Making magnesium from low-grade magnesite: Experimental verification and life cycle assessment
Available online 1 April 2025
•Low-grade magnesite with a high silicon content can be used as a viable raw material for magnesium extraction, showing favorable economic potential.•The negative impact of silica in low-grade magnesite...
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Synergistic inhibition effect of fluoride and caffeiate on LAZ931 Mg alloy corrosion
Available online 1 April 2025
•Sodium fluoride (NaF) and caffeic acid (CA) enhance the corrosion resistance of LAZ931 alloy.•A dense NaMgF₃ protective layer results in the improved corrosion resistance.•The synergistic inhibition...
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Exploring the impact of multiple parameter combinations with constant heat input on weld integrity of Mg alloy welded joints prepared by cold metal transfer technology
Available online 1 April 2025
•Various parameter combinations were performed for welding Mg alloy thin plates based on constant heat input, which offers flexibility to meet the diverse welding requirements.•Greater melting widths...
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Research on strength-ductility and fracture behavior of ultra-fine bio-magnesium alloys via double-sided friction stir processing using liquid CO2 cooling
Available online 1 April 2025
•The strength and ductility of bio-magnesium alloys are improved by double-sided friction stir processing.•The relationship between microstructure characteristics and fracture behaviors is systematically...
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Enhancing strength at elevated temperatures via dynamic high-density mobile dislocations in Mg alloys
Available online 1 April 2025
•A new cast Mg-Y-Zn-Ho alloy was developed with an excellent elevated-temperature strength and ductility synergy.•The high-density dislocations are introduced through the interactions of dislocations...
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Synergistic deformation of bimodal-structured AZ80 Mg alloy for excellent strength-ductility synergy via regulating the heterogeneity level
Available online 1 April 2025
•Heterogeneity level of bimodal structure can be accurately regulated.•Relationship between heterogeneity level and synergistic deformation is established.•Formed HDI stress alleviates moderate heterogeneity...
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Exploring microstructure and texture evolution in AZX311 Mg alloy under cyclic shear deformation
March 2025
•IPCS significantly increases the twin volume fraction in AZX311 Mg alloy with higher shear strain and increased cycle numbers.•Texture components are observed in all four quadrants during IPCS, unlike...
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Mechanism and application prospect of magnesium-based materials in cancer treatment
March 2025
•The degradation of magnesium-based materials is influenced by various in vivo and in vitro factors, exerting antitumor effects through their degradation products.•Mg ions can comprehensively modulate...
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Spark plasma sintering of a novel Mg-0.7Ca alloy: A comprehensive study
March 2025
•Improved densification and SPS behavior were achieved via paraffin additive.•PSN mechanism was promoted via Ca-rich phases and secondary oxides.•Randomized texture was achieved in Starch-doped alloys.•Improved...
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Understanding pyramidal slip-induced deformation bands and dynamic recrystallization in AZWX3100 magnesium alloy
March 2025
•Linear recrystallization bands along deformation bands were observed interior the grains in AZWX alloy during plane strain compression at elevated temperature.•These recrystallized bands are confirmed...
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Advances in magnesium-based bioresorbable cardiovascular stents: Surface engineering and clinical prospects
March 2025
•Comprehensively evaluated the evolution of magnesium (Mg)-based cardiac stents.•Advancements in the surface engineering and alloying of Mg-based stents.•Discussed the recent research and development...
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Advances in LDHs for corrosion-resistant protection of Mg and Al alloys: A review
March 2025
•This paper provides a comprehensive review of the anti-corrosion mechanisms of inorganic anions and organic anions intercalated LDH coatings, providing theoretical basis for selecting suitable inhibitor...
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Mechanical behavior of SiC reinforced ZA63 Mg matrix composites: Experiments and 3D finite element modelling
March 2025
•SiC reinforced Mg-Zn matrix composites are prepared by semi-solid stirring casting method.•The mechanical property of Mg-Zn composite is improved with reduction of particle size.•The 3D finite element...
