V. Chakarova, M. Petrova, E. Dobreva, D. Lazarova, M. Monev
{"title":"Surface modification of ABS polymer by electroless deposition of thin nickel film from a solution without reducing agent","authors":"V. Chakarova, M. Petrova, E. Dobreva, D. Lazarova, M. Monev","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2185976","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2185976","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT For preparation of acrylonitrile–butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer, suitable for electrodeposition of a subsequent metal coating, a modification of the activated polymer surface by electroless nickel deposition in an alkaline nickel citrate-based solution without reducing agent is proposed. The influence of the main components of the solution and the working conditions on the mass of the nickel deposit has been studied. The modified surface was characterised using SEM, EDS and XPS analyses. The obtained nickel in oxidised state is sufficient to conduct current for subsequent electrodeposition of copper coating.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79029871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tribological behaviour of HVOF-sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings","authors":"Ajay Kumar, Manoj Kumar, S. Tailor","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2185974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2185974","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In the current investigation, the tribological behaviour of HVOF sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings on cast iron substrate, which is a commonly used material for cylinders, was studied. Four different combinations of coatings materials, namely, Ni–10Mo–10Al, Ni–10Mo–10Al–10graphite, Ni–10MoS2–10Al and Ni–10MoS2–10Al–10graphite were deposited on a cast iron substrate. Then, the mechanical, morphological and tribological properties of the coated and uncoated samples were analysed by performing microhardness measurements, a scratch resistance test, a wear test (pin on disc), XRD and SEM/EDS. Results showed that among all coatings, Ni–10MoS2–10Al–10graphite coated cast iron sample has the highest microhardness of about 349.4 HV 111% higher than the substrate material and lowest average wear rate of about 1.1 × 10−4 g s−1.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88795842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Ranjithkumar, K. Geetha, V. Prabu, S. Senthilkumar, R. Sekar
{"title":"Structural and morphological characteristics of nanocrystalline palladium deposits prepared from ammonia complex by electrodeposition technique","authors":"K. Ranjithkumar, K. Geetha, V. Prabu, S. Senthilkumar, R. Sekar","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2186600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2186600","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The present work is focused on the eco-friendly electrodeposition of nanocrystalline palladium on the copper substrate using an ammonia complex for the replacement of gold. The detailed study on the electrodeposition of palladium prepared from ammonia complex and solution characteristics such as current efficiency and thickness of the film growth per hour was evaluated using Faraday’s law of electrolysis, and the quality of the deposits was observed by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM). The crystal structure orientation of the crystal and lattice parameters were analysed by X-ray diffraction and crystal sizes were calculated using the Debye–Scherrer equation. The deposits produced from gelatin-containing electrolyte showed the lowest crystal size which indicates that grain refinement was assisted by additives. The microstructures of the palladium deposits were determined by FESEM and the surface morphology of the palladium deposits was evaluated using AFM. The elemental composition and oxidation state of the palladium deposits were investigated by XPS. These results revealed the presence of additives giving smooth uniform homogenous surface morphology. Hence, gelatin served as a grain modifier.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84459107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. F. Arenas, B. Miranda-Alcántara, N. Kaishubayeva, A. Abahussain, F. Rivera, C. Ponce de León, F. Walsh
{"title":"Nickel-coated 3D-printed titanium electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors","authors":"L. F. Arenas, B. Miranda-Alcántara, N. Kaishubayeva, A. Abahussain, F. Rivera, C. Ponce de León, F. Walsh","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2185977","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2185977","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Electrocatalyst-coated metallic electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors have many applications in electrosynthesis, environmental remediation and energy conversion. This work presents novel nickel-coated titanium-alloy electrodes produced by means of direct metal laser sintering and constant current electrodeposition in an additive-free Wood’s nickel strike then a Watts nickel bath. Several 3D porous architectures were created in Ti-6Al-4 V alloy and coated, their digital design being the subject of previous work. Nickel coatings were macroscopically uniform and adherent with a thickness up to 5.8 µm, depending on the surface area of the electrodes. The morphology of nickel was cauliflower-like, with crystallisation growth occurring as spherical grains, as typically found for deposits from pH buffered Watts baths. Some degree of coating porosity was observed at electrodes of large surface area, indicating the need for longer deposition times. The results open the path for further optimisation of electrodeposition parameters and the development of bath additives to tailor deposit properties.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75160113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dr JPG Farr FIMF (1931–2023)","authors":"Trevor Crichton","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2182947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2182947","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82430898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CF Ipal – a case study of the chrome-free drop in replacement for IP1041 hexavalent chrome coating","authors":"P. Holder","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2182946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2182946","url":null,"abstract":"The author is an independent consultant specialising in the slurry coatings industry, having been involved with the application of slurry coatings for over 20 years. During this time, he has covered every stage of the process, from the preparation of the parent material to building his own coating facility that serviced a light industrial gas turbine company, allowing testing of new coatings and giving the company a USP. Establishing Holder Specialised Solutions over the past 18 months has given the opportunity to use his experience and specialist knowledge to improve processes, increase output and improve the application to his customers, including development work on the CFIpal (chromium-free Ipal) coating at Indestructible Paint Ltd., Birmingham. What follows is a case study describing this project.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79256004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Kanno, Y. Umeda, H. Honma, O. Takai, K. Tashiro
