Recent progress and perspectives in additive manufacturing of magnesium alloys and composites: A review of process-microstructure-property correlations
Available online 18 October 2025
•The recent progress in additive manufacturing of magnesium alloys and magnesium matrix composites (MMCs) is systematically reviewed.•Microstructure evolution and defect formation mechanisms in various...
Dynamic recrystallization and strengthening mechanisms in a magnesium alloy processed by severe plastic deformation
Available online 18 October 2025
•At the early stages of deformation, LAGBs and HAGBs developed through DRV and CDRX, respectively. At higher strains, the density of HAGBs increased through DDRX.•CDRX grains of “GB-type” in the vicinity...
Self-healing coatings on Mg-Li alloy using pH-responsive sepiolite microcontainer loaded with corrosion inhibitors
Available online 18 October 2025
•A novel corrosion protection strategy for Mg-Li alloy is proposed.•pH-responsive functionalized sepiolite microcontainers are prepared.•Cerium ions and barbituric acid are encapsulated via ion exchange...
Decoding complex compositions in topologically close-packed nanoplates of magnesium alloys: A high-throughput route to stable precipitates
Available online 17 October 2025
•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...
Enhancing irradiation tolerance of Mg-Mn based alloys via tailoring Mn nanoprecipitates
Available online 17 October 2025
•The nano Mn particles (1–4 nm) are precipitated periodically along the basal plane during Xe irradiation.•The irradiation-induced Mn nanoprecipitates could effectively suppress the nucleation and growth...
New insights into combined thermal and vibration softening of magnesium alloy in rotational vibration assisted incremental sheet forming
Available online 16 October 2025
•Modelling thermal and vibration effects in complex deformation of RV-ISF.•Decoupling and understanding individual contributions of different softening effects.•Investigating microstructure evolution...
In-situ TiH/V8C7 from bimetallic TiVC MXene for enhanced hydrogen storage in the 2LiBH4-MgH2
Available online 16 October 2025
•The LMBH + 6 wt% TiVC releases 9.3 wt% hydrogen in 35 min and hydrogenation completes in 30 min.•Hydrogen is more easily diffused through the TiH/LiH/V8C7/MgB2 multi-phase interface.•The capacity retention...
The mechanism of pre-twinning on enhancing strength of AZ31 magnesium alloy
Available online 16 October 2025
•New free compression and width-constrained rolling (FCWR) of AZ31 sheet is proposed.•FCWR of AZ31 sheet can eliminate strong basal texture and considerably refine grains.•Multiple slip systems are...
Degradation and biocompatibility of Mg-Dy-Zn alloys containing the LPSO and γʹ phases under physiological conditions
Available online 16 October 2025
•Mg-Dy-Zn alloys with varying Dy content were prepared and investigated with respect to microstructure, degradation properties and biocompatibility.•Larger amounts of intermetallics display the lower...
Insight into the evolution of lamellar and block LPSO phase of Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy with laser welding after post-weld solution and aging treatment
Available online 16 October 2025
•The microstructure transformation throughout entire laser welding, post-weld solution and aging treatment of Mg-RE-Zn alloy consisting of LPSO phases were systematically illustrated.•Complete dissolution...
Insight into the hot deformation behavior and recrystallization mechanism of Mg-Y-RE alloys based on machine learning
Available online 16 October 2025
•Systematic analysis of microstructure evolution during hot deformation of Mg-Y-Nd-(Sm)-Zr alloys.•The flow stress of Sm-containing alloys decreases dramatically to a steady state after reaching a peak...
The copper-magnesium system: calorimetric studies and phase diagram calculations
Available online 16 October 2025
•Preparation and identification of the Cu-Mg intermetallic phases.•Calorimetric measurements of the Cu-Mg system.•Thermodynamic properties of the Cu-Mg system.•Formation enthalpies of Cu-Mg alloys from...
