Coatings, Volume 14, Issue 8

In recent years, two-dimensional (2D) materials have been widely used for various applications due to their low cost, high charge carrier mobility, and tunable electronic structure. Here, in this study, we present the application of molybdenum disulf...

Early in fatigue life, fatigue cracks are often initiated at persistent slip bands (PSBs), which play the main role in surface evolution when the components are subjected to cyclic loading. Therefore, this paper aims to study the behavior of the surf...

In the aerospace field, the riveting process is one of the main methods for connecting the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer/Plastic (CFRP). During the riveting process, components are prone to problems such as damage to CFRP hole walls and reduction i...

In this study, a combined experimental and finite element modeling methodology (FEM) for a nanoindentation study is presented to quantitatively investigate the influence of hydrogen on the mechanical properties of ferrite and austenite in 2205 duplex...

Zinc biodegradable implants represent a revolutionary advancement in medical technology, offering a promising alternative to titanium and stainless-steel implants and avoiding the need for secondary surgeries for removal. In this study, we aimed to f...

The perfect strategy for the generation of green and renewable hydrogen (H₂) fuels is the direct electrocatalytic splitting of plentiful seawater rather than scarce freshwater. One of the half-reactions taking place during the electrocatalytic splitt...

In this paper, 20 µm and 40 µm thick aluminide coatings were deposited on MAR-M247 nickel-based superalloy through the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process in a hydrogen protective atmosphere for 4 h and 12 h, respectively, at a temper...

Mud caking on shield cutterhead is a critical issue for tunnel safety, and temperature and duration are factors that can affect the characteristics of mud cake. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the characteristics of different temperatu...

In this study, we theoretically study the optical bistability (OB) of reflected light beams at visible light frequencies by using a Kretschmann–Raether (KR) configuration where double-layer MoS₂ is inserted. This OB phenomenon results from the...

Straw fibers are renowned for their cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and durability. They represent a promising natural reinforcement option for reactive powder concrete (RPC). This paper investigated the impact of straw fibers on RPC’s work...

As a key step in intensive additive repair, the design of intensive repair materials immediately needs to be explored. In this work, an intensive additive repair study based on laser cladding technology was performed using a self-designed Fe₂₀Co₂₅Ni₃...

TiAl alloys are used in high-temperature components such as the turbine blades of aeroengines because of their excellent properties. However, TiAl alloys are prone to thermal corrosion when in near-ocean service. In order to solve this problem, a hot...

Vanadis 8 steel is a tool steel manufactured by powder metallurgic processing. Its main alloy elements are V, Cr and Mo. By implementing an experimental design with five factors—all of them are related to the thermal processing of this steel an...

In this paper, the laser beam oscillation welding (LBOW) was utilized to weld a 2 mm thick AA2060 aluminum-lithium (Al-Li) alloy plate. The weld pool behaviors under three scanning paths (pure laser, O-shaped, and ∞-shaped) were investigated. I...

The main goal of the work was to study the Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds as sorbents against Pb(II), Cd(II), Co(II), and Ni(II) from aqueous solutions, to explore the effect of various parameters (such as contact time, biosorbent dosage, and init...

AISI 4340 is a medium-carbon low-alloy steel that has gained distinctive attention due to its advanced properties including high strength, high toughness, and heat resistance. This has led to its commercial usage in a wide variety of industries such...

In view of the fact that there is no suitable measurement method for tire driving resistance during the operation of a transporter on soil pavement, this paper proposes a simple measurement and estimation method for driving resistance on a soil runwa...

This study explores the impact of carbon fiber length and content on the rheological properties and performance of coatings used in lost foam casting. The investigation encompassed fiber lengths of 1 mm, 3 mm, and 6 mm and fiber contents of 0.2%, 0.5...

Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) are at the forefront of scientific research as green technologies aimed at effectively purifying polluted aquatic environments. These methods utilize electrochemical processes to generate reactive...

The crumb rubber (CR) asphalt has some defects of high viscosity and poor storage stability, which brings great challenge to the high-quality construction of the CR asphalt pavement. To improve the interaction between the CR and base binder, the Euco...

The fabrication of durable materials with excellent oil-adsorption capacity and separation performance for the treatment of oily wastewater is meaningful based on the special property of smart responsiveness. Herein, a solvent-responsive melamine spo...

With a band gap of 2.4 eV, CdS has been extensively explored for photocatalytic applications under visible light irradiation. In this study, CdS nanoparticles have been investigated for the tribocatalytic degradation of concentrated Rhodamine B (RhB)...

Lightweight aggregate concrete, known for its light weight, thermal insulation, and excellent durability, has garnered significant attention and is considered an ideal material for lightweight ultra-high-performance concrete. Previous research has di...

The functionality of the NiTi shape memory alloy was improved through engineering Ag-SiO₂-TiO₂ nanocomposite coatings. For this purpose, an anaphoretic deposition process, conducted at a constant voltage of 40 V and deposition times ranging from 1 to...

In order to improve the wear and corrosion resistance and enhance the tribological and mechanical properties of gray cast iron, the laser surface cladding technique was employed to fabricate double-layer coatings with different Ni/WC ratios on the su...

