Tianyuan Zhang, Junwei Fu, Xicong Ye, Zhongheng Diao, Dong Fang, Guangwei Zhao, Bo Li
{"title":"Influence of W on Solidification Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AlCoCrFeNi2.1 Eutectic High-Entropy Alloy","authors":"Tianyuan Zhang, Junwei Fu, Xicong Ye, Zhongheng Diao, Dong Fang, Guangwei Zhao, Bo Li","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12619-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12619-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Alloying serves as an effective strategy for regulating the properties of eutectic high-entropy alloys. This study examines the impact mechanism of W alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub> eutectic high-entropy alloys (EHEAs). (AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>)<sub>(100−<i>x</i>)</sub><i>W</i><sub><i>x</i></sub> (<i>x</i> = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) alloys were synthesized via vacuum arc melting under an argon atmosphere. Microstructure and properties were analyzed using XRD, SEM with BSE imaging and EDS and compression tests. Our research has found that adding W refines the lamellar spacing (<i>W</i> < 4 at.%), and higher concentrations (<i>W</i> > 4 at.%) induce a W-rich <i>μ</i> phase, thereby transforming the two-phase eutectic structure into a three-phase composite structure. This microstructural evolution enables the alloy’s compressive yield strength to increase from 541.6 to 661.4 MPa, while plastic strain initially rises and then drops. Among them, (AlCoCrFeNi<sub>2.1</sub>)<sub>98</sub>W<sub>2</sub> shows optimal strength-plasticity combination: 568.8 MPa yield strength, 2928.8 MPa fracture strength and 50.4% strain, which mechanical properties surpass those of most HEAs as well as traditional aluminum-, titanium-, iron- and nickel-based alloys, demonstrating its potential for application as a novel high-performance structural material. More importantly, this study proposes a simplified phase formation criterion based on valence electron concentration (VEC) and electronegativity difference (∆χ) to accurately predict the stability and coexistence relationships of FCC, BCC and TCP phases in multiphase high-entropy alloys. This criterion provides a critical theoretical foundation and design tool for rationally designing multiphase high-entropy alloys with customized microstructures and properties.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 14","pages":"13966 - 13980"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147682736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zheng Ji, Jiahao He, Bing Peng, Gaowei Li, Tiaoqi Fu, Hao Sun, Haopeng Bao, Xianhui Wang, Xiaowang Sun
{"title":"A Study on Compressive Mechanical Properties and Constitutive Characterization of Porcine Costal Cartilage across a Broad Strain Rate Range","authors":"Zheng Ji, Jiahao He, Bing Peng, Gaowei Li, Tiaoqi Fu, Hao Sun, Haopeng Bao, Xianhui Wang, Xiaowang Sun","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12815-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12815-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Costal cartilage, as a thoracic cushioning structure, is subjected to mechanical loads spanning a broad spectrum of strain rates under various loading scenarios, including blasts, impacts, and collisions. Studying its mechanical behavior across broad strain rates and establishing an accurate constitutive model are highly valuable for engineering. In this study, porcine costal cartilage, with high anatomical similarity to humans, was used for uniaxial compression experiments across broad strain rates. A Psylotech μTs system was used for quasi-static testing (0.001-0.1 s<sup>−1</sup>), while an improved Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar system was used for dynamic testing (1400-4200 s<sup>−1</sup>), with deformation recorded via a high-speed camera. Subsequently, by introducing a strain rate term, the modified five-parameter polynomial hyperelastic and improved Zhu-Wang-Tang (ZWT) viscoelastic constitutive models were developed. Characterization of compressive properties of porcine costal cartilage across broad strain rates was performed. The results show that porcine costal cartilage displays pronounced nonlinear mechanical behavior and strain rate dependency: its elastic modulus, compressive stress, and failure stress increase bi-exponentially with strain rate; failure strain correlates negatively with strain rate in the quasi-static regime but positively in the dynamic regime. The modified and improved constitutive model enables a unified characterization across strain rates through a single expression, thereby addressing the gap in existing studies where no constitutive model of costal cartilage has been established over a wide strain-rate range. The improved ZWT model exhibits higher prediction accuracy than the modified hyperelastic model, with an average relative root mean square error (RRMSE) of 5.04% and a coefficient of determination (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup>) of 0.99 when compared with experimental data.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 17","pages":"17027 - 17043"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Abid, Mohamed Chamseddine Chniti, Karl Delbé
