Metal oxides constitute a large and crucial class of chemical compounds. They form one of
the most fascinating classes of functional materials. Owing to their unique physical and …

Light metals such as aluminium or magnesium alloys play an important role in many
different industrial applications. However, aluminium and especially magnesium alloys show …

Gradient/monolithic coatings (Ti/TiCN/CrN, Ti/TiCN/TiAlN, Ti/DLC/DLC) were deposited onto
magnesium alloy (Mg-Al-Zn) substrate by Cathodic Arc Evaporation method and Plasma …

Several examples have been chosen for presentation from a broad array of laser surface
treatment technologies currently researched into and used in industry and the examples are …

The appliance and development of modern technologies in the areas of surface engineering
can be extended by laser surface treatment, especially using high power diode laser (HPDL) …

This work is focused on thermal analysis, metallurgical characterization, and laser treatment
of an aluminium alloy. This paper contributes to a better understanding of non-equilibrium …

Light metal alloys due to several unique properties such as low density and high corrosion
resistance are increasingly used in various technical applications, where the automotive …

The purpose of this paper is to determine the influence of high strain rates on the structure
and mechanical properties of high‐Mn austenitic TWIP steel. Low and high strain …

Investigation results concerning microstructure and mechanical properties of the bilayer
coatings are presented in this work. Gradient/monolithic coatings [Ti/Ti (C, N)-gradient/CrN …

This paper presents the research results of the physical vapour deposition and chemical
vapour deposition surface treatment performed on samples of heat treated cast magnesium …