Preparation of coatings with excellent properties is an effective way to address poor wear
and corrosion resistance of aluminum (Al) alloys. Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings …

Due to their superior mechanical properties, formability, corrosion resistance, and
lightweight nature, 6xxx series aluminum (Al) alloys are considered as a promising structural …

In the present work, the inhibition effect of l-tryptophan for Al-air battery in 4 M NaOH solution
was evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potentiodynamic …

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technique enables to manufacture complex parts and
difficult-to-cut materials with saving the material costs and manufacturing time. However …

To improve the corrosion resistance of key components and ensure the service safety of
marine equipment, here we combined femtosecond (fs) laser fabrication and magnetron …

Conventional shot peening (CSP) and micro-shot peening (MSP) are used to enhance the
fatigue property of bare and micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coated 6082-T6 aluminum. The …

Combined the organic top-coats (Stearic acid (SA)) with inorganic salts (Cerium nitrate)
sealing process, a novel sealing treatment was implemented on plasma electrolytic …

Powder metallurgy (PM) is a process technology utilizing metals as raw materials that are
shaped and sintered to create metallic materials. Micro-arc Oxidation (MAO) is a surface …

Low, medium and high-intensity (0.19, 0.26 and 0.34 mmA) shot peening treatments and
0.34 mmA high-intensity shot peening combined with slight and severe polishing treatments …

Corrosion resistance of materials is predominately dependent on their surface roughness.
Therefore, surface finishing techniques can effectively improve the corrosion resistance of …