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...
Review of development and progress on thixomolding technology of magnesium alloys
Available online 12 September 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...
Influence of initial texture on twinning and slip behaviors in rolled AZ31 magnesium alloy during three-point bending deformation
Available online 11 September 2025
•Texture orientation governs activation of {10–12} twinning and basal slip during bending.•ND-textured samples show poor bendability due to limited twinning and slip.•RD-textured samples accommodate...
A new perspective on tensile yield plateau formation in extruded Mg-4.83Gd-2.36Nd-0.21Zr alloy
Available online 11 September 2025
•The tensile yield plateau in Mg-4.83Gd-2.36Nd-0.21Zr alloy was investigated.•Basal slip dominated the tensile yielding stages.•Basal slip activation and dislocation unpinning resulted in the yield...
Biodegradable Mg-based medical devices: From passive support to active modulation
Available online 9 September 2025
•Paradigm shift from passive to active implants.Mg-based biodegradable medical devices have evolved from traditional passive structural supports to advanced active systems capable of modulating physiological...
A review of corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking of Mg-Li alloys
Available online 5 September 2025
•A review of EAC mechanisms in Mg-Li alloys is provided, focusing on anodic dissolution and hydrogen embrittlement.•Key factors influencing the initiation and propagation of EAC are analyzed.•Mitigation...
Unusual texture evolution in extruded AZ31 Mg alloy plates with bimodal grain structures
Available online 4 September 2025
•The microstructural evolution of AZ31 alloy plates during various extrusion processes is analyzed.•The AZ31 Mg alloy plates, extruded via conventional methods under varying temperatures and speeds,...
Ductility enhancement mechanism of laser welded magnesium alloy joints via synergistic effect of Gd powder addition and oscillating laser
Available online 4 September 2025
•The synergistic effects of oscillating laser and Gd powder addition on ductility of magnesium alloy welded joint were clarified.•The welded joint strength was equivalent to that of base metal and the...
Manipulation of electrochemically (In)active elements in Na3VMg0.5Ti0.5(PO4)3 and Na3.5V0.5MgTi0.5(PO4)3: Enhancing the longevity of NASICON-type cathodes for sodium-ion batteries
Available online 2 September 2025
•The integration of electrochemically active (Ti and V) and inactive (Mg) elements introduced two new cathodes Na3VMg0.5Ti0.5(PO4)3 (N3.0VMTP) and Na3.5V0.5MgTi0.5(PO4)3 (N3.5VMTP).•Electrochemically...
Control mechanism of Ni-foil on the interfacial structure and properties of the magnesium alumina laminated composite plate
Available online 2 September 2025
•The brittle columnar Al₁₂Mg₁₇ intermetallic compound (IMC) layer (0.270–0.350 nm thick) at the Ni-free interface serves as the preferential crack initiation site. In contrast, the Ni-containing interface...
Efficient and smart hybrid coatings for active corrosion protection of magnesium alloys
Available online 1 September 2025
•New smart hybrid PEO-based protective coatings are obtained on the MA8 Mg alloy.•Halloysite nanotubes loaded with a benzotriazole are incorporated into PCL matrix.•The electrochemical activity of the...
Magnesium-containing composite hydrogel scaffolds with immunomodulatory and osteogenic dual effects enhance bone defect repair via CD4+ T cells modulation
Available online 30 August 2025
•Suitable magnesium ionic microenvironments significantly promote T cell polarization toward Th1 and Treg subtypes.•Cytokines secreted from CD4+ T cells synergized with Mg²⁺2+ to augment alkaline phosphatase...
High voltage cathode materials for rechargeable magnesium batteries: Structural aspects and electrochemical perspectives
Available online 29 August 2025
•Comprehensive review of high-voltage cathode materials for rechargeable magnesium batteries.•Structural classification into 1D, 2D, and 3D Mg2+ diffusion frameworks among transition metal oxides and...
Unveiling the mechanism of ultrasonic vibration on suppression of intermetallic compound growth in Al/Mg dissimilar friction stir welding
Available online 28 August 2025
•Ultrasonic vibration enables superior dissimilar friction stir welding of aluminum to magnesium alloy.•The synergistic mechanism of ultrasonic vibration in Al/Mg dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW)...
Analytical equations for thermal and electrical conductivity prediction in as-cast magnesium alloys: A symbolic regression approach
Available online 27 August 2025
•Symbolic regression derives interpretable equations for Mg alloy conductivity.•Unified framework predicts both thermal and electrical conductivity in Mg alloys.•Comparable prediction accuracy (MAPE:...
Interface nanocrystalline reinforcement mechanism of particle interlayer in pulsed current assisted rolling Mg/Al laminate
Available online 26 August 2025
•Mg/Al laminates are fabricated by “cold spraying + pulsed current rolling” processes.•CS-PCR process achieves a shear strength of 70.7 MPa and a fracture strain of 28 %.•Cold spraying facilitates the...
Microstructure evolution and age-strengthening mechanism of Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy fabricated by additive friction stir deposition
Available online 26 August 2025
•Mg-Gd-Y-Zr AFSD alloy was obtained by AFSD.•The component was composed of fine equiaxed grains.•The ultimate tensile strength was enhanced to 433.9 MPa.•Precipitation strengthening was achieved by...
Review of electrical conductivity in magnesium alloys: Mechanisms, strategies and applications
Available online 26 August 2025
•Synergistic enhancement strategy for EC and strength of Mg alloy.•Design principles for conductive Mg alloys based on first principles.•Focus on optimizing Mg alloy EC through defect analysis....
Magnesium alloys with rare-earth elements: Research trends applications, and future prospect
Available online 26 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...
The critical roles of twinning and prismatic 〈a〉 slipping in affecting the dynamic recrystallization of hot-rolled Mg-Gd-Zr thick plate
Available online 25 August 2025
•Effect of Prismatic 〈a〉 dislocations on recrystallisation/texture was studied.•Recrystallisation process of pure Prismatic 〈a〉 dislocations was observed using TEM and TKD.•First-principles calculations...
From microstructure to mechanical properties: Image-based machine learning prediction for AZ80 magnesium alloy
Available online 23 August 2025
•Deep learning model predicts strength and strain curves from SEM images of AZ80 alloy.•Achieved <2.2 % error in image-out validation for YS and UTS prediction.•Accurate stress-strain curve construction...
Research progress on magnesium materials for structural, biomedical and energy applications
Available online 21 August 2025
•This paper explores recent research advancements in Mg-based materials especially within recent 4 years in Germany....