The growing interest in nanomedicine over the last 20 years has carved out a research field
called “nanocatalytic therapy,” where catalytic reactions mediated by nanomaterials are …

The ability to obtain a molecular-level understanding of the chemistry that takes place at
liquid/solid interfaces is key to the development and improvement of many chemical and …

Ce 3+ ions containing zeolite microparticles were in-situ incorporated into plasma
electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating to provide self-healing property for AM50 Mg alloy. It was …

The corrosion susceptibility of Mg and its alloys in humid and aqueous environments limits
their widespread application. The performance of several conversion coating technologies is …

The chemical conversion treatment for aluminium alloys based on the immersion in cerium
chloride/hydrogen peroxide solutions is one of the possible alternatives to the chromate …

Cerium-based conversion coatings are progressing as an effective alternative to hazardous
chromate-based systems used in the treatment of metal surfaces. However, there is still …

Cerium-based conversion coatings were deposited on aluminium alloy 6061-T6 by
immersion in two cerium salt sources (chloride-and nitrate-based) assisted with hydrogen …

Two pre-treatments were studied for AZ31 Mg alloy substrates, consisting of immersion in
cerium nitrate and lanthanum nitrate solutions for various immersion times. The surface …

Rare earths are among the most promising options for replacing chromate conversion
coatings on aluminium. In nearly three decades of research, several hundred papers have …

It has been reported that CeCl3 is an effective inhibitor for corrosion of zinc in an aerated 0.5
M NaCl solution by the formation of a thick film composed of cerium-rich oxide and …