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Energy & Fuels
Philipp Schmid, Winfried Wolke, Henning Nagel, Leonard Tutsch, Vasileios Georgiou-Sarlikiotis, Anamaria Steinmetz, Sebastian Pingel, Jochen Rentsch, Martin Hermle, Martin Bivour
Summary: This article discusses the reduction of indium consumption in bifacial rear emitter n-type silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells by replacing indium tin oxide (ITO) with aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO). The study shows that AZO has a smaller band gap compared to ITO, resulting in a lower short circuit current density (J(SC)) for AZO-based cells. However, by using ITO-a-Si-AZO-ITO(Ag) stacks, comparable efficiency to pure ITO cells can be achieved while saving about 50% of ITO.
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bertrand Lacroix, Fabien Paumier, Antonio J. Santos, Florian Maudet, Thierry Girardeau, Cyril Dupeyrat, Rafael Garcia, Francisco M. Morales
Summary: In this study, nanostructured ITO thin films were prepared using ion beam sputtering and oblique angle deposition techniques, and the effects of different experimental conditions on the surface texture of the films were investigated. The results demonstrate that the texture engineering of the films can be achieved by controlling the atomic mobility and deposition angle under specific experimental conditions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Zhang, Yuandong Chen, Wenqiao Zhang, Yanli Zhong, Pei Lei, Changshan Hao, Yue Yan
Summary: This study developed three types of optically transparent coatings to improve the wear-resistance and sand erosion abilities of ITO-coated PMMA substrates. Results showed that PU topcoats greatly enhanced sand erosion properties, surpassing acrylic and silicone topcoats, attributed to their good toughness and self-healing properties. Additionally, high hardness and good Taber abrasion properties of the ITO films and silicone topcoats did not have a significant impact on sand erosion abilities due to their brittleness and irreparable properties.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Weiyang Yang, Yan Gong, Cheng-You Yao, Maheshwar Shrestha, Yaoyao Jia, Zhen Qiu, Qi Hua Fan, Arthur Weber, Wen Li
Summary: Integrative neural interfaces combining neurophysiology, optogenetics, and neural imaging offer opportunities for studying neural circuits in the brain. The development of ultra-flexible, highly conductive and fully transparent microscale electrocorticogram (mu ECoG) electrode arrays with PEDOT:PSS-ITO-Ag-ITO assembly shows enhanced mechanical flexibility, robustness, and resilience to photon-induced artifacts. In vivo experiments demonstrate successful recording of light-evoked ECoG oscillations from the primary visual cortex (V1) of an anesthetized rat.
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Energy & Fuels
Frank Meyer, Arnaud Savoy, Juan J. Diaz Leon, Marc Persoz, Xavier Niquille, Christophe Allebe, Sylvain Nicolay, Franz-Josef Haug, Andrea Ingenito, Christophe Ballif
Summary: This paper presents an electron selective passivating contact metallised with a low temperature process for front side applications in crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells. The contact structure includes an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer and a hydrogen rich silicon nitride (SiNx: H) layer, aiming to improve the performance of solar cells through low-temperature treatment.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Yangyang Fan, Yan Liu, Liping Niu, Weiguang Zhang, Ting-an Zhang
Summary: This study proposed a closed-loop hydrometallurgical process for indium recovery from waste ITO targets, achieving high indium recovery and recirculation of leaching reagent. By implementing experiments and models, successful indium recovery, selective precipitation of tin, and preparation of indium oxide product were achieved.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jun Suo, Kexin Jiao, Dong Fang, Hengyong Bu, Yichun Liu, Fengxian Li, Olim Ruzimuradov
Summary: In this study, indium-tin alloy nanowires were fabricated using the anodic aluminum oxide plates as templates, and Ag nanoparticles were coated onto the nanowires. The resulting Ag-Ag2O/ITO nanowires showed excellent photocatalytic activity.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zuoren Xiong, Xinyan Ma, Yanbo Pei, Yingbin Zhang, Hua Zhao
Summary: This paper discusses the giant nonlinear effect observed in the indium-tin-oxide coated Z-cut Fe-doped lithium niobate plates under milliwatt continuous-wave laser light, which is supported by the promising non-metal plasmonic system. The research hints at a highly sensitive plasmonic system that could have widespread applications in visible plasmonics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ngasepam Monica Devi, Naorem Khelchand Singh
