Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 9

In order to study the feasibility of forming microtexture at the surface of 7050 aluminum alloy by laser-induced cavitation bubble, and how the density of microtexture influences its tribological properties, the evolution of the cavitation bubble was...

Biomimetic hydrogel lubrication coatings with high wettability and low friction show great promise in tissue engineering, wound dressing, drug delivery, and intelligent sensing. Inspired by the hierarchical structure of natural cartilage, a layered h...

This perspective article describes the past, present, and future directions on TiO₂ photocatalysis, 3D concrete printing, and recycling for developing innovative building envelope components from façade skins. Using a methodology consisting of...

The extended immersion of ships in seawater frequently results in biofouling, a condition characterized by the accumulation of marine organisms such as barnacles and algae. To combat this issue, the application of anti-fouling coatings to the hull su...

The first-principles calculation was applied to predict the critical velocity of Cu/Al cold-spray bonding for the first time. The bonding mechanism of cold-spray was clarified by analyzing the energy variation and atomic interaction during the cold-s...

Raman spectroscopy provides detailed information about the molecular composition of a sample. The classical identification of components in a multi-component sample typically involves comparing the preprocessed spectrum with a known reference stored...

This paper focuses on the wear resistance performance of Ni-SiC composite coatings with various contents of SiC particles. The coatings were characterized via a scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and transmission electron...

Al-Li alloys have been widely applied in aircraft structural component and shell material. However, Al-Li alloys are prone to corrosion failure, which leads to a considerable safety risk in the aerospace field and greatly limits their industrial appl...

Tomb No. 2 of Tushan in Xuzhou is the tomb of King Chu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and it was an important archaeological discovery in China. The unique placement and crafting techniques of a lacquer coffin that was unearthed from the burial corridor...

Nowadays, there are many surface treatment methods for aluminium alloys; the most commonly used of these is the chemical dip galvanizing process, which is complicated due to its use of large quantities of corrosive drugs. In order to simplify the pro...

The Han Dynasty Ruins in Chengcun Village of Wuyishan City, also known as the Ruins of the Imperial City of the Minyue Kingdom, are located on the hilly slope southwest of Chengcun Village, Xingtian Town, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China. These...

This study analyzes the influence of different ultrasonic amplitudes on the microstructure composition, microhardness, tensile strength, and corrosion resistance of Al alloy/steel laser welding-brazing joints assisted by ultrasonic vibration. The app...

Based on finite element simulation analysis, laminated ceramic tool materials with different structures were designed and the effect of laminated structure on tool state was investigated. Residual stresses in ceramic tool materials increase with the...

The anodization or thermal treatments applied to alloys of titanium and zirconium have a substantiated effect on the mixed-oxide layer formation compared to the naturally occurring one. A Ti–Zr 50%/50% alloy was chosen for a comparative study....

Recently, polyacetylene (PA) has been receiving renewed scientific attention due to its electrical properties, potentially useful for energy applications (e.g., fabrication of electrodes for rechargeable batteries and supercapacitors), and unique fun...

Slow-release fertilizer was developed by encapsulating NPK compound pellets with graphene oxide (GO) sheets employing a waterless synthesis technique. As-prepared GO sheets were characterized by XRD, Raman, XPS, FTIR, SEM, and EDS. The XRD patterns o...

The field of gas sensors has been developing for the last year due to the necessity of characterizing compounds and, in particular, volatile organic compounds whose detection can be of special interest in a vast range of applications that extend from...

Aiming to reduce noise pollution and optimize the acoustic quality in highway tunnels, the noise characteristics on different types of pavements were analyzed and compared in this research, based on the on-site noise measurement in two tunnels with t...

The emergence of superhydrophobic antibacterial materials represents a promising approach to maintaining surface cleanliness and hygiene by effectively preventing bacterial adhesion. This research outlines the synthesis of a superhydrophobic coating...

Diverse types of waste are generated during the sawmilling process. One of them is pine wood shavings (PWSs). This waste can be transformed by pyrolysis into biochar (BC) to produce a sustainable material that can serve as an asphalt binder modifier....

Silicon is a promising anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but its rapid capacity degradation has significantly hindered its large-scale application. In this study, we propose an in situ self-assembly polymerization meth...

Throughout the huller shelling process, the rubber rollers progressively deteriorate. The velocity of the rubber rollers decreases as the distance between the rollers rises. These modifications significantly influence the rate at which rice hulling o...

In view of the lack of soil bins for studying the surface interaction between aircraft wheels and soil, this study designed an indoor test bench for aircraft wheels and soil, including a soil container, loading vehicle, and intelligent measurement an...

Wear is a major issue in industry, particularly with metal components. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate methods that offer increased resistance to this phenomenon. In this research, three coating systems (pure WC-CoCr and WC-CoCr/NiCrFeSiBC+Mo...

In our investigation of the influence rules and mechanisms of the building orientation on the surface properties of 316L stainless steel created via selective laser melting, we used X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, and electron bac...

Extrusion-based polymer three-dimensional (3D) printing, specifically fused deposition modeling (FDM), has been garnering increasing interest from industry, as well as from the research and academic communities, due to its low cost, high speed, and p...

