Strengthening mechanisms of carbon nanotube-reinforced polycrystalline magnesium composites: A molecular dynamics study
December 2026
•A novel investigation into the coupled effects of crystallite size and grain number on the mechanical behavior of CNT/Mg composites.•Insight into the interplay between CNT reinforcement, dislocation...
Deciphering particle dispersion mechanisms at different scales of additively manufactured TiCN/AZ91D composites with enhanced strength
December 2026
•A multiphysics multiscale model is developed to precisely regulate hatch spacing.•Microscopic particle distribution is dominated by Marangoni-centrifugal-filling mechanism.•Submicroscopic particle...
Texture evolution and tension–compression yield symmetry of AZ31 magnesium alloy during cyclic extrusion and compression: Experiments and polycrystal plasticity simulations
December 2026
•An FEM-VPSC-dDRX(CA) framework was developed to establish the processing–microstructure relationship.•ML-assisted reconstruction of deformation histories enables prediction of microstructure evolution...
The mechanism of constructing and regulating the high-performance Mg-Al LDH coating structure on the surface of AZ31 magnesium alloy assisted by ultrasonic energy field
December 2026
•Revealed the mechanisms by which ultrasonic power regulates the structure of the film.•Ultrasonic treatment increased the effective doping rate of Al³⁺ by 72%.•Achieved refinement at both the lamellar...
AI-assisted quantification of osteogenesis in X-ray microscopy images of biodegradable Mg implants: methodology, benchmarking, and open dataset
December 2026
•An end–to–end ResUNet framework was developed for automated de novo bone segmentation in XRM images of biodegradable Mg implants.•The model accurately distinguished newly formed bone from pre–existing...
Essential role of Zn in enhancing mechanical properties via inducing dynamic precipitation of LPSO phase in the extruded Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloys
December 2026
•Zn regulates dynamic LPSO precipitation and consequently alters DRX behavior during extrusion.•Dynamic lamellar 14H LPSO phases suppress DRX through strong dislocation–LPSO interactions.•Constrained...
Revealing the dynamic evolution of interfacial water during Mg anodic dissolution
November 2026
•Constructed a machine-learning interatomic potential for Mg–water interfaces via fine-tuning of a pre-trained model, enabling anodic dissolution simulations.•Derived an accurate anodic polarization...
Research on interfacial microstructure, mechanical properties, and damage behaviors of AZ91/GWZ831K bimetallic structures fabricated via wire-arc directed energy deposition
November 2026
•AZ91/GWZ831K bimetallic structures were fabricated by WA-DED with two distinct deposition sequences.•AG sample shows superior tensile properties to GA sample due to its interlocking interface hindering...
Tailoring intermetallic anisotropy in AZ91 alloy via Y/La co-addition: A dual-site occupancy mechanism
November 2026
•Y/La co-addition synergistically improves AZ91 strength and toughness, promoting a transition to ductile fracture.•Y transforms the high-aspect-ratio needle-like Al11La3 phase into a coarsened rod-like...
Corrosion inhibition of AZ91D magnesium alloy and its micro-arc oxidation coating by three carboxylate-based inhibitors in NaCl solution
November 2026
•Three carboxylate inhibitors effectively protect both bare AZ91D alloy and MAO-treated magnesium alloy.•Inhibitors adsorb on surfaces to form protective films that suppress Mg(OH)2 formation.•On MAO...
Interplay between Al-RE particles and twins: Strain gradient-driven twin boundary breakthrough of static recrystallized grains
November 2026
•Bi-directional SRX is triggered both at GB regions (GBs and Al11RE3 particles) and within grains (twins and Al2RE particles).•Particle-twin interplay enables SRX grains to overcome twin boundary constraints.•Grain-scale...
Nanoscale quantification of slip activity and pre-twin-assisted strength-ductility synergy in AZ31 Mg alloy at cryogenic temperatures
November 2026
•Cryogenic HRDIC reveals quantitative slip evolution and 〈c+a〉 contribution at −180 °C.•Non-basal slip activation alone is insufficient to sustain cryogenic ductility.•Detwinning converts hard orientations...
Mechanistic insights into ultraviolet-crosslinked sulfonated hyaluronic acid microspheres for stable biointerfaces on biodegradable cerebrovascular magnesium implants
November 2026
•Two kinds of novel S-HA microspheres were applied for coatings of Mg alloy cerebrovascular implants.•After comparison, UV cured S-HA-Tyr@microsphere has better stability than VIS cured S-HA-Tyr@microsphere.•UV...
