Synergistic effect of Ni2Sc and Mg2Ni on boosting the hydrogen storage kinetic performances of magnesium-nickel alloys
May 2026
•Forming of novel microstructure induced by strong Sc-Ni affinity.•The diffusion energy barrier of hydrogen atoms in Ni2Sc is only 1.6 eV.•Ni2Sc reduces dehydrogenation Ea for the Mg85Ni14Sc1 alloy...
Uncovering the impact of Gd content on the microstructure and mechanical properties of wire-arc directed energy deposited Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloys
May 2026
•Increased Gd content contributes to the grain refinement, micro-segregation, and precipitation of eutectic phases and nano-β" during deposition process.•Increased Gd content inhibits grain coarsening...
Regeneration of metallic magnesium from magnesium slag through a synergistic vacuum carbothermal reduction and CaF2 catalytic strategy
May 2026
•A new method for the synergistic regeneration of metallic magnesium from magnesium slag through vacuum carbothermal reduction coupled with CaF2 catalysis has been proposed for the first time.•Fully...
Self-supporting composite anodes with three-dimensional network by wood-derived hard carbon in rechargeable metallic magnesium batteries
May 2026
•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...
Enhanced ductility of AZ31B magnesium alloy through a combined pre-stretching and electromagnetically induced electric pulse treatment process
May 2026
•A novel pre-stretching and induced electric pulse treatment (IEPT) process significantly enhances the uniform elongation of AZ31B Mg alloy up to 43 %, achieving a 160 % improvement over the untreated...
Improving the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2 by compositing with Ce/N–codoped TiO2
May 2026
•Ce/N–codoped TiO2 (CN-T) is synthesized using an etching/hydrothermal method.•CN-T is compounded with MgH2 at different loadings to afford composites.•The H2 storage performances of these composites...
Achieving balanced degradation and biological performance in Mg-Ag-Mn alloys via PEO process: Role of Mn addition and post-casting heat treatment
May 2026
•Synergistic Mn alloying and PCHT enable the growth of thicker and compacter PEO films on Mg-Ag-based substrates.•Ag enrichment at the film/substrate interface alongside Ag2O nanoparticles within PEO...
Ignition-proof magnesium alloys with rare earth elements: A novel framework to predict combustion phases, surface morphologies, and hidden features using heating rates
May 2026
•ML framework predicted combustion phases and hidden surface behaviors.•Ignition-proof alloys with RE elements were successfully developed.•RE-rich alloys showed superior performance for aerospace and...
Processing maps for magnesium alloys: From thermodynamic response to mechanistic interpretation
May 2026
•Processing maps for Mg alloys are re-examined from physical and energy views.•Flow instability in Mg alloys is linked to rate-controlled deformation mechanisms.•A unified framework reconciles Prasad,...
Achieving strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr alloy fabricated by wire-arc directed energy deposition: La element addition via redox reaction of La2O3 and Mg
May 2026
•The La element was incorporated by a redox reaction of La2O3 and Mg.•The strength-ductility synergy of the alloys was further enhanced.•The β1 phases precipitated at the γ1/Mg interfaces.•Dislocation...
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...
Crystal‐amorphous interface synergy in Ni/CrV‐mixed metal oxide: A strategy for rapid hydrogen uptake/release in magnesium hydride
May 2026
•The electronic structure and surface activity of Ni/CrV-MMO are optimized.•The onset desorption temperature of MgH2Ni/CrV-MMO is reduced to 190 °C.•The apparent activation energy of MgH2 decreases...
Core-shell FeCoNiCrCu/Fe2O3@C catalyst via cocktail effect for superior low-temperature hydrogen absorption kinetics and cycling stability of MgH2
May 2026
•A novel core-shell FeCoNiCrCu/Fe2O3@C is synthesized as the stable catalyst of MgH2.•The catalyst enables outstanding low-temperature hydrogen absorption kinetics and cycling stability of MgH2.•The...
Unveiling the mechanism of ultrasonic vibration on suppression of intermetallic compound growth in Al/Mg dissimilar friction stir welding
May 2026
•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)...
Effect of Zn addition to Mg melt on microstructural characteristics of Mg–Ti composites fabricated via liquid metal dealloying
May 2026
•Effects of Zn addition to Mg melt on LMD-fabricated Mg–Ti composites were investigated.•Zn preferentially partitions into the Mg matrix, forming a supersaturated solid solution.•Increasing Zn content...
Precipitation-strengthened micromechanical behaviors of magnesium alloy under cyclic loading
May 2026
•The micro mechanisms of an extruded Mg alloy were methodically explored during cyclic loading through the application of a crystal plasticity model coupled with in-situ neutron data.•Revealed the interconnection...
Solid-state additively manufactured Mg-Al-Zn-Mn alloys: Effects of Al content on microstructures and mechanical properties
May 2026
•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...
Corrosion behaviors in ZX-series Mg alloys: The interplay of Mn solute, grain structure, and phase evolution after laser surface melting
May 2026
•Mn traps in α-Mg during LSM, suppressing second phases and coarsening grains.•LSM refines grains and homogenizes phases, reducing localized attack in ZX21.•LSM yields uniform corrosion in ZXM211 despite...
Recommendation for biological evaluations on biodegradable magnesium-based materials: Based on the coupling impact of pH value and Mg2+ on cells and bacteria
May 2026
•The coupling impact of pH and Mg2+ on the viability of cells and bacteria is investigated.•A recommendation to evaluate the biological behavior of Mg-based materials according to environmental conditions...
Exceptional metallurgical bonding mechanism via Nano-thick layer of interfacial solid solution in dissimilar welding
May 2026
•AZ31 and DC01 were bonded by a nanometer-thick layer of Fe(Al) solid solution.•High lap shear strength of 101 MPa was obtained, which is 78 % of AZ31 BM.•Fracture occurred mainly inside AZ31 stir zone...
Controlled ageing-induced nano Gd precipitation: An effective strategy to improve mechanical, corrosion, antibacterial and biocompatibility of Mg-0.5Mn-7.3Gd alloy
May 2026
•Size, fraction, and coherency of nano Mg₅Gd phase changes with aging progression.•Precipitate shearing of Mg₅Gd phase enhances yield strength in peak-aged condition.•Lowest Volta potential difference...
Insights into the texture-dependent strain hardening mechanisms of conform-processed AZ31 Mg alloys: Experimental investigations and VPSC modeling
May 2026
•Conform extrusion drives texture reconstruction and dynamic recrystallization, forming a tilted fiber texture with improved orientation dispersion.•In-situ EBSD reveals pronounced enhancement of slip...
Synchronously enhancing the strength and ductility of industrial-scale Mg-RE-Zn alloys containing LPSO phase via interpretable machine learning
Available online 30 May 2026
•An interpretable ML framework is developed for industrial-scale LPSO-containing Mg-RE-Zn alloy design.•Blocky LPSO descriptors are extracted and integrated with composition, grain size, texture and...
Deep learning-driven microstructure characterization and Vickers-hardness prediction of Mg-Gd alloys
Available online 28 May 2026
•Multitask pipeline quantifies microstructures in metallography and TEM images.•Deep-learning accurately predicts room-temperature Vickers hardness of Mg-Gd alloys.•Deep-learning microstructure-property...