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...
Interpretable machine learning design for concurrent and significant enhancement of the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of low-density Mg-Li alloys
Available online 6 November 2025
•An interpretable machine learning strategy was developed to guide the design of low-density Mg-Li alloys.•Clarify the key intrinsic factors affecting the ultimate tensile strength, elongation, and...
Fabrication of high-density twins and precipitates in a rare-earth magnesium alloy with superior work hardening and ultimate strength
Available online 3 November 2025
•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...
Indexation of coordinated bursts of plasticity in Mg-4Zn via high-energy X-rays
Available online 2 November 2025
•Intermittent plasticity bursts of 33 embedded grains are studied for a Mg-Zn alloy.•The magnitude and frequency of these bursts are quantified.•69 % of the bursts are coordinated with events in nearby...
Tension-compression asymmetry of an AM magnesium alloy unveiled by in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction
Available online 2 November 2025
•This study systematically compares the deformation modes during both tension and compression in magnesium alloys using in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction.•Extrusion texture governs slip and twinning...
Unraveling the effect of Zn and Ca additions on tensile properties and bendability of a new formable Mg-Al-Mn alloy sheet
Available online 1 November 2025
•AM and AZXM alloy sheets with weak texture and similar grain size were fabricated.•Both the sheets exhibited similar ductility and bendability.•AZXM alloy sheet showed large work-hardening.•AZXM alloy...
Turning shortcomings into advantages: The beauty of magnesium in orthopedic applications
Available online 1 November 2025
•Magnesium (Mg)-based biomaterials transform inherent limitations into therapeutic advantages for orthopedic regeneration.•The multiple degradation products of Mg-based materials promote functional...
Lightweight design and manufacture of die casting magnesium alloy seat frame
October 2025
•A novel structure was designed that integrates the headrest with the backrest, combining lightness and safety.•Development of a new forward production logic for Mg seat castings.•Actual production...
Effect of LIPUS on the degradation behavior of magnesium alloy scaffolds for bone repair: Insights from in vitro and in vivo studies
October 2025
•LIPUS accelerates magnesium scaffold degradation via cavitation effects.•LIPUS detaches Ca-P salts and promotes BSA adsorption on scaffolds in vitro.•LIPUS promotes Ca-P salt deposition and stabilizes...
Theoretical and experimental study of amorphization and lattice transformation of pure magnesium by ultra-precision cutting method
October 2025
•Amorphous pure magnesium was successfully prepared by ultra-precision cutting.•The transformation of pure magnesium crystal from HCP lattice to BCC lattice was observed.•The average hardness of pure...