Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 10

Thin transparent films of SnO₂ were obtained from aqueous–alcohol solutions of SnCl₄ on a flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate by spray pyrolysis at 100 °C. The influence of the addition of aqueous ammonia to the film-forming...

The paper describes the influence of the drum system construction of two modern carding machines on the porous structure of spunlace non-wovens composed of polyester and viscose. The non-woven fabric structure, including the number and size of the po...

With the development of marine science and technology, marine construction is entering a new period of modern ocean development and utilization. The scale of marine development is expanding constantly. The lifespan of aircraft engines faces new chall...

Magnetic encoders are composed of a magnetic sensor, a hard magnetic recording medium and a signal processing circuit. Electrodeposited micro-magnet arrays produced by micro-fabrication are promising recording media for enhancing encoder performance....

Heel marks (HMs) are a type of dirt stain consisting of polyester-based urethane rubber on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor surfaces. The rapid removal of HMs was achieved by using non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma technology. Mimetic HMs were pr...

Animal-derived meat is rich in proteins and other nutrients, but is prone to spoilage during storage, including microbial contamination and fat oxidation. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find effective solutions to extend the shelf life of anim...

Laser cladding is an emerging environmentally friendly surface-strengthening technology. During the cladding process, the changes in molten pool temperature and velocity directly affect the solidification process and element distribution. The quantit...

The journal retracts the article, “Ultra-Sensitive Biosensor with Simultaneous Detection (of Cancer and Diabetes) and Analysis of Deformation Effects on Dielectric Rods in Optical Microstructure” [...]

Following publication, concerns were raised regarding the peer-review process related to the publication of this article [...]

Since rare earth oxides and hard ceramic particles improve coating quality, a novel Al₂O₃@Y₂O₃ core–shell structure was prepared. Then, Ni60A coatings with different amounts (2~6 wt.%) of Al₂O₃@Y₂O₃ core–shell structures were prepared usi...

The most important cutting materials for machining are carbides. Their production requires both tungsten and cobalt; however, these materials are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain and are sometimes mined under ethically questionable condition...

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the extent to which a combination of pre-deformation and aging procedures could enhance the corrosion and wear resistance of the Ti-15Mo alloy for biomedical materials. The initial grains were refine...

In this study, we prepared sodium alginate (SA) and montmorillonite (MMT) composite films for application in coatings for strawberry preservation. SA and MMT were used as the matrix and glycerol was used as a plasticizer. Six types of composite films...

Hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂) composite coatings added in the second phase could improve the mechanical properties and bonding strength. The cold spraying technique, as a technology for the deposition of solid particles at low temperatures, is...

During the process of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploitation, various sulfide-containing gases are produced, which significantly bring about corrosion attacks to copper equipment and facilities. Investigations on the effects of sulfides, hydrogen...

As modern civilization’s energy demands continue to rise, the need for efficient renewable energy solutions becomes increasingly critical. In addressing this challenge, our research explores the potential of newly developed iron (Fe)-doped moly...

In this experiment, C₃N₅ was synthesized by pyrolysis of 3-amino-1,2,4 triazole material, and then 1% Co-C₃N₅, 3% Co-C₃N₅, 5% Co-C₃N₅, 7% Co-C₃N₅, and 9% Co-C₃N₅ were synthesized by varying the mass ratio of cobalt chloride to C₃N₅ by stirring and ul...

Traditional and modern coatings play a key role in enhancing the fire resistance of ancient Chinese buildings. However, further comparative analysis is needed on the fire properties of the two coatings and their effects on different timber structural...

Babbitt alloy is a bearing material with excellent properties, including good anti-friction wear resistance, embeddedness, corrosion, and compliance, as well as sufficient bearing capacity. However, with the development of engines to have high speed...

Central composite design (CCD) is a statistical experimental design technique that utilizes a combination of factorial and axial points to study the effects of multiple variables on a response. This study focused on optimizing hydrogel formulations f...

The advancement in material science, industrial evolution, and growing environmental concerns make it essential for continuous updates in coating and surface technology [...]

This review underscores the pivotal role that nickel-based catalysts play in advancing CO₂ methanation technologies, which are integral to achieving carbon neutrality. This study meticulously examines various aspects of catalyst design, including the...

High-modulus asphalt concrete (HMAC) has been widely used in the surface coating of high-grade pavement. Due to HMAC’s modulus being significantly higher than traditional asphalt concrete, the mechanical responses of a pavement structure using...

Graphene oxide (GO) is considered an ideal material for applications involving corrosion resistance due to its excellent properties. However, the structure, surface functional groups, and distribution of GO in zinc-rich coatings (ZRCs) have a remarka...

In this work, the influence of laser power (LP), scanning speed (SS), and powder feeding speed (PF) on the porosity, dilution, and microhardness of lightweight refractory high-entropy alloy (RHEA) coatings produced via laser cladding (LC) was investi...

