The plasma electrolytic oxidation is an innovative method for the surface treatment of
titanium and its alloys. This review provides an overview of the historical development of the …

To meet the growing demand for safe and high‐energy batteries, particularly for the
commercialization of electric vehicles, a need for further advancement has arisen. An …

Magnetron sputtering deposition has become the most widely used technique for deposition
of both metallic and compound thin films and is utilized in numerous industrial applications …

The issue of stress in thin films and functional coatings is a persistent problem in materials
science and technology that has congregated many efforts, both from experimental and …

Abstract Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics published the first Plasma Roadmap in 2012
consisting of the individual perspectives of 16 leading experts in the various sub-fields of low …

Surface properties of the material can affect the efficiency and behavior of the material when
in service. Modifying and tuning these surface properties to meet the specific demand for …

The single-phase high-entropy alloy film is difficult to meet severe friction conditions due to
its low hardness and high friction coefficient. Nano-composite structure film is composed of …

The oblique angle configuration has emerged as an invaluable tool for the deposition of
nanostructured thin films. This review develops an up to date description of its principles …

Cutting tools with hard coatings have been successfully employed in the industry for almost
50 years. Nowadays, 85% of all cemented carbide tools are coated. There is an increasing …

Next-generation energy technologies have captured increasing research interest because of
their fascinating advantages, yet the implementation of such technologies requires efficient …