Corrosion and tribology are surface phenomena. Modifying surfaces of materials without
resorting to altering their bulk properties is an effective route to alleviate corrosion, friction …

To improve the surface properties of aluminum, Al x CrFeCoNiCu (x: molar ratio, x= 0, 0.1,
0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, or 2.0) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings were prepared …

Surface properties of modern materials are usually inadequate in terms of wettability,
adhesion properties, biocompatibility etc., so they should be modified prior to application or …

A plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) coating was fabricated on AA1060 alloy in an alkaline
sodium hexametaphosphate ((NaPO 3) 6) electrolyte. The growth characteristic of the PEO …

Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings were prepared on Al substrate in alkaline sodium
hexametaphosphate, sodium silicate and sodium aluminate electrolytes, the breakdown …

Abstract Multi-layer CrTiN/CrCN and CrTiN/TiCN coatings were deposited on 2379 and SLD
steels by cathodic arc physical vapor deposition (arc-PVD) in different thicknesses. Coatings …

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) were used to improve the hardness, wear resistance, and
corrosion resistance of steel surfaces by laser cladding due to their outstanding mechanical …

AlCrN-type PVD coatings are excellent candidates for die coatings; they reduce or eliminate
the need for conventional lubricants in aluminum die casting. A variety of AlCrN-based …

Critical friction at the tool-chip interface has a significant impact on Severe friction between
the cutting tool wear and machined surface integrity. One effective method of alleviating …

The steel dies used in aluminum high pressure die casting (HPDC) typically degrade and
fail due to the occurrence of different soldering mechanisms or to heat checking. Core pins …