{"title":"How Anodizing Current Can Influence the Friction and the Wear Properties of a Coated 2017A-Aluminum Alloy?","authors":"Mohamed Abid, Mohamed Chamseddine Chniti, Karl Delbé","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12775-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12775-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The enhancement of friction resistance through anodization is critical for extending the durability and performance of aluminum alloys in demanding applications. This study presents an analysis of 2017A-aluminum, subjected to varying anodizing currents: 1, 2, and 3 A/dm<sup>2</sup>. By systematically modifying the anodizing parameters, we aim to elucidate the correlation between the anodizing current and the tribological performance of the oxide layers. Our findings provide valuable insights into optimizing anodization processes for 2017A-aluminum, thereby paving the way for the development of more wear-resistant materials. Comprehensive experimental evaluations, including wear tests and microstructural analysis, demonstrate the significant impact of these variables on the tribological properties of the anodized surfaces. Energy–dispersive spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, and surface profilometry were used to propose a correlation between the anodizing process, surface microstructure, and tribological behavior. The oxide layer thickness increases with the increase in the applied current. By modifying the anodizing current, we observe the Influence on the pore size at the surface of the oxide layers. All the oxide layers have a minimum friction coefficient of around 0.2. With time, the oxide layer is removed from the surface. When the oxide layer is thick, its durability is enhanced. In this study, we propose an interpretation of the tribological behavior in relation to the composition and microstructure of the oxide layer.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 16","pages":"15756 - 15769"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147755944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinxin Sun, Ran Duan, Quanjing Wang, Hui Chen, Shenghui Ye
{"title":"Effect of Texture Parameters of Flank-Faced Textured Tools on Machined Surface","authors":"Jinxin Sun, Ran Duan, Quanjing Wang, Hui Chen, Shenghui Ye","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12812-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12812-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Workpiece surface quality improvement can be achieved through flank face derivative cutting of micro-textured tools. However, existing studies have not systematically investigated the effects of micro-texture parameters on both derivative cutting and the quality of machined surfaces. In this study, dry cutting experiments with different micro-textured tools (<i>T</i>1, <i>T</i>2 and <i>T</i>3) were carried out to evaluate the effect of derivative cutting on machined surface. Results showed that <i>T</i>2 tools produced surfaces with smoother topographies, shallower fine-grain zones and lower work hardening compared to those produced by other textured tools. The effect of micro-textured tools on regulation of machined surface quality is analyzed. The friction-reducing effect of micro-textures suppresses material build-up on the machined surface, and derivative cutting removes the micro-defects of machined surface, synergistically improving surface integrity.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 17","pages":"16691 - 16704"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147829982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xi Zhang, Chen-Yang Zhu, Ruo-Tong Tian, Xiao-Ya Shen, Lin He, Si-Qi Song, Yong-Feng Chen, Shun-Ying Chang, Ping-ping Liu, Lin-Hao Wu, Ting-Ting Liao, Jie-Hui Liu
{"title":"Fabrication and Mechanical Characterization of a Ti-Toughened Al2O3/SiC Composite Tool via Hot-Press Sintering","authors":"Xi Zhang, Chen-Yang Zhu, Ruo-Tong Tian, Xiao-Ya Shen, Lin He, Si-Qi Song, Yong-Feng Chen, Shun-Ying Chang, Ping-ping Liu, Lin-Hao Wu, Ting-Ting Liao, Jie-Hui Liu","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-11995-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-11995-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-based ceramic composites are widely used as cutting tool materials owing to their high strength and oxidation resistance. However, their brittleness and low toughness can adversely affect their application and performance. Consequently, Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/SiC composites with different Ti mass fractions (0, 0.5, 1, 5, and 10 wt.%) were prepared via vacuum hot-press sintering to optimize their strength and toughness. Their structural and mechanical properties were characterized using x-ray diffraction (XRD), relative density, hardness, flexural strength, fracture toughness, and fracture morphology. A high relative density for the Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/SiC composites was achieved (> 95%) under 1400 °C and 40 MPa conditions, and the incorporation of Ti was confirmed by XRD. The hardness and flexural strength of the Ti-doped Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/SiC composites increased with increasing Ti content, reaching a maximum at a Ti content of 5 wt.%, and then decreasing as the Ti content increased further. The maximum hardness and flexural strength values (at 5% Ti content) were 7.12 and 443 MPa, respectively. The findings of this study show that the addition of Ti generally improves the mechanical properties and provides toughening effects, providing data support for Ti-toughened Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/SiC composite tools.