Effect of Al2Y phase on microstructure and deformation behavior of Mg-Al-Y Alloys: Insights from FIB-DIC technique
Available online 6 August 2025
•Al2Y phase enhances strength and Young's modulus in Mg-Al-Y alloys.•Mg-9Al-17Y shows optimal strength, Young's modulus, and ductility.•Al2Y-induced grain refinement improves ductility and reduces texture...
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Effect of RE/Zn atomic ratio on the microstructure of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloys during rolling process: A new composition design strategy for high-strength and high-thermal-conductivity magnesium alloy
Available online 5 August 2025
•The effects of alloy composition and rolling parameters on the microstructure and comprehensive properties of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloys were systematically studied.•A design criterion for Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloy...
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Prediction of alloying element effects on the mechanical behavior of high-pressure die-cast Mg-based alloys
Available online 5 August 2025
•Machine learning models predict mechanical properties of high-pressure die-cast Mg-based alloys, with CatBoost showing the best performance.•CatBoost achieved coefficients of determination of 0.956...
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Anodic behaviour of Mg at pre-breakdown stages of PEO in basic electrolytes
Available online 5 August 2025
•High-voltage voltammetry used to study anodic behaviour of Mg in PEO process.•Mg self-passivation is compromised by chemical and mechanical instabilities.•Stable initiation of PEO requires surface...
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Dissimilar friction stir welding between AZ31 magnesium alloy and pure copper: Evolution mechanism from macro to micro scales
Available online 5 August 2025
•This is the first study on the process mechanism of Mg/Cu FSW.•A process-based condition between tool and redistributed Mg/Cu is proposed.•The difference of Mg/Cu flow stress results in elongation...
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Low temperature thermolysis and hydrolysis of MgH2 generated from a titanium-mediated hydrogenation of Mg2Si
Available online 29 July 2025
•Mg2Si can be mostly converted to MgH2 (∼76 %) via hydrogen-assisted high-energy ball milling of Mg2Si-Ti.•The Ti-induced destabilization of Mg2Si promotes its transformation into MgH2.•The obtained...
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The potential of deformable titanium reinforced magnesium-matrix composites: A review of preparation, characterization, and performance evaluation
Available online 29 July 2025
•This paper provides a comprehensive review of the preparation methods and mechanical properties of Ti-reinforced magnesium matrix composites (MMCs), offering insights into their application in aerospace,...
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Microstructure tailoring and enhanced fracture toughness in as-extruded Mg-9Gd-4Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy via lamellar γ’ phase
Available online 28 July 2025
•Lamellar γ' enhances fracture toughness by delamination, crack deflection and energy dissipation.•LPSO and γ' phase exhibit distinct toughening effects, including crack propagation and twining.•Integrated...
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The performance degradation of MAO/GPTMS coating on magnesium alloy under combined corrosive environment and cyclic loading
Available online 24 July 2025
•MAO/GPTMS coating reduces the corrosion rate of Mg alloy.•The coating has a certain influence on the mechanical behavior of the alloy.•The brittleness and bonding strength of the coating affect the...
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Simultaneously improving mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg-Y-Nd-Zr alloy via Sm addition
Available online 24 July 2025
•The effects of Sm on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of the extruded Mg-Y-Nd-(Sm)-Zr alloys are systematically investigated.•The extruded EWS2 alloy achieved simultaneously...
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Robust and resilient Mg–NiTi interpenetrating-phase composites with triply periodic minimal surface configuration
Available online 18 July 2025
•Mg–NiTi composites with TPMS configuration are created using additive manufacturing and infiltration.•Smaller unit cells impair melt infiltration but enhance overall mechanical properties.•A permeability...
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Enhanced strength-ductility synergy of directed energy deposited Mg-3.0Nd-0.2Zn-0.3Zr alloy via micro-alloying with Ce
Available online 17 July 2025
•A series of novel NZ30K-xCe (0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 wt. %) alloys with different Ce contents were prepared by DED-arc.•NZ30K-xCe (0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 wt. %) alloys fabricated by DED-arc were nearly full dense.•The...