Summary: This study utilized the GLAD technique to fabricate silver nanoparticle-patterned cerium oxide nanorods for UV photodetector applications. The fabricated samples exhibited strong optical properties and rectifying behavior, showing high photosensitivity and responsivity.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mengxiao Wang, Guanghong Wang, Mengqi Hu, Lei Zhao, Xiaohua Xu, Jihong Xiao, Daoren Gong, Changyue Yu, Libin Mo, Hongwei Diao, Wenjing Wang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of H2O partial pressure on the properties of indium tin oxide (ITO) films and the performance of heterojunction (HJT) solar cells. As the H2O partial pressure increased, the resistivity of ITO films increased and the effective total transmittance slightly improved. However, HJT solar cells with ITO films deposited at high H2O partial pressure had lower efficiency due to the degradation of fill factor (FF). The maximum efficiency of 25.30% was achieved at low H2O partial pressure. Additionally, the performance of HJT solar cells was tracked under a nitrogen environment without illumination, and it was found that the high efficiency obtained at low H2O partial pressure had larger degradation, mainly derived from FF degradation.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Svitlana Petrovska, Ruslan Sergiienko, Bogdan Ilkiv, Takashi Nakamura, Makoto Ohtsuka
Summary: Amorphous aluminum-doped indium tin oxide (ITO) thin films were manufactured by co-sputtering ITO and Al2O3 targets onto glass substrates, with the oxygen flow rate and heat treatment temperature affecting the electrical, optical and structural properties. Optimally sputtered films showed improved conductivity and transmittance while hindering crystallization, with a volume resistivity of 713 mu omega cm, mobility of 30.8 cm(2)/V center dot s, carrier concentration of 2.9 x 10(20) cm(-3) and over 90% transmittance in the visible range.
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Chemistry, Physical
Aleksei V. V. Almaev, Viktor V. V. Kopyev, Vadim A. A. Novikov, Andrei V. V. Chikiryaka, Nikita N. N. Yakovlev, Abay B. B. Usseinov, Zhakyp T. T. Karipbayev, Abdirash T. T. Akilbekov, Zhanymgul K. K. Koishybayeva, Anatoli I. I. Popov
Summary: Indium tin oxide thin films were deposited on aluminum nitride substrates by magnetron sputtering and annealed at different temperatures. The study investigated the structural, optical, electrical conductivity, and gas sensitivity of these films. The results showed the potential of developing gas sensors with low resistance and high sensitivity. The annealed films at 500 degrees C exhibited high sensitivity to gases, with short response and recovery times. The qualitative model proposed in the study explained the sensory effect of the films.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xinjun Han, Hongli Liu, Shirong Wang, Yichen Pan, Xianggao Li
Summary: A simplified TADF-OLED without HIL and HTL was achieved by modifying the surface of ITO with a composite self-assembled monolayer. This method increased the work function of ITO, improved the quality of the emitting layer film, and facilitated hole injection. The HIL/HTL-free TADF-OLED exhibited favorable luminescence performance and provided an effective method for simplifying TADF-OLED structures for commercial application.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kunzhe Wang, Peiwen Jiao, Yuanyuan Cheng, Huarui Xu, Guisheng Zhu, Yunyun Zhao, Kunpeng Jiang, Xiuyun Zhang, Yuangui Su
Summary: The preparation process of ITO film has been fully matured, and precise control of preferred orientation has been achieved for (211), (222), (400), and (440) orientations. Among them, the (400) preferred film exhibited excellent electric properties and visible light transmittance, making it an important choice for transparent electrode applications.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rui Wang, Kun Liang, Saisai Wang, Yaxiong Cao, Xiaohua Ma, Bowen Zhu, Hong Wang, Yue Hao
Summary: In this study, printable indium tin oxide (ITO) based transistors are used to implement a highly secure DNA cryptosystem. The devices are encoded into DNA sequences in pairs and DNA operations are performed alongside the plaintext for encryption. By using small asymmetrical ring structures, the uncertainty in channel length and thickness during printing is increased to enhance the disorder of the DNA nucleotide sequence. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness and security of the DNA cryptosystem.
