Showing papers in "Surface Engineering in 2021"
TL;DR: In this article, thermal spray coatings are a group of coating processes that enhance the performance of parts by adding functionality to surfaces, and they are used to enhance the functionality of parts.
Abstract: Thermal spray coatings are a group of coating processes that enhance the performance of parts by adding functionality to surfaces. In the past few decades, thermal spray coatings technology was use...
43 citations
TL;DR: Ni-Cu alloy coatings are well-known for their favorable corrosion resistance as mentioned in this paper, however, further improvement in their corrosion resistance through incorporation of reinforcing agents can open new possibilities for new applications.
Abstract: Ni–Cu alloy coatings are well-known for their favourable corrosion resistance. However, further improvement in their corrosion resistance through incorporation of reinforcing agents can open new wi...
32 citations
TL;DR: In this article, high-temperature corrosion of coal-fired boiler parts such as water walls and superheated tubes poses a serious threat to the efficiency of the thermal power plant.
Abstract: High-temperature corrosion of coal-fired boiler parts such as water walls and superheated tubes poses a serious threat to the efficiency of the thermal power plant. To overcome this, numbers of cor...
29 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of Mg dopant on the structural, surface-morphological, and optical properties of ZnO thin films was investigated using sol-gel dip-coating technique.
Abstract: Undoped ZnO and Mg-doped ZnO (MZO) thin films were synthesized by sol–gel dip-coating technique. The effect of Mg dopant on the structural, surface-morphological, and optical properties together wi...
21 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, Ag-containing micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings on Mg-3Zn-0.5Sr alloys were constructed to improve the performance of biomaterials.
Abstract: The rapid degradation rate restricts the application of magnesium-based biomaterials. Therefore, we constructed Ag-containing micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings on Mg–3Zn–0.5Sr alloys to improve th...
19 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a facile method to fabricate highly stable superhydrophobic coatings via blending two kinds of nanoparticles and crosslinked fluorosilanes was reported.
Abstract: In this work, we reported a facile method to fabricate highly stable superhydrophobic coatings via blending two kinds of nanoparticles and crosslinked fluorosilanes. Simultaneous use of nano-TiO2 a...
19 citations
TL;DR: In this article, WC-Cr3C2-Ni powder was deposited on the SS 316L gears to minimize failures of gears due to excessive wear in hostile operating atmospheres.
Abstract: The tungsten-carbide coatings could be employed to minimise failures of gears due to excessive wear in hostile operating atmospheres. In this work, WC-Cr3C2-Ni powder was deposited on the SS 316L s...
18 citations
TL;DR: In this article, multilayer CrN/CrAlN coatings were deposited on the 420-SS by the cathodic arc evaporation system with different duty cycles of bias voltage.
Abstract: Multilayer CrN/CrAlN coatings were deposited on the 420-SS by the cathodic arc evaporation system with different duty cycles of bias-voltage. The deposited films were characterized by XRD and FESEM...
17 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of cellulose nanoparticles (CNs) on the corrosion and mechanical behaviour of the biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) coating was investigated.
Abstract: In this study, the effect of cellulose nanoparticles (CNs) on the corrosion and mechanical behaviour of the biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) coating was investigated. For this purpose, 1, 5, and...
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the effect of titanium nitride coating for various treatment times (0.5-4'h) by cathodic cage plasma deposition (CCPD) on surface properties of AISI D6 tool.
Abstract: The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of titanium nitride coating for various treatment times (0.5–4 h) by cathodic cage plasma deposition (CCPD) on surface properties of AISI D6 tool s...
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a simple and high throughput way of fabrication of superhydrophoresis is proposed for the transmission and distribution of the power system networks, which can be used for super-hydrophoric super-insulators.
Abstract: Silicone insulators are gaining its importance in the transmission and distribution of the power system networks. This study proposes a simple and high throughput way of fabrication of superhydroph...
TL;DR: Superhydrophobic films were successfully designed for a copper substrate using potentiostatic deposition of Ni and Ni-graphene composite followed by treatment with stearic acid (SA) as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Superhydrophobic films were successfully designed for a copper substrate using potentiostatic deposition of Ni and Ni-graphene composite followed by treatment with stearic acid (SA). A scanning ele...
TL;DR: In this article, a microarc oxidation (MAO) coating was prepared on Ti6Al4V alloy in the electrolyte based on different ratios of calcium acetate and a fixed ratio of sodium phosphate with/without Ag additive.
Abstract: Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coating was prepared on Ti6Al4 V alloy in the electrolyte based on different ratios of calcium acetate and a fixed ratio of sodium phosphate with/without Ag additive. The ...
TL;DR: The superhydrophobic surface of silicone rubber was prepared by means of a simple direct replication and compression molding process as discussed by the authors, and it was worth noting that the rough structure endowed the surfa
Abstract: The superhydrophobic surface of silicone rubber was prepared by means of a simple direct replication and compression moulding process It was worth noting that the rough structure endowed the surfa
TL;DR: In this article, the mechanical and tribological properties of titanium boride layer processed by a thermochemical boriding treatment, which was carried out in a salt bath consisting of a salt mixture, were investigated.
