Coatings, Volume 15, Issue 5

Biodeterioration poses a significant challenge in the conservation of cultural heritage, particularly for earthen sites in humid environments, which are highly susceptible due to their inherent material properties. To address the diverse biological t...

Based on rolling contact fatigue life experiments, this study systematically investigates the effect of ultrasonic surface rolling processing (USRP) with a composite diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating on the rolling contact fatigue life of bearings th...

The rapid pace of industrialization has led to widespread heavy metal contamination in water and soil, highlighting the need for efficient remediation strategies. Among various approaches, adsorption has proven to be an effective method for treating...

Given the significant impact of the initial surface layer of materials on their tribological performance, this study uses a wire–plate reciprocating friction pair to investigate the effects of surface mechanical rolling process on the elastic c...

To comparatively evaluate the suitability of superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic coatings for photovoltaic (PV) module surfaces in arid and low-rainfall regions, this study investigates their dust deposition mitigation performance under anhydrous c...

Anti-icing and de-icing technologies are crucial in modern aviation, with optimising ice adhesion performance on material surfaces being a key challenge. This study proposes a straightforward method for fabricating hydrophobic silicone rubber surface...

This paper presents a systematic review of the progress of the research on limestone-calcined clay cement (LC3), focusing on its low-carbon characteristics, sustainable applications, and performance. LC3 can be used to address the high carbon emissio...

Concrete properties are investigated using intensive physical testing processes that require large amounts of labor and materials that are costly and time-consuming. Properly validated computer models can replace most of the existing physical testing...

To make up for the lack of research on the laser bending process in the field of non-metals, this paper innovatively proposes a method to achieve controlled bending deformation of non-metallic components using laser processing of polyvinyl chloride (...

A typical county for traditional village conservation in China is Songyang County. It is renowned for its ancient rammed earth dwellings, which exhibit a unique microclimate and possess significant historical value. However, high precipitation and ac...