Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 7

All-inorganic CsPbBr₃ perovskite solar cells have garnered extensive attention in the photovoltaic domain due to their remarkable environmental stability. Nevertheless, CsPbBr₃ prepared using the conventional sequential deposition method suffers from...

By way of the sol–gel chemical synthesis method, it is possible to synthesize SiO₂ nanoparticles with a defined specific particle size, a surface area, and a defined crystal structure that can be effectively used as a nanoadsorbent to remove va...

The self-healing performance of an ethyl-cellulose-based gel coating with different corrosion inhibitors was investigated in this work. Various contents of 11 alkyl imidazoline (IMO-11) were pre-loaded into the gel coating. The EIS results of scratch...

The present study aims to investigate the advantages of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films in reducing friction and lubrication to address issues such as the low surface hardness, high friction coefficients, and poor wear resistance of titanium alloys....

Slurry erosion testing is essential for evaluating the durability of materials under erosive conditions. This study examines the slurry erosion behaviours of chloroprene rubber (CR) under varying impact conditions to assess its durability. Traditiona...

As a green and low-carbon road material, warm-mix rubber asphalt (WMRA) has received extensive attention from scholars for its road performance. In the in-depth study of its properties, the fatigue characteristics of WMRA are particularly critical. H...

It is of significant theoretical and practical value to study the deposition process and deformation behavior of cold-sprayed particles to find the deposition mechanism of cold-sprayed coatings, further improve the coating performance, and expand its...

This work studies the mechanical behavior of microalloyed steels (API X60 and API X70) with boride layers using a boriding process and immersion in diesel. First, the microalloyed steels were borided using dehydrated boron paste at a temperature of 1...

In this paper, using a self-developed silicon carbide epitaxial reactor, we obtained high-quality 6-inch epitaxial wafers with doping concentration uniformity less than 2%, thickness uniformity less than 1% and roughness less than 0.2 nm on domestic...

Grind-hardening machining is a new integrated manufacturing technology that integrates the theory of material surface quenching and grinding machining. The surface integrity of grind-hardening directly affects the performance and reliability of the p...

Copper alloys used in connectors rely significantly on stress relaxation resistance as a key property. In this study, a heavily deformed Cu-Cr-Ag-Si alloy underwent aging at varying temperatures, with a subsequent analysis of its mechanical propertie...

Controlling the wettability properties of metallic materials and surfaces can enhance their applicability and improve their performance and durability in several fields, such as corrosion protection, heat transfer applications, self-cleaning, and fri...

The non-equiatomic Al_0.32CrFeTi_0.73(Ni_1.50−xMo_x) (x = 0, 0.23) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings were prepared by the high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) method. The microstructures and corrosion behaviors of the HVOF-prepared coatings were invest...

In this study, a spherical CrCoFeNiMn high-entropy alloy (HEA) powder with uniform size was prepared using gas atomization. High-quality CrCoFeNiMn HEA coatings were then applied to a 316L stainless steel substrate using prepowdered laser cladding. T...

This study utilized molecular dynamics simulation to investigate the adhesion process between wood tar-rejuvenated asphalt and acid/alkaline aggregate. Initially, various indicators including the contact area, cohesion coefficient, and interaction en...

AlGaN-based deep-ultraviolet (DUV) LEDs could realize higher optical power output when adopting a p-AlGaN contact layer instead of a p-GaN contact layer. However, this new type DUV LEDs exhibit poor reliability. Thus, this study thoroughly investigat...

It is of great academic significance to understand the influence that the atomic-scale structure of interfaces and boundaries within materials has on magnetic coupling characteristics and promote the innovation of advanced magnetic devices. Here, we...

The failure mechanism of a thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) system is investigated using cyclic thermo-mechanical loading with a thermal gradient. Hollow circular cylindrical specimens are employed, consisting of a nickel-based single-crystal alloy DD...

Elastomers are intriguing materials for many applications, one of these being icephobic coatings. Elastic modulus and work of adhesion are the key parameters coming into play in ice detachment mechanisms, and can be related to hardness and wettabilit...

This study investigated the biochemical and microbiological properties of Cotton–Copper composite materials obtained using magnetron sputtering technology. Copper particles were precisely distributed on the fabric surface, ensuring free airflow...

In this work, multilayer gradient coatings obtained by detonation spraying were studied. To obtain a multilayer gradient coating by detonation spraying, two modes with different numbers of shots of NiCrAlY and YSZ were developed. The presented result...

Optical instrumentation used in space normally employs optical coatings. Future interplanetary space missions will be characterized by ever longer stays in environmental conditions where low energy protons represent one of the main types of radiation...

The present study shows the effect of Nb on a Ti matrix to fabricate composites via the conventional powder metallurgy for medical applications. Ti powder mixture compacts with different Nb contents were obtained from the conventional pressing and si...

In this work, the study of chemical, physical, and electrochemical behavior of bismuth and oxygen-based thin films, produced through an unbalanced magnetron sputtering (UMS) technique in reactive phase, is presented. The main aim of this investigatio...

