{"title":"Effect of Rare Earth Ce Addition on the Corrosion Resistance of Medium Manganese Steel","authors":"Xiaoyan Liu, Chenyu Li, Chuanzhi Liu, Hongru Yang, Jiayu Liu, Xiaosong Zhu, Chunyan Cui, Fei Gao, Zhang Xiliang, Sun Zhong","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700261","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700261","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A study of the effect of the rare earth element Ce on the corrosion resistance of medium Mn-TRIP was carried out in this work. In order to elucidate the role of Ce and the corrosion behaviour of medium Mn-TRIP, the effect of Ce on the corrosion resistance of medium Mn-TRIP was investigated by neutral salt spray corrosion experiments, electrochemical experiments, and X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscope, respectively. The results show that the addition of Ce can reduce the corrosion rate of medium Mn-TRIP at the early stage of corrosion, increase the corrosion rate at the middle stage of corrosion, and at the late stage of corrosion, the difference in corrosion rate between the two is not significant, and the electrochemical properties of medium Mn-TRIP are less changed.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"468 - 477"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170637","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}
Chinnarasu Kannan, Suresh Velayudham, Prabu Baskar, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran
{"title":"Investigating the Influence of Post-Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Properties of Nickel-Graphene Nanocomposite Coatings","authors":"Chinnarasu Kannan, Suresh Velayudham, Prabu Baskar, Mayakrishnan Prabakaran","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700200","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700200","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research aims to improve the mechanical characteristics of surfaces coated with nickel-graphene (Ni-G) nanocomposite material by using a single post-heat treatment surface hardening approach combined with oil quenching. The nanocomposite coating was developed using a pulse reverse electrodeposition technique using a Watts bath. The surface morphology of the coatings was analyzed with the help of X‑ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) with EDAX. The coated surface properties like micro-hardness, surface roughness, wear, and corrosion resistance were assessed by Vickers microhardness tester, roughness tester, pin-on-disk equipment, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Specimens with Ni-G nanocomposite coating were post-heat treated at 400°C for 1 h, and oil quenched. With heat treatment, the coated surface exhibited superior properties in comparison with specimens that are not heat treated with a hardness of 467.3 HV, surface roughness of 0.638 µm, wear rate of 8.10 × 10<sup>–7</sup>mm<sup>3</sup>/N m, and corrosion protection efficiency of 96.50%. The improved surface properties were due to the grain refinement and particle strengthening, with an increased average crystallite size of 19.6 to 23.82 nm, with a 75.59% reduction in average coefficient of friction achieved for the post-heat-treated surface than the bare surface.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"355 - 367"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169217","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":"Synergistic Effect of KI on Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel by Myrrh Gum Extract in Sulfuric Acid Solution","authors":"Azzouz Ridha, Djellab Mounir, Bentrah Hamza, Chala Abdelouahed, Ben Ameur Mohamed Cherif, Kherief Slimane, Kabouia Amir Eddine, Bouzid Bouamra, Atassi Abdelmadjid","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700248","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700248","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study explores, for the first time, the synergistic effect between myrrh gum extract (MG) and iodide ions to enhance corrosion inhibition for API 5CT P110 tubing steel in 0.5 mol/L sulfuric acid. The interaction between MG and iodide ions was analyzed using potentiodynamic polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Results show that the inhibition efficiency of 6 g/L MG at 20°C is 82%, but it significantly increases to 98% upon adding 5 mmol/L potassium iodide at 20°C. The system follows the Langmuir adsorption isotherm, involves both physisorption and chemisorption, and functions as a mixed-type inhibitor. The findings confirm that the combination of Ghars date extract and iodide ions provides substantial corrosion protection for API 5CT P110 tubing steel in sulfuric acid through a synergistic effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"488 - 501"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170635","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":"Optimization and Characterization of Ni–B/SiC Nanocomposite Coatings: Effects of Deposition Parameters on Hardness and Corrosion Resistance","authors":"Mahtab Salari Mehr, Alireza Akbari","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700224","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700224","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nanocomposite coatings of Ni–B/SiC on St-37 steel substrates were electrodeposited using a Watts’ nickel bath modified by the addition of borane-trimethylamine as a borane source and dispersion of SiC nanoparticles (20 nm). The effects of electrodeposition current density (<i>i</i><sub>d</sub>) and bath concentration of SiC nanoparticle (<i>C</i><sub>SiC</sub>) on different properties of the electrodeposited coatings such as boron content (<i>C</i><sub>B</sub>), SiC nanoparticle content; <i>X</i><sub>SiC</sub> (wt %), surface roughness; <i>R</i><sub>a</sub>, surface morphology, thickness, corrosion behavior and hardness were examined using inductively coupled plasma (ICP), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), surface roughness profilometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, potentiodynamic polarization and microhardness testing. The achievements revealed a uniform dispersion of SiC nanoparticle agglomerates throughout the coating cross-section and the formation of spherical surface morphology. A close relationship between coatings’ surface morphology, roughness, hardness, and corrosion resistance with their SiC content has been established. The SiC nanoparticle content of the coatings initially is raised and then lowered via raising both the <i>C</i><sub>SiC</sub> and <i>i</i><sub>d</sub>. While the <i>C</i><sub>B</sub> is decreased monotonically with increasing the <i>i</i><sub>d</sub>. Optimal properties were observed in coatings electrodeposited at <i>i</i><sub>d</sub> = 1 A/dm<sup>2</sup> and <i>C</i><sub>SiC</sub> = 4 g/L with a maximum X<sub>SiC</sub> of 3.6 wt %. These coatings exhibited the finest nodule size, maximum roughness (<i>R</i><sub>a</sub> = 1.94 µm), hardness (930 HV), and corrosion resistance (minimum corrosion current density of 0.2 µA/cm<sup>2</sup>).