The term “critical raw materials”(CRMs) refers to various metals and nonmetals that are
crucial to Europe's economic progress. Modern technologies enabling effective use and …

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 …

The aim of this investigation is focused on the evaluation of distinctive coatings commonly
applied in the automotive industry. The resulting corrosion behavior is analyzed by using …

The paint shop plant, as the largest energy consumer in the automotive manufacturing
process, requires special attention to optimize energy efficiency and thermal management …

Corrosion protection is crucial for steel, and one effective method is applying organic
coatings as a barrier between the steel and corrosive surroundings. However, defects and …

Electrodeposited zinc and zinc-alloy coatings have been extensively used in a wide variety
of applications such as transport, automotive, marine, and aerospace owing to their good …

In this work, the corrosion inhibitive performance of calcium modified zinc phosphate coating
on A36 mild steel was studied. Treated A36 mild steel samples were subjected to coating …

Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are lightweight as well as biocompatible and possess a high
strength-to-weight ratio, making them suitable for many industries, including aerospace …

This research unravels the formation mechanism of a hybrid conversion treatment including
the well-established Zr conversion coating with a silane-based organic additive and Cu …

Magnesium's lightweight property made it an intriguing element as a component in
automobiles and aerospace, as well as its biodegradability to be used in orthopaedic …