Coatings, Volume 16, Issue 9

Plasma electrolytic polishing (PeP) is an anodic surface finishing method that achieves localized dissolution and smoothing of metal surfaces. Unlike conventional fluoride-based electrolytes reported in the literature, the present electrolyte combina...

The oven is a critical component in lithium-ion battery coating equipment, and its customized design often involves repetitive modeling tasks and long development cycles. This study proposes an integrated process-parameter-driven framework for parame...

To investigate the laser ablation resistance and damage mechanism of ZrO₂ ceramic coatings under high-speed airflow, a ZrO₂ coating was prepared on an aluminum alloy substrate via atmospheric plasma spraying. Laser ablation tests were conducted under...

Aluminum alloys are widely employed in the aerospace industry owing to their lightweight characteristics. Laser cladding offers an effective means to enhance their surface hardness and wear resistance; however, its application is constrained by sever...

During the long-term service and construction of bridges, various types of surface defects frequently occur in the anti-corrosion coating on the surface of prestressed metallic corrugated ducts, severely threatening the overall durability of the brid...

Complex hot-stamping dies are prone to concentrated wear in protruding die-surface regions, such as rounded corners, under high loads during service, whereas friction between the sheet and adjacent die surfaces mainly occurs before die closure. Conse...

Refractory alloys, such as NbW5-1, are susceptible to catastrophic oxidation failure in high-temperature environments. The application of MoSi₂ coatings on the surface is an effective approach to address this issue. MoSi₂ coatings in the case were de...

Essential oils (EOs) have attracted considerable interest as natural antimicrobial agents for food preservation due to their broad biological activity. However, their volatility, susceptibility to oxidation, limited water dispersibility, and potentia...

In general, the properties of alloy steels and special steels provide significant advantages to the end product. However, these properties often complicate the machining process, particularly in terms of machinability. The formation of a built-up edg...

To enhance the surface hardness and wear resistance of TC4 titanium alloy, this paper systematically investigates the effects of voltage, time, and nano-ZrO₂ particle concentration on the microstructure, phase composition, hardness, and wear resistan...

Polymer-based self-sensing composite intelligent materials have become an innovative application in the field of road monitoring. Aiming at the shortcomings of existing models that mostly focus on single-filler systems and rarely consider the dual ev...

TiN/CrN multilayer coatings with bilayer periods of 20 and 30 nm and TiN:CrN layer thickness ratios of 1:1, 1:2 and 2:1 were deposited on 40Kh steel substrates by pulsed direct current magnetron sputtering (pDCMS). The phase composition (XRD), micros...

This study aimed to evaluate how two hydrogen flow rates during atmospheric plasma spraying of the gadolinium zirconate (GZO) top layer are associated with the microstructure and high-temperature performance of multilayer nickel–chromium–...

Strontium titanate (SrTiO₃) is a stable, non-toxic perovskite oxide that has attracted interest for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications, including third-generation photovoltaic devices. However, the production of ceramic targets with suitabl...

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a diverse group of carbon nanomaterials that have emerged as promising fluorescent nanomaterials owing to their excellent water solubility, photostability, tunable optical properties, and broad applicability in bioimagi...

The corrosion resistance of electron-beam physical vapor-deposited (EB-PVD) zirconia thermal-barrier coatings depends on ceramic phase stability. Here, conventional 8YSZ and two Sc₂O₃-Y₂O₃ co-stabilized ZrO₂ coatings, ScYSZ and ScYSZ with an Al-rich...

Algal biofilms contribute to the biodeterioration of building materials (BMs), while restrictions on conventional algicides stimulate the search for sustainable protection strategies. This study evaluated the antialgal potential of selected essential...

Coastal saline soils are vulnerable to degradation under repeated wetting–drying (W–D) exposure, while conventional inorganic stabilizers are associated with high energy consumption and environmental burdens. To address this issue, an env...

The effect of dimensional compatibility between rGO sheets and B₄C particles plays a critical role in governing the microstructure evolution and mechanical performance of rGO–B₄C composites. In this work, rGO–B₄C composites (5 wt.% GO add...

NiCr composite coatings on stainless steel were obtained by the simultaneous deposition of Cr and Ni, using thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) technology. The main aim of this paper is to study the influence of graphite and oxygen incorporation on the struc...

The effect of mineral pigment processing by sedimentation (MS) and ball milling (MG) on the colorimetric response and surface deterioration under weathering of coatings formulated with polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) at 20%, 40% and 60% was comparatively ev...

This paper concerns the optimization of the tribological properties of carbonitrided steel, a matter of particular significance in the design of highly stressed, hardened mechanical components. The study aims to explore the simultaneous treatment of...

Existing parameter extraction methods for photovoltaic modules are mostly developed for specific module types or structural configurations, making it difficult to achieve unified modeling across different materials, structures, and operating conditio...

Additive manufacturing enables rapid fabrication of polymer components, but the direct production of well-defined microchannels remains challenging. Laser processing offers an attractive approach for introducing microscale features and modifying poly...

