The surface integrity of machined metal components is critical to their in-service functionality,
longevity and overall performance. Surface defects induced by machining operations vary …

Surface finish is an essential factor in determining product sustainability and functionality.
Most methods have been developed that can be utilized to manufacture optical, mechanical …

Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is the most effective technique to obtain global and
local planarization of metal and brittle surfaces. Conventionally, CMP slurries contain strong …

In the quest for sustainable hydrogen production via water electrolysis, the development of
high-performance, noble-metal-free catalytic systems is highly desired. Herein, we proposed …

Coated SS316L is a potential alternative to the graphite bipolar plates (BPPs) used in proton-
exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) owing to their low manufacturing cost and …

A deep eutectic solvent Ethaline, composing of choline chloride (vitamin B 4) and ethylene
glycol, is presented as electrochemical surface modification agent for Ti6Al4V alloy. The …

Pre-treatment methods for titanium alloys are of great importance, both as regards the
treatment of the surfaces of the implant and as regards the pre-deposition phase of the …

How to improve the plasticity of body-centered cubic (BCC) multi-principal element alloys
(MPEAs) is still a challenging task. Inspired by the strategies of transformation-induced …

The local peri‐implant pH changes caused by sterile inflammation and bacterial and fungal
infections are studied herein. Then, a sensing electrode based on polyaniline and poly (2 …

Post-process modifications in the form of Hot Isostatic Pressing or surface treatment methods
such as sandblasting or machining have been widely used in the case of improving the …