“…Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is considered one of the most promising technologies for the in situ production of ceramic coatings on the surface of Mg and its alloys. Because of the involvement of complex electro-, thermo-, and plasma-chemical reactions during the PEO treatment, the resultant ceramic coatings are characterized by superior adhesion strength, high hardness and electrical resistivity, as well as higher thermal and chemical stabilities, which in turn, enhance the corrosion and wear performance of the Mg substrate. , However, the long-term performance of PEO-coated components under aggressive conditions remains a concern because of the porous microstructure. , Thus, corrosion and wear attacks are preferentially initialized from the weak points on the surface, for example, open pores and cracks, where the concentration of corrosive species and stress usually occurs. − Modifying the parameters of the power supply , and the electrolyte composition , or adding micro-/nanoparticles ,− can increase the compactness and hardness of PEO coatings; alternatively introducing lubricants (e.g., poly(tetrafluoroethylene), lactate dehydrogenase, and MoS 2 ) can reduce the wear attack of both the coatings and counterparts. Nevertheless, the porous microstructure of PEO coatings is difficult to change considering the dielectric breakdown growth mechanism.…”