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The enthalpy changes for hydrogenation/dehydrogenation of Mg-based alloys
Available online 16 July 2025
•A review of enthalpy changes for de/hydrogenation of Mg-based alloys is provided.•Theoretical methods to predict the ΔHabs and ΔHdes are discussed.•Methods and mechanisms used to reduce the enthalpy...
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Enhancing hydrogen storage performance of MgH2 with hollow Bi2Ti2O7 catalyst: Synergistic effects of Bi2Mg3 alloy phase and Ti polyvalency
Available online 14 July 2025
•The hollow Bi2Ti2O7 catalysts were synthesized by a simple thermal method.•The Bi2Ti2O7 can effectively catalyze the hydrogen ab/desorption of MgH2.•The synergistic effect of multivalent Ti and Bi2Mg3...
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Surface nanostructuring and functionalisation of magnesium-based biomaterials: Challenges and prospects
Available online 12 July 2025
•Critical analysis of challenges and clinical requirements in surface nanostructuring and functionalization of magnesium-based implants.•Fundamental clinical performance criteria: Corrosion protection...
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Self-supporting composite anodes with three-dimensional network by wood-derived hard carbon in rechargeable metallic magnesium batteries
Available online 12 July 2025
•Three-dimensional hard carbon as the artificial Mg2+ protective interface.•The high value of σi/σe make a-JHCs/Mg suitable for conventional electrolytes.•Composite anodes enable reversible Mg chemistry...
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Metabolic behavior of the degradation products of magnesium alloys in bone tissue
Available online 12 July 2025
•The Mg alloy anchors gradually degraded in vivo and Mg-based degradation products were rapidly metabolized and absorbed.•In the early stages of the fastest degradation rate, the micro-environment inhibited...
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Effect of ammonia solution on the electrochemical properties of magnesium manganese oxide material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Available online 12 July 2025
•Ammonia solution enhances the electrode structure of Mg2+-Mn3O4, boosting conductivity and capacity retention during cycling.•Ex-situ XRD reveals reversible Zn2+ and H+ ion insertion, with Mg2+ stabilizing...
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Deformation behavior and strengthening mechanism of a gradient nanostructured WE43 Mg alloy
Available online 12 July 2025
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Macroscopic environmental heterogeneity and corrosion behavior derived from in vitro degradation of pure magnesium and their in vivo investigation
Available online 11 July 2025
•Significant effect of the macroscopic environmental heterogeneity derived from pure Mg biodegradation on the corrosion behavior was demonstrated by in vitro tests.•Non-uniform distribution of the eluted...
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Rare-earth containing magnesium alloys: A review of precipitation behavior and its impact on fatigue performance
Available online 9 July 2025
•The precipitation behavior in Mg-RE alloys and the critical role of precipitates in fatigue behavior are reviewed.•The alloying elements and heat treatment play a pivotal role in the precipitation...
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Study on M2-type macrophage exosomes coated with S-HA to modify magnesium alloy surface for vascular scaffolds
Available online 7 July 2025
•The M2-type macrophages were reported to contribute to endothelialization, thus their exosomes were isolated and successfully prepared on to Mg alloy surface for stronger endothelialization.•To avoid...
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Synthesis and molecular dynamics investigation of Mg/SiCP composites with high thermal conductivity and low expansion
Available online 6 July 2025
•The potential application of cast SiC/Mg composites in thermal management has been reported for the first time. This material demonstrates excellent thermal conductivity (178.5 W/m·K) and a low coefficient...
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Interpretable machine learning enables high performance of magnesium borohydride hydrogen storage system
Available online 5 July 2025
•A multi-head attention neural network model is first developed for hydrogen storage.•The model can accurately predict various dehydrogenation performance of Mg(BH4)2.•Interpretability analysis provides...
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Advances in magnesium-based implants for biomedical applications: A comprehensive review and future perspectives
Available online 5 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...
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