Coatings, Volume 11, Issue 8

A combination of simulation and experimental approaches to optimize the vacuum carburizing process is necessary to replace the costly experimental trial-and-error method in time and resources. In order to accurately predict the microstructure evoluti...

Defect formation in the deposition of thin films for semiconductors is not yet sufficiently understood. In a showerhead-type capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) deposition reactor, the showerhead acts as both the gas distributor and the electrode. We u...

Paper historic relics are of great value to research and preserve. However, with the change of environment, paper cultural relics are constantly aging and damaged. Therefore, the reinforcement and conservation of the paper is an important topic in th...

Surface treatment of metallic implants plays a crucial role in orthopedics and orthodontics. Metallic implants produce side-effects such as physical, chemical/electro-chemical irritations, oligodynamic/catalytic and carcinogenic effects. These effect...

The spherical pump is a totally new hydraulic concept, with spherical piston and hydrostatic bearing, in order to eliminate the direct contact between the piston and cylinder cover. In this paper, the governing Reynolds equation under spherical coord...

The combination of chemodynamic therapy (CDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) has proven to be successful in combating the challenges associated with cancer therapy. A combination of these therapies can maximize the benefits of each therapeutic modali...

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is an alternative biomedical polymer material to traditional metal and ceramic biomaterials. However, as a bioinert material, its wide application in the medical field is seriously restricted due to its lack of bioactivity...

The study of fluid flow upon an exponentially stretching surface has significant importance due to its applications in technological phenomena at the industrial level. These applications include condensing process of fluid film, heat exchanger proces...

In order to improve the low hardness and poor wear resistance of TA2, this paper proposes a composite process of cold-rolling and low-temperature plasma nitriding with recrystallization. This composite modification process can effectively achieve the...

This article introduces a kind of composite material made of kapok fibre and polycaprolactone by the hot-pressing method. The effects of volume density, mass fraction of kapok fibre, and thickness on the sound-absorption performance of composites wer...

Zinc oxide (ZnO) coatings have various unique properties and are often used in applications such as transparent conductive films in photovoltaic systems. This study developed an atmospheric-pressure microplasma-enhanced ultrasonic spray pyrolysis sys...

This paper presents experimental investigations of various interrelated multi-scale cyclic and temporal processes that occur on the frictional surface under severe tribological conditions during cutting with buildup edge formation. The results of the...

Laser surface hardening is a promising surface technology to enhance the properties of surfaces. This technology was used on the 42CrMo press brake die. Its hardening behavior was investigated by using scanning electron microscopy and electron backsc...

To control the welding residual stress and deformation of metal inert gas (MIG) welding, the influence of welding process parameters and preheat parameters (welding speed, heat input, preheat temperature, and preheat area) is discussed, and a predict...

Increasing the productivity of a showerhead-type capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) reactor requires an in-depth understanding of various physical phenomena related to the showerhead, which is not only responsible for gas distribution, but also acts a...

Al₂O₃ and Al₂O₃-ZrO₂ coatings were deposited on stainless steel using atmospheric plasma spraying. The influence of arc current and zirconia addition on the surface morphology of the coating, phase composition and tribological properties under dry sl...

We constructed a capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) source and installed various diagnostic tools to perform process diagnosis using a plasma process gas (CxFy). We obtained the energy and mass distributions of the ions and radicals from Ar, C₄F₈/Ar,...

Soil stabilization, through either physical or chemical techniques of coating-cementation development, is a commonly adopted practice in geotechnical and transportation engineering projects used to strengthen soils and mitigate negative geo-environme...

TiAlN coatings with different Al ratios were deposited by the cathodic arc ion plating (AIP) method, and the relationship between solid particle erosion resistance and structural, mechanical properties was investigated by a micro slurry-jet erosion (...

In this study, a femtosecond laser was used to pretreat the surface of the Al–Li alloy, the surface micromorphology, roughness, contact angle, and surface wettability of which were adjusted by changing the laser scanning speed, and the sample was bon...

The study of the collision behavior of solid objects has received a significant amount of research in various fields such as industrial applications of powders and grains, impacts of proppants and between proppant and rocks during hydraulic fracturin...

Textiles are commonly composed of natural and synthetic fibers for normal applications [...]

Many factors affect the driving force of fungal growth and secretion. To compare the differences of Lasiodiplodia theobromae infected poplar wood, the changes of physical and chemical properties of vertically and horizontally infected poplar wood bef...

Pure Mg samples were prepared by powder metallurgy using the cold and hot compacting methods. Cold compacted pure Mg (500 MPa/RT) was characterized by 5% porosity and the mechanical bonding of powder particles. Hot compacted samples (100 MPa/400 °C a...

In this work, a single-layer TiO₂–ZrO₂ thin film is deposited on the AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel by the sol–gel process and the dip coating method to improve its corrosion resistance properties. For the sol preparation, titanium isopropoxide...

This article presents in detail the methodology and results of test studies of the functionality of a prospective optical setup for measuring the surface linear displacements of control objects, developed on the basis of a new interference measuremen...

