Improving the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2 by compositing with Ce/N–codoped TiO2
Available online 5 December 2025
•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...
Synergistic improvement of strength and ductility in graphene nanoplatelets/Mg-14Li-1Al composites via heterogeneous phase regulation
Available online 1 December 2025
•GNPs/LA141 composites with high strength and high plasticity are successfully fabricated by utilizing the accumulative roll bonding and friction stir processing.•The α-Mg/β-Li phase structure with...
Advances in magnesium spinel ferrites for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue: Challenges and future prospectives
Available online 1 December 2025
•A comprehensive overview of Mg-based spinel ferrite based photocatalysts for the dye degradation.•Summarization of advantages and disadvantages of synthesis approaches for making Mg-spinel ferrites.•Critical...
Recent progress and perspectives in fusion welding of Mg-RE alloys: From weldability fundamentals to process-microstructure correlation
Available online 29 November 2025
•RE effects on the weldability of Mg alloys are systematically summarized.•Various fusion welding methods applicable to Mg-RE alloys are compared.•FZ of Mg-RE alloys shows lower microstructural stability...
Impactful amelioration on the thermodynamics and kinetics of the RE-Mg-Ni-based alloys by melt spinning-crystallization annealing
Available online 27 November 2025
•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...
Rapid Ca-P mineralization on spark-tuned Mg alloys for enhanced corrosion resistance and biocompatibility in-vitro and in-vivo
Available online 25 November 2025
•Spark treatment induces complex surface with enhanced topological features.•Dense apatite mineralization on LDR-Mg suppresses Mg2+ leaching, limiting degradation.•LDR-Mg shows minimum HER and stable...
Calcium phosphate and ion-substituted coatings for resorbable magnesium-based bone implants: A review
Available online 25 November 2025
•A review of coating technologies and deposition techniques is provided.•Key focus on calcium phosphate and ion-substituted coatings for resorbable Mg alloys.•A clinical perspective on resorbable metals...
The influence of alloying on recrystallization behavior and texture development of Mg-(Ca, Zn) alloys
Available online 25 November 2025
•Zn addition in Mg resulted in activation of extension and double twinning that resulted in a strong deformation texture.•Ca addition in Mg resulted in the activation of multiple twinning systems that...
High strain rate deformation and spall damage in a Mg-Ag-Nd-Zr alloy: Effects of δ/γ precipitates
Available online 24 November 2025
•The influence of micron-scale γ and nano-scale δ precipitates on impact response is evaluated.•δ precipitates improve dynamic yield strength and spall strength.•Various twinning systems are activated...
Mapping the strain-localization evolution of grain boundary and its interactions with slip/twin at the microscale
Available online 23 November 2025
•Strain localization at GBs and its governing factors were studied using HRDIC.•Only ∼10 % of GBs were categorized as extremely-high-strain GBs at 3 % applied strain.•Most (∼84 %) of the extremely-high-strain...
Interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of diffusion-bonded Mg-4Y-3RE magnesium alloy
Available online 20 November 2025
•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...
Achievement of exceptional strength-plasticity synergy for low-alloyed Mg–2Y alloy prepared by combining controlled diffusion solidification with rolling
Available online 18 November 2025
•CDS + rolling boosts Mg–2Y strength (∼51.8%) via refined grains & Mg₂₄Y₅ precipitation.•Weakened basal texture & extension twins enhance slip systems, improving plasticity (∼32.6%).•Mg–2Y sheet's texture...
Magnesium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage: Advances and challenges in MgCl2·6H2O-based electrolyte engineering
Available online 17 November 2025
•The utilization of MgCl2·6H2O enables the development of cost-effective electrolyte and the comprehensive utilization of salt lake resources.•MgCl2·6H2O-based electrolyte engineering involves solvation...
From protection to failure: Oxidation of pure Mg and rare-earth-enhanced Mg alloys at elevated temperature
Available online 17 November 2025
•Pure Mg exhibits a transient protective MgO layer before catastrophic oxidation failure.•Failure of pure Mg is driven by Mg vapor pressure and stress-induced crack networks.•Rare earth elements promote...
Human oral microbiome interactions with magnesium implants
Available online 14 November 2025
•Human oral microbiome corrodes biomineralized layers on magnesium (Mg) implants.•Organic matrix forms a diffusion-limiting film, slowing electrochemical corrosion.•Saliva and organic matrix buffer...
Dry sliding wear behavior of SiC-B4C reinforced AZ80 hybrid composites fabricated through a semi-solid stir casting process
Available online 14 November 2025
•Homogeneous distribution of ceramic particulates in the Mg matrix is achieved by a low-cost semi-solid stir-casting process.•The present research focuses on the impact of wear testing conditions and...
Hydroxyapatite coatings for biodegradable magnesium alloys: Recent advances, strategies, challenges, and future prospects
Available online 14 November 2025
•Mg alloys are promising for implants but corrode rapidly in the body.•HAp coatings improve corrosion resistance and bioactivity.•Key coating methods include sol-gel, hydrothermal, and PEO.•Hybrid and...
Study on dual-heterostructure in additive friction stir deposited Mg-Gd-Y alloys: Formation mechanism and mechanical response
Available online 13 November 2025
•Dual-heterogeneous microstructure, featuring alternating fine grain (FG) bands embedded with dense nanoscale multiphase clusters and coarse grain (CG) bands containing sparse clusters, was expeditiously...
Absorbing Ca-P composites by Zr element in the alloy: A new method to improve the corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloy
Available online 13 November 2025
•Stable Ca-P corrosion layer with a thickness of 10.5 μm was formed by adding trace Zr.•Enhancing the long-term corrosion resistance of Mg alloys by the absorption of Ca-P layer.•The primary absorption...
Recent advances in magnesium and magnesium alloys for next-generation high-energy-density lithium rechargeable batteries
Available online 11 November 2025
•We focus on the recent development of Mg-based alloys for Li metal batteries.•Various strategies for synthesizing Mg alloy system-based Li anodes are discussed.•Perspectives for designing an advanced...
Enhanced ductility of AZ31B magnesium alloy through a combined pre-stretching and electromagnetically induced electric pulse treatment process
Available online 11 November 2025
•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...
Effect of Al content on the microstructural characteristics and tensile and fatigue properties of extruded SEN Mg alloys
Available online 11 November 2025
•Al content governs microstructure, strength, ductility, and fatigue in extruded SEN Mg alloys.•Grain size varies non-monotonically due to solute drag, DRX kinetics, and particle distribution.•Fine...
The role of in-situ phase transformation behavior on mechanical heterogeneity in Mg-7Gd-3Y-1Zn-0.5Zr alloy fabricated by wire-arc additive manufacturing
Available online 9 November 2025
•Elucidating in-situ phase transformation driven by thermal cycling in WAAM-deposited VWZ731K alloy.•Intrinsic heat treatment of WAAM induces variations in stacking fault energy and LPSO phase evolution.•A...
Advances in magnesium-incorporated polymeric scaffolds: A next-generation strategy for enhanced wound healing
Available online 7 November 2025
•Wound management remains a significant clinical challenge, requiring advanced therapeutic strategies.•Magnesium (Mg)-incorporated polymeric scaffolds have emerged as promising candidates for wound...
Effect of extrusion ratio on mechanical and biodegradation behavior of Mg–Zn–Mn–Sr alloy microtubes for biodegradable vascular stents
Available online 7 November 2025
•Effect of extrusion ratio on Mg-Zn-Mn-Sr (ZMJ100) alloy microtubes was investigated.•Ultra-precise ZMJ100 microtubes were fabricated using a two-step extrusion process.•Higher extrusion ratio enhanced...