Primary economical deposits of rare-earth elements (REEs) are exhausting all over the
world, and it has become necessary to find new sources and methods for their extraction. In …

The susceptibility of Zn-based materials to corrosion in an aggressive environment limits
their broad applications. Innovative conversion treatment is the most interesting approach for …

This study introduces a green strategy for enhancement of the corrosion protection and
adhesion properties of an epoxy coating applied on the steel surface treated by cerium …

Chromate-phosphate/water-soluble resin composite conversion coatings (CP/RC) were
prepared on the aluminum surface through a non-washing, dip coating-baking chemical …

Chitosan (Chit) coatings were prepared on zinc and glass substrates by dip-coating method.
The coatings were impregnated with a non-toxic compound, indigo carmine (IC). The novel …

Extensive research efforts have been dedicated to enhancing the corrosion resistance
properties and mitigating the reactivity of metals. Various surface modification techniques …

The CeO 2 filler modified by different content (0, 1, 5 and 10 wt%) of polyethylene glycol
(PEG) 400 and the inorganic silicate binder were introduced for preparation of coatings with …

Nowadays, the rare earth element-based conversion coatings (REE-based CCs) are a
potential eco-friendly alternative for hazardous and carcinogenic Cr-based CCs. These …

Eco-friendly conversion treatments have attracted a great interest for corrosion protection of
Zn-based materials. Considerable work has been undertaken on the development of …

In this study, the effect of cellulose nanoparticles (CNs) on the corrosion and mechanical
behaviour of the biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) coating was investigated. For this …