Architecting optimized heterostructure for exceptional strength-ductility synergy in Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Mn alloy
December 2026
•Extruded bimodal Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Mn alloy achieves 372 MPa ultimate tensile strength and 17.3% elongation.•Narrow coarse grains enable uniform strain partitioning and continuous GNDs gradient near fine...
Development of a micro-alloyed bio-Mg alloy with high strength-ductility, promising corrosion behavior via rotary swaging
December 2026
•Yield strength of Mg-0.5Zn-0.2Ge-0.05Ca alloy was increased by 61% via rotary swaging.•Strength improvement is mainly due to grain refinement (49.9 MPa) and dislocation accumulation (36.0 MPa).•High...
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...
Magnesium as a cross-domain regulator in aqueous zinc-ion batteries
October 2026
•Mg2+ pre-intercalation pillars V/Mn oxide hosts, enhancing interlayer spacing to 13.4 Å.•Mg-rich interphases suppress zinc dendrites and Zn4SO4(OH)6·xH2O passivation on zinc.•MgSO4/ZnSO4 hybrid electrolytes...
Inhibition mechanism of cold sprayed Al-based composite repairs on micro-galvanic corrosion in a cast magnesium alloy substrate
October 2026
•The micro-galvanic corrosion inhibition mechanisms of repaired ZM6 were discovered.•When CS repair area ratios are lower than 20%, the corrosion of ZM6 is suppressed.•Adding Al2O3 particles enhanced...
Fabrication of HEA particle-reinforced AZ91 magnesium matrix composites via WAAM-FSP hybrid process: Microstructural regulation and performance optimization
October 2026
•A novel WAAM-FSP strategy enables homogeneous incorporation of HEA particles into AZ91 magnesium matrix composites.•Optimal processing parameters achieve defect-free morphology and uniform particle...
Ultra-high ductility in AZ31B magnesium alloy by preparing unique heterostructure: an experiment and phase field crystal simulation study
October 2026
•An ultra-high room-temperature ductility heterostructure magnesium alloy with ductility of up to 36.8%, has been prepared.•The simultaneous initiation of 〈a〉 and 〈c+a〉 slip during microstructure evolution...
Linking corrosion to discharge performance in Mg alloys: the role of alloying element-tailored films
October 2026
•AZ alloy combines an ultra-low 0.13 mm/y corrosion rate with >70% anode efficiency.•Speciation of the alloying element Y in films depends on dissolution rate.•Alloying element Al remains as Al2O3 in...
Atomic-scale influence of {101¯2} twin boundaries on the growth behavior of <c>-component dislocation loops in magnesium
October 2026
•Twin boundaries exert long-range strain field effects that regulate defect growth before direct physical contact occurs.•In-situ atomic-scale evidence reveals distance-dependent regulation of 〈c〉 loop...
Solute-controlled strain hardening in die-cast magnesium alloys: A comparative study of AE44, AM60, and AZ91
October 2026
•AE44 exhibits no evidence of an athermal hardening stage over 77–473 K.•Apparent athermal hardening in Mg–Al alloys arises from competing thermally activated processes.•Dynamic strain ageing governs...
Integrating complexing agents into organic anion electrolytes: A novel strategy for high-performance aqueous Mg-air batteries
October 2026
•Hybrid aqueous electrolyte with organic anions and complexing agents is designed.•Developed electrolyte enables high-energy-density Mg-air batteries.•Preferential adsorption of EDTA on the anode surface...
Role of adsorbed films of bovine serum albumin from simulated physiological fluid in resisting brittle fracture of a lean magnesium alloy
October 2026
•Novel finding of non-circular shape of fracture surface in lean Mg alloy tested in Hanks' solution with Bovine serum protein (BSA).•Fracture surface upon tests in BSA-containing fluid had only ductile...
Integrated experimental and nature-inspired optimization approach for machining thin-walled AZ31B magnesium alloy
October 2026
•Optimal machining parameters for thin-walled AZ31B milling were identified under RHVT, MQL, and N-MQL environments.•The effects of cutting speed, feed, and cooling/lubrication environment on cutting...
Effect of Al content on heat treatment response, precipitation behavior and mechanical properties of Mg-xAl-Zn alloys fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing
October 2026
•First systematic study on heat treatment response, precipitation and mechanical properties of WAAM Mg-xAl-Zn alloys for Al effect.•Determined optimal solution-aging parameters for WAAM Mg-xAl-Zn alloys...
Interfacial engineering of BN-supported PdNi clusters via d-band modulation for enhanced hydrogen storage in magnesium
October 2026
•Interfacial engineering on BN tunes PdNi clusters for Mg hydrogen storage.•nano-Mg@PdNi/BN reduces the onset dehydrogenation to 173 °C.•The composite releases 6.58 wt.% H2 within 500 s at 325 °C.•d-band...
Achieving simultaneous strength-ductility-corrosion optimization of solid-state additive friction stir deposited superlight Mg-Li alloy by a hybrid high flow rate Argon/CO₂ shielding atmosphere
October 2026
•A hybrid Ar-liquid CO₂ cooling route was developed for AFSD of LAZ1033 Mg–Li alloy, where phase-change cooling refines grains, facilitates Al solid solution and restrains secondary phases.•Low-flow...
Achieving strength-ductility synergy and controlled degradation in biodegradable Mg-Zn-Sr-Mn alloy via Sm micro-alloying
October 2026
•Sm micro-alloying yields nanoscale (Mg, Zn)41Sm5 phases in biodegradable Mg alloy.•ZSM-0.5Sm achieves strength-ductility synergy via non-basal slip activation.•0.5 wt.% Sm mitigates micro-galvanic...
The key mechanism of twin-mediated microcracks in enhancing Mg anodes’ discharge behavior
September 2026
•The effect of annealing temperature on the discharge performance of a Mg anode was studied.•The relationship between twins and the discharge morphology of a magnesium anode was revealed.•The fine grain...
Synergistic effects of silicon alloying and plastic deformation on thermal expansion behavior and mechanical performance of dual-phase Mg-Li alloys
September 2026
●Si alloying and plastic deformation synergistically optimize the thermal expansion and mechanical properties of Mg–Li alloys.●Residual stress effects were investigated, while first-principles calculations...
Deformation twinning in magnesium: the role of phase transformations
September 2026
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A new methodology for habit plane and orientation relationship prediction in precipitation strengthening of magnesium alloys
September 2026
•A general method predicts orientation relationships and habit planes in precipitation-strengthened Mg alloys.•Three possible orientation relationships and habit planes are theoretically predicted for...
Al-driven magnesium alloy functionality via manifold structuring and disorder
September 2026
•First comprehensive atomistic study of alloying & porosity in Mg-alloy performance.•Molecular Dynamics investigation of tensile response in Mg-Al-Zn alloys.•Effects of 0–18% Al+Zn and 0–3% porosity...
Novel Mg-Y-Ni dissoluble alloys with low cost, high strength, and rapid dissolution rate developed via optimizing thermal processing routes
September 2026
•Proposes a “materials streamlining” strategy is proposed by utilizing a low-RE Mg-Y-Ni alloy and achieving performance through advanced thermomechanical processing instead of costly high-RE alloying.•Provides...