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Shuo Chang, Da-Jiun Wang, Tse-Chang Li, Chang-Hong Shen, Yuan-Chou Jing, Gien-Huang Wu, Jen-Fin Lin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Tsung Li, Chang-Fu Han, Jen-Fin Lin
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2019)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Chang-Shuo Chang, You-He Chen, Chang-Fu Han, Jen-Fin Lin
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
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Engineering, Industrial
Chang-Shuo Chang, Chen-Kuei Chung, Jen-Fin Lin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Fu Han, Cheng-Chun Wu, Hsiao-Yeh Chu, Ping-Hsueh Tsai, Jeng-Haur Horng, Chin-Chung Wei, Yih-Chyun Hwang, Jen-Fin Lin
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang-Shuo Chang, Han-Che Cheng, Chang-Fu Han, Chao-Sung Lai, Jen-Fin Lin
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Tsung Li, Chang Fu Han, Jen-Fin Lin
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2020)
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Engineering, Industrial
Muhammad Arif Mahmood, Tsung-Ying Tsai, Yhu-Jen Hwu, Wei- Lin, Lee-Cheng Liu, Jiing-Yih Lai, Jui-Wen Pan, Wang-Long Li, Jen-Fin Lin
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Chang-Fu Han, Jiun-Ming Chiou, Jen-Fin Lin
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Engineering, Mechanical
Chang-Shuo Chang, Kung-Hsu Hou, Chen-Kuei Chung, Tsung-Wen Tsai, Jen-Fin Lin
SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY-METROLOGY AND PROPERTIES
(2020)
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Thermodynamics
C. J. Ho, J. F. Lin, R. H. Chen, Chi-Ming Lai
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2020)
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Automation & Control Systems
Muhammad Arif Mahmood, Chang-Fu Han, Hsiao-Yeh Chu, Ching-Cherng Sun, Wen-Hsuan Wu, Wei- Lin, Lee-Cheng Liu, Jiing-Yih Lai, Ion N. Mihailescu, Jen-Fin Lin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Tsung Li, Dian-Ting Chen, Chang-Fu Han, Jen-Fin Lin
Summary: The doping of zirconium (Zr) into Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) thin films through varying direct current (DC) power sources has a significant impact on the surface morphology, microstructure, and mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. Increasing the DC power can lead to more pronounced grain orientation, higher crystallinity, lower hardness, and modulus. Choosing the optimal power level can result in improved transmittance and reduced resistivity.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chang-Shuo Chang, Kuan-Ta Wu, Chang-Fu Han, Tsung-Wen Tsai, Sung-Ho Liu, Jen-Fin Lin
Summary: Thermally affected material properties and porosity variations were introduced into numerical analyses for selective laser melting, and a transient volumetric heat source model was developed. The study investigated the effects of laser power and scanning velocity on printing geometry and surface roughness, with theoretical predictions showing a 5-20% error range compared to experimental results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRECISION ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING-GREEN TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Chang-Fu Han, Chang-Shuo Chang, Cheng-Jyun Wu, Hsiao-Yeh Chu, Jeng-Haur Horng, Chin-Chung Wei, Jen-Fin Lin
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yanchun Xie, Xiaodong Wang, Shenshen Cui, Jiali Hu, Yongcun Wei, Yi Lian, Anwu Xuan, Bin Yu, Erlin Zhang
Summary: In this study, Ti-xFe (x = 3,5,9 wt%) alloys were surface modified by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to improve their antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility. The results showed that increasing the oxidation voltage greatly enhanced the roughness and hydrophilicity of Ti-xFe-MAO alloys. The Ti-xFe alloys micro-arc oxidized at 250 V and 300 V exhibited improved corrosion resistance and excellent antimicrobial and cytocompatibility properties, making them suitable for orthopedic implant materials.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yuting Hao, Zuoyan Ye, Lili Wang, Minheng Ye, Hui Dong, Chao Wang, Yunchen Du
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of PEO coatings on Ta-12W alloy using NH4F additive. The results show that ultra-low porosity coatings can be prepared by optimizing the NH4F content. The formation process of specific structures on the coating surface is discussed, and the effects of NH4F concentration and treatment duration on coating characteristics are investigated.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yuanzhuo Liu, Linjiang Chai, Tao Yang, Chaodan Hu, Chuanmei Wang, Guoqiang Xi
Summary: By employing a pulsed laser, laser cladding was performed on IN718 alloy pre-coated with CrCoNi-TiC/SiC powders and three defect-free coatings were successfully prepared. The addition of TiC and SiC powders generated fine carbides dispersed in the coatings and led to changes in grain and substructure morphologies, resulting in increased hardness and wear resistance.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
M. Ghaemi, A. Lopez-Cazalilla, K. Sarakinos, G. J. Rosaz, C. P. A. Carlos, S. Leith, S. Calatroni, M. Himmerlich, F. Djurabekova
Summary: The use of high-power impulse magnetron sputtering can result in dense and uniform niobium films on all surfaces of superconducting rf cavities, as simulated and investigated in this study.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Jiaheng Du, Xinli Fan, Dongqin Xiao, Wuxiang Wang, Yiran Yin, Zhong Li, Kui He, Yanfei Tan, Jiyuan Yan, Gangli Liu, Ke Duan
