Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 4

The study presents findings on the relative humidity (R.H.) sensing capabilities of a resistive sensor. This sensor utilizes sensing layers composed of a ternary nanohybrid, consisting of holey carbon nanohorn (CNHox), potassium chloride (KCl), and p...

Titanium (Ti) materials are highly valued in the medical field for their outstanding biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. However, challenges such as suboptimal wettability and wear resistance can impact the tribological properties of titanium...

The poor adhesion between the DLC film and rubber restricts its application of seals. Introducing a suitable interlayer can bolster the adhesion of the coating or film. In this study, nitrogen-doped diamond-like carbon (N-DLC) emerged as the optimal...

A nanoparticle-anchored three-dimensional microsphere flower-structured layered double hydroxide (LDH) material with Fe₃O₄ particles was successfully prepared using simple hydrothermal and hot solvent methods. Micro-nanostructured Fe₃O₄@LDHs (SLF) co...

The functionality and reliability of nanoscale multilayer devices and components are influenced by changes in stress and microstructure throughout fabrication, processing, and operation. NiV/B₄C multilayers with a d-spacing of 3 nm were prepared by m...

Carbon fiber powder (CFP) was first applied to conductive asphalt concrete as a conductive phase material, but its action mechanism has not been clarified. In this paper, atomic force microscopy (AFM) and molecular dynamics (MDs) simulation are used...

The removal of non-original superimposed layers covering the original pictorial layer in paintings is a common practice to restore the authentic appearance of surfaces and mitigate potential risks to artwork preservation. Contemporary assessments of...

Strategies to achieve p-type behavior in semiconductor oxides are an important current topic of research. Our study showed that sodium-doped zinc oxide thin films are a plausible approach. The insertion of dopant allowed a transition between n-type p...

Good-quality metallurgical bonding and a high degree of automation are critical for using laser cladding technology in on-site repairs. At present, most of the on-site repairs are carried out manually, which can bring about problems such as complicat...

Traditional fluorescent anti-counterfeiting materials usually exhibit fixed-wavelength excitation patterns and monochromatic luminescence, which are extremely easy to be counterfeited and have low security. Therefore, there is an urgent need to devel...

To improve the heat extraction efficiency from the wellbore fluids to the stratum in the geothermal well, thermal insulation cement, which is prepared by alkali-excited straw ash-natural zeolite, was based on the orthogonal test. The properties of th...

The (TiNbZrCr)N_x high-entropy nitride films (HENFs) were prepared by high-power pulsed magnetron sputtering (HPPMS). The effect of the N₂ flow rate (F_N) on the HPPMS plasma discharge, film composition, microstructure, residual stress, tribological pr...

What is reported here is an advanced anti-counterfeiting ink whose luminous effect changes over time and at different excitation wavelengths. Unlike traditional anti-counterfeit fluorescent materials, the phosphors used here exhibit multicolor emissi...

All-solid-state flexible dye-sensitized solar cells will not only expand the application scenarios of solar cells but also significantly extend the lifetime of solar cells. However, improving their bending-resistant ability is still a great challenge...

Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is widely used as a chemical raw material, with its production process resulting in significant compounds that generate a substantial amount of sludge waste annually. These compounds are known to possess active hydrog...

This study investigated the effect of copper (Cu) doping content on zinc oxide with varied weight percentages and the dispersion of Cu-doped ZnO (CZO) by adding polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), coated on a glass substrate, through a physical assessment an...

The application of additive manufacturing (AM) in the aerospace industry has led to the production of very complex parts like jet engine components, including turbine and compressor blades, that are difficult to manufacture using any other convention...

Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures provide an effective strategy for exploring and expanding the potential applications of two-dimensional materials. In this study, we employ first-principles density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the geome...

The study presents a novel approach called FEM-POD, which aims to enhance the computational efficiency of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in solving problems related to non-Fourier heat conduction. The present method employs the Proper Orthogonal Dec...

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Composite coatings on the surface of a semi-continuous cast 7005 aluminum alloy under different aging treatments (T6, RRA, and FSA) are presented and characterized in this research. SiO₂ combined with stearic acid (STA) modified by KH550 was utilized...

This study investigated the relationship between the superconducting properties, electrical properties, sputtering process parameters, and post-growth annealing of NbN films. Four series of NbN films were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering using di...

The Coatings Editorial Office retracts the article, “Mechanical Properties Study on Sandwich Composites of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics (GFRP) Using Liquid Thermoplastic Resin, Elium^®: Preliminary Experiments” [...]

The creation of anticorrosion hybrid zinc-based coatings containing chitosan particles with low (LMC) or high (HMC) molecular weight is an effective method for safe and durable exploitation of different steel infrastructures. In this work, hybrid coa...

This paper deals with the evaluation of the surface of structural steel whose samples were deliberately contaminated with transparent spray primer, adhesive label glue, and welding sprays prior to hot-dip galvanizing. The galvanized samples were stud...

Magnetron-sputtered WS₂ composite thin films are solid lubricants with excellent performances. However, the low hardness of the WS₂ thin films necessitates the further improvement of their wear resistance. For this purpose, an effective strategy is t...

