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In this paper, hybrid coatings based on ZnO dispersion in water soluble chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) as dispersion medium were prepared. The obtaining procedure of anti-corrosion hybrid zinc-based coatings containing COS coated ZnO particles in th...

The presented investigations demonstrate the corrosion behavior and protective ability of hybrid zinc coatings specially designed for combined protection of low-carbon steel from localized corrosion and biofouling. Polymer-modified copper oxide (CuO)...

Hybrid zinc-based coatings with embedded polyaniline (PANI) particles in the metal matrix are obtained in a one-step process via electrodeposition on low-carbon steel plates. The aim is directly to use the inhibitor properties of polyaniline for impr...

The construction of anticorrosion coatings containing antifouling agents is an effective way to ensure the long-term durability of marine steel infrastructures. In this work, an innovative hybrid coating was prepared by introducing biocide CuO nanopa...

The creation of anticorrosion hybrid zinc-based coatings containing chitosan particles with low (LMC) or high (HMC) molecular weight is an effective method for safe and durable exploitation of different steel infrastructures. In this work, hybrid coa...

In this study, a multifunctional hybrid coating is designed for the combined protection of mild steel from corrosion and biofouling in aggressive salt water. This involves preparation of a pH-responsive-release system based on copper oxide (CuO) as a...

The paper presents the morphology, topography and corrosion behavior of epoxy resin/zinc hybrid coatings obtained by electrodeposition from zinc sulphate electrolyte. The effect of current density and mean diameter size of polymer particles used for...

In this study, waterborne hybrid organic-inorganic zinc rich coatings (ZRC) with different aluminum flake amounts were tested at low thickness in 3 wt% NaCl aqueous solution. Open circuit potential and impedance response evolution over time were meas...

Corrosion is a major problem for durability of many metals and alloys. Among the efficient classical surface treatments, chromate-based treatments must be banished from industrial use due to their toxicity. At the same time, sol-gel routes have demon...

A hybrid nanowire (HNW) was constructed by coating a single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) with piezoelectric zinc oxide (ZnO). The two components of the HNW interact with each other via the van der Waals (vdW) force. This paper aims to study the effec...

A novel plasma-pulsed GMAW hybrid welding (plasma-GMAW-P) process is proposed for joining 6061 aluminum and zinc-coated steel. The results show that the change in welding heat input has little effect on the microstructure of the joint and the composi...

This work introduces a novel approach to enhancing the performance of zinc anodes in zinc–air batteries through a photopolymerizable organic–inorganic hybrid coating. Electrochemical tests were conducted in a neutral NaCl electrolyte, sel...

Localized corrosion and biofouling cause very serious problems in the marine industries, often related to financial losses and environmental accidents. Aiming to minimize the abovementioned, two types of hybrid Zn-based protective coatings have been...

The development of environmentally friendly materials is a subject of increasing interest in corrosion protection research. The objective of the present investigation is to propose the preparation procedure of chitosan–alginate (CHI/ALG) nanoco...

The synergistic effect of CNT and three-dimensional N-doped graphene foam (3DNG) on improving corrosion resistance of zinc-reinforced epoxy (ZRE) composite coatings was studied in this work. Although CNT itself was demonstrated to be effective to pro...

The surface modified hydrophilic zinc sulfide nano powder was prepared by hydrothermal method, and the corresponding zinc sulfide/polyurethane organic-inorganic composite transparent coating via in-situ polymerization. The structure of ZnS Nanopartic...

This study aims to enhance the corrosion resistance and bioactivity of zinc surfaces through the development of chitosan–pistachio shell (CPM) coatings reinforced with Nb2CTx MXene. The approach introduces a sustainable pathway by incorporating...

Two commercial hybrid coatings, cured at temperatures lower than 300 °C, were successfully used to protect magnesium silicide stannide and zinc-doped tetrahedrite thermoelectrics. The oxidation rate of magnesium silicide at 500 °C in air was...

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors are very powerful analytical tools for the highly sensitive detection of chemical and biological molecules. Substantial efforts have been devoted to the design of a great number of hybrid SERS substrat...

Epoxy (EP) coatings containing silica (SiO2) and (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane-modified silica (SiO2-APTES) nanoparticles were prepared via the dip-coating technique on a zinc substrate. A detailed study was performed regarding their incorporation i...

The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize thin hybrid films on polyurethane-coated knitted fabrics and to achieve satisfactory color fastness to artificial light. Sol–gel-derived hybrid thin films were deposited via the dip-coating...

Wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent, ravaging the habitations and ecosystems in their path. One solution to reducing the risk of damage to buildings and other structures during a fire event is the use of fire-retardant coatings that...

In this paper, we propose mixed metal ions in the node of the zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) structure. The hybrid metal ZIF is formed for the gas separation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. In the first stage, the nanoparticles were prepared as...

Among modern biomaterials, hybrid tools containing an organic component and a metal cation are recognized as added value, and, for many advanced biomedical applications, synthetic polymers are used as thin protective/functional coatings for medical o...

The introduction of new regulations needs to develop eco-friendly systems to prevent corrosion. In this work, a natural corrosion inhibitor caffeine (CAF) was encapsulated in polysaccharide-based nanoparticles, capable of the responsive release of CA...