In this study, we explored the manipulation of optical properties in the terahertz (THz) frequency band of radio-frequency (RF) sputtered indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films on highly resistive silicon substrate by rapid thermal annealing (RTA). The op...

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is composed of anionic polyacrylic acid and a silica-based inorganic powder. GIC is used as a filling material in the decayed cavity of the tooth; therefore, compatibility with the tooth tissue is essential. In the present...

In this paper, the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange solution by MnO₂/TiO₂ nanotube arrays (NTAs) with different structure was studied. Initially, bamboo-like TiO₂ NTAs with folded tube walls were synthesized using the anodic oxidation meth...

The preparation of a single crystal superalloy surface overlay welding coating to improve its high-temperature mechanical properties is of great significance for prolonging the service life of blades. This work selected two types of welding wire allo...

This work describes the process of synthesizing magnesia (MgO) nanomaterials through ultrasonic electrodeposition, followed by an examination of their ability and mechanism to remove Pb(II) from industrial soil at 100, 150, and 200 W ultrasonic power...

To cope with harsh working conditions, new corrosion-resistant coated steel wires with higher tensile strength have been developed. This study investigates the corrosion characteristics of a new zinc–aluminum alloy-coated steel wire under stres...

Surface microstructures formed by jet electrolytic processing are widely used in aerospace and biomedical applications, and their unique process has an important role in medical devices. To improve the precision and usability of medical devices proce...

The effect of process parameters on geometric dimensions is complex during belt-heated incremental sheet forming, leading to control difficulties in the geometric dimension of parts. In this study, the geometric errors were analyzed under the action...

Implants and other medical devices are prone to bacterial infections on their surface due to bacterial attachment and biofilm formation. In this study, silver nanoparticles were generated in situ onto regulated synthesized polydopamine particles, and...

Biodegradable packaging, both alone and in combination with acid whey protein coatings, has been used to pack fresh Gouda cheese to improve preservation prior ripening or storage. This study involved three key components: (i) the selection of biodegr...

Enhancing the durability and extending the service life of concrete are crucial for promoting its sustainable development. Applying surface coatings is the primary technical method used to improve concrete durability. In this study, based on the plas...

In the case of products made of steel, the presence of an oxide layer, which is formed during the steel production process as a result of high temperature, has a significant impact on the process of heat removal from the surface of the cooled materia...

The microstructures and structures of modified Al₂O₃/IF-WS₂ coatings prepared on aluminum substrates are studied. Amorphous Al₂O₃ oxide coatings are obtained on EN AW 5251 aluminum alloy using the electrooxidation process. The quality of the IF-WS₂ n...

In asphalt pavement structure design, traffic axle loads and pavement layer temperatures are crucial factors affecting fatigue damage calculations. To investigate the differences in fatigue damage calculations caused by different characterizations of...

Silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) materials are widely used in the electronics, optoelectronics, and semiconductor industries, with Si₃N₄ thin films exhibiting high densities, high dielectric constants, good insulation performance, and good thermal and chemica...

Directional ionic migration in ultra-thin metal-oxide semiconductors under applied electric fields is a key mechanism for developing various electronic nanodevices. However, understanding charge transfer dynamics is challenging due to rapid ionic mig...

This study systematically investigates the energy and electronic properties of Si-segregated θ′(Al₂Cu)/Al semi-coherent and coherent interface systems in Al-Cu alloys using ab initio calculations. By evaluating the bonding strength at the...

Thin films and coatings are an integral part of modern technology, with applications including solar cells [...]

To tackle the ever-increasing operating temperature of aero-engines, a La₂Ce₂O₇ (LCO)/yttria partially stabilized zirconia (YSZ) double-layer thermal barrier coating (TBC) was investigated. The LCO/YSZ double-layer samples were annealed with volcanic...

Thermosetting polymers offer a wide range of applications in modern industries, including coatings, the automotive and aerospace industries, and furniture manufacturing. The curing process, which is a key step in the application of such materials, ha...

The study of wear is currently one of the most important aspects of applied mechanics. The damage caused by this phenomenon involves the total replacement of parts in devices ranging from industrial machinery to biomedical implants. The focus of thes...

This paper describes the technological process used to manufacture composite paints with a high content of metallic microparticles (Al and Fe) for automotive electromagnetic compatibility applications. The thickness of the deposited paint layer was l...

In this study, Melamine–formaldehyde (MF) resins were subjected to modification with benzoguanamine (BG) to produce MF-BG resins, followed by a comprehensive analysis of their chemical composition using advanced spectroscopic techniques such as...

This study focuses on Fe-based laser cladding coatings containing varying levels of four elements, and the objective is to investigate the influence of TiC addition on the microstructural evolution, microhardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resis...

Ni-based coating, as an excellent anti-corrosion material, is widely used in the petroleum field and has become a research hotspot in recent years. With the continuous progress of the petrochemical industry, especially in the carbon capture, utilizat...

Durable elastomeric deicing coatings were developed for the anti-icing and deicing of wind turbine blades in this study. Our developed deicing coatings demonstrated extremely low ice adhesion strength (~15 kPa). Silica was added to enhance the icepho...