{"title":"Development of electroless NiSnP plating with excellent bath stability using nickel hydroxide","authors":"T. Kanno, Y. Umeda, H. Honma, O. Takai, K. Tashiro","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2170030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2170030","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT In general, NiSn alloys are known as plating films with elegant lustre and excellent corrosion resistance. Electroplating methods have already reached a practical application level because high Sn-containing films can be obtained. On the other hand, electroless plating methods have not yet reached the level of practical application because the Sn content in the deposited film is not only low but also the corrosion resistance is not sufficient. The authors have studied in detail the composition of electroless plating baths to obtain NiSnP films with Sn content above 50 wt%. In particular, the plating bath using nickel hydroxide instead of nickel sulphate as the Ni source increased bath stability and obtained high Sn content. The effects of Ni source in the bath on the deposition films were studied. The bath using nickel hydroxide as the Ni source was almost unaffected by the bath ratio. Furthermore, the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) in the plating bath also varied depending on the Ni source, affecting the composition of the deposited film and the bath stability. It was confirmed that electroless plating baths using nickel hydroxide have excellent bath stability and can be applied to a relatively wide range of plating operation conditions to obtain high Sn-containing films. In addition, the corrosion resistance was improved by increasing the Sn content in the film. It was also confirmed that the NiSnP with high Sn content does not dissolve in nitric acid.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75103227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 2: non-electrochemical and laser processes","authors":"G. Alliott, R. Higginson, G. Wilcox","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2022.2154495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2022.2154495","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The high lustre and desirable aesthetics of stainless steels have resulted in their application for decorative purposes in a variety of industries including homeware and automotive, but primarily in architecture. It is possible to further enhance the aesthetics of stainless steel by imparting a thin coloured film on the surface that does not impair any inherent desirable properties, including corrosion resistance. There are two different types of thin coloured films, iridescent and non-iridescent. Iridescent colour can visually change depending on the angle from which it is viewed and is a consequence of a phenomenon known as thin film interference. Non-iridescent colour is created by the absorbance of light waves of all but a given wavelength, the colour is intrinsic to the thin film and does not change with viewing angle. For the purpose of this review, colouring techniques have categorised into three groups, electrochemical, non-electrochemical and laser colouring. Laser colouring can be utilised as either an electrochemical or non-electrochemical process and is particularly suited to colouring small areas and intricate shapes. Non-electrochemical techniques, such as physical vapour deposition (PVD) and thermal tinting, avoid the use of toxic chemicals, however, they present other challenges, including energy consumption and scrappage rate. The use of non-electrochemical and laser techniques to colour stainless steel can negate the use of toxic hexavalent chromium; however, they are yet to be widely adopted by industry for this purpose. Therefore, it is important to consider each technique to understand why this is the case. The present Part 2 of the review discusses non-electrochemical and laser processes used to produce coloured films on stainless steel, whereas Part 1 discussed the electrochemical processes.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88403894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanostructures produced by anodic oxidation of pre-deformed Cp–Ti","authors":"M. Altay, Murat Çağlar Baydoğan","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2022.2154938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2022.2154938","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Arrays of TiO2 nanotubes were prepared on pre-deformed commercially pure titanium (Cp–Ti) foils by anodic oxidation in 1 vol.-% HF-based electrolyte. Prior to the anodic oxidation, the samples were deformed by uniaxial tension and cold rolling at room temperature in three different strain levels. Following the anodic oxidation, the samples were annealed at 450°C to obtain crystalline anatase structure. Effects of the deformation on the produced nano structures were investigated by characterisation studies and photocatalytic activity tests including methylene blue degradation test, photoluminescence, and UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectra analyses. The results showed that the induced strain has a remarkable effect on the nanotube morphology. It also led to a decrease in the crystallite size in the uniaxial tensioned and cold rolled titanium foils. As a result of the morphological and structural changes, the photocatalytic activity of the samples increased with cold rolling strain, and uniaxial tension strains up to a critical level.","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81154664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Report of the President to the AGM, held at New Exeter House, 8th December 2022","authors":"K. Ryder","doi":"10.1080/00202967.2023.2165305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2023.2165305","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23251,"journal":{"name":"Transactions of the IMF","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83337464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}