Abstract: The present work aims to study the mechanical and tribological properties of titanium boride layer processed by a thermochemical boriding treatment, which was carried out in a salt bath consisting ...
TL;DR: AISI H13 steel forging dies from premature failure from the premature failure that is continuously under the action of mechanical stresses and temperature as mentioned in this paper, which could be solved by using Cryogenic Treatment.
Abstract: Cryogenic treatment could be useful in preventing AISI H13 steel forging dies from the premature failure that is continuously under the action of mechanical stresses and temperature. This w...
TL;DR: Zinc-Nickel monolayer (single layer) and compositionally modulated multilayer alloy coatings were developed on to mild steel from acidic sulphate bath; and their corrosion performance were studied as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Zinc–Nickel monolayer (single layer) and compositionally modulated multilayer alloy coatings were developed on to mild steel from acidic sulphate bath; and their corrosion performance were studied ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that effective and fast osseointegration is significantly affected by the topographic features and chemical compositions of titanium-based orthopedic implants.
Abstract: Effective and fast osseointegration is significantly affected by the topographic features and chemical compositions of titanium (Ti)-based orthopedic implants. In this study, strontium (Sr) ions fu...
TL;DR: In this article, a self-sealing micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coating on pure Mg by adding hydroxyapatite (HA) particles into a Ca-P-based electrolyte solution was presented.
Abstract: This work successfully prepared a hydroxyapatite (HA)-containing self-sealing micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coating on pure Mg by adding HA particles into a Ca–P based electrolyte solution. Biodegradat...
TL;DR: Laser-assisted wire cladding has emerged as a popular method for surface modification and repair of components as it provides cleaner processing environments, reduced costs with higher material cost as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Laser-assisted wire cladding has emerged as a popular method for the surface modification and repair of components as it provides cleaner processing environments, reduced costs with higher material...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of processing parameters on the abrasive wear behavior of WC-10Co-4Cr TIG cladding was examined and a response surface methodology-based central composite design was used.
Abstract: The present study examines the effect of processing parameters on the abrasive wear behaviour of WC-10Co-4Cr TIG cladding. A response surface methodology-based central composite design was used to ...
TL;DR: In this article, Fe-based amorphous coatings were fabricated on 304 stainless steel by high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) and heat-treated at 150°C and...
Abstract: In this study, Fe-based amorphous coatings were fabricated on 304 stainless steel by high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF). Moreover, the properties of Fe-based amorphous coatings heat-treated at 150°C and ...
TL;DR: In this paper, three different types of stainless steels, AISI 304, aISI 420, and AIS I 430, were pack borided under 850°C,925°C and 1000°C for 2, 4, and 6 h, respectively.
Abstract: In this study, three different types of stainless steels, AISI 304, AISI 420, and AISI 430 were pack borided under 850 °C–925 °C–1000 °C for 2, 4, and 6 h, respectively. Morphologies of coating wer...
TL;DR: In this paper, a nanocrystalline TiO2 glass coating was developed by sintering sol-gel derived thin film at 450°C. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the absence of hydroxide gel and unreacted precursor as well as the p...
Abstract: A nanocrystalline TiO2 glass coating was developed by sintering sol–gel derived thin film at 450°C. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the absence of hydroxide gel and unreacted precursor as well as the p...
TL;DR: In this paper, a WC-reinforced FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy (HEA) composite coatings with different WC morphology of spherical and irregular shape, were prepared by plasma cladding.
Abstract: WC-reinforced FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy (HEA) composite coatings with different WC morphology of spherical and irregular shape, were prepared by plasma cladding. The effects of WC morphology on c...
TL;DR: In this article, the tribological studies of thermal spray coated nano ceramic composite materials (GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) under the presence of jojoba oil based bio lubricant are presented.
Abstract: The proposed work deals with the tribological studies of thermal spray coated nano ceramic composite materials (GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) under the presence of jojoba oil based bio lubricant. Flame spray coa...
TL;DR: In this paper, aISI 4140 low alloy steel samples were treated using conventional plasma nitriding (CPN) and hollow cathodic plasma source (HCPSN) treatments.
Abstract: AISI 4140 low alloy steel samples were treated using conventional plasma nitriding (CPN) and hollow cathodic plasma source nitriding (HCPSN) treatments. The results show the substantial impact of t...
TL;DR: Biomedical Implants are immensely manoeuvered devices that fix various deformities and injuries on medical grounds as mentioned in this paper, and they are used to fix various diseases and injuries in humans.
Abstract: Biomedical implants are immensely manoeuvered devices that fix various deformities and injuries on medical grounds. With an emergent exploration in this field by researchers, countless combinations...
TL;DR: To enhance the mechanical properties of Ni-WC coatings, the carbon nanotubes were used as reinforced materials by laser cladding as discussed by the authors, and optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with en...
Abstract: To enhance the mechanical properties of Ni–WC coatings, the carbon nanotubes were used as reinforced materials by laser cladding. Optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with en...
TL;DR: In this article, the measurement of the contact angle of the nanocomposites made of phase change material (PCM) OM 08 and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different volume sizes was performed.
Abstract: This experimental work deals with the measurement of the contact angle of the nanocomposites made of phase change material (PCM) OM 08 and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different volume...