Saeed M. Jafarpour , Andreas Leineweber , Matthew Bolan , Anke Dalke , Horst Biermann
{"title":"Effectiveness of surface activation induced by different methods during afterglow plasma nitrocarburizing of AISI 316L","authors":"Saeed M. Jafarpour , Andreas Leineweber , Matthew Bolan , Anke Dalke , Horst Biermann","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131980","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131980","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The current study addresses one of the most important challenges during thermochemical diffusion treatment of austenitic stainless steel with different surface finishing conditions, namely the necessary surface de-passivation initiated by different types of in-situ surface activations. Therefore, the effectiveness of three types of in-situ surface activations applied to <em>polished</em> and to <em>ground</em> surfaces followed by an identical afterglow plasma nitrocarburizing treatment were conducted on AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel. Utilizing a recently developed modified hot-wall reactor with a separately plasma-activated electrode, flexible treatment design with different surface activation types was enabled. Accordingly, treatments were conducted by applying the plasma at an electrode made of graphite bars as well as an electrode made of steel bars with methane addition. Besides, the reactor was further equipped with a laser-based absorption spectroscopy sensor for real-time monitoring and measurement of the gas composition resulting from the discharge at the electrodes during surface treatments. The effectiveness of each applied surface activation combined with a subsequent plasma nitrocarburizing treatment was then evaluated based on the nitrogen and carbon composition-depth profiles. The results highlight that the effectiveness of a surface activation depends on the nature of the applied activation in correlation with the samples' surface finishing conditions. It is revealed that <em>polished</em> surfaces can be activated more effectively than <em>ground</em> surfaces by applying the same activation method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131980"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heng Tao , Zhaohui Wang , Xuming Wu , Lincong Li , Yihan Wang , Chenchen Zhao , Wenbo Du
{"title":"Effect of Al content on high-temperature oxidation behavior and mechanism of AlxCoCrFeNi1.5Ti0.1 high-entropy alloy coatings by laser cladding","authors":"Heng Tao , Zhaohui Wang , Xuming Wu , Lincong Li , Yihan Wang , Chenchen Zhao , Wenbo Du","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131961","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131961","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, the oxidation behavior and mechanism of Al<sub>x</sub>CoCrFeNi<sub>1.5</sub>Ti<sub>0.1</sub> (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0) high-entropy alloy (HEA) coatings at high temperatures ranging from 700 °C to 900 °C were investigated. The microstructure and oxidation products of the HEA coatings were characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). In order to elucidate the effect of Al content on the oxidation behavior of HEA coatings, a novel oxidation kinetic model modified by Al content was developed. The results indicate that the oxidation weight gain of the HEA coatings generally follows a parabolic law. With the increase of Al content, the microstructure of HEA coatings transforms into a dual-phase structure (FCC and BCC) containing new BCC phases. When the HEA coatings are composed of the dual-phase structure (FCC and BCC), the oxidation process of the coatings is primarily inhibited by the diffusion of Al and Cr within the oxide layer, and the oxidation rate of the coatings is significantly reduced. The oxide layer of HEA coatings mainly comprises an inner Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> layer and an outer Cr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> layer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131961"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143511217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Savorianakis , C. Rousseau , Y. Battie , A. En Naciri , B. Maes , M. Voué , S. Konstantinidis
{"title":"Optical anisotropy of nanostructured vanadium dioxide thermochromic thin films synthesized by reactive magnetron sputtering combined with glancing angle deposition","authors":"G. Savorianakis , C. Rousseau , Y. Battie , A. En Naciri , B. Maes , M. Voué , S. Konstantinidis","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131938","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131938","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, we explore the optical and thermochromic properties of monoclinic vanadium dioxide (VO<sub>2</sub>) nanostructures, which undergo a reversible phase transition from an insulating to a metallic state at around 68 °<span><math><mi>C</mi></math></span>. This phase transition is crucial for applications such as photonic devices, tunable optical filters, and energy-efficient windows. While the performance of VO<sub>2</sub> can be optimized by tailoring its nanostructure and film morphology, to the best of our knowledge, no prior work in the literature has successfully synthesized VO<sub>2</sub> nanostructures with well-defined morphology and high VO<sub>2</sub> purity using the Glancing Angle Deposition (GLAD) technique.