Coatings, Volume 15, Issue 4

High Nb-TiAl alloy components fabricated by laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) exhibit promising applications in aerospace and other high-temperature (HT) fields. It is essential to elucidate the microstructure evolution under HT and high-pressu...

Thiol–epoxy photopolymerization offers exceptional advantages for high-performance protective coatings, yet efficiently curing thick formulations remains a significant challenge due to the limited penetration depth of conventional UV light. Her...

Semi-flexible pavement (SFP) mixture consists of porous matrix asphalt mixture and cement-based grouting material. This composite material gains advantages from both the rigid cementitious material and flexible asphalt mixture. It exhibits excellent...

This study presents the first scientific characterization of the white preparatory layer and polychrome pigments on painted wooden figurines excavated from the Mawangdui Tomb No. 1, dating to the Han dynasty. A combination of analytical techniques, i...

A novel empirical method for fabricating Van der Pauw Hall test samples on GaN epitaxy is proposed and tested, which enables rapid preparation of Van der Pauw Hall test samples on both conductive and non-conductive substrates. Compared to traditional...

In this work, hollow dodecahedral carbon structures with abundant N-doping sites and metal nanoparticles (NC-Co-CNTs) based on MOF-derivative materials were designed and prepared as host materials for lithium metal to ensure uniform lithium depositio...

The recurrence of bone cancer poses severe complications, particularly after orthopedic surgery, necessitating advanced biomaterials with dual functionality. This study develops nanostructured coatings composed of hydroxyapatite, carboplatin, and que...

The contamination of water bodies with toxic compounds from the agricultural, industrial, and domestic sectors is a serious environmental problem. Adsorption is one of the simplest, most functional, and economical methods for treating large volumes o...

Al-Cr-N ternary coatings were deposited on the surface of Cr12MoV alloy tool steel via multiarc ion plating technology. The microstructure and mechanical and tribological properties of these coatings were systematically characterized, analyzed, and c...

Marine biofouling is a well-established and significant challenge for the maritime industry. Self-healing coatings applied to ships have demonstrated superior surface properties, including enhanced corrosion resistance and the ability to mitigate bio...