MgAl and MgAl/ZnO coatings were prepared by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of AZ31 magnesium alloy in aluminate electrolyte (5 g/L NaAlO2) without with addition ZnO particles various concentrations. The coating was partially crystallized contained MgO MgAl2O4 phases. to had no significant effect on the surface morphology formed coatings, while Zn content increased particle X-ray diffractio...