Coatings, Volume 13, Issue 7

In this study, the characteristics of nanocrystalline diamond films synthesized at low surface temperature on Ti-6Al-4V (TA6V) substrates using a distributed antenna array microwave reactor aiming at biomedical applications were investigated. The sur...

The use of rapid-hardening cementitious materials for the emergency repair of critical infrastructure in coastal environments is becoming increasingly widespread, and concrete surface hydrophobic protection treatment is equally necessary to improve t...

This paper aims to review some important microstructural defects arising in the alloys manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) or laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). During the manufacturing process, various defects can occur in metals, which can n...

The murals of Ming Dynasty North Mosque in Linqing, Shandong Province, Eastern China, are of significant cultural and historical importance. Their final restoration date remains uncertain, making a comprehensive investigation critical before initiati...

Porous cellulose aerogels with different compositions have been fabricated via three methods, including regular freezing, directional freezing, and hydrothermal treatment, using pure cellulose oxide and cellulose oxide/graphite oxide composites, resp...

The effect of cathodic polarization on the corrosion behavior of alkyd-resin-coated carbon steel with an artificial coating defect was researched using a wire beam electrode (WBE) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) in both static and fl...

To address the inverse problem of thermal growth oxide (TGO) thickness in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), a novel multi-scale analysis (MSA) method based on terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) is introduced. The proposed method involves a M...

The performance of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT): phenyl-C₆₁-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices was found to be strongly influenced by environmental during preparation, thermal annealing conditions, and the material b...

Molybdenum oxide (MoO₃) electrochromic (EC) materials have not been widely used at present due to relatively poor performance and inadequate research. In order to enhance the EC properties of the MoO₃ to achieve the purpose of practical use, the modi...

Waste resource utilization can save energy, reduce costs, and is one of the important means to protect the environment. Flue-gas desulphurized (FGD) gypsum is a common industrial by-product. These by-products are not only difficult to use, but also h...

Chrome-plated plates, also known as tin-free plates (TFS), are the latest substrates for coating plates. The coating plate cannot be separated from the TFS during the stamping and extension process, and the interface layer of the TFS coating plate ca...

Al-Si/7.5 wt.%Y₂O₃ coatings were prepared on Mg alloy with laser cladding to enhance the wear and corrosion resistance of substrate. The influence of laser power on the microstructure and properties of the coating were discussed. The results uncovere...

Cadmium is a common heavy metal that can cause serious harm to human health, even in trace amounts. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop environmentally friendly, inexpensive, and readily available adsorbent materials with high selectivi...

In the present study, the ability for novel carbon microspheres (CMs) derived from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) biomass using a hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process and activated using phosphoric acid to remove methylene blue dye was investiga...

Nanoparticles are of great interest for water treatment as they remove a significant portion of water contaminants. In analogy to these emerging practices, the present work investigated the feasibility of using silica nanoparticles (SiO₂-NPs) to remo...

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a widely used method for monitoring coatings because it can be done in situ and causes little damage to the coating. However, interpreting the impedance data from coatings in order to determine the stat...

Porous TiO₂ thin films were prepared via electrochemical anodization of commercial-grade titanium foils in baths containing variable amounts of ethylene glycol. X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and UV/visible spectroscopy were employe...

Titanium oxides and their alloys are widely used in medical applications because of their biocompatibility. However, they are characterized by their low resistance to corrosion. The HaP + TiO₂ nanocomposites’ coating was applied in different ex...

The known ferrocenyl-containing silicone materials have redox activity and electrical conductivity at the level of antistatic materials, but they are incapable of self-healing due to their irreversible cross-linking, which significantly reduces their...

There has been some research on jet electrolytic processing at home and abroad, and the phenomenon of discharge during the process has been reported, but there has been little research on the mode of jet electrolysis with the aid of discharge. A jet...

The chemical composition, structure, and physical properties of aluminum nitride (AlN) films obtained using pulsed DC reactive magnetron sputtering in asymmetric bipolar mode have been studied. X-ray diffraction and electron diffraction confirmed the...

Yellow lasers have attracted much attention due to their applications in biomedicine, astronomy and spectroscopy, and the resonant cavity is an important part of lasers. In this work, the resonant cavity film was studied and prepared using physical v...

Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) is commonly used as a modifier to enhance the low-temperature performance of asphalt. However, it is worth noting that while SBR modified asphalt exhibits good low-temperature performance, its high-temperature performan...

Fiber sensors possess characteristics such as compact structure, simplicity, electromagnetic interference resistance, and reusability, making them widely applicable in various practical engineering applications. Traditional fiber sensors based on dif...

This work addresses the possibilities of using synthesized novel magnesium complex dyes in zinc pigmented organic coatings based on epoxyester resin to reduce the zinc content in these coatings while maintaining or increasing the anticorrosive effici...

The works available in the literature presenting the influence of impurities on the properties (mainly fatigue strength) of material give an answer with a high degree of probability for hard steels and large precipitations (usually above 10 µm)...