Functional osseoconductive coatings based on hydroxylapatite (HAp) and applied preferentially by atmospheric plasma spraying to medical implant surfaces are a mainstay of modern implantology. During contact with the hot plasma jet, HAp particles melt...

The usage of edible coatings (ECs) represents an emerging approach for extending the shelf life of highly perishable foods, such as fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. This review addresses, in particular, the use of reinforcing agents in film...

We report an analysis of chemical components of essential oils from barks of Ceylon cinnamon and cloves of Syzygium aromaticum and an investigation of their antibacterial activity. The components of oils were determined by using Gas Chromatography/Ma...

The investigation of Fe-W alloys is growing in comparison to other W alloys with iron group metals due to the environmental and health issues linked to Ni and Co materials. The influence of Na₂WO₄ concentration in the range 0 to 0.5 M on bath chemist...

In the field of microwave-absorbing materials, functional powder has always been the focus of research. In order to fabricate lightweight and flexible garment materials with microwave-absorbing function, the current work was carried out. Firstly, the...

Biomaterial surface modification represents an important approach to obtain a better integration of the material in surrounding tissues. Different techniques are focused on improving cell support as well as avoiding efficiently the development of inf...

The hole transport layer (HTL) is one of the main factors affecting the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, obtaining HTLs with the desired properties through current preparation techniques remains a challenge. In the...

This study evaluates the effects of gelatin coating enriched with ethanolic propolis extract (PE) at 1%, 2% or 3% (w/v) on the quality parameters of pork meat during storage at 2 °C. Physical (pH, weight loss, color) and chemical parameters (percenta...

In this paper, AA5250 aluminum sheets are reinforced with boron nitride (BN), silicon carbide (SiC), aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), and vanadium carbide (VC). The nanocomposites metal matrix are manufactured using friction stir processing (FSP). A novel ana...

Deacidification plays an important role in the conservation of paper-based cultural heritage objects. Herein, a novel approach for the conservation of scale paper-based cultural heritage objects is proposed using a mixture of argon and ethylene oxide...

In this study, a cladding layer and nitriding layer were prepared on nodular cast iron, to provide guidance for remanufacturing of nodular cast iron. Their microstructure and composition and the tribological properties under dry and starved lubricati...

Micropatterns based on the oriented nanowires have attracted research interests for their unique physicochemical advantages in various applications of electric microdevices. Here, we proposed a facile fibrous dewetting strategy by spreading and dewet...

Decorative paper and wood veneer have been widely used in the surface decoration of wood-based panels. These surface decoration methods require two-dimensional image acquisition of natural wood grain to obtain the digital grain. However, optically sc...

In this work, Y₂O₃–Al₂O₃ dielectrics were prepared and used in ZnO thin film transistor as gate insulators. The Y₂O₃ film prepared by the sol–gel method has many surface defects, resulting in a high density of interface states with the active layer i...

The process of heat exchange between two fluids of different temperatures and separated by a solid wall occurs in many engineering applications. Log mean temperature difference and effectiveness-NTU methods are widely used to assist in the design of...

The synergistic inhibitory effect of stearic acid and (+)-α-tocopherol (E307) as a green inhibitor within a highly hydrophobic layer on the corrosion of low-carbon ferritic stainless steels was investigated in 3.0 wt% NaCl solution at 25 °C, focusing...

Hybrid composites are obtained by embedding multiple micro and nano reinforcements into the matrix materials. These hybrid composites are helpful to obtain the useful properties of matrix and reinforcement materials. Aluminum matrix is one the most c...

Renovation coatings of car bodies undergo destruction under the influence of operational factors. Like ultraviolet radiation, erosion, and aggressive media (among others, battery acid). This article concerns the evaluation of the influence of battery...

In this study, we propose a palladium-functionalized CNT composite working as a sensitive material to evaluate the deuterium concentration in aqueous samples. The sensitive material was prepared by the deposition of Pd nanoparticles onto MWCNT–OH by...

Ni-based alloy powder (NiCrBSi) was applied to prepare coatings on Ti6Al4V by laser cladding to improve the wear resistance of the latter under corrosion. The scanning speed was found to be an essential parameter that could adjust the microstructure...

Crystalline pipe plugging in tunnel drainage systems is one of the causes of tunnel lining cracking and water leakage. Therefore, effective prevention of crystalline pipe blockage in tunnel drainage systems is very important to ensure the safety and...

In the paper, by using radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputter technology, the HfC coating grew on a 316L stainless steel substrate in an Ar atmosphere at various substrate bias voltages from 0 to −200 V. From the X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmiss...

The current literature lacks substantial information about the effect of denture cleansers on the color stability of denture bases formed using Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) additive and CAD/CAM subtractive manufacturin...

This work presents a surface analytical study of the corrosion inhibitor 2-phenylimidazole (2PhI) adsorbed on a Cu surface from 3 wt.% NaCl solution. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)...