Recent Advances in Magnesium Alloys and Surface Modification for Advanced Multifunctional Applications
A Special Issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944) belonging to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2027 | Viewed by 148
Editors
Interests: magnesium alloy; intermetallic compound; superalloy; metal-based composite; surface coating; laser processing; microstructure; mechanical properties
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the increasingly severe energy and environmental crises have imposed higher demands on energy utilization efficiency. Consequently, the application of materials with high specific strength has emerged as one of the most feasible strategies to partially address this challenge. Among metallic materials, magnesium (Mg) is recognized as the lightest structural metal, and its widespread application would contribute significantly to improving energy efficiency.
Moreover, magnesium also exhibits promising potential for functional applications. Its ideal cytocompatibility and biodegradability offer distinct advantages for biomedical applications. The high energy density of Mg positions it as a highly promising candidate for next‑generation batteries. In addition, magnesium can be utilized in damping components owing to its excellent damping performance.
Despite these advantages, magnesium still faces several performance‑related challenges, including a high corrosion rate and relatively insufficient strength. Over the past decade, numerous techniques have been developed for Mg processing, and many high‑performance Mg alloys have been designed. To further overcome the corrosion issue, various surface modification strategies and specialized coatings have been developed, thereby expanding the application potential of Mg alloys. Nevertheless, further advances are still required to improve the overall performance of Mg alloys for widespread applications.
This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advances in magnesium alloys and surface modification, with a particular focus on specialized functional applications. Contributions on Mg alloy design, Mg alloy processing (e.g., extrusion, rolling, additive manufacturing), surface modification (e.g., shot peening, laser remelting, friction stir processing, ion implantation, micro‑arc oxidation), and other related topics are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Liyuan Sheng
Prof. Dr. Ying Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnesium alloy
- surface modification
- mechanical properties
- microstructure regulation
- functional application
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