Summary: This study investigated the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of magnesium oxide (MgO) coatings on micro-arc oxidized titanium (MAO-Ti) and evaluated their in vitro antibacterial properties and biocompatibility. The results showed that MgO coatings significantly reduced bacterial numbers and biofilm formation, while also demonstrating good cytocompatibility and induction of osteoblast mineralization.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Samiksha Moharana, Yuichi Otsuka, R. Gnanamoorthy
Summary: The addition of titania to HAp coatings improves their wear resistance and reduces damage to titanium implants caused by debris generation. This study evaluates the fretting wear resistance of titania-added HAp suspension plasma spray coating and finds that it exhibits reduced friction coefficient and increased wear resistance.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Li-Ping Wu
Summary: The functional hazenite coating deposited on AZ31 Mg alloy showed improved roughness and hydrophilicity, enhanced biocompatibility, reduced degradation rate, and decreased susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Ning Tian, Delei Xu, Jinfei Wei, Bucheng Li, Junping Zhang
Summary: This study reports the preparation of a superhydrophobic and anti-bacterial fabric for face masks. The fabric exhibits high superhydrophobicity and excellent moisture resistance, enabling functionality effectiveness in cold weather conditions. The fabric also demonstrates remarkable anti-bacterial activity against E. coli, attributed to the synergistic effect of superhydrophobicity and embedded ZnO nanoparticles. This superhydrophobic anti-bacterial fabric holds great potential for various practical applications in personal protective equipment, healthcare, and disease prevention.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Katharina Beck, Anke S. Ulrich, Andreas K. Czerny, Emma M. H. White, Martin Heilmaier, Mathias C. Galetz
Summary: Refractory metal based alloys have great potential as structural materials for high-temperature applications due to their high melting points. However, they are prone to catastrophic oxidation at around 700 degrees C. This study investigated the effect of aluminium diffusion coatings on the oxidation resistance of pure molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, and tungsten. The results showed that the aluminization improved the oxidation behavior and decreased the oxide growth rate for molybdenum and tantalum.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Wenwen Shuai, Haijun Dou, Zhichen Guan, Wei Qian, Zhibao Li, Yinqun Hua, Jie Cai
Summary: This study synthesized (Y1-xLax)3Al5O12 (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3) materials by doping lanthanum ions, and found that the doped materials exhibited improved mechanical properties and thermal expansion coefficient, as well as enhanced resistance to CMAS corrosion. These materials have potential applications.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Xianglei Liu, Jiahui Ding, Wanbo Hou, Xinhao Shi, Tao Feng, Xiangyuan Meng, Shifeng Wen, Mingde Tong, Zhufeng Yue
Summary: A composite coating was developed to improve the adhesion, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, which exhibited significant enhancements in these properties.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hongxuan Xing, Jidong Li, Xianwei Hu, Liang Tian, Renyun Zhang, Yiyong Wang
Summary: By depositing a Cu/Co-Mo corrosion-resistant plating layer on the surface of 6061 Al alloy, the bonding strength between the alloy and the plating layer can be improved and the corrosion resistance can be enhanced. The composite coating forms an obvious three-layer structure with Co-Mo coating exhibiting amorphous characteristics and Co3Mo phase composition. The composite coating improves the corrosion resistance and hardness of the substrate, effectively protecting the 6061 Al alloy.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Fan Yang, Debin Wang, Tianrun Li, Baijun Yang, Suode Zhang, Jianqiang Wang
Summary: The impact-corrosion behavior of monolayer and hierarchical Fe-based amorphous coatings fabricated by HVAF was investigated in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The monolayer coating exhibits corrosion failure with increased impact energy, while the hierarchical coating shows improved resistance. However, at high impact energies, both coatings experience corrosion degradation.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Shoaib Ahmad, Muddasir Nawaz, Solaiman Mohammad, R. A. Shakoor, Ramazan Kahraman, Talal Mohammed Al Tahtamouni
Summary: This research presents a novel self-healing anti-corrosion composite coating that demonstrates higher inhibition efficiency and self-healing effect, providing protection for metallic structures against corrosive environments.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Hui-Wen Peng, Chun-Hway Hsueh
Summary: A series of (CoCrNi)100-x-ySixNdy medium entropy alloy films with manipulated metalloid element, Si, and rare earth element, Nd, were synthesized using magnetron three-target co-sputtering. The films showed different structures and mechanical properties with varying Si and Nd contents. The optimized mechanical properties were observed in the film with Si0.61Nd5.14, attributed to precipitation strengthening and grain refinement.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
