In the last few decades, high current pulsed electron beam (HCPEB) has been developed intensively as a new high-power energetic beam used for surface modification of materials. In the previous works on HCPEB treatments of pure Al and mold steels, it was found that the properties of modified surface layers such as wear and corrosion resistance could be improved significantly. Consequently, Mg-based metal and alloys were selected in the present work to investigate the effect of HCPEB treatment on their wear a...