Coatings, Volume 12, Issue 9

The high-k-based MOS-like capacitors are a promising approach for the domain of non-volatile memory devices, which currently is limited by SiO₂ technology and cannot face the rapid downsizing of the electronic device trend. In this paper, we prepare...

Carbon-based composite conductive ink (3CI) has some challenges to its properties. Here, combined with the application of 3CI on silicon keypads, a series of studies on the electrical, mechanical and thermal performance of 3CI has been conducted by a...

Electromagnetic waves show rapid development in electronics, telecommunications, and the military. One of the efforts to overcome the effects of electromagnetic interference is by developing microwave-absorbing materials. Barium hexaferrite is the be...

The manipulation of magnetic anisotropy represents the fundamental prerequisite for the application of magnetic materials. Here we present the vectorial magnetic properties of nanostructured systems and thin films of Fe and FeCo prepared on linearly...

Advanced semiconductor materials and films are building blocks for multifunctional devices and circuits, integrated optoelectronic chips, and high-throughput communications, which have proved basic material platforms for nanoscience and technologies...

In the present work, Cu/Cr thin films were deposited on substrates of a different nature (Si, Glass, Bk7, and ITO) through a thermal evaporation deposition method. Non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to obtain 3D AFM topographical maps...

Tungsten doping is critical for the wear resistance and application of High-Chromium Cast Iron (HCCI). A series of investigations of (Fe, Cr, W)₇C₃ carbides were performed by first principles calculations and experimental analysis. The calculated res...

In the present study, the surface composite Al359/Si3N4/Eggshell is prepared by friction stir processing (FSP). The effect of reinforced particle volume fraction on the microstructural and tribological properties of the Al359/Si3N4/Eggshell surface c...

The precise analysis of the overall mechanical performance of prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCPs) with broken wires is a complicated problem. In this article, powerful finite element numerical means are applied to solve this problem. Firstly,...

Due to the huge difference in thermophysical properties, it is difficult to obtain a defect-free bonding interface between copper and steel. A Cu-Ni-Ti interlayer was added between a TiC-reinforced copper matrix composite coating and Q235 steel in th...

The amount of wear is one of the most important indicators for assessing the wear resistance of materials, controlling product quality and studying the mechanisms of frictional wear of materials. Due to the limitations of the friction and wear test e...

A precursor film with a Cu gradient was prepared in order to improve the quality of the absorber film produced by sputtering CIGS targets when using glass substrates. Two ceramic quaternary targets with different copper content were used for alternat...

Hydrogels are gels with water as the dispersion medium and three-dimensional porous polymer networks cross-linked chemically or physically [...]

To study the effect of the local corrosion of prestressed steel strands on the shear failure mode and shear bearing capacity of concrete beams, unilateral steel strands in four post-tensioning prestressed concrete (PC) beams are corroded, and the she...

A sol–gel technique was successfully employed in creating pure and W-substituted zinc ferrite, with nominal compositions of ZnFe_2−2xW_xO₄ (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.15). For the purposes of investigating the physical and chemical properties of the generated powders...

Glass fibers are often used as reinforcing fibers in reinforced polymers. Composites reinforced with glass fibers (GFRP) stand out with excellent mechanical and physical properties applicable to industrial practice. Machining these composites require...

Ultrasonic surface rolling (USRP) is an effective process to improve a workpiece’s fatigue property, in which ultrasonic vibration and static force are applied on the workpiece’s surface. In order to clarify the ultrasonic rolling strengt...

As one of the varieties of magnet wire, the enameled wire has excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance, ageing resistance, dimensional stability and chemical stability. This is one of the keys affecting the development of the electrical indus...

Calcium sulfate is used as a synthetic graft material in orthopedics, plastic surgery, oncological surgery, and dentistry, and it has been used in a variety of clinical applications, such as the repair of periodontal defects, the treatment of osteomy...

Titanium and its alloys have been widely used for orthopedic and dental implants. However, implant failures often occur due to the implant-related bacterial infections. Herein, titanium oxide nanotubes (TNTs) with an average diameter of 75 nm were fo...

The subject of coatings is mainly analyzed in different fields [...]

Today, the building and construction sector demands environmentally friendly and sustainable protective coatings using inorganic coating materials for safe, non-hazardous, and great performance. Many researchers have been working on sustainable solut...

The unavailability of energy has become a major challenge to industry in the last years, as an important percentage of the generated energy is dissipated as heat in transport. Since heat transfer processes are irreversible, the role of entropy genera...

This paper presents the results of the development of a technology to obtain a nanostructured coating for the protection of overhead wires and the possibility of their application in the electric power industry. The paper provides an analysis of avai...

Due to the extremely inert surface of polyester (PET) fabric, a toxic and traditional resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dipping solution is always necessary in the rubber composite industry. Unfortunately, other effective methods for fabric surface...