</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"368 - 380"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169215","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":"Efficiency Enhancement of GaN/InN-Based Solar Cells through Doping with Si, Zn, Ag Elements: A Physico-Chemical Study of Nanosurface by First-Principles Calculation","authors":"Fatemeh Mollaamin","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700212","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700212","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As applied materials for storage energy in solar cells, hetero clusters of GaN, InN, GaInN, GaInSiN, GaInZnN, GaInAgN can attract considerable attention in materials science. A comprehensive investigation on energy grabbing by GaN, InN, GaInN, GaInSiN, GaInZnN, GaInAgN was carried out including using DFT computations at the CAM-B3LYP-D3/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. Electromagnetic and thermodynamic properties of GaN, InN, GaInN, GaInSiN, GaInZnN, GaInAgN hetero clusters have been evaluated. The hypothesis of the energy adsorption phenomenon was confirmed by density distributions of CDD, PDOS, and ESP for GaN, InN, GaInN, GaInSiN, GaInZnN, GaInAgN hetero clusters. The two hetero clusters of GaInZnN and GaInAgN with the fluctuations of In, Ga, N and transition metals of Zn, Ag have indicated the same sensitivity graph of electric potential via charge distribution with <span>(R_{{{text{Zn}}/{text{Ag}} - {text{GaInN}}}}^{2})</span> = 0.9998. Therefore, it can be considered that zinc and silver atoms in the functionalized GaInZnN and GaInAgN may have more effective sensitivity for admitting the electrons in the status of energy adsorption mechanism. Furthermore, GaInAgN is potentially advantageous for certain high-frequency applications requiring solar cells for energy storage. The advantages of silver over indium gallium nitride include its higher electron and hole mobility, allowing silver doping devices to operate at higher frequencies than silicon and zinc doping devices. As a matter of fact, it can be observed that doped hetero clusters of GaInZnN and GaInAgN might ameliorate the capability of GaInN in solar cells for energy storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"301 - 318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170182","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}
D. V. Sokolov, S. N. Nesov, Yu. A. Stenkin, V. V. Bolotov, K. E. Ivlev
{"title":"The Gas-Sensing Properties Dependence of MnO–Mn2O3–MnO2 Systems on the Surface Structure and Chemical Composition at Multistage Isothermal Treatment","authors":"D. V. Sokolov, S. N. Nesov, Yu. A. Stenkin, V. V. Bolotov, K. E. Ivlev","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700364","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700364","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nonstoichiometric manganese oxide (MnO<sub>2–<i>x</i></sub>) layers with different ratios of MnO<sub>2</sub>, Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and MnO were prepared by step isothermal annealing at 850°C in 20 min points. A gradual change in surface morphology and crystal structure from bixbyite to hausmannite with increasing annealing time from 5 to 65 min is shown. The manganese oxides layers demonstrated <i>p</i>-type conductivity due to the presence of hydroxyl groups, which was confirmed by XPS spectra. According to the gas sensing study, all the obtained layers had H<sub>2</sub>S-selectivity at 200°C among other gases: nitrogen dioxide, ammonia, and vapors of phenol, acetonitrile, and formaldehyde. At the 2nd and 3–4th annealing cycles, MnO<sub>4</sub> and Mn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> oxides predominated on the surface, respectively. Between these transitions, the response to hydrogen sulfide increased at least 2 times. The maximum response to 800 ppm hydrogen sulfide was found after 3rd isothermal treatment and averaged 94%.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"277 - 290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170636","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}
Wang Chengsong, Wu Xuefeng, Song Tao, Xu Fangquan, Zhang Shizheng, Ji Xiang
{"title":"Chromium-Driven Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Property Enhancement in Forged Low-Alloy Steels","authors":"Wang Chengsong, Wu Xuefeng, Song Tao, Xu Fangquan, Zhang Shizheng, Ji Xiang","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700297","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700297","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To meet the lightweight requirement of large hydraulic cylinder barrels and piston rods, precise control of Cr content in low alloy steel was carried out. Material structure and comprehensive mechanical properties were analyzed using EBSD, XRD, SEM, EDS, etc. The results showed that an increase in Cr content refines the grain size of ferrite and pearlite, reduces the precipitation of inclusions like MnS, increases the precipitation of Cr<sub>23</sub>C<sub>6</sub>, induces grain orientation changes, and elevates the proportion of low-angle grain boundaries. The Cr contents of 0.0312, 0.111, and 0.22% correspond to the yield strengths of 303.56, 324.32, and 346.69 MPa, and the tensile strengths are 496.03, 536.993, and 595.238 MPa, with hardness values of 175.32, 186.31, and 201.95 HV, and scratch widths of 531, 518, and 506 µm respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"421 - 429"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169216","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}