This study explores the utilization of cathodic vacuum arc (CVA) technology to address the limitations of magnetron sputtering technology in preparing amorphous carbon (a-C) coatings, such as having a low ionization rate, low deposition rate, and ins...

Ice accumulation poses considerable challenges in transportation, notably in the domain of general aviation. The present study combines the strengths and limitations of conventional aircraft deicing techniques with the emerging trend toward all-elect...

The study investigated the biological properties of a composite material composed of poly(lactide) (PLA) and iron (Fe) produced by sputtering iron onto melt-blown poly(lactide) nonwoven fabrics. The research aimed to thoroughly understand the structu...

Corrosion brings serious losses to the economy annually. Therefore, various corrosion protection and detection techniques are widely used in the daily maintenance of large metal engineering structures. The emergence of image recognition technology ha...

This work presents the results of research on the effect of a pulsed plasma treatment on the structure, phase composition, hardness, roughness, and elemental composition of Fe-TiB₂-CrB₂-based coatings. The Fe-TiB₂-CrB₂ coating was applied via the det...

In the context of water electrolysis being highlighted as a promising technology for the large-scale sustainable production of hydrogen, the water-splitting electrocatalytic properties of an asymmetrically functionalized A₃B zinc metalated porphyrin,...

This study presents a vanadate-exchanged Zn-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) coating on a ZX21 Mg alloy (Mg-2.15 wt%Zn-0.97 wt%Ca) by electrodeposition and immersion anion-exchange post-treatment. With the prepared vanadate-exchanged electrodeposite...

Graphene foam composite is a promising candidate for advanced thermal management applications due to its excellent mechanical strength, high thermal conductivity, ultra-high porosity and huge specific surface area. In this study, a three-dimensional...

In this paper, using laser direct writing technology, a femtosecond laser was used to process a periodic grating structure on a 99.99% tungsten target. The specific parameters of the laser are as follows: a center wavelength of 800 nm, pulse width of...

There has been an increasing recognition of the efficacy of various clay mineral elements in absorbing heavy metallic ions, which can be attributed to their cost-effectiveness, widespread, precise floor area, and remarkable practical groups. A co-pyr...

The wear and degradation of tools applied in the high-pressure die casting of Al alloys induce significant financial losses. The formation of failures on the surface of mold parts caused by erosion, thermal fatigue, corrosion, and soldering negativel...

In order to prolong the effective time of the self-healing properties of waterborne coatings containing shellac microcapsules coated with melamine rice husk powder (MRHP), three kinds of MRHPs with better microscopic morphologies, which contain 2.8%...

The development of advanced nanostructured thin films produced by magnetron sputtering has resulted in significant progress in materials science and engineering [...]

Despite advances in conservation–restoration treatments, most surface cleaning tests are subjectively evaluated. Scores according to qualitative criteria are employed to assess results, but these can vary by user and context. This paper present...

To enhance the wear resistance of artillery barrels in harsh environments, TaC and Ta/TaC coatings were prepared on 30CrNi2MoVA steel using double-glow plasma surface metallurgy technology. These coatings, of which their surfaces consisted of almost...

Skid resistance is a critical aspect for traffic safety since it significantly influences vehicle control and minimizes the distance required for emergency braking. The surface characteristics of pavements play a pivotal role in determining skid resi...

In this research, the effects of modifiers on the high-temperature rheological and fatigue properties of asphalt were investigated by utilizing montmorillonite (MMT) and organic montmorillonite (OMMT) as modifiers for 70# and styrene butadiene styren...

Nanocellulose (CNC) seems to be a promising surfactant, which, together with expandable graphite (EG), forms the essence of an effective natural-based fire-retardant wood coating. In our research, the most suitable composition of the mixture was test...

Environmental barrier coatings are critically needed in the future to safeguard SiC-based ceramic matrix composites (SiC CMCs) used in gas turbines. Element doping of rare earth monosilicates could further improve the properties of the coating. The c...

Expandable graphite (EG) was modified with a charring agent and organic–inorganic hybridized intumescent flame retardants (MEG) were synthesized. This study uses a cone calorimeter (CCT) and a DaqPRO 5300 radiation heat flow meter (Fourtec, Tel...

This research investigates the generation and evaluation of various geometric surface textures on PLA components produced via fused filament fabrication (FFF). Textures, including grooves, pyramids, and cylinders, were created at different depth leve...

In order to achieve antibacterial properties in water-based coatings, two types of antibacterial pomelo peel flavonoid microcapsules were added to water-based coatings and decorated on the surface of fiberboard. The surface coatings of the substrates...

Flexible organic solar cells (FOSCs) represent a promising and rapidly evolving technology, characterized by lightweight construction, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to various shapes and sizes. These advantages render FOSCs highly suitable for...

Composite coatings based on chromium carbide (Cr₃C₂) and nickel–chromium alloys (NiCr) are widely used due to their unique properties, including high heat resistance, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. This article studies the structural...

Tailor-made materials used for advanced applications are nowadays of great research interest in various industrial and technological fields, ranging from aerospace and automotive applications to consumer goods and biomedical components. In the presen...