Applications of magnesium alloys for aerospace: A review
October 2023
•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...
Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys globally in 2024
October 2025
•This paper reviews research progress in multiple fields of Mg alloys for 2024, including cast Mg alloys, wrought Mg alloys, corrosion-resistant Mg alloys, hydrogen storage Mg alloys, Mg batteries,...
Development and application of magnesium alloy parts for automotive OEMs: A review
January 2023
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)...
Magnesium research and applications: Past, present and future
November 2023
•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...
Magnesium alloys with rare-earth elements: Research trends applications, and future prospect
August 2025
•Manuscript presents a complete overview of the 15+ years journey of magnesium and its alloys, covering breakthrough discoveries and cutting-edge applications.•This article discusses the progress in...
Latest research advances on magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide
March 2020
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...
The role and significance of Magnesium in modern day research-A review
January 2022
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...
Magnesium casting technology for structural applications
March 2013
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...
A novel approach to simultaneously enhancing the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of magnesium alloys: Heterogeneous microstructures
March 2026
•Tensile strength (221 MPa) and thermal conductivity (113.8 W/(m·K)) synergy Mg-Zn-Cu-Zr alloy was successfully fabricated.•A heterogeneous microstructure was obtained via semi-solid rheo-diecasting.•The...
Progress in creep-resistant RE-containing Mg-Al alloys: From micro-mechanisms and composition design to structure-property relationships
May 2026
•Systematically reviews creep behaviors and strengthening mechanisms of Mg-Al-RE alloys.•Critically analyzes the effects of RE elements on microstructure and creep resistance.•Highlights composition...
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...
Thermodynamically stable Mg2XH6 (X = Al, Si) double perovskite hydrides for high-capacity hydrogen storage: A DFT and AIMD study
Available online 15 May 2026
•Mg2XH6 (X = Al/Si) double perovskite hydrides investigated via first-principles DFT.•Mechanical and dynamical stability confirmed by Born criteria and phonon spectra.•Metallic electronic structure...
High pressure die casting (HPDC) tool design & process considerations for a mega-sized magnesium lift gate
March 2026
•Summary of the development of the design, manufacturing and validation of the largest magnesium alloy liftgate produced to date.•Principles and best practices utilized in thin-walled tool design.•CFD...
A review on thermal conductivity of magnesium and its alloys
March 2020
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...
Advances in magnesium-based implants for biomedical applications: A comprehensive review and future perspectives
July 2025
•Comprehensive evaluation of Mg-based implants for current clinical applications.•Exposition of potential research of Mg-based materials, such as neurosurgery and fat metabolism.•Discussion of challenges...
Thermodynamics and kinetics of hydriding and dehydriding reactions in Mg-based hydrogen storage materials
15 November 2021
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...
Magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoadsorbents in wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review
May 2024
•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...
Advances in magnesium-based bioresorbable cardiovascular stents: Surface engineering and clinical prospects
March 2025
•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...
From LLM to Agent: A large-language-model-driven machine learning framework for catalyst design of MgH2 dehydrogenation
January 2026
•AI framework automates MgH2 catalyst data extraction from literature.•LLM to Agent approach accelerates MgH2 catalyst discovery and design.•Machine learning predicts MgH2 dehydrogenation with high...
Heat treatment effects on microstructure, deformation mechanisms and mechanical response in additive friction stir deposited Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy
April 2026
•AFSD Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy exhibits heterogeneous onion-ring microstructure.•The onion-ring microstructure showed alternating fine and coarse grains.•T6 treatment modified the heterogeneous grain structures.•Both...
Biodegradable Mg alloys for orthopedic implants – A review
15 November 2021
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...
Advancements in Mg-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: From design strategies to clinical perspectives
March 2026
•TPMS architectures tune stiffness, permeability, and osteogenic responses.•AM enables precise, patient-specific, load-bearing Mg scaffolds.•Hybrid coatings modulate corrosion, H2/pH, and cell–immune...
Review of development and progress on thixomolding technology of magnesium alloys
October 2025
•This review article aims to provided a roadmap for the development and advancement of Mg alloy thixomolding technology.•It explores pivotal aspects of thixomolding for Mg alloys, covering Mg materials...
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...
Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys globally in 2023
September 2024
•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...
