Controlled ageing-induced nano Gd precipitation: An effective strategy to improve mechanical, corrosion, antibacterial and biocompatibility of Mg-0.5Mn-7.3Gd alloy
Available online 2 April 2026
•Size, fraction, and coherency of nano Mg₅Gd phase changes with aging progression.•Precipitate shearing of Mg₅Gd phase enhances yield strength in peak-aged condition.•Lowest Volta potential difference...
Processing maps for magnesium alloys: From thermodynamic response to mechanistic interpretation
Available online 1 April 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,...
Advancements in Mg-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering: From design strategies to clinical perspectives
March 2026
•TPMS architectures tune stiffness, permeability, and osteogenic responses.•AM enables precise, patient-specific, load-bearing Mg scaffolds.•Hybrid coatings modulate corrosion, H2/pH, and cell–immune...
Interface nanocrystalline reinforcement mechanism of particle interlayer in pulsed current assisted rolling Mg/Al laminate
March 2026
•Mg/Al laminates are fabricated by “cold spraying + pulsed current rolling” processes.•CS-PCR process achieves a shear strength of 70.7 MPa and a fracture strain of 28 %.•Cold spraying facilitates the...
NIR/TME-responsive release of zoledronic acid-loaded LDHs on ZE21C magnesium alloy with multi-therapy for osteosarcoma
March 2026
•The LDH-ZA/PDA multi-composite coating designed on ZE21C magnesium alloys combines three functions: corrosion resistance, controlled drug release for antitumor treatment, and osteogenesis.•The composite...
Effect of RE/Zn atomic ratio on the microstructure of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloys during rolling process: A new composition design strategy for high-strength and high-thermal-conductivity magnesium alloy
March 2026
•The effects of alloy composition and rolling parameters on the microstructure and comprehensive properties of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloys were systematically studied.•A design criterion for Mg-Zn-Gd-Y alloy...
Regulating elevated-temperature Portevin-Le Chatelier effect in wire-arc directed energy deposited GW102K Mg alloy through heat treatment
March 2026
•This work first investigates tensile properties and deformation behavior of WA-DED Mg-Gd-Y-Zr alloy at elevated temperatures.•The Portevin-Le Chatelier (PLC) effect severity depends on tensile temperature...
Crack initiation behavior of extruded Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Zr alloy containing long-period stacking ordered lamellae under very high cycle fatigue at high temperature
March 2026
•Extruded Mg-RE alloy shows superior very high cycle fatigue resistance at 150 °C.•Crack initiation shifts from basal slip to prismatic slip and twinning at HT.•Dense ZnO layer and uniform plasticity...
Abnormal grain growth mechanism and inhibiting strategy by a tailored two-step solution treatment of ZK60 Mg alloy
March 2026
•The tailored two-step solution significantly decreases the width of AGs from 1473 to 71 µm.•The reduced width of AGs improved the elongation, initial fracture points, and maximum bending force.•The...
Human oral microbiome interactions with magnesium implants
March 2026
•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...
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
March 2026
•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...
Investigation of melt-spun pure Mg and MgCuCa alloys extracts on the fate of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
March 2026
•Metal-spun pure Mg and MgCuCa alloys demonstrate the homogeneous microstructrure and biodegradation behaviors.•Pure Mg extracts significantly enhanced the expression of neuronal marker genes, indicating...
Balancing strength and ductility of LA141 alloy with a micro-nano laminated structure
March 2026
•The laminated LA141 sheets were processed by the accumulative roll bonding.•Interface spacing on the dynamic recrystallisation behavior.•The interaction between dislocations and laminated interfaces.•High...
Ductility enhancement mechanism of laser welded magnesium alloy joints via synergistic effect of Gd powder addition and oscillating laser
March 2026
•The synergistic effects of oscillating laser and Gd powder addition on ductility of magnesium alloy welded joint were clarified.•The welded joint strength was equivalent to that of base metal and the...
Effective catalytic effects of Mo2C MXene on the hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride
March 2026
•Mo2C MXene was constructed to enhance the hydrogen storage in MgH2 for the first time.•The Mo2C-containing MgH2 exhibits the enhanced kinetics and cyclic stability.•Mo-species (Mo0 and Mo2+) accelerates...
Effect of different metal-reinforcement phases on PEO discharge and coating growth behavior of AZ91 Mg-matrix composites
March 2026
•Oxidation product properties of the metal-reinforcement phase, such as stability, PBR, electrical conductivity, dielectric constant, and band gap, significantly affect the PEO discharge behavior of...
The influence of RE elements on the performance of laser welded joints of magnesium alloys: A review
March 2026
•Systematically elucidates the tripartite regulatory mechanism by which rare earth (RE) elements optimize magnesium alloy weld joint properties through grain refinement, grain boundary pinning, and...
Enhanced printability, grain refinement and strength-ductility synergy in a Sc modified Mg-Gd alloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
March 2026
•A novel GSc101K alloy for LPBF process is developed by microalloying with Sc.•Printability is enhanced due to higher laser absorbance with Sc addition.•Addition of Sc significantly refines the grain...
Calcium phosphate and ion‐substituted coatings for resorbable magnesium-based bone implants: A review
March 2026
•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...
Fabrication of high-density twins and precipitates in a rare-earth magnesium alloy with superior work hardening and ultimate strength
March 2026
•A strong and ductile WE43 alloy with fine grain structure and high-density precipitates were fabricated.•The substantial grain refinement is attributed to the formation of abundant deformation twins...
Enhanced stiffness and ductility in ZK61 magnesium matrix composites via bimodal structure design with MWCNT and nanodiamonds hybrid reinforcement
March 2026
•Hybrid reinforcement with MWCNTs and nanodiamonds tailors dynamic recrystallization and produces a heterogeneous bimodal microstructure.•The hybrid composite exhibits weakened basal texture, enhanced...
Damping behavior of as-extruded pure Mg and Mg-Bi binary alloys
March 2026
•As-extruded Mg-Bi alloys exhibit superior damping performance at room temperature compared to alloys with similar strength.•The addition of Bi to as-extruded pure Mg significantly enhances its high-temperature...
The coordinated evolution behavior of interface microstructure regulation and bonding strength of hot-spinning Mg/Al composite tubes under annealing
March 2026
•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...
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
March 2026
•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...