We synthesized a silver nanoparticle/zinc oxide (Ag NP/ZnO) thin film by using spin-coating technology. The treatment solution for Ag NP/ZnO thin film deposition contained zinc acetate (Zn(CH3COO)2), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and silver nitrate (AgNO3...

With an increased demand for the combination of different material classes in lightweight applications like automobiles, aircraft construction, etc., the need for simple and energy-efficient joining technologies to join these different material class...

Hybrid optical gas sensors, based on different organic and inorganic materials, are proposed in this paper, with the aim of using them as optical artificial nose systems. Three types of organic and inorganic dyes, namely zinc-porphyrin, manganese-por...

The erosion phenomena of the natural stone in cultural heritage are induced by various sources. Consequently, the development of multifunctional protective materials that combine two or more useful properties is an effective strategy in addressing th...

The effects of gamma radiation on the performance of two corrosion-resistant coatings applied to stainless-steel 304L (SS304L) surfaces are presented. Specifically, the ability of the coatings to mitigate corrosion of SS304L surfaces as a function of...

This study addresses the challenges of efficient, large-scale production of flexible transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs). We fabricate TCEs on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates using a high-speed roll-to-roll (R2R) compatible method th...

The study evaluates the mechanical and wear properties of LM26 alloy and its hybrid composites with silicon carbide (SiC) and nickel-coated graphite (Ni-Gr). LM26 aluminum alloy is generally known for its high strength, wear, and corrosion resistance...

The aim of the work was to investigate the prospects of imparting valuable physical and chemical properties, such as corrosion resistance, impact and bending strength, adhesion and storage stability, to hybrid systems of potassium and sodium silicate...

The increasing demand for safe, cost-effective, and sustainable energy storage solutions has spotlighted aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) as promising alternatives to lithium-ion systems. However, the practical deployment of AZIBs remains hindered...

Nanosized zinc oxide (ZnO) particles modified with different silane coupling agents (octyltriethoxysilane (OTES), octadecyltriethoxysilane (ODTES) and (3-glycidyloxypropyl)trimethoxysilane (GPTMS)) were synthesized in basic catalysis using the sol-ge...

Manganese-based materials have received more attention as cathodes for aqueous zinc ion hybrid capacitors (AZIHCs) due to their advantages such as abundant reserves, low cost, and large theoretical capacity. However, manganese-based materials have th...

Developing smart, environmentally friendly, and effective antibacterial surfaces is fundamental to contrast the diffusion of human infections and diseases for applications in the biomedical and food packaging sectors. To this purpose, here we combine...

Well-aligned zinc oxide nanorods (WA-ZnO Nrods) with different lengths were synthesized and the effects of the growth times on the optical, morphological, and electrical properties of the WA-ZnO Nrods were examined. We also investigated the applicati...

The integration of polymer coatings with metal and metal oxide nanoparticles represents a significant advancement in nanotechnology, enhancing the stability, biocompatibility, and functional versatility of these materials. These enhanced properties m...

This work is devoted to the development of epoxy-encapsulated zinc oxide-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (ZnO–MWCNT) hybrid nanostructured composites and the investigation of their thermoelectric performance in relation to the content of MWCNTs in...

Microbubbles are intravascular contrast agents clinically used in diagnostic sonography, echocardiography, and radiology imaging applications. However, up to date, the idea of creating microbubbles with multiple functionalities (e.g., multimodal imag...

Zinc oxide nanowire and titanium dioxide nanoparticle (ZnO:TiO2 NW/NP) hybrid films were utilized as the photoanode layer in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs). CdSe quantum dots (QDs) with a ZnS passivation layer were deposited on the ZnO:T...

Packaging acts like a bond between visual communication and production technology. Packaging material is often coated to enhance visual appearance and some protective features. The COVID pandemic changed consumers’ behavior and understanding of...

Graphene and graphene oxide have shown good antibacterial activity against different bacterial species due to their unique physicochemical properties. Graphene oxide (GO) has been widely used to load metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) to mi...

Literature reviews have described the applications of silver, copper, and zinc ions and metallic particles of Cu, Ti, and Zn oxides, which have been found to be useful antimicrobial reagents for the biofunctionalization of various materials and their...

The aim of the work was to obtain hybrid coatings containing silver, copper, and zinc nanoparticles on the TiAlV medical alloy via a sol–gel process. The developed layers were designed to bring about a bactericidal and fungicidal effect, as wel...

Microbubbles have already reached clinical practice as ultrasound contrast agents for angiography. However, modification of the bubbles’ shell is needed to produce probes for ultrasound and multimodal (fluorescence/photoacoustic) imaging methods in c...

The highly sensitive ultra-violet (UV) photodiode was demonstrated on the organic-inorganic hybrid heterostructure of β-phase p-type polyfluorene (PFO)/n-type yttrium-doped zinc oxide nanorods (YZO-NRs). The device was fabricated through a simpl...

The present investigation addresses the flow of hybrid (nickel–zinc ferrite and ethylene glycol) nanoliquid with entropy optimization and nonlinear thermal radiation coatings past a curved stretching surface. Analysis was carried out in the pre...

Segmented polyurethane ionomers find prominent applications in the biomedical field since they can combine the good mechanical and biostability properties of polyurethanes (PUs) with the strong hydrophilicity features of ionomers. In this work, PU io...