Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 2

This review provides an overview of the latest applications of sulfonated molecules in biomaterials. Sulfonation, a chemical modification process introducing sulfonic acid groups, enhances biomaterial properties. This review explores the effect of su...

Ice accumulation significantly impacts the mechanical properties of wind turbine blades, affecting power output and reducing unit lifespan. This study explores the icing characteristics and their effects on a 1.5 megawatt (MW) wind turbine blade&rsqu...

Today, one of the biggest challenges is infections in the painted walls of hospitals. Acrylic-based paints are a target of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms since they contain cellulosic compounds as thickeners. The aim of this study was to synthes...

Aluminum alloys are extensively used to manufacture mechanical components. However, when exposed to alkaline environments, like lubricants, refrigerants, or detergents, they can be corroded, reducing their durability. For this reason, the aim of this...

Photovoltaic (PV) power generation is a clean energy source, and the accumulation of ash on the surface of PV panels can lead to power loss. For polycrystalline PV panels, self-cleaning film is an economical and excellent solution. However, the main...

A novel Pt-Ir co-doping strategy was devised to enhance the corrosion resistance of CrN coating. The deposited CrN coating exhibits a coherent growth pattern, resulting in significant mechanical strength and large grain sizes. However, during the cor...

Xylophagous fungi are able to thrive inside wood because they produce enzymes that can degrade it and cause significant damage. Due to this process, in the case of wood that forms part of the structure of a building or furniture, xylophagous fungi po...

Metamaterial absorbers have been studied extensively due to their potential applications in the field of photonics. In this paper, we propose a simulation study of a polarization-angle-insensitive dual-band perfect metamaterial absorber with absorpti...

The infrared dichroic beamsplitter plays an important role in infrared multi-band imaging systems, especially for infrared remote sensing. This paper presents the design and preparation of a dichroic beamsplitter that is capable of reflecting near in...

Many important drugs in pharmaceutical applications are poorly soluble. Solubilization, which is diffusion through biological barriers, and the control of local administration are crucial steps for bioavailability and to avoid cytotoxic effects. Hybr...

Aiming at the problem of researching the reliability of dynamic-pressure mechanical seals, this paper proposes a reliability evaluation method for dynamic-pressure mechanical seals based on the Monte Carlo method. Based on the influence of the mass t...

With the development of coal mining and the increase in excavation depth, the stress on roadway surrounding rock is also increasing. This creates conditions for crack development in the roadway, so it is urgent to develop rock repair materials with e...

Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) functional gradient concrete has a promising application future, and its mechanical features are piquing the interest of researchers. The impacts of this strength class of concrete, interface reinforcement tech...

A systematical exploration of the effect of aging time on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold-rolled Ni-W-Co-Ta medium–heavy alloy with 90% thickness reduction at the aging temperature of 700 °C was performed. The results d...

Bolted drum-shaped spherical shell joints (BDSSJs) represent a type of joint applicable to space grid structures. These joints merge the benefits of both bolted spherical joints and welded hollow spherical joints, embodying features such as a compact...

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived microwave absorbers with tunable components and microstructures show great potential in microwave absorption. Herein, we report a facile thermal reduction approach for synthesizing CoNi alloy/reduced graphene o...

Uric acid, a metabolite formed by the oxidation of purines in the human body, plays a crucial role in disease development when its metabolism is altered. Various techniques have been employed for uric acid analysis, with electrochemical sensing emerg...

To enhance the high and low-temperature performance of asphalt materials and extend the service life of asphalt pavement, two types of external admixtures, Butonite rock asphalt, and nano-silica are added to the asphalt. By conducting dynamic shear r...

Silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) particle-reinforced aluminum–copper (Al-Cu) alloy matrix composites have been prepared in our previous works and experimental result shows that they can be used as a new kind of water-lubricated materials. However, the w...

The astonishing safety and capacity characteristics of solid-state-batteries are encouraging researchers and companies to work on the manufacturing, development, and characterization of battery materials. In the present work, the effects of laser bea...

The failure of bone defect repair caused by bacterial infection is a significant clinical challenge. However, the currently utilized bone graft materials lack antibacterial properties, necessitating the development of bone repair materials with both...

In this study, the effects of friction stir processing (FSP) parameters on the microstructure and hardness of cast Al-Si-Fe-Mg alloy were investigated. Orthogonal arrays were applied in the design of the experiments. The selected parameters for the e...

The new-type CoCrFeNiMoTi_x high-entropy alloy coatings were successfully devised and prepared on Q235 steel using laser cladding. Influence of Ti content on their microstructure and wear-resistance was studied systematically; the relevant mechanisms...

The bioavailability of the administered drugs that reach the systemic circulation is the first point in resolving the pathology of patients. Albumin-based nanoparticles represent an increasingly used strategy to deliver cancer drugs into cells that o...

Hard–soft exchange coupling nanocomposites have critical applications in various important materials. The magnetic properties of nanocomposite permanent magnetic films improve with a higher nucleation field (H_ns) of the soft magnetic phase. H_ns...

