Evaluating the bond strength and fracture mechanisms of cold-sprayed zinc coating on AZ91 magnesium substrate via a combined experimental and computational approach
Available online 3 October 2025
•A metallurgical bond and MgZn2 interlayer are formed at the Zn-Mg interface.•Average bond strength from fracture at Zn-Mg interface is 140 MPa.•Numerical investigation accurately predicts experimental...
Grain orientation design via gradient strain path for enhanced strength-ductility synergy in AZ31 Magnesium alloy sheets
Available online 30 September 2025
•The gradient compressive strain produces an inhomogeneous stress-strain distribution in the sheet.•The strain gradient-induced twinning mechanism forms a gradient texture orientation, which promotes...
Study of heterostructure composition by regulating lamellar LPSO phase and the related strengthening mechanism in the Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy
Available online 27 September 2025
•Three types of heterostructure with different composition were achieved in Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy by regulating lamellar 14H LPSO phase. The role of heterostructure with different composition on mechanical...
Comparative study of wear behavior of magnesium matrix composite reinforced with silicon carbide particles and whiskers before and after extrusion
Available online 26 September 2025
•This study investigates the wear behavior of magnesium matrix composites reinforced with SiC particles and whiskers at different temperatures.•The extruded sample in the extrusion direction exhibits...
Crystallographic slips and twinning activity in AZ31 magnesium alloy during different modes of deformation on the basis of diffraction experiment and modelling
Available online 25 September 2025
•Slip and twinning activity in AZ31 depends on loading orientation.•CRSS values determined directly via neutron diffraction and CGM method.•NDC30 test enabled clear identification of basal slip system...
Evolution of multiscale heterostructures and comprehensive properties improvement in the large thickness ratio Ti/Al/Mg clad plates under heterothermal rolling
Available online 23 September 2025
•Ti/Al/Mg clad plates (1:1:40) fabricated via breakthrough heterothermal rolling.•Peel strength increases 4.2-fold via synergistic temperature-strain gradients.•Multi-scale heterostructure engineered...
A comprehensive review of microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir processed magnesium alloys and composites
Available online 23 September 2025
•Microstructural evolution during Friction stir processing (FSP) of Mg alloys and Mg-matrix composites (MMCs).•Comprehensive analysis of the strengthening mechanisms and their impact on the mechanical...
Modification of texture in AZ31 magnesium alloy via cold pre-upsetting alternating forward extrusion
Available online 23 September 2025
•Research that combines cold pre-deformation with alternating forward extrusion processes.•The effects of CDRX and DDRX on texture during extrusion were studied.•The effects of pre-deformation twinning...
Microstructure and electrochemical behavior of AZ91 Mg Alloy produced by laser powder bed fusion
Available online 23 September 2025
•LPBF AZ91 presented fine, homogeneous Mg17Al12 distribution, unlike cast AZ91.•LPBF and cast AZ91 exhibited different cathodic kinetics due to Mg17Al12 content.•Cast AZ91 showed higher polarization...
Designing trimetallic Ni-Mg-Mn selenide and bio-derived carbon electrodes for wearable semi-solid-state hybrid capacitor applications
Available online 23 September 2025
•The trimetallic nickel–magnesium-manganese selenide (NMMSe) was prepared via an electrodeposition method.•The optimized NMMSe-200 electrode exhibited a high CA = 439.4 µAh cm−2.•Activated carbon derived...
Tailoring microstructure and performance of WE43MEO magnesium alloy via multi-pass hot rolling and finishing heat treatment towards foils for biomedical support structures
Available online 20 September 2025
•Hot rolling enables production of WE43MEO foils with thickness of 200 µm or less.•Foils can be produced applying two to five hot rolling passes.•Key recrystallization mechanisms during hot rolling...
Protein in physiological fluid resists premature fracture of a magnesium alloy: Unique, remarkable and contrasting influences on stress corrosion cracking and corrosion
Available online 18 September 2025
•Identifies a new and unique overall fracture surface for a magnesium alloy in a physiological fluid environment with added organic molecule (that is, bovine serum albumin/BSA).•Demonstrates the contrasting...
Effect of rotary swaging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Ca/SiCp composites
Available online 18 September 2025
•The microstructure evolution and strengthening mechanism of rotary swaged Mg matrix composites were investigated.•The yield strength was increased over 98 % after 30 % rotary swaging.•Numerous deformation...