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 6","pages":"5704 - 5712"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147342341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hot Compression Behavior and Dynamic Recrystallization Analysis of GH2909 Nickel-based Superalloy","authors":"Haiping Zhou, Chuanxi Lan, Bin Wang, Peng Zhang, Chunjiang Liu, Jiyuan Wang, Hongbin Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12770-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12770-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The hot compression behavior and dynamic recrystallization (DRX) process of the GH2909 superalloy were studied through an isothermal compression experimental system at temperature of 950-1100 °C and strain rates of 0.001-1 s<sup>−1</sup>. Based on the flow stress data, an Arrhenius-type constitutive model was developed, and the thermal activation energy was calculated to be 483.238 kJ/mol. The dynamic material model (DMM) is utilized to create thermal processing maps that delineates the area of stable processing and the zone of rheological instability. The optimal parameters for hot processing are 1050 °C/0.01 s<sup>−1</sup>, at which point the power dissipation efficiency attains its peak value (<span>(eta approx 0.39)</span>). The GH2909 superalloy’s microstructural evolution and DRX mechanisms were studied in detail using multiple microstructural characterization techniques. At the deformation parameters of 1050 °C/0.01 s<sup>−1</sup>, the alloy undergoes complete DRX, resulting in a uniformly distributed equiaxed grain structure, which significantly enhance the alloy’s mechanical properties. Furthermore, the DRX process in this alloy involves both discontinuous dynamic recrystallization (DDRX) and continuous dynamic recrystallization (CDRX) mechanisms, with DDRX serving as the primary nucleation mechanism and CDRX as the auxiliary nucleation mechanism.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 16","pages":"15605 - 15619"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147755974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrochemical Corrosion Analysis of Friction Stir Lap Welding of Dissimilar AA5083, AA6061, and AA7075 Alloys at Different Configurations","authors":"Nikhil Kumar, Anirban Bhattacharya, Saurav Keshri, Anup Kumar Keshri","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12799-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12799-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current study aims to evaluate the influence of different lap configurations on the corrosion behavior and microhardness characteristics of dissimilar friction stir lap welds (FSLW) of Al alloys (AA5083-H11, AA6061-T6, and AA7075-T6). FSLW involves different nature of intermixing of dissimilar materials across the interface due to variations in alloy properties and placement (top or bottom). To explore these effects, six different lap configurations: T6/B7, T7/B6, T5/B7, T7/B5, T5/B6, and T6/B5 (indicates material placement on top/bottom; T6/B7 ≡ plate at Top is 6061 alloy, bottom is 7075 alloy) are fabricated at a constant tool rotation speed of 1200 rpm and traverse speed of 98 mm/min. Electrochemical corrosion tests revealed that the AA6061/AA5083 joints exhibited minimum corrosion susceptibility with corrosion rates of 1.31 mpy (T5/B6) and 1.18 mpy (T6/B5), attributed to effective material intermixing and reduced galvanic coupling. Conversely, AA7075/AA5083 joints are more prone to corrosion, showing corrosion rates of 3.56 mpy (T5/B7) and 3.25 mpy (T7/B5) due to strong galvanic interactions and microstructural heterogeneity. Microhardness analysis indicated lower hardness in the HAZ/TMAZ than in the SZ due to over-aging and precipitate coarsening. Intense intergranular and exfoliation corrosion occur in AA7075 in the weld zone likely driven by the grain boundary η phase (MgZn<sub>2</sub>), while AA6061 is observed more prone to pitting that initiates at Mg<sub>2</sub>Si precipitates.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 :","pages":"12076 - 12094"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147571249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuntang Yu, Suibo Zhao, Wei Zhang, Wanqi Pu, Qiqi Lu, Min Feng, Chengyang Jiang, Fuhui Wang
{"title":"Effect of Temperature and Acid Environment on Galvanic Corrosion of 6082 Coupled with SUS304","authors":"Chuntang Yu, Suibo Zhao, Wei Zhang, Wanqi Pu, Qiqi Lu, Min Feng, Chengyang Jiang, Fuhui Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12584-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12584-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the influence of different temperatures and acidic environments on the galvanic corrosion of 6082 aluminum alloy coupled with SUS304 stainless steel. Through electrochemical tests, surface morphology analysis, and composition analysis, the synergistic effects of temperature and acidic environments on the corrosion process were examined. The results indicate that the effect of temperature on the galvanic corrosion of 6082 follows the Arrhenius equation, with an activation energy (Ea) of 21.165 kJ/mol without acid and 24.485 kJ/mol with acid, suggesting that temperature has a more pronounced effect in acidic environments. Additionally, Cl<sup>−</sup> and SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2−</sup> exhibit a synergistic effect on the corrosion of 6082, accelerating the conversion of Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> to AlCl<sub>3</sub>, although Cl<sup>−</sup> remains the primary factor influencing the corrosion morphology. This study provides new insights into the corrosion behavior of aluminum alloys and stainless steel in complex environments, offering significant industrial application value.