Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huihui Geng, Junjia Cui, Guangyao Li, Jingqi Mao, Liang Ye
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical degradation of dissimilar Al-Fe joints after salt spray corrosion, finding that the ultimate shear strength only decreased by 10% after three weeks. Different forms of corrosion, such as crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, and stress corrosion, were observed in the welding regions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Licheng Du, Jinhu Chen, Enlai Hu, Fanlin Zeng
Summary: Reactive molecular dynamics simulations were used to study the corrosion behaviors, charge distribution, and oxide growth mechanisms of carbon steel. Results showed that salt spray density plays a dominant role in the corrosion of carbon steel, with higher density corresponding to more severe corrosion. Decarburization phenomenon leads to a decrease in carbon content, and corrosion behavior mainly occurs before 600 ps, with the corrosion rate determined by the chemical reaction rate.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang-Jin Ko, Seok-Ryul Choi, Min-Sung Hong, Woo-Cheol Kim, Jung-Gu Kim
Summary: This study investigated the effect of imidazole as a corrosion inhibitor on carbon steel weldment in alkaline district heating water, finding that the interaction ratio between imidazole and carbon steel at different concentrations affected the inhibition efficiency. Different types of interactions were observed at 500 ppm and 1000 ppm of imidazole, indicating a complex relationship between the concentration of imidazole and inhibition efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zhuzhu Zhang, Haitao Mao, Yueliang Chen, Xingjun Wu, Shenglin Zhou, Wenlin Hu
Summary: Under the environmental conditions of an aircraft carrier, the dynamic fracture toughness of corroded 38CrMoAl steel was tested to determine its ability to withstand impact load and corrosion. Through experimental and numerical methods, the dynamic constitutive model parameters of the corroded steel were obtained and used to establish a finite element model. The fracture mechanism of the corroded steel under the interaction between corrosion and high strain rate loading was analyzed based on the fracture morphology and EDS energy spectrum.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Min Xia, Youde Wang, Shanhua Xu
Summary: An artificial accelerated corrosion test was conducted to study the surface morphology characteristic of corroded steel in a neutral salt spray environment. Results showed that the corrosion depth of steel surfaces generally follows a normal distribution, while the pit depth and aspect ratio follow a lognormal distribution. The parameters of the corroded steel surfaces changed with the degree of corrosion.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yingpeng Zhang, Qun Wang, Renfeng Ye, Chidambaram Seshadri Ramachandran
Summary: The plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) treatment significantly improves the hardness, elastic modulus, and wear resistance of the carbon nanotube-aluminum (CNT-Al) coatings, making them more effective for applications on AZ91 Mg alloy.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chuanbo Hu, Kaki Kwan, Xinying Xie, Chaogang Zhou, Kangning Ren
Summary: The combination of superhydrophobicity and electrical conductivity has great potential in metal and alloy anticorrosion applications. This study fabricated a superhydrophobic and corrosion resistant STA/PTC-Zn coating on carbon steel substrate, which exhibited excellent superhydrophobicity and mechanical/chemical stabilities, antifouling and anticorrosion properties, suggesting promising potential in practical industries.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Gongwen Tang, Chong Chen, Dongxia Wu, Zhishan Yan, Tingting Ren, Xiangyu Hou, Man Zhao, Shancan Fu, Lihua Fan
Summary: In this study, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were modified to encapsulate the green corrosion inhibitor praseodymium (III) cations (Pr3+) using polyaniline (PANI), resulting in HNTs@PANI@Pr3+ nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were then incorporated into a waterborne epoxy coating, creating a nanocomposite coating with excellent anticorrosion properties.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Marcos A. L. dos Reis, Mario E. S. de Sousa, Andre A. Ferreira, Iris S. M. Carneiro, Clarissa H. de Melo, Marcionilo N. S. Junior, Manuel F. Vieira
Summary: The addition of CNTs in the metallic matrix by dissimilar welding can increase dilution rate and grain size, affect grain misorientation angle and texture of the welding metal, as well as increase hardness.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaonan Qi, Pengcheng Huan, Xiaming Chen, Xiaonan Wang, Zhenguang Liu, Xinjun Shen, Hongshuang Di
Summary: The corrosion mechanism of Cr-containing welding wire in NS4 solution was studied in X100 pipeline steel laser-MAG hybrid welds. The corrosion products of weld metal (WM) consisted of a double-layer structure, with FeOOH as the outer layer and Cr(OH)3 as the inner layer. Compared to the base metal (BM), the WM had higher Cr content and a more homogeneous microstructure, leading to the formation of a dense corrosion layer and achieving a corrosion resistance level similar to the BM.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
MadhuSudana Reddy, C. Durga Prasad, Pradeep Patil, M. R. Ramesh, Nageswara Rao
