The development of electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting has received
considerable attention in response to the growing demand for renewable energy sources …

Polymers are widely used across multiple industries due to their distinct properties such as
low density, tunable flexibility, ease of manufacture, and cost-effectiveness. The …

The maritime industry is one of the most prominent players in globalisation. Corrosion, wear,
and biofouling are common problems in sea-chest gratings, constantly exposed to seawater …

PVD coatings have gained considerable attention as decorative coatings because they
combine decorative with protective properties. Within the frame of this work, a black PVD …

Metallized textiles are novel materials that can be used in high value added functional
goods, such as Assistive Technologies (AT) products. Potential issue with innovative …

An ever-growing amount of composite waste will be generated in the upcoming years. New
circular strategies based on 3D printing technologies are emerging as potential solutions …

Utilizing magnetron sputtering to incorporate metal onto polymer surfaces as a substitute for
metal parts in the automobile industry offers an eco-friendly alternative. In this work …

We aim at developing hexavalent chromium-free coatings for frequently touched decorative
parts. Cr (N, O) and multilayered CrN/CrO coatings were deposited by means of reactive …

This work focuses on the development of a multi-layered system, of bright nickel
electrodeposited on a steel substrate, and a second layer composed of black nickel either …

Chromium‐based coatings have been of interest to researchers for the last two decades
because of their extraordinary properties like high hardness, high wear, and corrosion …