Solid-state additively manufactured Mg-Al-Zn-Mn alloys: Effects of Al content on microstructures and mechanical properties
Available online 18 September 2025
•AFSD of Mg–xAl–1Zn–0.5Mn alloys were performed.•All alloys exhibit fine grains and basal texture.•higher Al Alloy exhibits finer grains and weaker texture.•Strength-ductility trade-off is observed...
Anodes for magnesium batteries: State-of-the-art and prospects. A viewpoint
Available online 18 September 2025
•This little perspective article aims to provide a selective overview on progress with various anode materials used in nonaqueous RMBs, with the hope to inspire more attention and research efforts for...
Innovative applications of single-atom catalysts in MgH2/Mg system to build high-efficiency hydrogen storage
Available online 18 September 2025
•Advanced single-atom catalysts in MgH2: design, impact, catalytic mechanisms.•Challenges in activity, stability, metal loading of single-atom catalysts in MgH2.•Future research: novel reaction pathways,...
The effect of ultrasonic surface rolling process on the gradient microstructure and wear resistance of AZ31 thin sheet
Available online 16 September 2025
•The ultrasonic surface rolling processing reduces surface roughness and improves surface hardness of AZ31 magnesium sheet from 0.54 µm to 0.15 µm, from 61.8 HV to 91.4 HV and 132.9 HV, respectively.•A...
Three dimensional-transition element selectivity for electrochemical hydrogen charging in MgAlNi-based lightweight high-entropy alloys as electrodes for M-MH batteries
Available online 16 September 2025
•Ti, Cr, Fe, Co, Zn and Cu formed BCC-type structures in MgAlNi-based HEAs.•Co, Zn and Cu improve hydrogen discharge capacity in MgAlNi-based HEAs.•Co improves the hydrogen diffusion charge/discharge...
<c + a> Slip-dominated deformation mechanisms and tensile anisotropy of rolled Mg-6.3Gd-3Li-2Zn-0.5Al alloy based on crystal plasticity analysis
Available online 16 September 2025
•The primary deformation mechanisms were pyramidal
Multilayered PCL/MAO@TiO2 nanoparticle coatings: Optimizing degradation and mechanical stability of biodegradable magnesium alloy bone implants
Available online 16 September 2025
•A cake-like composite coating with excellent adhesion effectively reduces the degradation rate of magnesium implants to match the bone healing rate.•The synergistic effect of UV-pretreated TiO2 nanoparticles...
The role of microstructure on the degradation behavior and biocompatibility of Mg-Ca-Zn-Y-Mn alloy
Available online 16 September 2025
•Increase in annealing temperature up to 400 °C leads to significant microstructure modification.•Annealing does not improve the corrosion resistance of Mg-Ca-Zn-Y-Mn alloy.•Annealing leads to the reduced...
Structural and defect engineering of Pt-loaded MAX fibers with oxygen vacancies for enhanced hydrogen storage properties of MgH2
Available online 14 September 2025
•Pt-loaded MAX fibers (Pt@MFs) with oxygen vacancies are successfully synthesized using vortex and hydrothermal methods.•The hydrogen release of MgH2–10 wt % Pt@MFs occurs at 169.3 °C, and the hydrogen...
Synergistic regulation of texture and second phases to enhance the mechanical properties and long-term corrosion resistance of friction stir processed Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy
Available online 13 September 2025
•FSP regulated the texture and second phase of the Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy.•The grain morphology of FSPed alloy is equiaxed grains.•The elongation of Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy increased by 281.3%...
Pulse current induced damping enhancement in micron-submicron pure magnesium
Available online 13 September 2025
•The increment in strain amplitude independent damping is dominated by dislocations.•The increment in strain amplitude dependent damping is dominated by dislocations or stacking faults.•Electric pulse...
Improvement heat resistance and thermal stability of Mg-7Y-3Zn-0.4Mn alloy by Al/Ca element addition
Available online 12 September 2025
•Ultimate tensile strength is effectively improved by Al and exhibited minimal reduction as the temperature escalating from 200 °C to 300 °C.•Al element improves the elongation of the Mg-Y-Zn-Mn alloy...