Summary: The research aimed to evaluate the hot corrosion resistance of two different coatings under specific corrosion environment, and characterized the coatings using various analysis techniques. The results indicated that one of the coatings showed higher corrosion resistance and better protective properties.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fariza Abdul Rahman, Wan Jefrey Basirun, Mohd Rafie Johan, Nadiah Ghazali
Summary: This study investigates the use of environmentally friendly substitute coating additive, particulate and tubular polyaniline (PANI) in the polyvinyl butyral (PVB) coating, as a replacement for toxic chromates. The PANIs were analyzed using TEM, FT-IR, and BET surface area analysis. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and Tafel polarization analyses were performed to evaluate the coating performance, and it was found that the higher surface area of tubular PANI effectively inhibits mild steel corrosion, with the lowest corrosion rate of (5.730 +/- 0.819) x 10-4 mm/year compared to particulate PANI in the PVB coating.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anoja Kawsihan, D. M. S. N. Dissanayake, N. P. W. Rathuwadu, H. C. S. Perera, K. E. D. Y. T. Dayananda, K. R. Koswattage, Rajesh Mahadeva, Arnab Ganguly, G. Das, M. M. M. G. P. G. Mantilaka
Summary: In this study, a polyaniline/mica (Mica-PANI) nanocomposite was synthesized using naturally occurring muscovite mica by a top-down approach as an anticorrosive coating. The coating materials showed high corrosion protection due to the formation of a passivation layer and a barrier layer to prevent corrosive agents from damaging the steel surface.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ravindra Kumar
Summary: This article investigates the corrosion performance of weld metal and heat-affected zones in ferritic T22 steel under salt environment, and finds that the corrosion rate of heat-affected zones is higher than that of weld metal.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pao-Chang Chiang, Chih-Wei Chen, Fa-Ta Tsai, Chung-Kwei Lin, Chien-Chon Chen
Summary: This paper utilized thermal spraying and anodization methods to enhance the surface characteristics of AISI 1045 medium carbon steel, resulting in improved hardness, corrosion resistance, and color diversification. A series of treatments on the carbon steel surface led to the formation of a high-quality anodized film.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dawany Dionisio, Manuel A. Rodrigo, Artur J. Motheo
Summary: Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are harmful pollutants frequently found in water resources that may interfere with hormone-controlled processes even at low concentrations. This study aimed to elucidate the interfering effects of two different target organic contaminants during electrochemical mediated process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marquele Amorim Tonhela, Maria Emilia Veloso Almeida, Ana Claudia Granato Malpass, Artur de Jesus Motheo, Geoffroy Roger Pointer Malpass
Summary: The degradation of the chemotherapeutic drug cyclophosphamide in artificial urine was evaluated using Electrochemical Advanced Oxidation Processes (EAOP). The study found that the coupling of electrochemical and photochemical processes is a promising alternative for the treatment of this effluent, as it effectively reduces organic matter and has a low treatment cost ratio.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrea N. Arias, Rodrigo de Mello, Justo Lobato, Artur J. Motheo, Manuel A. Rodrigo
Summary: This paper focuses on the electrochemical degradation of substituted benzenes as models of volatile organic compounds, aiming to understand the degradation mechanisms during electrochemically assisted absorption process. Results show that the reactivity of these species increases with the number of methyl substitutions on the benzene ring. Removal efficiencies of BTX compound were higher than 95%, indicating the effectiveness of the electrochemical process. The study also reveals that mineralization is the main pathway in BTX degradation by electro-oxidation, and the presence of aromatic intermediates depends on the electrode material used.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Ricardo Venegas, Cesar Zuniga, Jose H. Zagal, Alejandro Toro-Labbe, Jose F. Marco, Nieves Menendez, Karina Munoz-Becerra, Francisco J. Recio
Summary: Pyrolyzed non-precious metal catalysts show great potential as alternatives to expensive and scarce noble metal catalysts in energy conversion reactions. This study explores the synthesis of Fe-N-C catalysts using Fe3O4 nanoparticles as templates and iron sources, and investigates their performance and mechanism. The catalysts using nanoparticles covered by PANI and iron salts as precursors exhibit the best ORR performance in acidic media.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rodrigo de Mello, Andrea N. Arias, Artur J. Motheo, Justo Lobato, Manuel A. Rodrigo
Summary: In this study, electrolysis experiments were conducted to remove pollutants from liquid wastes. The efficiency of different electrodes in different solvents was evaluated, and it was found that diamond electrodes perform better in methanol medium and can also produce highly value-added products. These results suggest a paradigm shift from destruction to conversion of pollutants into valuable products in future treatment processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Karina Munoz-Becerra, Jose H. Zagal, Ricardo Venegas, Francisco J. Recio