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Revealing the intrinsic connection between residual strain distribution and dissolution mode in Mg-Sc-Y-Ag anode for Mg-air battery
March 2025
•Two Mg-Sc-Y-Ag anodes with different residual strain distribution were developed.•The dissolution mode of anodes changes by altering the residual strain concentration.•A new sight for designing capacity-energy...
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Catalytic effect of carbon-supported NiCoFeCuMg high-entropy alloy nanocatalysts on hydrogen storage properties of MgH2
March 2025
•A novel cost-effective approach of nanosized NiCoFeCuMg HEA@C catalysts was proposed.•MgH2+NiCoFeCuMg@C composite has excellent hydrogen absorption/desorption performances.•The in-situ formed Mg2Ni(Cu)/Mg2Ni(Cu)H4...
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Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of large-size AZ31 magnesium alloy block fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing
March 2025
•The WAAM-processed AZ31 block exhibits a fully equiaxed grain morphology.•The Al8Mn5 in the AZ31 block acts as the heterogeneous nucleation core of Mg17Al12.•The electromagnetic stirring effect during...
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Kinetic simulation of early-stage precipitation behavior in Mg-RE binary alloys during aging process
March 2025
The precipitation behavior of magnesium-rare earth (Mg-RE) alloys plays a crucial role for their properties. However, the precipitation happens at small-length and long-time scales, making it challenging...
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Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure of WO3@WO3-xSx established via doping strategy for enhancing magnesium ions storage performance
March 2025
•Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure of WO3@WO3-xSx is constructed by S doping.•Crystalline@amorphous core-shell structure contains both active core and active shell.•Amorphous shell provide...
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Study on the condensation behavior of magnesium vapor by flow field disturbance under relative vacuum
March 2025
•The model of relative vacuum continuous magnesium smelting condenser is constructed.•The surface roughness of the condensing plate affects the condensation efficiency of magnesium vapor.•The condensation...
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Robust interfacial bonding achieved via phase separation induced by enhanced Al diffusion during AZ31/high-entropy alloy friction stir welding
March 2025
•Dissimilar welding between HEA with sluggish diffusion kinetics and Mg alloy is successfully achieved for the first time.•Engineering interfacial HEA into nanocrystalline-structure is effective in...
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Laser powder bed fusion of WE43 magnesium alloy with superior balance of strength and ductility
March 2025
•The formation mechanisms of three types of porosity defects were revealed.•The correlation between the laser volume energy density and three types of laser-powder melting mode was disclosed.•Preparation...
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Long-term high-temperature resistant biotemplated composite coating for AZ91D magnesium alloy protection
March 2025
•The biological template (diatomite) was used as the carrier, and the active filler with the synergistic anti-corrosion function was assembled.•Multifunctional coatings with wear resistance, high-temperature...
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Research on the degradation behaviors of biomedical Mg-2 wt.% Zn alloy under a biliary environment in vitro and in vivo
March 2025
Magnesium and its alloys have been initially applied to biliary tract surgery. Currently, few reports on the degradation behavior of magnesium in the bile environment were investigated. Thus, in-depth...
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Unusual twin induced recrystallization and corresponding texture optimization in a cold rolled Mg-Gd-Zr alloy during annealing
March 2025
•Evolution of {11–21} twins in magnesium alloys during annealing is systemically analyzed.•Twin induced SRX widely operate within {10–12} and {11–21} extension twins but absent in most compression/double...
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Nanoscale analysis of interfacial structure and its effects on mechanical properties of Mg/Al laminate reinforced by TiB2 particles
March 2025
•Mg/Al laminate reinforced by TiB2 particles was fabricated by porthole die co-extrusion process.•By mechanical bonding and diffusion bonding, Mg/Al laminate achieves a sound welding quality.•TiB2/6061Al...
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