</div><div>In this work, by combining reactive magnetron sputtering of a vanadium target in an Argon-Oxygen atmosphere with GLancing Angle Deposition (GLAD), we synthesized thin films of VO<sub>2</sub>, followed by post-deposition annealing in an oxygen-rich environment. Through GLAD we elaborate anisotropic nanostructures, including tilted and straight columns morphologies. Optical characterizations techniques, such as ellipsometric measurements and grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXRD), were employed to evaluate the crystalline phase and dielectric functions of the films in both their metallic and insulating states. For the tilted nanocolumns, azimuthal Mueller matrix measurements reveal pronounced anisotropic effects. Optical transmission studies show that nanostructured films, particularly those with pillar morphologies, display superior thermochromic performance, with increased transmission, enhanced infrared modulation, and broader hysteresis compared to dense films. The influence of nanostructure porosity on the optical response is also confirmed through simulations using both COMSOL and the Berreman matrix methods, which demonstrate strong agreement in reflectivity predictions. Our work represents a significant advancement in the synthesis of well-defined VO<sub>2</sub> nanostructures, opening new pathways for optimizing the material properties for advanced optical and thermochromic applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131938"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143526948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A fluid-solid coupled model for particle velocity and validation in spiral bevel gear shot peening","authors":"Liangliang Lv, Jiuyue Zhao, Wen Shao, Xin Li, Zhaokang Zhou, Jinyuan Tang, Hao Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131977","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131977","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Precise determination of particle velocity remains a tremendous challenge of simulating the shot peening process, and it significantly influences the accuracy of residual stress and surface roughness. To overcome these bottlenecks, this paper proposed a novel model that integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with the discrete element method (DEM) for determining the velocity of particles in the shot peening process. Shot peening fluid phase (compressed air) and solid phase (particle) were described by Navier-Stokes equations and Newton's second law, respectively. The calculation of particles velocity was achieved through the coupling of momentum exchange between the fluid and solid phases. The relative error of particle velocity is less than 12 % through the particle velocity measurement experiment. The results show that upon traversing the expansion section of the nozzle, particles experience a substantial enhancement in acceleration capability, resulting in a considerable increase in velocity. Consequently, the design of the nozzle must take into account the profound effect of its structure on particle velocity. Further, particle velocity was incorporated into the finite element model (FEM) of shot peening for spiral bevel gears. Drawing on the residual stress and surface topography, the feasibility of CFD-DEM model was further corroborated. The significance of this paper lies in its contribution to the simulation of shot peening for complex curved components, thereby advancing the field of numerical simulation in shot peening.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131977"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ramaiany C. Mesquita , Jessica B. Serra , Eden S. Silva , Samuel F. Rodrigues , Beatriz S. Batista , Luciana M.R. Alencar , Clésio C. Melo , Alan S. Menezes , Anderson O. Lobo , Fernanda R. Marciano
{"title":"Optimization of nanostructured surfaces of the β-alloy Ti-35Nb-5Ta: The effect of electrochemical anodization on the functional performance of titanium dioxide nanotubes","authors":"Ramaiany C. Mesquita , Jessica B. Serra , Eden S. Silva , Samuel F. Rodrigues , Beatriz S. Batista , Luciana M.R. Alencar , Clésio C. Melo , Alan S. Menezes , Anderson O. Lobo , Fernanda R. Marciano","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131974","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131974","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This manuscript investigates the optimization of nanostructured TiO<sub>2</sub> surfaces on Ti-35Nb-5Ta alloy through electrochemical anodizing, focusing on its effects on roughness, adhesion, work function, and corrosion resistance. The objective is to enhance surface properties that influence osseointegration for biomedical applications. Microstructural analysis confirmed the presence of equiaxed β-phase grains (BCC) and amorphous TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotubes. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) indicated a 35 % increase in surface roughness (<em>R</em><sub><em>q</em></sub>) after anodizing, which improved adhesion by 25 % due to increased surface area and reduced nanotube diameter (< 80 nm). The work function (<em>φ</em>) increased from 4.32 eV to 4.47 eV, associated with vacancy formation and enhanced Ti exposure. Electrochemical evaluation in simulated body fluid (SBF) electrolyte was performed to assess corrosion resistance. The anodized surface exhibited enhanced corrosion resistance, demonstrating improved passivation behavior in SBF. The combined effects of increased roughness, adhesion force, and corrosion resistance suggest that electrochemical anodizing is a viable strategy to optimize nanostructured Ti-based biomaterials, promoting better osseointegration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"503 ","pages":"Article 131974"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143552817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fengyuan Bao , Feng Li , Oleg Bashkov , Zhiyuan Wang , Ling Sun
