Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a novel surface treatment process to produce thick,
dense metal oxide coatings, especially on light metals, primarily to improve their wear and …

Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a deposition rate process for the creation
and/or repair of large structural metallic components. The non-equilibrium heating and …

TiO 2 oxide coatings incorporated ZrO 2 nanoparticles were prepared on Cp-Ti using the
plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process in electrolyte solutions containing dispersed ZrO …

PEO coatings have been developed on a secondary cast Al-Si alloy, using a novel
aluminate-based electrolyte, containing Na 4 P 2 O 7, Na 2 WO 4 and K 2 TiF 6. The …

Magnesium (Mg) alloys are popular among structural materials due to their high specific
strength and good machinability. However, poor corrosion resistance limits its application in …

Hydrogen barrier coatings are protective layers consisting of materials with a low intrinsic
hydrogen diffusivity and solubility, showing the potential to delay, reduce or hinder hydrogen …

Magnesium (Mg) alloys are widely used in bioapplications due to its biodegradable nature,
suitable biological and mechanical properties. Also, Mg has a low density (ρ= 1.74 g/cm 3) …

Additive manufacturing ensures the global adoption of zero-to-minimal waste and lean
manufacturing systems. This is crucial for repairing, replacing, rebuilding, and rapidly …

Zirconia (ZrO 2) incorporated ceramic coatings were fabricated on biodegradable ZM21 Mg
alloy by the PEO coupled with EPD process. Subsequently, the sample surface was …

Copper and its alloys, with their unique characteristics including a low coefficient of thermal
expansion, a high melting point, superior thermal and electrical conductivities, outstanding …