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 14","pages":"13817 - 13836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147682785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental Investigation and Optimization on Surface Roughness and Material Deposition Rate in Electrical Discharge Coating of AA5754 Alloy Using Cu-W Composite Electrode","authors":"B Ajaya, Santosh Kumar Sahu, Pankaj Charan Jena, Sudhansu Ranjan Das, Debabrata Dhupal","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12803-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12803-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the material deposition rate (MDR) and surface roughness (Ra) in electrical discharge coating (EDC) of 5754 grade aluminum alloy using powder metallurgical copper-tungsten (70%Cu-30%W) composite electrodes, which has not been addressed before. A full factorial experimental design was employed to evaluate the influence of key process variables, specifically pulse-on time, discharge current, and pulse-off time. Coating characteristics were examined by employing 3D profilometry, scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The combined approach of analysis of variance (ANOVA), response surface method (RSM), and desirability function analysis (DFA) enabled assessment, predictive modeling and multi-response optimization. Results reveal that discharge peak current is the dominant factor, contributing 51.46 to Ra and 55.77% to MDR. Increasing peak current and pulse duration produced thicker, denser coatings with minimal imperfections, though with higher surface roughness due to deeper craters. Microscopy and XRD confirmed the formation of a strong composite layer containing W, WC, Cu, and Al, with uniform elemental distribution evidenced by EDS mapping. The developed RSM models showed strong predictive accuracy with high R<sup>2</sup> values and low <i>P</i> values. Optimal conditions yielded a surface roughness of 5.847 µm and MDR of 0.3874 g/min at 100 µs pulse-on time, 11.47 A peak current, and 50 µs pulse-off time.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 16","pages":"15518 - 15539"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147755971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Protective Ternary Al2O3-TiO2-SiO2 Coating for Enhancing Durability of Agricultural-Grade Steel","authors":"Renu Kumari","doi":"10.1007/s11665-025-12768-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11665-025-12768-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Agricultural-grade steels are frequently exposed to abrasive particles such as sand, stone, and quartz present in soil, leading to severe wear during service. To enhance the mechanical and tribological performance of such steels, this study focuses on the development of a ternary Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub>-SiO<sub>2</sub> composite coating on EN31 steel using the plasma spraying process. A comprehensive investigation into the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties, wear resistance, and corrosion behavior of the coating was carried out. The resulting coating exhibits a heterogeneous, rough, and porous microstructure, characterized by microcracks, splats, unmelted particles, partially melted spherical droplets, and strip-like features. The porosity area fraction is approximately 10 ± 2.1%, with an average surface roughness of 5.4 ± 0.2 µm. Phase analysis confirmed the existence of <i>α</i>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, <i>γ</i>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, TiO<sub>2</sub>, SiO<sub>2</sub>, and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>Si in the coating, while the substrate (EN31 steel) contains ferrite, martensite (Fe<sub>1.92</sub>C<sub>0.08</sub>), and iron carbide (Fe<sub>7</sub>C<sub>3</sub>) phases. The coating also developed a compressive residual stress of –572 MPa, which contributes to its improved mechanical integrity. Mechanically, the coating exhibited a substantial increase in hardness from 4 ± 0.4 GPa (substrate) to 7 ± 0.66 GPa, while the Young’s modulus decreased from 201 ± 4 GPa for EN31 steel to 145 ± 5 GPa for the coated surface. The enhanced hardness led to a notable reduction in the coefficient of friction, wear depth, and wear rate in comparison with the uncoated steel. The measured bond strength was found to be 15.1 MPa, indicating a moderately strong interface between the coating and substrate. Moreover, the corrosion resistance of the coated sample was significantly improved, with the corrosion rate decreasing from 1.19 × 10<sup>−1</sup> mm/year for bare EN31 steel to 8.99 × 10<sup>−3</sup> mm/year for the composite-coated sample. Overall, the Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-10 wt.% TiO<sub>2</sub>-10 wt.% SiO<sub>2</sub> plasma-sprayed coating demonstrates enhanced wear and corrosion resistance, making it a promising surface modification strategy for steels exposed to abrasive environments such as those encountered in agriculture</p></div>","PeriodicalId":644,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance","volume":"35 16","pages":"15492 - 15506"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147756021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}