mechanism for hydrogen storage performance in MgH2
November 2025
•MXene supported Ultrafine single-atom nickel (Ni@Nb2C)nanocomposites was prepared.•The addition of Ni can enhance the catalytic activity of Nb2C.•Ni@Nb2C reduces the hydrogen uptake/release temperature...
MOFs derived Ni-Mn bimetal nano-catalysts with enhanced hydrogen pump effect for boosting hydrogen sorption performance of MgH2
November 2025
•Highly effective NiMn-MOF derivatives were synthesized using a one-pot method.•Peak dehydrogenated temperature of MgH2-NiMn-MOF derivative is 218.2 °C (3 °C/min).•The composite presents remarkable...
The TM single-atom catalytic system bidirectionally enhances the hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics of Mg/MgH2: An insight into the synergetic enhancement mechanism and underlying principle
November 2025
•A novel “electronic-ropeway” effect was postulated to elucidate the enhanced de-/hydriding kinetics in Mg/MgH2.•The contribution degree of TM SA N-CNTs is important for predicting the reduced hydrogenation...
Effect of Gd content on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-xGd-Zr alloys via semicontinuous casting
November 2025
•The Mg5Gd increases (0.7, 6.7, 17.9%) as the GD content increasing (10, 15, 20 wt.%).•The aspect ratio of β′ precipitates decreases from 1.6 to 1.1 when GD content exceeds 15 wt.%.•The G10K-T6 alloy...
Annealing-induced strengthening in hetero-structured Mg alloy laminates with gradient Al content
November 2025
•Five-layer Mg alloy laminate with Al gradient was created via extrusion and short-term annealing.•Short-term annealing significantly strengthened the Mg alloy laminate.•Annealing-induced synergistic...
Modeling hetero-deformation induced stress partitioning revealing non-basal slip activity in bimodal-grained ZK60 Mg alloy
November 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...