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has emerged as a pivotal method for manufacturing intricate metal components using 316L stainless steel. Despite its effectiveness, LPBFed parts often suffer from coarse columnar grains, suboptimal surface finish, and m...

This study developed a simple method for the environmentally friendly preparation of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using Polygonum ciliinerve extract, which was then applied to the functional finishing of silk fabrics. This extract functioned as an e...

In recent years, carbon nano-onions (CNOs), together with their functionalized derivatives, nanocomposites, and nanohybrids, have attracted increasing attention as sensing materials for monitoring relative humidity (RH), gases, and temperature. Their...

Magnesium–yttrium (Mg–Y) alloys are promising biodegradable orthopedic implant materials because of their mechanical compatibility with bone tissue; however, their degradation rate in physiological environments requires further control. I...

This study investigates the effect of a static contact load applied during ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) on WC-12Co coatings deposited by detonation spraying. Surface roughness, surface and cross-sectional microstructure, mechani...

Achieving simultaneous enhancement of electrical conductivity and wear resistance in copper alloys remains challenging because conventional strengthening strategies often introduce additional electron-scattering sources and degrade electrical transpo...

Stable electrical contacts must maintain mechanical integrity and low electrical resistance under fretting conditions, but the influence of deposition-induced residual stress on coated rough interfaces remains unclear. In this paper, 2.8 μm AgNi c...

Sodium lignosulfonate (SLS) is an abundant and low-cost by-product generated during the sulfite pulping process, which is typically conducted at 120–180 °C depending on the pulping pH and base cation. Due to its richness in phenylpropane st...

Automatic defect segmentation of atmospheric plasma sprayed (APS) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images is essential for quantitative microstructural assessment; however, existing instance segmentation models...

The Journal retracts the article “Research on the Properties of a New Type of Polyurethane Concrete for Steel Bridge Deck in Seasonally Frozen Areas” [...]

Water-based drilling cuttings (WBDCs) are a large-volume solid waste generated during oil and gas drilling. Their weak cementation and loose particle structure limit their direct engineering utilization. In this study, a multi-source solid-waste bind...

This study comparatively evaluates the performance of coated cutting tools in machining Ti6Al4V titanium alloy, which is widely used in the aerospace and defense industries as well as in biomedical applications. Surface milling operations were perfor...

Rainfall infiltration in expansive soil slopes induces moisture redistribution, particle swelling, and shear strength degradation, thereby promoting shallow sliding and slope deterioration. Geobag reinforcement has emerged as an environmentally adapt...

Composition design is critical for high-performance transparent LAS glass ceramics. This study investigated the effects of heat treatment temperature and CaO/La₂O₃ ratio at a fixed modifier content on crystallization behavior, network structure, micr...

The effect of lithium sulfate (LS) admixture on the performance of ferroaluminate cement (FAC) remains poorly understood, and no systematic investigation of the regulatory effects of LS hydration in FAC systems has been conducted. By revealing how LS...

High-content crumb rubber composite modified asphalt (HRCMA), which combines crumb rubber with a styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS) modifier, offers excellent mechanical performance and environmental benefits, yet its high viscosity requires...

The increasing demand for sustainable structural materials in the construction industry has intensified the need to develop high-performance and environmentally efficient reinforced concrete systems. In this context, the incorporation of functional m...

This study investigated the effects of repeated flux-cored arc welding deposition on the dilution, microstructure, bending integrity, and electrochemical corrosion behavior of Inconel 625 weld overlays on AH36 steel by comparing single-layer and thre...

Synthesis of multilayer graphene oxide (GO) was achieved through a Hummers method with meticulous control over the addition of the oxidizing agent. Precursors were immersed in an ice bath during the synthesis to maintain a temperature of approximatel...

The increasing demand for thermal protection materials in new energy vehicle (NEV) systems has stimulated the development of lightweight coatings capable of simultaneously providing thermal insulation and fire resistance. In this study, a lightweight...

Long-afterglow self-luminous road marking coatings are promising for improving nighttime visibility, but their application is restricted by the poor water stability of SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺,Dy³⁺ phosphors and weak interfacial compatibility with polymer matric...

In this study, a stepwise strategy was adopted to regulate and control the complexing agent system of the cyanide-free alkaline zinc–nickel (Zn-Ni) electroplating solution. A Zn-Ni coating containing a quaternary complexing agent was successful...

Frame–beam thin-walled components are widely used in aerospace equipment owing to their lightweight characteristics and high specific strength. However, their low and spatially non-uniform stiffness makes them susceptible to tool vibration and...

This exploratory study examined regional water-vapor accumulation in four commercial film-laminated hardshell jackets during a structured wear protocol. Three healthy men each completed one trial per jacket in a randomized crossover design at 20 &plu...

Municipal solid waste-to-energy (MSW-WTE) boilers are increasingly operated at higher steam temperatures and pressures to improve efficiency. Under these conditions, heat-transfer surfaces are exposed to high-temperature oxidation, chlorine-induced c...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a research hotspot in photovoltaics owing to their high power conversion efficiency (PCE), low fabrication cost, and simple preparation processes. However, their commercialization remains constrained by i...