Ga₂O₃ has received increasing interest for its potential in various applications relating to solar-blind photodetectors. However, attaining a balanced performance with Ga₂O₃-based photodetectors presents a challenge due to the intrinsic conductive me...

A new high efficient and non-destructive mental activation process of electroless composite plating was proposed. The process utilized electromagnetic induction equipment to heat the titanium alloy substrate and used its energy to complete the activa...

In-demand fresh-cut fruits are highly perishable and require shelf stability. Starch, such as sago, is a naturally available polysaccharide with good gas barrier properties. The study aimed to develop an edible coating and examine the effect of its a...

This study designed laser engraving and resin pre-coating (RPC) treatments on an aluminum alloy (AA) surface to construct through-the-thickness “epoxy pins” for improving the bonding strength with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). A...

The wear of small-caliber barrels is one of the key factors affecting barrel life. Based on the Archard wear model, a high-temperature pin plate wear experiment was carried out, and wear models of chrome-plated layers and gun barrel materials were es...

This study explores the influence of oxygen and nitrogen flow ratios on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AlCrTaTiZr high-entropy oxynitride films. Oxygen flow rates (0%–0.75%) were adjusted while maintaining a fixed nitrogen flow...

The surface corrosion of magnesium alloys is effectively addressed currently by the creation of a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) ceramic layer. However, oxide film porousness restricts magnesium alloy use. Thus, this work used atomic layer deposition (ALD...

This study investigates the impact of temperature on the tribological performance of duplex layer CrN/DLC and nano-multilayers DLC-W coatings deposited using hybrid PVD-PECVD techniques on carburized and hardened 16MnCr5 discs cut from internal combu...

The corrosion problem affecting ancient Chinese bronze relics and the protective measures required post-excavation are crucial for the study of historical cultural heritage and for ensuring heritage revitalization and sustainable development. This wo...

In this study, the use of Cr/CrN+CrCN/Cr-C:H, Cr/W-C:H, and Cr/CrN+Ag/Cr-C:H coatings deposited on copper beryllium were investigated. These protective coatings were prepared using the Magnetron Sputtering Physical Vapor Deposition (MSPVD) method. Th...

This paper describes the behavior of some epoxy, acrylic and polyurethane paints used in the protection of electrical equipment under the action of different degradation factors. The degradation factors chosen were temperature and UV radiation. The b...

Enhancing the energy storage properties of dielectric polymer capacitor films through composite materials has gained widespread recognition. Among the various strategies for improving dielectric materials, nanoscale coatings that create structurally...

Electroless ZnO (≈900 nm) was deposited on the surface of an Mg-Al alloy (AM60) to reduce its degradation in the marine environment. Uncoated and coated ZnO samples were exposed to an SME simulated marine solution for up to 30 days. The AFM and...

Asphalt mixtures can include various recycled materials, which often replace some of the coarse and fine aggregate components. In some cases, a percentage of material called mineral filler, made up of particles that pass through a No. 200-sieve, is a...

Paraloid B-72 (B72), as a transparent, colorless polymer material, has good film-forming ability when dissolved in acetone and is widely used as a sealing material for metal artifacts. In order to analyze and evaluate the preservation performance of...

Underwater vehicles typically rely on batteries or other energy sources for operation, where drag reduction can significantly lower energy consumption and extend operational endurance. Inspired by the skin structure of loaches, a flexible structure w...

The debonding and sliding of the bolt–slurry interface is the main failure form of the full-length bonding anchor system (FLBAS) of earthen sites, so it is urgent to carry out a quantitative study of the force transfer process of the anchorage...

In low-temperature environments, asphalt materials harden easily and become brittle, and the repeated action of traffic load further aggravates the cracking of and damage to the asphalt mixture. In order to explore high-performance asphalt pavement m...

High-temperature conditions are harmful for carbon nanotube-based (CNT-based) composites, as CNTs are susceptible to oxidation. On the other hand, adding CNTs to ceramics with low electrical conductivity, such as 3YSZ, is beneficial because it allows...

We report a study on the SnS_x (x < 1) decoration of porous TiO₂ nanoparticle thin films using the ionic layer adsorption and reaction (ILAR) method. UV-vis absorption measurements revealed a direct bandgap of 1.40–2.10 eV for SnS_x (with x =...

Steel surface protection with hard coatings is essential in metalworking, yet developing high-performance coatings is challenging. TiAlSiN coatings grown on various substrates using commercial targets have been extensively studied, but consistent dat...

Vegetable-oil-based polyurethane has become a promising sustainable candidate for controlled-release fertilizer based on green chemistry. The purpose of this study was to prepare a series of coatings from selective feedstocks including five vegetable...

High levels of unsaturated fatty acids in Brazil nuts compromise their sensory quality through lipid oxidation. To mitigate this reaction, it is crucial to package nuts under a vacuum and in aluminate packaging. An alternative method is the applicati...

In order to improve the mechanical properties of the wear-resistant layer of the hob cutter ring in shield construction, the influence of different composite matrix powders on the comprehensive performance of the cladding layer was investigated. In t...