Hermetic glass-to-metal sealing (GMTS) technology combines metal and glass and can be used to construct vacuum tubes; electric discharge tubes; semiconductor diodes; reed switches; and pressure-tight glass-to-metal windows, optical windows, and lense...

Ductile iron is distinguished by its balance of mechanical properties and other advantageous characteristics, including its capacity to absorb energy. This makes it suitable for applications requiring high strength. However, its performance is impair...

This study deals with the efficacy of extracts of Sargassum natans and Sargassum fluitans, an invasive brown algae present in Guadeloupe, as novel and environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors for iron in 1 mol L⁻¹ hydrochloric acid so...

Carbon nanotube/epoxy resin (CNE) coatings and carbon nanotube/carboxy iron powder/epoxy resin (CIE) coatings were applied on the surface of Q235 steel, and their corrosion, absorption properties and other characteristics were measured in this work....

Grit particles remaining on the substrate surface after grit blasting are generally considered to impair the thermal performance of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). However, the specific mechanisms by which these particles degrade the multilayer stru...

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Wood surface treatment aims to improve or reduce the surface activity of wood by physical treatment, chemical treatment, biological activation treatment or other methods to achieve the purpose of surface modification. After wood surface modification,...

The present study aimed to investigate whether different citrus peel powders (orange, mandarin, and lemon) could be incorporated into polylactic acid (PLA), for the preparation and characterization of biodegradable films made of this fruit waste. In...

This study explores the use of cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-stabilized Pickering emulsions for paper coatings, focusing on their rheological properties and effects on hydrophilicity and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR). Two types of Pickering emulsi...

This study explores microstructure, wear, and corrosion resistance properties of FeCoNiCrAl_0.7Cu_0.3Si_x (x = 0, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5) high-entropy alloys. The FeCoNiCrAl_0.7Cu_0.3Si_x alloy contains FCC and BCC structures; as the x increases, the FeCoNiCrAl_0.7C...

Directed transfer of liquids is widely used as an important mass transfer strategy in the nature biology, industry, agriculture, and medical fields. Based on the bionic concept, researchers have constructed various forms of surface structures to real...

In this study, the surface of steel was coated with a Mg-Al-pAB-LDH coating in order to enhance its corrosion resistance in the marine environment. The crystal structure, micro-morphology, and chemical composition of the Mg-Al-pAB-LDH coating were ch...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of plasma-activated water (PAW) combined with a chitosan–oregano essential oil (CS-OEO) coating on the physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory attributes of carp fillets during chilled storage....

Superhydrophobic coatings have great potential to mitigate ice accumulation and ice adhesion issues due to their outstanding water-repellent and self-cleaning characteristics. In the present study, polyurethane elastomer (PUE) is considered a superhy...

The coatings of ZrN, (Zr,Ti)N, (Ti,Zr,Hf)N and (Ti,Zr,Nb)N deposited on the titanium alloy substrate were compared. The wear resistance in the pin-on-disk test together with the Al₂O₃ indenter and the corrosion resistance in 3.5% NaCl solution were s...

This study assessed the effects of titanium (Ti) surface modification with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) associated or not with Naringenin (NA) citrus flavonoid-coating on osteoblastic-like cells (Ob) metabolism. Ti discs were submitted to alkalinization b...

The deposition of agglomerated hydroxyapatite (HAp) powders by low-pressure cold spray has been a topic of interest in recent years. Key parameters influencing the deposition of HAp powders include particle morphology and impact kinetic energy. This...

The aim of this study was to systematically analyze the influence of potential and the Co(II)–Ru(III) molar ratio on the electrochemical behavior of the Co–Ru system during codeposition from acidic chloride electrolytes. The equilibrium s...

Zinc-based batteries (ZBBs) have proven to be tremendously plausible for large-scale electrochemical energy storage applications due to their merits of desirable safety, low-cost, and low environmental impact. Nevertheless, the zinc metal anodes in Z...

This paper focuses on key engineering issues, particularly the overall turbulent transport of paint spray and coating film distribution characteristics, in the process of airless spraying film formation. By deeply considering the geometric features o...

Plasmonic structural color originates from the scattering and absorption of visible light by metallic nanostructures. Stacks consisting of thin, disordered semicontinuous metal films are attractive plasmonic color media, as they can be mass-produced...

Research on how to efficiently utilize solar energy can effectively address the current situation where excessive carbon emissions threaten the natural environment. The solar capture device, as the core component of the solar thermal photovoltaic sys...

This study investigated corn pericarp, a by-product of the nixtamalization process, in developing sustainable films for fruit coatings. These films were evaluated for their optical, structural, barrier, and mechanical properties. The results showed t...

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have emerged as one of the dominant technologies in displays due to their high emission efficiency and low power consumption. However, the development of blue color emitters has fallen behind that of red and gree...

Thymol-loaded polymeric nanocapsules were developed in this study to control volatilization and drug release for repellent application on Rhipicephalus sanguineus nymphs. Policaprolactone-loaded nanocapsules were prepared and characterized by diamete...