Evaluation of MgO solubility in MgF2 – LiF and MgF2 – LiF – MF2 (M = Ca, Ba) at 1053–1203 K
Available online 16 October 2025
•MgO solubility in MgF2 – LiF-based molten salts was systematically measured.•Electrolytic O²⁻ removal lowered O in salt to below 88 ppm for precise measurement.•At 1053 K, MgO solubility in (MgF2 –...
Coordinated control of drug release and corrosion resistance for 3D-printed porous Mg alloy in bone implant applications
Available online 16 October 2025
•Two drug loaded coating systems are introduced inside 3D porous on AZ91 Mg.•In situ incorporation of LDH capsules effectively reduced the porosity of PEO layer.•The post-deposited LDH on PEO layer...
Mechanisms and strategies for corrosion control of additively manufactured magnesium alloys
Available online 15 October 2025
•Corrosion mechanisms of AM Mg parts are reviewed.•Correlation between microstructure and corrosion behavior is explored.•Future directions in the research of the corrosion processes of AM Mg parts...
The coordinated evolution behavior of interface microstructure regulation and bonding strength of hot-spinning Mg/Al composite tubes under annealing
Available online 15 October 2025
•The evolution behavior of the interface diffusion layer of Mg/Al composite tube was clarified.•The coordinated evolution mechanism of interface microstructure and shear strength of Mg/Al composite...
Hierarchical bioinspired nanocontainer for magnesium alloys: Effective corrosion inhibition and antifouling
Available online 15 October 2025
•A hierarchical synergistic strategy integrating 3D DE, 2D LDH, and 0D CeO2 nanocarriers was developed to achieve multistage controlled release of 2-MBI.•A high 2-MBI loading capacity of 24.9 wt.% was...
Breaking strength-ductility trade-off in magnesium alloy by semi-solid extrusion process: Multi-slip activation in “Bimodal Grain”
Available online 15 October 2025
•The first combination of semi-solid rheo-forming and extrusion processes for the fabrication of high-strength and high-plasticity magnesium alloys.•A bimodal microstructure characterized by high-density...
Varied shearing mechanisms of β's-Mg7Sm by basal 〈a〉 dislocations under thermo-kinetic correlation: a phase-field simulation
Available online 14 October 2025
•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...
Annealing-induced strengthening in hetero-structured Mg alloy laminates with gradient Al content
Available online 13 October 2025
•Five-layer Mg alloy laminate with Al gradient was created via extrusion and short-term annealing.•Short-term annealing significantly strengthened the Mg alloy laminate.•Annealing-induced synergistic...
Microstructure evolution and strengthening mechanism of electron beam welded dual-phase Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn-0.5Y alloy
Available online 13 October 2025
•Nearly undamaged joints of electron beam welded Mg-8Li-3Al-2Zn-0.5Y alloy were achieved.•Microstructure, phase composition and mechanical properties of the joints were characterized.•Microstructure...
Advances and prospects in drug-like coatings on Mg alloy cardiovascular stents: A review
Available online 13 October 2025
•This review overviews the latest advancements in functional coatings for Mg alloy vascular stents.•This review introduces the drug-like coating concept through the current research status and proposes...
Atmospheric corrosion behavior of wire arc additive manufactured Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy in tropical marine environment: Comparison with casting
Available online 13 October 2025
•Atmospheric corrosion of (WAAM) Mg-10Gd-4Y-2Zn-0.5Zr alloy exposed to marine atmosphere for one year was comparatively studied to casting.•Corrosion rates of both alloys initially decreased and then...
Preparation of multifunctional composite coating on magnesium alloys with corrosion resistance, conductivity and antibacterial properties
Available online 11 October 2025
•This study introduces a novel composite coating for EW75, integrating silver-copper alloy and graphite powders to enhance functionality.•The coatings significantly improve corrosion resistance, electrical...
Liquid metal embrittlement during FAST joining of magnesium and galvanized steel
Available online 11 October 2025
•Liquid metal embrittlement occurred in Mg alloy/galvanized steel joining.•The Mg-Zn liquid phase migrated from welded interface to weld surface.•The liquid phase pathway is influenced by welding tool...