To explore the corrosion of Q235 steel in sand containing a simulated haze aqueous solution (HA solution) under a natural air-dried state, the effect of moisture (age) on the corrosion of Q235 steel in sand was comprehensively studied by EIS, polariz...

Wood, one of the materials predominantly employed in construction, possesses various advantageous properties alongside certain drawbacks, such as susceptibility to thermal degradation. To enhance wood fire resistance, one approach involves the applic...

In order to infer the load on the component after the experimental uniaxial tensile fracture inversion model based on cross-sectional reconstruction, (FRASTA) was proposed to infer the load on the tested components. This model can combine the fractur...

Waterborne epoxy resin (WEP) coatings are widely used in various fields due to their environmentally friendly properties, yet their corrosion resistance and shielding properties demand further refinement. In this work, melamine-modified graphene oxid...

In this study, ZrBSiTa and (ZrBSiTa)N_x films were deposited on silicon wafers through direct current magnetron cosputtering. The nitrogen flow ratio (R_N2) of the reactive gas and the sputter power applied to the Si target (P_Si) were the variables in...

This study explores the self-healing phenomenon at the cut edges of Zn-Al-Mg alloy coated steel in chloride environments, a critical consideration for materials exposed to marine conditions. Zn-Al-Mg coatings offer superior resistance to cut-edge cor...

CrAlN and CrAlBN coatings were prepared on the surface of high-speed steel and shaper cutter by physical vapor deposition (PVD) technique using arc ion source. In the process of coating preparation, the adhesive layers were deposited by low bias volt...

The surface of 17-4PH martensitic stainless steel was laser-cladded with Ni60 and Ni60+nano-WC composites and a comprehensive investigation was conducted of the microstructure and wear mechanism. The findings demonstrate that despite the added nano-W...

Ceramic films and coatings play an important role in the field of materials science [...]

Acrylic polymers were extensively used in past restoration practices, usually as consolidants or protecting agents. Their removal is often required because polymer coatings can improve some decay processes of stone substrates and, after ageing, may g...

Femtosecond laser processing technology is an advanced sub-micro-processing technique that enables the non-contact processing of various materials. This technology can be used to apply sub-micro structures for purposes such as hydrophilicity enhancem...

To investigate the effect of ZrC on the ablative properties of C/SiC composites in a high-temperature environment, the oxidative ablation of C/SiC and C/SiC-ZrC composites at high-temperatures was examined through ablation tests. In this study, two c...

This work presents the densification of Co-based alloy powders by a spark plasma sintering process. The densification process was carried out at a temperature range of 800 °C to 1100 °C in order to obtain sintered coupons and study their micr...

A major strategy to combat implant-associated infections is to develop implant coatings with intrinsic antibacterial activity. Since hydroxyapatite (HAp) coatings and antibiotic administration are commonly used in clinical settings, developing HAp-co...

We propose a simple multifunctional terahertz absorber based on the simulation. The device consists of a gold layer, a SiO₂ dielectric layer, and a VO₂ top layer. The modulation mechanism of this device is to utilize the thermally induced phase trans...

Multiple advantages, such as good formability, high specific strength, excellent thermal conductivity, and high corrosion resistance, enable aluminum alloy wide application in various fields; however, low surface hardness and poor wear resistance lim...

Results of XRD and TEM studies of a metastable phase state in Fe₇₃Ti₅B₁₉O₃ and Fe₅₅Ti₁₆B₂₇O₂ films, which is formed upon magnetron deposition under preset conditions, and of the evolution of the state in the course of subsequent annealing at 500 °...

The effective detection of delamination defects, especially sub-millimeter delamination defects, in metal-clad plates is of great significance in improving product quality. In this work, the laser ultrasonic (LU) local resonance method is used to loc...

Hard alloy end mills are commonly employed for milling zirconia prostheses in dentistry. Nano-diamond-coated milling bits ensure high processing efficiency, accuracy, extended tool life, and reduced processing costs. This study aims at comparing vari...

This paper focuses on evaluating the roughness of heterogeneous surfaces, aiming to interpret data effectively for thorough assessment. Previous research highlights the significant impact of surface roughness on final coatings. Beam-cutting machining...

In order to investigate the damage behavior of TiN/Ti multilayer coating under multi-particle impact and the influence of impact angle on erosion resistance, the ABAQUS 2019 software and the cohesive element technology were used for simulation. The r...

As a global freshwater shortage is imminent, solar-powered adsorption-based atmospheric water harvesting technology is gradually attracting people’s attention due to its environmental friendliness and many other advantages. Among the many adsor...

The results of a secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) study on Ag and ZrN decorative coatings on nickel and white bronze substrates for fancy goods accessories are presented. It was found that for Ag coatings, an intense diffusion of Cr from the ad...

The liquid phase projection diagram, three-dimensional phase diagram, and vertical section diagram of the Zn–x%Al–x%Mg alloy system was calculated using the phase diagram calculation software Pandat. Simultaneously making full use of the...