Fig. 2: Fine microstructures, phase constitutions, and element distributions in bioinspired Mg-Ti composites.

a–c Micrographs of a the Mg-Ti composite, b the Ti-6Al-4V reinforcement, and c the Mg matrix along with the interfacial region between Mg and Ti-6Al-4V phases. d Microzone XRD patterns of the Mg matrix within the grains (upper) and at the grain boundaries (lower). e Area distributions of the elemental Mg, Al, Ti, Si, and V obtained by EDS measurement in the region corresponding to the image in c.