{"title":"Stage division and discharge mechanism characterization of micro-arc oxidation based on acoustic emission","authors":"Fengyuan Bao , Feng Li , Oleg Bashkov , Zhiyuan Wang , Ling Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acoustic emission monitoring was conducted on the micro-arc oxidation process of the D16AT aluminum alloy plate with double-sided rolled pure aluminum in a silicate system electrolyte. Using the t-SNE algorithm, the recorded signals were classified based on the parameters of the acoustic emission signals. The analysis examined the regularities of the micro-arc oxidation stages under different current density conditions and their correspondence with signal characteristics and categories. Further discussion was held on the passivation and film formation mechanisms during the early, middle, and late stages of micro-arc oxidation. The effective film formation process of MAO was divided into four main stages: initial stage, weak micro-arc discharge, stable micro-arc discharge, and large arc discharge. Additionally, it included five sub-stages: conventional anodizing, weak glow discharge, transition from weak to strong glow discharge, transition from strong glow discharge to weak micro-arc discharge, and weak micro-arc discharge. The transition moments of these stages can be identified and determined by the frequency distribution of AE signals. As the current density increases, the discharge mechanism undergoes stage-wise changes. At different current densities, type-a signals primarily originate from gas glow discharge, while type-b signals are caused by breakdown at the bottom of the passivation film pores. Type-c signals mainly result from stable micro-arc discharge, and the increase in type-d signals marks the transition to a penetration-type strong discharge mechanism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131964"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143509491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongxu Cheng , Hong Luo , Chunhui Fan , Xuefei Wang , Chengtao Li
{"title":"Accelerated design of high-entropy alloy coatings for high corrosion resistance via machine learning","authors":"Hongxu Cheng , Hong Luo , Chunhui Fan , Xuefei Wang , Chengtao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131978","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131978","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The high-entropy alloy (HEA) coating offers a promising solution by combining the superior performance characteristics of bulk HEAs with cost-effectiveness, facilitating broader application potential. Magnetron sputtering is a valuable method for producing HEA coatings, but establishing the relationship between composition, processing parameters, and performance is challenging due to the complexity of alloys with five or more principal elements. This study employed machine learning techniques to accelerate the screening and design of HEA coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance. This machine learning design framework constructed a random forest prediction model by using alloy composition ratios and key magnetron sputtering process parameters as input features, pitting potential (<em>E</em><sub>pit</sub>) and corrosion potential (<em>E</em><sub>corr</sub>) as output features, followed by multi-objective optimization via genetic algorithm. A HEA coating with excellent corrosion resistance was obtained through only four iterations and experimental verification. This approach rapidly guided the selection of components and process parameters, assisting in the development of new HEA coatings. As a result, the Ti<sub>35</sub>Zr<sub>14</sub>Nb<sub>28</sub>Mo<sub>7</sub>V<sub>16</sub> HEA coating was successfully prepared, demonstrating a pitting potential of 1931.1mV<sub>SCE</sub> and a corrosion potential of 13.8 mV<sub>SCE</sub> in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The passivation region (<em>E</em><sub>pit</sub><span><math><mo>−</mo></math></span><em>E</em><sub>corr</sub>, mV<sub>SCE</sub>) was enhanced by 15 %, indicating excellent corrosion resistance. The corrosion resistance mechanism was also explained by microstructural characterization and electrochemical analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131978"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J.L. Rosales-Lopez , M. Olivares-Luna , L.E. Castillo-Vela , K.D. Chaparro-Pérez , F.P. Espino-Cortés , I. Campos-Silva
