Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 1

This work reports the development of a functional photocatalytic coating based on a combination of polymeric electrospun fibres and nanoparticles that is intended to be activated in the visible light range. In this sense, the resulting fibres can act...

In this study, a novel friction-assisted jet electrodeposition technology was applied to prepare bronze coating on 40CrNiMoA structural steel surfaces. The bronze electrode was designed with internal flow channels and nozzles, and the friction brushe...

Silicone elastomer coatings have shown successful fouling release ability in recent years. To further enhance the design of silicone coatings, it is necessary to fully understand the mechanisms that contribute to their performance. The objective of t...

Titanium alloys are acclaimed for their remarkable biocompatibility, high specific strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and stable performance in high and low temperatures. These characteristics render them invaluable in a multitude of sectors,...

The utilization of lanthanide perovskite oxides as electrode materials for supercapacitors has garnered significant interest owing to their excellent electrical conductivity, low cost, and excellent thermal stability. In this study, LaMO₃(M=Cr, Mn, a...

The article discusses the fabrication of sandwich steel and geopolymer structures using spray technology without the need for formwork. In the article, the effects of high temperatures on geopolymer materials are analyzed and their mechanical propert...

This article presents a wide-angle-scanning leaky-wave antenna (LWA) based on a composite right/left-handed (CRLH) transmission line. In contrast to traditional semiconductor elements, thin-film ferroelectric capacitors were implemented in the CRLH u...

Coatings deposited by the cold particle gas spray method have shown significant potential for enhancing the properties of metals. We investigated the wear characteristics and corrosion behavior of 52100 steel coated with a mixture of Ni/chromium carb...

In the present study, the AlCoCrNi high-entropy metallic film was deposited on a Si wafer using a magnetron sputtering system. To capture the effects of the sputtering parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the film, the flow r...

In this paper, tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) coatings containing Al were deposited by a hybrid technique of sputtering and arc evaporation. The influence of Al incorporation in the structure and properties of the ta-C coatings were studied as a...

Individual (FTO/Cu₂O and FTO/CuCo₂O₄) and heterostructured (FTO/BiVO₄/Cu₂O, FTO/BiVO₄/CuCo₂O₄, and FTO/CuCo₂O₄/Cu₂O) electrodes were successfully formed using the electrodeposition method on copper-containing compounds. The morphology of the synthesi...

Calcium phosphate (Ca–P) coatings provide an effective approach in current research and the clinical application of Mg alloys by endowing them with improved corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and even bioactivity. Ca-containing coatings were pre...

Rare earth elements (REEs) doping technology can effectively control the microstructure and improve the quality and performance of materials. This paper summarizes the research progress of REEs in metal additive manufacturing (MAM) in recent years an...

NiTi shape memory alloy films were prepared by magnetron sputtering using a compound NiTi target and varying deposition parameters, such as power density, pressure, and deposition time. To promote crystallization, the films were heat treated at a tem...

The geometric accuracy and surface quality of thin-film cooling holes have a significant impact on the cooling efficiency and fatigue life of aeroengine turbine blades. In this paper, we conducted experimental research on the processing of nickel-bas...

The uncertain service life of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) imposes constraints on their secure application. In addressing this uncertainty, this study employs the Monte Carlo simulation method for reliability evaluation, quantifying the risk of TB...

In order to repair a failed AlSiY coating on aeroengine turbine components, the AlSiY coating was stripped using a nitric acid-based removal reagent. The homogeneity of chemical stripping was evaluated and the stripping mechanism was clarified using...

In order to reinforce the mechanism of Ag in 5xxx aluminum alloys with low magnesium, research on the microstructure and mechanical properties of an Al-Mg-Mn-Ag-Cr-Zr alloy was conducted using optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SE...

Microwave technology is commonly used in many fields such as wireless communication and medical treatment, which are closely related to social development. However, electromagnetic pollution caused by microwaves is gradually increasing and the demand...

To investigate the improvements in the resistance of Cu–Ni alloys to surface pitting corrosion, Cu–Ni thin films containing Al were fabricated via DC magnetron sputtering. The morphologies of the fabricated samples were obtained using a s...

The present work focuses on TiO₂ modification with carbon dots (CDs) using a hydrothermal process, which results in the synthesis of CD/TiO₂ nanocomposite photocatalysts characterized by exceptional optoelectronic properties. The structural and physi...

In order to solve the problem of a thin deposition layer on the titanium alloy in the traditional friction surfacing process of dissimilar Ti/Al metals, new shoulder-restricted friction deposition (SRFD) equipment was successfully developed by introd...

Bushing-insert connections have emerged as efficient blade root connection designs. Bushing-insert connections with fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) wedge-sticks enhance the strength and stability of the blade root, prevent stress concentration at the...

Tungsten carbide (WC) is widely used in wear-resistant parts due to its excellent wear resistance. Iron-based alloys are used in the repair and remanufacturing of engine components due to their good compatibility with iron-based workpieces. In order...

The production of ceramic phase-reinforced high-entropy alloy composite coatings with excellent mechanical properties, high-temperature oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance via laser cladding is a new hotspot in the field of surface enginee...

