Low-temperature treatments have become a valuable method for improving the surface
hardness of stainless steels, and thus their tribological properties, without impairing their …

This study considers the corrosion characteristics of superhydrophobic copper surfaces with
multiscale asperities formed inherently on a copper substrate, using a facile, low energy …

Demand for higher wear and corrosion resistance components has attracted increasing
interest in surface engineering. This line of research develops alternative processes for …

The movement towards the clinical application of iron (Fe) has been hindered by the slow
degradation rate in physiological environments. Herein, manganese dioxide (MnO 2) …

Plasma carburizing has emerged as a potent technique for improving the wear resistance of
stainless steels, and sustaining or improving corrosion resistance through a suitable choice …

Erosion-corrosion is a significant concern across industries, impacting equipment lifespan
and efficiency. When erosion-corrosion occurs, the resulting damage becomes complex …

The UNS S32750 super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) was low temperature plasma nitrided
at 350° C and 400° C for 4 h. Pitting and crevice corrosion resistance was evaluated using …

The microstructural evolution and hardening mechanism caused by carburizing heat
treatment must be determined to improve the in-service functional performance of …

In this study, the impacts of plastic deformation induced by compressive stresses on the
evolution of the microstructure and the resultant corrosion properties of AISI 420 martensitic …

Surface engineering of stainless steels using thermochemical treatments at low
temperatures has been the subject of intensive research for enhancing the surface hardness …