Stabilized interdiffusion-mechanical interlocking interface in Mg-based heavy metal heterostructures under long-term thermal/cryogenic cycling
November 2026
•IMI mechanism couples atomic interdiffusion with 3D mechanical interlocking in Mg/Al/Ta, ensuring extreme thermal stability.•Multi-scale tests show the interface design retains structural integrity...
Controllable fast fabrication of Mg-W-Si-P-O composite oxide films on AM60 Mg alloys by hybrid anodization for enhanced performance
November 2026
•A programmed hybrid anodizing strategy is developed for rapid coating growth in 9.7 µm/min.•The strategy facilitates W-incorporated oxide deposition and inhibits the substrate dissolution.•W-incorporation...
Study on the dendritic growth in Mg-10Gd alloy: Combined modified cellular automata model coupling solute trapping and non-equilibrium kinetics with in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging experiments
November 2026
•A modified cellular automaton model coupling solute trapping (CA-ST) is developed.•The CA-ST model predicts accurately the PDAS of directionally solidified Mg-Gd alloy.•Solute distribution of Mg-Gd...
High-cycle fatigue and corrosion-fatigue behavior of extruded Mg-Zn alloys: Isolated effects of Y and Ca
November 2026
•Controlled alloy design isolated Ca and Y effects at comparable solute content, grain size, and fatigue loading.•In air HCF (R = 0), ZX10 reached 107 cycles at 90% σY,T; Z1 and ZW11 required 80% σY,T.•In...
Solid-solution strengthening and second-phase pinning synergistically enhance interface bonding of Mg/Al bimetallic composites via a FeCoNiCrCu/Ni coating: Experimental and simulation study
November 2026
•A novel FeCoNiCrCu/Ni coating dramatically strengthened the Mg/Al interface.•A hybrid interface structure consisting of a BCC solid solution and second phase particles was achieved.•HEA solid-solution...
Surface mechanical attrition-induced hierarchical gradient nanostructuring enables ultrahigh strength and moderate ductility in Mg-Sn-Zn-Zr alloys
November 2026
•SMAT constructs hierarchical gradient nanostructures in Mg-Sn-Zn-Zr alloys.•The SMAT-treated alloys achieve UTS of 385–405 MPa and elongation of ∼13%.•Particle-assisted substructure rotation governs...
Achieving breakthrough high strength in AZ31 magnesium alloy bar via a novel single-pass extrusion process
November 2026
AZ31 magnesium alloy generally suffers from insufficient room-temperature strength. Meanwhile, conventional processing routes offer limited strengthening efficiency, and severe plastic deformation (SPD)...
Semi-continuous vacuum distillation for high-purity magnesium: Thermodynamic assessment, impurity separation behavior, and direct ingot formation
November 2026
•A semi-continuous vacuum distillation system was developed for the direct production of high-purity Mg ingots.•A stable temperature gradient enabled controlled Mg vapor transport and liquid-phase condensation.•An...
Understanding deformation mechanisms and grain-size effects in SIMA-processed AZ91 alloy during high-solid-fraction semi-solid deformation
November 2026
•EBSD–TEM–MD reveals deformation in high-solid-fraction semi-solid AZ91.•Solid grains behave as crystallographic units rather than passive particles.•Fine grains favor whole-grain rotation and texture...
Synergistic strength and ductility enhancement of ultrasonically solidified Mg-Gd-Y-Zn quaternary alloy
November 2026
•Ultrasonically directional solidification builds Mg-Gd-Y-Zn alloy heterostructures.•Cavitation triggers α-Mg nucleation; streaming mixes equiaxed and columnar grains.•Ultrasonic vibration drives LPSO...
Circular manufacturing of Mg–eggshell composites: Transforming biogenic waste into functional reinforcements
November 2026
•Friction extrusion enabled solid-state fabrication of Mg-eggshell composite rods.•Waste eggshell CaCO₃ was homogeneously dispersed via intense shear deformation.•In-situ CaCO₃ decomposition formed...
A Mg2+/Li+ hybrid electrolyte with regulated interfacial chemistry for highly reversible and stable rechargeable magnesium batteries
November 2026
•A dual-salt electrolyte of Mg(OTf)₂ and LiCl in DME overcomes solubility limitations of conventional single-salt magnesium electrolytes.•The optimized 0.3 M Mg(OTf)₂ + 0.5 M LiCl/DME electrolyte achieves...