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 …

Copper and its alloys, with their unique characteristics including a low coefficient of thermal
expansion, a high melting point, superior thermal and electrical conductivities, outstanding …

Although aluminum alloys are widely used in the aerospace and automotive industry, they
are susceptible to local corrosion and wear during long-term service in harsh environment …

There is an increasing tendency towards replacing permanent implants with biodegradable
magnesium implants in temporary bone applications like screws and pins. This inclination …

The kinetics of hydroxyapatite growth on titanium alloys (CP–Ti and Ti65Zr) was studied.
Specimens were treated by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) and immersed into the …

Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings are recognized for their protective capabilities, yet their
inherent porosity and defects limit broader applications. In this study, we aimed to rectify …

In this study, a hybrid method was used to generate a continuous thin alumina coating layer
on the surface of Al6061 alloy at different frequencies of 100 Hz, 400 Hz, and 2000 Hz in …

The soft sparking regime of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) of valve metals attracts
increasing attention as it enables a better process control with improved energy efficiency …

Substantial improvement of corrosion resistance of austenitic stainless steel (SS) has been
demonstrated with a protective oxide layer formed by the cathodic plasma electrolytic …

Cast Al-Si alloys, recognized for their excellent mechanical properties, constitute one of the
most widely employed non-ferrous substrates in several sectors, and are particularly …