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Development and application of magnesium alloy parts for automotive OEMs: A review

China is currently vigorously implementing the “energy conservation and emission reduction” and “dual carbon” strategies. As the most resource-advantaged light metal material in China, Magnesium (Mg)...

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Applications of magnesium alloys for aerospace: A review

•As the lightest structural material, the development of magnesium alloy in aerospace application is summarized. Adding alloying elements is one of the effective methods to improve the mechanical properties...

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The role and significance of Magnesium in modern day research-A review

Magnesium is one of the largely available elements in the earth's crust. It has a low structural density with high specific strength. This unique material property has forced an increase in the use...

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Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoadsorbents in wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review

•Significant potential of MgO based nanoadsorbents as efficient materials for wastewater treatment is highlighted.•The remarkable adsorption capacity of MgO based nanoadsorbents is demonstrated.•The...

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Biodegradable Mg alloys for orthopedic implants – A review

The last decade has seen a significant growth in the market for alloys used for implants, especially for those intended for orthopedic implants. Research into biodegradable magnesium-based alloys has...

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Magnesium casting technology for structural applications

This paper summarizes the melting and casting processes for magnesium alloys. It also reviews the historical development of magnesium castings and their structural uses in the western world since 1921...

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Research advances in magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2020

Research on magnesium alloys continues to attract great attention, with more than 3000 papers on magnesium and magnesium alloys published and indexed in SCI in 2020 alone. The results of bibliometric...

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Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2022

•This review paper is aimed to summarize the latest important advances in cast magnesium alloys, wrought magnesium alloys, bio-magnesium alloys, Mg-based energy storage materials and corrosion and protection...

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Advances in magnesium-based bioresorbable cardiovascular stents: Surface engineering and clinical prospects

•Comprehensively evaluated the evolution of magnesium (Mg)-based cardiac stents.•Advancements in the surface engineering and alloying of Mg-based stents.•Discussed the recent research and development...

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A review on thermal conductivity of magnesium and its alloys

This review summarizes recent researching works the thermal conductivity of Mg–Zn, Mg–Al, Mg–Mn and Mg–RE alloys. Solute atoms, heat treatment, deformation and temperature, which have significant influence...

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Magnesium research and applications: Past, present and future

•Non/low-carbon production of primary Mg.•Increased end-of-life recycling of Mg components.•Corrosion-resistant and “stainless” Mg alloys.•Flame-resistant Mg alloy development.•Alloy development for...

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Latest research advances on magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide

In the past two years, significant progresses have been achieved in high-performance cast and wrought magnesium and magnesium alloys, magnesium-based composites, advanced cast technologies, advanced...

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Advances in LDHs for corrosion-resistant protection of Mg and Al alloys: A review

•This paper provides a comprehensive review of the anti-corrosion mechanisms of inorganic anions and organic anions intercalated LDH coatings, providing theoretical basis for selecting suitable inhibitor...

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A state-of-the-art review on recent advances in the fabrication and characteristics of magnesium-based alloys in biomedical applications

•To review on development of magnesium and its alloys.•To investigate multiple biomedical applications of magnesium-based materials including orthopedic implants, cardiovascular implants, biodegradable...

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Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys globally in 2023

•This review paper is aimed to summarize the latest important advances in cast magnesium alloys, wrought magnesium alloys, bio-magnesium alloys, Mg-based energy storage materials and corrosion and protection...

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A quasi-in-situ EBSD study on mechanical response and twin variant selection of a hot-rolled AZ31 magnesium alloy

•Uses quasi-in-situ EBSD to analyze twinning behavior under compression.•Highlight strain hardening and texture evolution driven by extension twinning and Basinski effect.•Reveals twin variant selection's...

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Degradation behavior of pure Mg in the physiological medium and growth mechanism of surface corrosion product films

•Pure Mg shows a faster corrosion rate in SBF compared to NaCl solution, due to HPO42−/H2PO4−.•The degradation rate of pure Mg in SBF decreases rapidly within the first 12 h due to the rapid film-forming...

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Magnesium-reinforced sandwich structured composite membranes promote osteogenesis

•The magnesium-reinforced sandwich structured composite membranes are designed and fabricated by inner-layer magnesium scaffolds and a bottom and top layer PLGA/collagen hybrid.•The composite membranes...

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Comprehensive study on corrosion, wear and fatigue performance of low-porosity PEO coating on Mg alloy

•Novel neutral electrolyte was designed to reduce the high porosity of PEO coatings.•Presence of additive tunes the microstructure and phase composition of the coating.•The dense coating remains uncorroded...

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Deep drawing of magnesium alloys: A review

•This paper presents all the aspects of deep drawing of magnesium alloys covering from the innovative methods of deep drawing, factors influencing the performance of deep drawing, simulation and modelling,...

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Enhancing hydrogen storage performance of magnesium-based materials: A review on nanostructuring and catalytic modification

•The review comprehensively details recent advancements in nanostructuring techniques, illustrating how these approaches significantly enhance the hydrogen storage performance of magnesium-based materials...

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Progress and prospects in magnesium alloy scrap recycling

•Reviewed the complete process flows of magnesium alloy scrap recycling process, including scrap classification, sorting, pre-treatment and recycling.•Comprehensively summarized and evaluated the existing...

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Mathematical modeling of salicylate effects on high-purity Mg anode for aqueous primary Mg-Air batteries

•Comprehensively study SAL effects on HP Mg anode electrochemistry via experiments.•Adding SAL boosts discharge voltage and stability at initial polarization phase.•Developed a FEM model to explain...

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Enhanced corrosion resistance of calcium carbonate coatings on magnesium alloy via simple stearic acid treatment

•Biomimetic deposited calcium carbonate coating was treated by sodium stearate.•Corrosion current density dropped 3 orders after treatment, with improved resistance.•Cell viability increased by 20%...

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Thermodynamics and kinetics of hydriding and dehydriding reactions in Mg-based hydrogen storage materials

Mg-based materials are one of the most promising hydrogen storage candidates due to their high hydrogen storage capacity, environmental benignity, and high Clarke number characteristics. However, the...

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