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...
Targeted purification based on impurity characteristics: A new framework and frontier advances in magnesium refining
December 2026
•A new framework for targeted purification of magnesium melts based on impurity characteristics is proposed.•Size-dependent strategies for differentiated non-metallic inclusion removal are summarized.•Future...
Recent advances in extrusion-based Mg/Al and Mg/Mg bimetallic composites: Processing, interface control, microstructure evolution, and mechanical properties
December 2026
•Recent advances in extrusion-based Mg/Al and Mg/Mg bimetallic composites are reviewed.•Extrusion-based processes enable interface bonding, grain refinement, and texture modification.•Mg–Al IMC layers...
Mechanism-informed machine learning for intelligent design of rare-earth-containing magnesium-based alloys
December 2026
•A mechanism-informed ML framework is proposed for RE-containing Mg-based alloys.•Mechanical, corrosion, electrochemical, and biodegradation cases are reviewed.•ML streamlines the workflow from property...
Advances in layered double hydroxides with corrosion inhibitors for effective corrosion protection of magnesium and aluminum alloys: A review
December 2026
•Summarizes recent advances in LDH-based anticorrosive coatings for Mg and Al alloys.•Reviews inhibitor-loaded LDH systems and their corrosion protection mechanisms.•Discusses active protection strategies...
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...
Corrosion inhibition of AZ91D magnesium alloy and its micro-arc oxidation coating by three carboxylate-based inhibitors in NaCl solution
November 2026
•Three carboxylate inhibitors effectively protect both bare AZ91D alloy and MAO-treated magnesium alloy.•Inhibitors adsorb on surfaces to form protective films that suppress Mg(OH)2 formation.•On MAO...
Interplay between Al-RE particles and twins: Strain gradient-driven twin boundary breakthrough of static recrystallized grains
November 2026
•Bi-directional SRX is triggered both at GB regions (GBs and Al11RE3 particles) and within grains (twins and Al2RE particles).•Particle-twin interplay enables SRX grains to overcome twin boundary constraints.•Grain-scale...
Nanoscale quantification of slip activity and pre-twin-assisted strength-ductility synergy in AZ31 Mg alloy at cryogenic temperatures
November 2026
•Cryogenic HRDIC reveals quantitative slip evolution and 〈c+a〉 contribution at −180 °C.•Non-basal slip activation alone is insufficient to sustain cryogenic ductility.•Detwinning converts hard orientations...
Mechanistic insights into ultraviolet-crosslinked sulfonated hyaluronic acid microspheres for stable biointerfaces on biodegradable cerebrovascular magnesium implants
November 2026
•Two kinds of novel S-HA microspheres were applied for coatings of Mg alloy cerebrovascular implants.•After comparison, UV cured S-HA-Tyr@microsphere has better stability than VIS cured S-HA-Tyr@microsphere.•UV...
Effect of integrated die-casting on microstructure and mechanical properties of large-scale complex thin-walled RE-Mg alloy components for new energy vehicles
November 2026
•Vacuum-assisted HPDC produced an integrated RE-Mg alloy rear floor measuring 1842 mm × 1549 mm × 741 mm in outer dimensions and weighing 36.7 kg.•The shock absorber tower/wheel housing exhibited the...
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...