The urgent need for sustainable construction that corresponds to the three pillars of sustainable development is obvious and continuously requires innovative solutions. Cementitious composites with TiO₂ nanoparticles (NT) addition show potential due...

Cast Al-Si alloys, recognized for their excellent mechanical properties, constitute one of the most widely employed non-ferrous substrates in several sectors, and are particularly relevant in the transport industry. Nevertheless, these alloys also di...

The prevention of biofilm formation on orthopedic implants is essential, as biofilms are the main challenge in the effective treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). A silver multilayer (SML) coating was developed to prevent biofilm formati...

The application of titanium nitride (TiN) as an electrode for electrochemical deposition or characterization requires the removal of an insulating layer from its surface. This process was studied and optimized, and the conditions for the complete rem...

The microstructure and mechanical properties of electrically assisted brazing (EA-brazing) joints of aluminum alloy 6061-t6 (AA6061-t6) and S45C steel are experimentally investigated. During the EA-brazing process, an electric current is directly app...

Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) is a versatile surface-modification method that promotes higher wear and corrosion resistance, osseointegration, and biological activity to titanium alloys’ surfaces. This study aimed to modify the surface of a recentl...

This paper deals with the study of organic coatings (patinas) on historical bronzes, specifically those applied on small-size statues in Renaissance workshops. These coatings, often transparent and translucent, contain a mixture of organic and inorga...

Miniaturization is a dominant trend in machine building which requires the use of advanced techniques of manufacturing and control. Apart from dimensional and shape precision of miniaturized components, surface geometry, particularly roughness and so...

In product design, color is the first element that acts on the human visual senses and significantly influences consumer decisions. This study aimed to analyze consumers’ color preferences for products and explore the mathematical patterns of p...

Magnesium alloy is extensively used in aircraft, automobiles, and electronic industries due to its low density, high specific strength, and enhanced machinability. However, low hardness and poor corrosion resistance limit its application. In this wor...

Hard carbon, which features recyclability, low costs, and environmental friendliness, is an attractive anode material for K⁺ storage. Nevertheless, the state-of-the-art hard carbon is still unsatisfactory due to its poor multiplication performance an...

To address friction and wear challenges in dry contacts, manufacturers often employ self-lubricating materials. Graphite and its derivatives stand out as particularly suitable due to their exceptional tribological properties. However, under intense f...

This study investigates the in vitro biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and adhesion strength of a gas abrasive-treated Ti6Al4V alloy, alongside microplasma-sprayed titanium and tantalum coatings. Employing a novel approach in selecting micropla...

In this work, the effect of Mo on the microstructure and properties of Ni-Mo-Al₂O₃ coatings by cold spraying was studied. The microstructure, composition, hardness, wear resistance and chlorine salt corrosion resistance of the coatings were analyzed...

A basalt fiber asphalt mixture could improve the road performance of pavements and prolong the service life. The oil/asphalt absorption capacity of basalt fiber affects the road performance of asphalt mixtures to a certain extent. However, using kero...

Due to the ongoing threat of degradation of artefacts and monuments, the conservation of cultural heritage items has been gaining prominence on the global scale. Thus, finding suitable approaches that can preserve these materials while keeping their...

Hydrogen-assisted cracking (HAC) usually causes premature mechanical failure of the material and results in structural damage in hydrogen environments. A phase-field regularized cohesion model (PF-CZM) was proposed to address hydrogen-assisted cracki...

To enhance their corrosion protection, Guefoams were coated with RGO using both potentiostatic and potentiodynamic methods. The potentiodynamic method produced the thickest RGO coating and the lowest Cl, O, and Al content, as observed using FESEM and...

This study takes the wooden components of the different parts of the ancient buildings at the site of the Zhuangzishang Conference as the object of study, and investigates the deterioration state of the different wood components. To assess their degr...

The development of gas turbine technology has led to an increase in the complexity of the geometric shape of the sprayed workpiece. Consequently, it has become more difficult to maintain the perpendicularity of the spraying angle during the spraying...

In order to improve the anti-fouling of stainless steel surfaces in outdoor or humid environments, a superhydrophobic modification is often used to improve its self-cleaning performance. However, the mechanical stability of superhydrophobic surfaces...

Layers of iron–nickel Fe-Ni-B-type borides were produced on C45 steel using a new hybrid treatment variant which combines boriding under glow discharge conditions with galvanic nickel precoating. The aim was to investigate whether these layers...

Clean and pollution-free water plays a crucial role in human metabolism and is essential for everyone’s daily life. However, with industrialization, a significant amount of sewage has been produced for many years. Water resources tend to become...

Based on density functional theory, a first-principles study of the adsorption behavior of hydrogen atoms on the PuO₂(111) surface is carried out in this work. Models for three different surface morphologies of PuO₂(111) are established. It is found...

The high-temperature oxidation performance of SP2215 has become an important issue when they were used as superheaters and reheaters exposed to two different high-temperature environments. In this study, the oxidation behavior of SP2215 steel was inv...