Al₂O₃ coatings are the most promising candidate material for mitigating (lead-bismuth eutectic) LBE corrosion at elevated temperatures, but preventing inward diffusion of Pb, Bi, and O for the ceramic coating remains a critical challenge. Here, we ha...

Extensive research has been conducted on ZrO₂ nanostructures due to their favorable biocompatibility, low toxicity, and promising prospects in various biomedical applications. They can be used as drug carriers, facilitating the administration of ther...

This study investigated the characteristic properties of aluminizing, boronizing, and boro-aluminizing coatings grown on Haynes 25 superalloys and their effects on the high-temperature wear behavior. The coating processes were conducted in a controll...

Ice accretion on transmission lines can cause operational difficulties and disastrous events. In this study, a micro/nano-structured epoxy resin/polydimethylsiloxane (EP/PDMS) film on glass, with water droplet contact angles (CA) observed as high as...

Advanced coatings are essential to modern technologies as they optimise surface characteristics for different application scenarios. Transparent and self-cleaning coatings are increasingly used as protective coatings for various applications, such as...

In this work, approaches to the formation of multifunctional film heterostructures based on noble metals for the modification of the surface of implant materials (titanium alloy TiAl₆V₄ and carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone CFR-PEEK) are d...

The characterization of the layered structure is of paramount importance for the study of maiolica wares (tin-glazed pottery). This paper presents the potentialities of Terahertz Time-Domain Imaging (THz-TDI) as a tool to perform non-invasive stratig...

The connection between aluminum and iron alloys is of immense significance in the pursuit of lightweight industrial products. However, the Fe-Al interface’s inherent weakness restricts its widespread application. This study investigates the imp...

In this paper, electrodeposition of a molybdenum coating was conducted in Na₃AlF₆-NaF-Al₂O₃-MoO₃ molten salts at 930 °C to investigate the availability of preparation of thick molybdenum coatings. The effects of current density and electrodeposit...

In this study, one type of layered double hydroxide (LDH), the meta-aluminate intercalated mafic-modified hydrotalcite (LDH-2), was engineered through an unprecedentedly facile, affordable one-step procedure. In the interest of meticulous perception...

In this work, the features of the phase composition, structures, and properties of coatings obtained on a high-speed steel substrate (steel R6M5) were studied. The coatings were prepared using the ESA method (electro-spark alloying). Electrode materi...

Cu–Cr–Zr alloys reinforced in situ with TiC_x nanoparticles were prepared via combustion synthesis and electromagnetic stirring casting. The microstructure of TiC_x/Cu-Cr-Zr composites with various contents was analyzed. The microhardness a...

Petroleum-based polymer food packaging is causing increasing concern. Their biopolymer alternatives should have some added value to compete with them and push them out of the market. This article presents new information related to the effects of mel...

With the development of aerospace, deep-sea exploration and other technologies, the demand for anti-electromagnetic, high-sensitivity and miniaturized sensors is increasingly urgent. In this paper, a model of a quasi-photonic crystal fiber (Q-PCF) re...

Nanograin Fe(Al) solid solution alloy coating was firstly produced through cold-spraying technology using mechanically alloyed powder. Then, the above-mentioned coating was annealed at different temperatures to explore its influence on the phase cons...

Based on the new high-modulus carbon fiber CCM40J-6k, which is the critical raw material of a solar panel, the molding process of a mesh face sheet combined with epoxy resin, the overall mechanical performance of a mesh face sheet combined with alumi...

A hybrid tin-based (GA${}_{0.2}$FA${}_{0.78}$SnI${}_3$-1% EDAI${}_2$) perovskite solar cell (PSC) with a p-i-n inverted structure has been reported to pass all the rigorous standard tests successfully and achieve a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.3%. Our pr...

Molded pulp is considered an alternative to plastic packaging for its low cost, recyclability and non-pollution characteristics. However, the range of its applications has been limited by hydrophilicity and lipophilicity. Presented herein is a facile...

There is currently a lack of suitable methods of non-destructive quality assessment of thermally sprayed coatings. Therefore, this study investigates the suitability of polarization measurements that are adapted to the special needs of thermally spra...

In this paper, we present the mechanisms of premature fracture of modular neck stems in two case studies: (I) when the neck and stem are both made of the same Ti6Al4V alloy, and (II) when the neck and stem are made from two different alloys, CoCrMo a...

The goal of this study was to improve the functionality of two pectin (PEC) edible films by incorporating olive leaf extract (OLE) or guava leaf extract (GLE). Different concentrations of OLE or GLE (0.1 and 0.2% w/v) were used, and 30% glycerol was...

This research manuscript investigates the structural and thermal stability of CrZrON coatings synthesized through reactive magnetron sputtering. The coatings were deposited at different temperatures with 120 °C and 400 °C, and with varying ox...

Acceleration sensors are tools for detecting acceleration and serve purposes like fault monitoring and behavior recognition. It is extensively employed in a variety of industries, including aerospace, artificial intelligence, biology, and many more....

In this paper, the authors present the results obtained within a complex experimental program that focuses on determining the tribological characteristics of the active part (tungsten carbide tooth tip) of the cutter teeth of asphalt milling equipmen...