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are promising thermoelectric materials used in thermoelectric generators (TEGs) to power sensors. However, the limitation of SWCNTs is their high thermal conductivity, which makes it difficult to create a suffi...

The purpose of this research was to analyze the antiviral activity of coatings based on ZnO nanoparticles and TiO₂. The goal was also to investigate the influence of accelerated UV-B and Q-SUN irradiation on their effectiveness. The results of the pe...

This study presents novel insights into thermal stress development and crack propagation mechanisms in single- and multilayered suspension plasma-sprayed (SPS) coatings of gadolinium zirconate (GZ) and yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), thermally trea...

Eliminating and controlling fungal biodeterioration is one of the most important challenges of easel painting conservation. Historically, the pathologies produced by biodeterioration agents had been treated with non-specific products or with biocides...

The present paper is concerned with the dynamic recrystallization of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy. Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) observations are performed after high-temperatures tensile tests, with the temperature ranging from 700 to ~950 °C,...

The wide application of Mg alloys has been restricted because of their poor corrosion and wear resistance. Titanium nitride ceramic films prepared via magnetron sputtering can improve the corrosion and wear resistance of Mg alloys. However, residual...

In response to the demands for high frequency, miniaturization, and high integration in electronic devices, such as inductors and DC-DC convertors, nickel–zinc ferrite thin films exhibit significant application value and development potential....

Surface texture and titanium nitride (TiN) coating have been established as effective methods for enhancing the tribological property of mechanical friction pairs. This study aims to investigate the tribological performance of dimple-textured surface...

Coatings made from metallic glasses are a promising solution for protecting surfaces of materials in various challenging environments. From an engineering perspective, glassy alloy coatings containing carbon are of greater importance compared to thos...

This work presents the effect of steaming beech, birch and maple woods on the resulting quality of the milled wood surface. The steaming process of the studied woods results in a targeted change in the color of the wood, which changes from the origin...

The effect of protective coatings on the crystallization of amorphous Co-based alloys was studied using the methods of X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, and transmission electron microscopy. The crystallization of the amorphous al...

Electroactive biomaterials can influence the microenvironment between cells and a material’s surface by controlling surface electrical signals, thereby affecting cellular physiological activities. As the most commonly used ferroelectric polymer...

To enhance the wear resistance of H13 steel (4Cr5MoSiV1), Co6, T400, and Ni-based 30WC coatings were applied to the surface of H13 steel using laser cladding technology. The microstructures and phase compositions of the three coating types were analy...

The impact of the complex braking environment on the service performance of the repair fusion cladding was studied, which is of great significance to improve the ability of the train wheel track system to resist the extremely harsh environment. In th...

When the thickness of the wave-absorbing material is low, there exists the problem of the narrow wave-absorbing frequency band, making it difficult to regulate the position of the wave-absorbing peak. In this study, FeNi@SrFe-MOF composite powders we...

To improve the performance of porous hydroxyapatite/titanium (HA/Ti) composites, LaF₃ reinforced porous HA/Ti scaffolds with a porosity of approximately 60% were prepared via a powder metallurgical method, using NH₄HCO₃ as the pore-forming agent. The...

In this work, the effect of 800 °C and 1100 °C post-heat treatment on the plasma spraying of Ti–Si–C–xMo (x = 1.0, 1.5) composite coatings was investigated. The composite coatings were composed of TiC, Ti₃SiC₂, Ti₅Si₃ and Mo...

Laser shock peening (LSP) uses plasma shock waves to induce compressive residual stress at the surface of a component which has the potential to improve its fatigue properties. For AM parts, the existence of internal defects, surface roughness, and t...

Carbon/carbon (C/C)-SiC composite materials have a series of outstanding advantages, such as a light weight, resistance to thermal degradation, excellent friction performance, and good stability in complex environments. In order to improve the wear r...

Three pretreatment methods including calcination, carbonization, and a carbonization-calcination combined pretreatment were studied to understand the pretreatment mechanisms for cement-based recycled powder (CRP). The mineral and microstructure of th...

In this work, electrochemical deposition techniques (galvanostatic and potentiostatic) were used to obtain coatings of a new composite polymer, 3-methylpyrrole—sodium dodecyl sulfate/poly 2-methythiophene (P3MPY-SDS/P2MT), on cobalt-based alloy...

Recently, stability analyses of structures built of granite residual soils, for example, earth dams or other urban structures, particularly when under vibration, are being recognized as much more important than previously imagined. In such analyses,...

TC4ELI+TC21 titanium gradient composite structures with direct transition (TD1) and cross transition (TD2) were prepared using laser deposition manufacturing technology. The microstructure of the gradient interface was observed, and the distribution...

Five thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), namely TBC-1 (YSZ), TBC-2 (CeYSZ), TBC-3 (YSZ:CeYSZ = 1:2), TBC-4 (YSZ:CeYSZ = 1:1), and TBC-5 (YSZ:CeYSZ = 2:1), were fabricated using the atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) method. Their oxidation behaviors at 1...

In recent years, the application of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material has significantly expanded within the realm of biomedical materials. However, the hydrophobicity of PVC has been found to cause many adverse reactions in patients within the biomed...