The potential to increase the life span of tools applied in cheese cutting machines is of great importance, considering their cost and the risk of fragmented metallic parts of the tool being inserted into the cheese. Such tools are commonly manufactu...

As aerospace, electrified railway, weapon equipment manufacturing, and other fields have leapt forward, the operating environment of current-carrying friction pairs is becoming increasingly severe, and research on the current-carrying friction and we...

This study investigates, numerically, the spatial distribution of metastable helium (He*) in He/SiH₄ capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) for the purpose of optimizing plasma density distributions. As a first step, we presented the results of a two-dime...

Carbon materials in different shapes—such as fullerene molecules (0D), nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons (1D), graphene sheets (2D), and nanodiamonds (3D)—each have distinct electrical and optical properties. All graphene-based nanostruc...

The presence of self-assembled nano-ridged (SANR) structures in PTB7-Th:PC₇₀BM:PC₆₀BM ternary organic blend film with the specific component ratio was experimentally clarified, and the light-trapping effect of the SANR structures was demonstrated. On...

Silver is an element that has been widely used in medicine. As a result of its remarkable properties, this metal is now extensively used in virtually all areas of dentistry. Its anti-caries and antibacterial properties are used in (but not limited to...

The development of sustainability and high toughness in cement-based composites with polypropylene (PP) fiber is becoming increasingly important for future buildings, while CO₂-curing treatment at early ages is precisely a promising technique for it....

Zirconia, with its excellent mechanical strength and esthetics, has a growing potential for applications in dentistry and orthopedics. However, in order for zirconia to have a high affinity with bone tissue, the bioactivity of the surface must be fur...

In order to solve the failure problem between the crankshaft and the connecting rod friction pair, nano-Cu/microalloyed gradient coating was prepared on the surface of the crankshaft by in situ gaseous nitriding process. Electron probe analysis confi...

Aiming at the problem that fault feature extraction is susceptible to background noises and burrs, we proposed a new feature extraction method based on a new decomposition method and an effective intrinsic mode function (IMF) selection method. Firstl...

The paper presents a comparative analysis of the surface structure and morphology of hydrophobic coatings formed on a polyester fabric from various types of low molecular weight tetrafluoroethylenes by a new method. The low molecular weight compounds...

Wheel wear is one of the most critical factors affecting the vehicle performances and maintenance costs of railway vehicles. However, previous research has to ignore the initial wheel-rail profiles for the evolution of wheel wear. Therefore, this wor...

Yttrium-stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) of combustion chambers and piston crowns are used most frequently to increase the chamber temperature and the internal combustion engine efficiency. The development of multilayer metal matri...

Coatings, taking comprehensive studies into account, cannot be considered without their functional performance [...]

Pathogenic microbes, such as bacteria and viruses, can spread quickly via contaminated surfaces. Most of these pathogenic microorganisms can survive on surfaces for a long time. Touching these surfaces can lead to the transmission of the microorganis...

The current study aims to investigate the radiation shielding properties of mortar samples with Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles for radiation protection applications. For the reference mortar (free Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles) and the mortar with different concentration...

The wetting properties of the brazing filler on the substrates play an important role in achieving a reliable joint. In this work, the wetting behaviour of the Mn-based brazing alloy on the surface of 1Cr18Ni9Ti stainless steel is investigated. First...

CrN_x coatings with a low nitrogen content below 31.7 at.% were deposited using closed field unbalanced magnetron sputtering by varying the N₂:Ar flow ratio. A dense and column-free CrN_x coating was obtained at a nitrogen content of 14.8 at.%, whereas...

AISI 304 has high-tensile strength and excellent corrosion resistance, which is widely needed in the energy industry and equipment manufacturing industry. However, the tools for cutting AISI 304 are easy to wear and have short service life. In order...

This paper presents an evaluation of the mechanical properties of nanocomposites when a lower concentration of nanoparticles graphene and ceramics are mixed with epoxy to determine the damping and stability characteristics of hybrid epoxy, using vibr...

ZnO/Ag/ZnO nanolaminate structures were deposited by consecutive RF sputtering at room temperature.The optical transparency, sheet resistance, and figure of merit are determined in relation to the deposition time of Ag and to the film thickness of th...

Salt storage asphalt pavement has been considered as a functional pavement that could effectively and actively melt snow on the road. Based on the previous studies, the macro melting snow and ice mechanism on the salt storage road is studied, high pe...

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) undoubtedly are considered a viable option to meet the ever-increasing demands for portable consumer electronic devices and electric vehicles. To meet this requirement, intensive research is being conducted on increasing...

Valve replacement is the mainstay of treatment for end-stage valvular heart disease, but varying degrees of defects exist in clinically applied valve implants. A mechanical heart valve requires long-term anti-coagulation, but the formation of blood c...

The check valve is the core part of high-pressure diaphragm pumps. It has complex operation conditions and has difficulty characterizing fault states completely with its single feature. Therefore, a fault signal diagnosis model based on the kernel ex...