{"title":"Synthesis and Optical Properties of CdSe with Quantum Dots and CdSe/PEPC Polymer Nanocomposites","authors":"O. T. Bordian, V. I. Verlan","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700079","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700079","url":null,"abstract":"<p>—The paper presents experimental results on the preparation of samples with colloidal CdSe quantum dots (QDs) of various sizes by thermal synthesis from organic solvents and the fabrication of CdSe/PEPC (PEPC—poly-N-epoxypropylcarbazole) polymer nanocomposites (NCs) based on them. The QDs are characterized indicating their size calibration and are characterized by absorption in the infrared and visible ranges of the exciton energies of the absorption maxima. The same exciton maxima as QDs in CdSe are clearly visible in the NC QDs. The obtained results are also explained by the energy transfer from the PEPC polymer matrix to the QDs. The transparency properties of QDs in the NC systems in the visible and infrared ranges suggest their application in optoelectronics, biochemistry, etc. The use of such materials will expand the spectral range of luminescence and increase its intensity based on the processes of energy and electron transfer in atomic-type QDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"160 - 166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714840","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}
A. M. Borisov, M. A. Volosova, E. A. Vorobyeva, V. A. Gaponov, V. B. Lyudin, A. P. Mitrofanov, M. A. Ovchinnikov, N. S. Popov, I. V. Suminov
{"title":"Regularities of Graphite Exfoliation in Plasma-Electrolytic Processes for Producing Graphene Particles","authors":"A. M. Borisov, M. A. Volosova, E. A. Vorobyeva, V. A. Gaponov, V. B. Lyudin, A. P. Mitrofanov, M. A. Ovchinnikov, N. S. Popov, I. V. Suminov","doi":"10.3103/S106837552670002X","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S106837552670002X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The possibilities of plasma-electrolyte treatment technology and equipment for obtaining electrolyte suspensions with graphene particles by exfoliation of graphite electrodes were studied. The regularities of graphite exfoliation in the anode-cathode processes of plasma-electrolytic treatment were established. It was found that the electrical modes of the technological alternating current source allow producing the electrolyte suspensions with graphene particles with varying degrees of defectiveness through the plasma-chemical exfoliation of graphite: from multilayer graphene particles (the cathode pulse mode) to graphene oxide particles with varying degrees of functionalization (the anode and intermediate modes). It has been established that plasma-electrolytic exposure of highly textured pyrolytic graphite, unlike polygranular graphite, causes the electrode to swell more than tenfold. It is shown that plasma-electrolytic treatment of synthetic graphites is highly effective for obtaining electrolyte suspensions with graphene particles.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"105 - 113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714842","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":"Mathematical Modeling of the Process of High-Voltage Discharge in Water Taking into Account the Cost of Ionization of Molecules","authors":"V. M. Kosenkov","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700043","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700043","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This paper examines the influence of the ionization cost of molecules on the results of mathematical modeling of an electric discharge in water. A function approximating the dependence of the ionization cost of molecules on plasma temperature is proposed, and its parameters are determined. The adequacy of the refined mathematical model to the physical processes in the discharge channel and closed discharge chamber over a wide range of system parameters is substantiated by comparison with experimental data. The resulting relationships significantly improve the adequacy of the previously developed mathematical model to the physical processes occurring during a discharge in water and expand the range of parameters over which it can be used.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"120 - 140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714799","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}
I. V. Paladii, E. G. Vrabie, V. G. Vrabie, A. A. Polikarpov, T. G. Stepurina, K. G. Sprinchan
{"title":"Electroactivation of Whey in Continuous Mode","authors":"I. V. Paladii, E. G. Vrabie, V. G. Vrabie, A. A. Polikarpov, T. G. Stepurina, K. G. Sprinchan","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700067","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The electroactivation of whey in continuous mode in electrolyzers with different configurations has been shown to be an important step in developing a wasteless technology for recovering whey proteins into protein–mineral concentrates. The flow mode of the whey and anode liquid; the electrolyzer configuration; variations in electrical and thermal parameters, pH, and redox potential; and biochemical changes in dry matter and protein composition have been demonstrated to be the key factors in scaling up the process to an industrial level. The specific energy consumption per unit volume of whey during whey processing in an EDC-3 electrolyzer, having a semicylindrical casing, has been found to be considerably lower than that during whey electroactivation in an EDP-2 electrolyzer, having a casing in the shape of a parallelepiped—which is due to the higher capacity of the former electrolyzer and the higher calcium ion concentration—but almost twice that in the case of whey processing in an EDP-5 slot-type electrolyzer. The study of the changes in the above-mentioned parameters during whey electroactivation led to the development of a slot-type electrolyzer with a semicylindrical casing for whey processing in continuous mode.