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

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 …

Understanding the role of cathodic polarization and soft sparking is critical for plasma
electrolytic oxidation (PEO). In this study, PEO of an Al-Cu-Li alloy has been carried out …

A comprehensive analysis of experimental data relating to so-called “soft sparking” mode of
plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) has been undertaken. The transition to the soft sparking …

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) was a promising surface treatment for light metals to
tailor an oxide layer with excellent properties. However, porous coating structure was …

In the present work, a Cu-incorporated TiO 2 coating was successfully fabricated through a
one-step micro-arc oxidation (MAO) of Ti in a solution containing 10 g/L ethylene diamine …

In this work, a Mn-incorporated Ca-P/TiO 2 composite coating was produced through the
facile one-step micro-arc oxidation (MAO) method. It is revealed that only when the …

The work researched on Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings fabrication method using 7055
aluminum alloy as substrate. The electrolyte was an alkaline solution added by sodium …

Direct laser deposition (DLD) technology was used to obtain magnesium (Mg) samples in
this work. The morphology, composition, electrochemical and mechanical properties of the …

Ceramic-like coatings formed by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) functionalize surfaces
improving the mechanical, thermal, and corrosion properties of various nonferrous and …