Friction and wear are omnipresent, which have caused many problems such as energy
dissipation and component damage, making all mankind face an energy crisis and huge …

Ni-based coating, a kind of surface material, is characterized by high hardness, outstanding
wear resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance. Ni-based coatings doped with hard …

The two-dimensional structure, ultrahigh mechanical performance, and remarkable self-
lubricating behavior of few layers of graphene (bilayers or trilayers) make them a wise …

Nanodiamond/Mo reinforced in-situ synthesized NiAl-based composite coatings were
prepared by laser cladding. The microstructure, microhardness, and tribological properties …

Carbon has played a pivotal role in human civilization's advancement, owing to its ability to
form strong bonds in various structures. Over the past three decades, numerous carbon …

In recent times, high temperature operated coatings are becoming popular as they offer
protection against both elevated as well as harsh environment to improve wear …

NiCrBSi-based composites are immensely in demand to replace hard chrome coating for
wear, corrosion-resistant applications and necessary to scale up the production. In the …

AlNiCoCrSi high-entropy alloy (HEA) was synthesized by ball milling, and the formation of a
single-phase BCC (body-centered cubic) solid solution was confirmed using X-ray diffraction …

High-temperature wear causes industrial components to degrade quickly, leading to
reduced efficiency, frequent breakdowns, and costly repairs. Thermal spraying is a surface …

Nanodiamonds are unique spherical carbon nano-entities having the advantages of very
high surface area and high optical, thermal, wear and strength characteristics. Like other …