Research on corrosion resistance of cast aluminum alloys is reviewed in this article. The
effect of the main microstructural features of cast aluminum alloys such as secondary …

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 …

The kinetics and mechanism for the degradation of oxide coatings obtained by the Plasma
Electrolytic Oxidation method in molten salts on AA1050 aluminum alloy were studied. The …

This study was initiated with the aim of extending the usage of magnesium alloys especially
in corrosion and wear related engineering applications by coating their surfaces via micro …

Formation of the high-temperature α-Al 2 O 3 phase during Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of
aluminium at ambient bulk temperatures has been previously attributed to local …

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is innovative approach for fabricating ceramic coatings
on metallic substrates. Traditionally, an aqueous electrolyte is used in PEO; however, the …

Low corrosion resistance in an Al alloy is usually overcome with the help of an Al oxide
coating. Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a highly promising environment-friendly …

Structural defects such as micro-pores and cracks generated during the micro-arc oxidation
process can greatly reduce the corrosion resistance of the coating. This work proposed a …

To enhance the long-term corrosion resistance of the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coating on
Al alloys, sealing and hydrophobic modification of MAO coating were carried out in this …

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