In recent years, considerable research has long been devoted to the development of
metallic materials with excellent surface properties through various surface modification …

Self-healing coatings inspired by biological systems possess the ability to repair physical
damage or recover functional performance with minimal or no intervention. This article …

A composite coating was produced via (i) plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) with Ce salt
sealing, on which layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were deposited via a hydrothermal …

Inspirations from nature have led to extensive developments of biomimetic nonwetting
surfaces and intelligent self-healing technologies toward corrosion protection of metals …

The search for new alternatives to replace chromate-based coatings is a matter of great
importance. Since their official ban due to the raised concerns of hexavalent chromium to the …

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as a class of anionic clays have extensive applications
due to their unique structures. Nowadays, the emphasis is laid on the development of LDH …

High-performance hybrid materials with special features are desired to meet the
requirements of more complex cutting-edge applications. However, the self-assembly of …

The self-assembly of hybrid inorganic-organic materials on stationary platforms plays a
critical role in improving their structural stability and wide usability. In this work, a novel two …

The high corrosion rate of magnesium and its alloys in chloride-containing solution
significantly reduces the potential of this material for diverse applications. Therefore, the …

In this study, a new self-healing shape memory polymer (SMP) coating was prepared to
protect the aluminum alloy 2024-T3 from corrosion by the incorporation of dual-function …