Summary: The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for energy conversion devices. However, the use of expensive and scarce noble metal catalysts is a limitation for mass production. Copper molecular catalysts that mimic metalloenzymes are being developed. This minireview presents strategies to increase the activity and stability of copper catalysts for ORR, including the use of flexible and active ligands, polymers as backbone, and synthesis of copper carbon-based catalysts.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Ricardo Venegas, Karina Munoz-Becerra, Sophie Juillard, Lin Zhang, Ruben Onate, Ingrid Ponce, Vincent Vivier, Francisco J. Recio, Carlos M. Sanchez-Sanchez
Summary: This study explores the catalytic activity and its evolution under operando conditions of two multicopper catalysts with different ligand flexibility. The results show that although both catalysts have similar instantaneous activity, the mechanism differs. It is demonstrated through experiments that the catalyst with higher flexibility exhibits a greater decrease in catalytic activity and higher production of byproducts, which correlates with the ligand structure.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
William Santacruz, Rodrigo de Mello, Artur J. Motheo
Summary: The use of herbicides worldwide has caused contamination of soil and water bodies. This study investigated the degradation of atrazine (ATZ) using photocatalysis (PC) and photo-assisted electrocatalysis (PAEC) in methanol medium. The addition of water improved pollutant removal and increased kinetic constants. The results show that PAEC in methanol is a highly promising technique for effluent treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. Fernandez-Velayos, F. J. Recio, F. J. Palomares, N. Menendez, P. Herrasti, E. Mazario
Summary: Cu2O@CuxFeyO4 nanohybrids were synthesized as catalysts for tetracycline degradation. The nanohybrids showed a spherical morphology with an average diameter of 14(5) nm and high crystallinity. XPS results indicated a cuprite-enriched surface and a nonstoichiometric copper spinel structure in the inner layer. The electrochemical characterization demonstrated the synergistic effect of Fe3+/Fe2+ and Cu2+/Cu+ coupling in enhancing the activation of persulfate, resulting in higher degradation efficiency compared to other catalysts.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Ernesto Julio Calvo, Artur J. Motheo
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Leticia Mirella da Silva, Ismael F. Mena, Miguel A. Montiel, Cristina Saez, Artur J. Motheo, Manuel A. Rodrigo
Summary: This study focuses on the continuous production of chlorate and hydrogen peroxide using specially designed electrochemical cells. The produced chlorate and hydrogen peroxide are then mixed to form chlorine dioxide for environmental applications. The prototypes are characterized in terms of fluid dynamics, mass transfer, and compound production. The findings show that using Gaseous Oxidants Mediated Electrochemical Technology (GOMET) with chlorine dioxide is a viable solution for environmental remediation.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lucas B. de Faria, Guilhermina F. Teixeira, Andreia C. F. Alves, Jose J. Linares, Sergio B. Oliveira, Artur J. Motheo, Flavio Colmati
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical degradation of the herbicide Diuron using an anodic oxidation method. The results show that the degradation follows a first-order reaction kinetics, with the highest capacity achieved at 40 mA cm(-2) and an initial Diuron concentration of 38 mg L-1. However, in terms of efficiency and energy consumption, operating at 10 mA cm(-2) is favored. The study also recommends seeking the most efficient conditions to minimize total costs and considering the required cell voltage to avoid excessive operating costs.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Leticia Mirella da Silva, Ismael F. Mena, Miguel A. Montiel, Cristina Saez, Artur J. Motheo, Manuel A. Rodrigo
Summary: This study focuses on the development of a new electrochemical cell for the continuous production of ozone, which can efficiently degrade synthetic waste containing methomyl. The results show that the specially designed electrochemical cell, manufactured using 3D printing, can produce ozone effectively. Activation of ozone with UV light or dosing of hydrogen peroxide can improve the degradation efficiency.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Moses O. Alfred, Chidinma G. Olorunnisola, Temidayo T. Oyetunde, Peter Dare, Raquel R. C. Vilela, Andrea de Camargo, Nurudeen A. Oladoja, Martins O. Omorogie, Olumide D. Olukanni, Artur de Jesus Motheo, Emmanuel Unuabonah
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of a sunlight-active zinc oxide-tungstate-kaolinite photocatalytic composite through a green process. The composite showed excellent photoactivity in visible light due to the presence of defect states. The photocatalytic composite efficiently degraded an antibiotic chemical and disinfected water contaminated with bacteria.
GREEN CHEMISTRY LETTERS AND REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carlos Dante Gamarra-Guere, Dawany Dionisio, Gessica Oliveira Santiago Santos, Marcos Roberto Vasconcelos Lanza, Artur de Jesus Motheo
Summary: Endocrine disruptors, such as MeP, are persistent pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. Among various advanced oxidation processes, electro-Fenton was found to be the most effective method for degrading MeP efficiently and quickly, outperforming other alternatives.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