{"title":"Insights on the Pulsed-DC Powder-Pack Boriding Process: Effect of current density and electric field implications on the FeB and Fe2B growth kinetics","authors":"J.L. Rosales-Lopez , M. Olivares-Luna , L.E. Castillo-Vela , K.D. Chaparro-Pérez , F.P. Espino-Cortés , I. Campos-Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of current density on the growth kinetics of boride layers during the Pulsed-DC Powder-Pack Boriding (PDCPB). It explores the combined effects of thermally activated diffusion (TD) and electromigration (EM) on boride layer growth kinetics. The analysis assesses how variations in electrical parameters and the properties of the boriding media (particularly electrical resistance and thermal phenomena influenced by components such as KBF<sub>4</sub>, B<sub>4</sub>C, and SiC) affect overall mass transfer mechanism.</div><div>Initial observations indicated a temperature increase related to the Joule effect (~100 K for the entire experimental set), which correlated with the applied current density and the resistive behavior of the semiconductor elements within the boriding media. Additionally, the B activation energies in FeB and Fe<sub>2</sub>B phases, estimated at a current density of 460 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup>, was found to be ~9 % lower compared to that at 230 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup>. A reduction of ~19 % and ~ 25 % in B activation energies for boride layer formation at 230 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup> and 460 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup>, respectively, was noted compared to conventional boriding processes.</div><div>These findings suggest an enhancement in B diffusivity attributable to the electric field. However, while higher temperatures and current densities shorten the boride layer incubation time, differentiating the contributions of TD and EM remains a challenge.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131965"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hui Jiang , LiLi , Wenlong Xie , Chengbin Wei , Delong Jia , Junru Li , Yanhui Li
{"title":"Influence of NbC particles on microstructure and wear properties of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy coatings prepared by laser cladding","authors":"Hui Jiang , LiLi , Wenlong Xie , Chengbin Wei , Delong Jia , Junru Li , Yanhui Li","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131963","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131963","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub> eutectic high-entropy alloy (EHEA) coating obtained optimal laser cladding parameters by temperature field simulation and experimental comparison, and the AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>-xNbC (x = 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10 wt%) composite coatings were successfully prepared using laser cladding. The effect of NbC content on the microstructure, Vickers hardness, and wear resistance of AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>-xNbC composite coatings were systematically investigated. The coatings are composed of NbC, FCC/Ll<sub>2</sub>, and BCC phases. With the addition of NbC particle, the volume fraction of the NbC phase increases, and their morphology gradually transforms from rod-shaped to irregular polyhedral. The hardness value of the AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>-xNbC composite coatings increased from 270 HV0.5 to 365 HV0.5 (hardness value equivalent to H13 steel matrix 2 times). The average friction coefficient and wear volume of AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>-xNbC composite coatings have significantly decreased. The AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>–5.0NbC composite coating exhibited the optimal wear resistance with a friction coefficient and wear volume of 0.59 and 3.96 × 10<sup>6</sup> μm<sup>3</sup>, respectively. While the friction coefficient and wear volume of the H13 are 1.0 and 2.05 × 10<sup>7</sup> μm<sup>3</sup>. This was attributed to the suitable proportion of NbC particles that made the coating form a uniform microstructure with appropriate hard and wear resistant.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131963"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143511213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of copper addition on the microstructure, wear resistance, anti-corrosion and antibacterial behavior of laser cladding CoCrW coatings in marine environment","authors":"Qian Dong , Shaoxian Zheng , Yudong An , Jibin Pu","doi":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfcoat.2025.131966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to the issues of wear corrosion and marine bio-erosion faced by aluminum alloy surfaces in marine environments, a series of laser cladding CoCrW-xCu (x = 0, 2, 4, 8) coatings with good metallurgical bonding were prepared on the aluminum surface. The results showed that the addition of Cu by in situ alloying resulted in an increase in the concentration of high-angle grain boundaries (HAGBs) in the coatings and altered the thermodynamic stability of the coating surface. Meanwhile, the addition of copper affected the Co, Cr and W elemental segregation at crystal boundaries and crystal interiors. The synergistic effect of Co, Cr, W and Cu led to the fewest point defects in the passive film of CoCrW-2Cu and the densest film, effectively reducing the likelihood of film breakdown. Thereby the CoCrW-2Cu coating exhibited the best corrosion resistance and wear resistance, with the wear mechanisms being abrasive wear, slight adhesive wear and corrosive wear. In addition, the Cu-containing coatings exhibited remarkable antibacterial properties. This study holds significant theoretical value and practical implications for the application of aluminum alloy components in marine equipment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22009,"journal":{"name":"Surface & Coatings Technology","volume":"502 ","pages":"Article 131966"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143488818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}