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

Layered double hydroxide (LDH) has been widely developed in the field of corrosion and
protection in recent years based on its unique characteristics including anion capacity, anion …

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 …

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 …

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

This review summarizes recent developments in nanocontainer-based smart functional
coatings done during the last 15 years. These types of coatings were first developed by …

Magnesium alloys, the advanced lightweight structural materials, have been successfully
applied in the manufacturing field. Unfortunately, their poor corrosion resistance restrains …

Abstract The MgAl-LDHs film was in situ grown on the PEO film of magnesium alloy by
hydrothermal growth method, and the PEO-LDHs-SDS composite film modified by sodium …

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a low-cost, structurally reliable, and environmentally
friendly surface modification method for orthopedic and dental implants. This technique is …