Anoop Pratap Singh, Ravi Kumar Dwivedi, Amit Suhane, Vikas Shende, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya
{"title":"Investigation of the Influence of SiO2 Nanoparticles on Tribological Performance of Conventional Lube Oil on AISI 52100 Surfaces","authors":"Anoop Pratap Singh, Ravi Kumar Dwivedi, Amit Suhane, Vikas Shende, Prem Kumar Chaurasiya","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700157","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>AISI 52100, commonly referred to as bearing steel, is widely utilized in various applications where conventional lubricant oils are applied over its surface. This study delves into examining how the addition of SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles influences the tribological performance of conventional lubricating oil on AISI 52100 surfaces. The tribological behavior of the nano-lubricants is assessed using a four-ball tester. Experimental results reveal a notable impact of SiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in reducing the coefficient of friction (COF) and wear scar diameter (WSD) by 48.31 and 23.48%, respectively, thereby enhancing the overall tribological performance of the lubricant on AISI 52100 surfaces. These findings highlight the promising potential of integrating nanoparticles into conventional lubricating oils for advanced tribological applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"331 - 337"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170187","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}
Jiefang Li, Que Kong, Rong Li, Change Zhou, Dan Zhang, Zhiguang Li
{"title":"Preparation and Performance Study of Transparent Fluorine-Free Hydrophobic Coating","authors":"Jiefang Li, Que Kong, Rong Li, Change Zhou, Dan Zhang, Zhiguang Li","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700285","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700285","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, transparent anti-fouling coatings have attracted significant attention due to their potential applications in various fields. However, the development of multifunctional transparent anti-fouling coatings that meet practical requirements without compromising their properties remains a major challenge. This paper presents an innovative approach to address this issue by combining self-cleaning and durability through the incorporation of specific functional materials. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and methyl <i>o</i>-aminobenzoate (MA) were introduced to achieve these desired properties, respectively. Additionally, bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) and 1,3-bis(3-aminopropyl)tetramethyldisiloxane (TMDS) were employed as coating substrates to enhance the mechanical strength of the coating. The structural composition, elemental analysis, and surface morphology of the coatings were thoroughly characterized using advanced techniques. The hydrophobicity, optical transparency, self-cleaning ability, and durability of the coatings were extensively evaluated. Experimental results demonstrated that the developed fluorine-free transparent hydrophobic coating exhibited excellent performance across multiple criteria: it showed outstanding hydrophobicity and transparency, superior self-cleaning capability, exceptional resistance to wear, water shock, and strong acid and alkali properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"319 - 330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170632","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}
A. Isakova, E. Abkhalimov, L. Demina, B. Spitsyn, D. Yarykin, T. Krivenko, E. Krysanov, N. Abramenko, M. Mezentcheva, I. Suetina, A. Indenbom, V. Ivanova
{"title":"Impact of Surface Modification and Size of Detonation Nanodiamond and Its Agglomerates on Embryonic Stage of Danio rerio (Zebrafish) and Madin-Darby Canine Kidney and Vero Cell Cultures","authors":"A. Isakova, E. Abkhalimov, L. Demina, B. Spitsyn, D. Yarykin, T. Krivenko, E. Krysanov, N. Abramenko, M. Mezentcheva, I. Suetina, A. Indenbom, V. Ivanova","doi":"10.1134/S2070205125700352","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S2070205125700352","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the use of materials containing nanodiamonds, particles and their agglomerates can enter the environment and affect the development of cells of living organisms. Therefore, it was interesting to evaluate the influence of surface modification of detonation nanodiamonds on their interaction with biological objects. The detonation nanodiamonds were graphitised, chlorinated and aminated, and thoroughly investigated. The application of a complex of research methods of scanning electron microscopy SEM + EDX, IR spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, X-ray diffractometry (XRD) allowed to reveal the peculiarities of physical chemistry of DND surface. It was found that during chlorination of DND the concentration of chlorine atoms increased from 0.05 to 6.60 wt %. Differences in the agglomeration of particles in water medium were found for the original and modified samples. The study of biological properties revealed the following. It was determined by the MTT method that DND-Cl had the most negative effect on Vero cell culture and DND-NH<sub>2</sub> had the least negative effect on Vero cell culture. At DND-NH<sub>2</sub> concentrations of 0.01 mg/mL and below, up to 75% of MDCK cells did not lose their functionality and were able to reproduce influenza A/Moscow/212/2014(H3N2) virus, and the virus titre after leaving the cells ranged from 16 to 64 HA. The range of effects of different concentrations of modified DND on the structure of <i>Danio rerio</i> fish embryos was revealed.</p>","PeriodicalId":745,"journal":{"name":"Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces","volume":"61 2","pages":"338 - 354"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169214","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}