Evolution of multiscale heterostructures and comprehensive properties improvement in the large thickness ratio Ti/Al/Mg clad plates under heterothermal rolling
May 2026
•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...
Data-driven corrosion assessment of magnesium alloys: A multi-level graph attention network for quantitative hydrogen-evolution prediction
May 2026
•MGAT pioneers end-to-end mapping from Mg microstructure to H₂ evolution curves.•Zero-shot prediction of 0–100 h corrosion kinetics for new alloys, R² > 0.90.•Resistivity, density & phase fraction identified...
Varied shearing mechanisms of β's-Mg7Sm by basal 〈a〉 dislocations under thermo-kinetic correlation: a phase-field simulation
May 2026
•Equipped with ab-initio based γ-surface of β's-Mg7Sm obtained by a novel method, phase-field simulations for β's shearing by basal 〈a〉 dislocations in a Mg-Sm alloy are performed to reveal thermo-kinetics...
Magnesium-based composite scaffolds for therapeutic delivery in bone tissue engineering: Current advances and emerging frontiers
May 2026
•Mg-based scaffolds orchestrate bone regeneration via ionic and therapeutic cues.•Controlled Mg²⁺ release synergizes with therapeutic agents to enhance bone repair.•The scaffold’s design and composition...
Study on M2-type macrophage exosomes coated with S-HA to modify magnesium alloy surface for vascular scaffolds
May 2026
•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...
Decoding complex compositions in topologically close-packed nanoplates of magnesium alloys: A high-throughput route to stable precipitates
May 2026
•The metastable β2′ nanoplates in Mg-Zn alloys adopt the Mg(Mg, Zn)2 composition instead of pure MgZn2.•The metastable Mg2Nd nanoplates in Mg-Nd-Ca alloys adopt the Mg2(Ca, Nd, Mg) composition rather...
Mechanical properties and corrosion study of Mg-8Zn-0.5Zr magnesium matrix composites reinforced by nano-Al modified Ti particles
May 2026
•Compared to the ZK80 , the YS, UTS, and EL of the Al@TiP/ZK80 composites were enhanced by 17%, 12%, and 23%, respectively, successfully achieving a synergistic optimization of strength and plasticity.•The...
Synergistic enhancement of strength and ductility in Mg-7Sn alloy through combined optimization of dual-texture and low-angle grain boundary structures
May 2026
•The Mg-7Sn alloy exhibiting an excellent strength-ductility balance (σ0.2 = 235 MPa, σb = 315 MPa and εf = 16.8%) is successfully fabricated through a composite processing route involving warm extrusion...
Dependence of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the LPSO-type Mg-Y-Zn alloy on the extrusion die angle and vortex shape
May 2026
•The effect of extrusion die shape, including vortex extrusion, on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of LPSO-type Mg-2Y-1Zn alloy was systematically investigated.•Vortex extrusion...
Twinning activation and dynamic recrystallization behavior of AZ61 tubes in electro-assisted bending
May 2026
•Pulsed current-assisted bending effectively promotes uniform deformation along radial and tangential directions of AZ61 magnesium alloy tube.•Pulsed current accelerates transition of deformed grains...
Impactful amelioration on the thermodynamics and kinetics of the RE-Mg-Ni-based alloys by melt spinning-crystallization annealing
May 2026
•Synergistic alloying design: A Mg90La2Y2Ni6 alloy was developed by incorporating Ni with rare-earth elements (La, Y), simultaneously enhancing hydrogen storage capacity and glass-forming ability.•Microstructural...
Interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of diffusion-bonded Mg-4Y-3RE magnesium alloy
May 2026
•Shear strength of 179.9 ± 3.9 MPa and bonding ratio of 94.14 % is achieved.•Superior joint results from recrystallization, precipitates and elemental diffusion.•Strength further increases to highest...
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...