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"150 - 159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714839","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":"Assessment of Neem Tree Extracts as Corrosion Inhibitors: An Overview","authors":"Phadke N. Swathi, Seranthimata Samshuddin","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700080","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700080","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The utilization of corrosion inhibitors offers a cost-effective strategy to reduce corrosion in metal samples. There is a growing focus on developing inhibitor formulations that are both economical and environmentally friendly, emphasizing traits like biodegradability and affordability. Plant extracts, such as those from <i>Azadirachta indica</i>, commonly known as neem, have gained attention for their potential as corrosion inhibitors. This review highlights the inhibitory effects of various neem extracts, including neem seed oil, gum, and leaves extracts, on different metals and alloys. Neem extracts contain biocidal compounds like azadirachtin, which enhances their inhibitory effects, particularly in environments prone to biocorrosion. In summary, products derived from neem show promise as green corrosion inhibitors for a wide range of metal substrates, offering potential for use in corrosion protection applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"167 - 177"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714841","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":"Highly Efficient Formation of Protective Composite Coatings Modified with Graphite on Light Alloys","authors":"A. S. Shatrov, V. N. Kokarev","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700031","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700031","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An efficient, one-step method for formation of protective graphite ceramic coatings on light alloys (Al, Mg, Ti) has been developed. The method includes simultaneously high-frequency PEO-treatment and modification of ceramic coating with graphite formed in the electrolyte due to separation of dispersed particles from graphite counter electrodes under the action of plasma discharges and electroerosion. Studies of protective composite PEO-coatings obtained by the proposed method have shown that they are significantly superior in their performance properties to basic PEO-coatings not modified with graphite. Compared to basic PEO-coatings, the composite PEO-coatings had 10% higher microhardness, had one to two orders of magnitude higher wear resistance, three times lower coefficient of friction, and two times higher the corrosion resistance. Composite PEO-coatings also have hydrophobic properties. In addition, the proposed method is highly technological, extremely simple, and allows one to significantly reduce labor, material, and energy costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"114 - 119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714798","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":"Simulation Modeling of Electromagnetic Field Characteristics in a Molten Metal when Simultaneously Treated with Conduction and Induced Currents","authors":"A. V. Ivanov, V. N. Tsurkin","doi":"10.3103/S1068375526700055","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375526700055","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The study addresses the modeling of the characteristics of electric and magnetic fields generated simultaneously through conduction, by directly passing current through the melt using electrode current leads, and induction, using an external inductor positioned above the surface of the melt. This hybrid method of energy treatment for a liquid metal system implements a complex superposition of electromagnetic fields, which determines the parameters of the thermal-force impact on the treated object. The functional capabilities of this method were analyzed through numerical experiments using simulation modeling. The obtained results demonstrated potential treatment modes capable of actively enhancing the incubation processes of crystallization, which ultimately allows one to find conditions for improving the structure and properties of the cast metal. Thus, the combination of simultaneous conduction and induced current treatment modes consistently led to a stronger impact on the liquid metal system compared to applying them separately. It was found that the genesis of the electromagnetic field superposition is mainly concentrated within the skin layer near the melt surface. The time characteristics of the electric and magnetic fields become nonlinear, which amplifies energy fluctuations within the system. At the same time, the amplitude values of the combined electromagnetic field characteristics increase by almost an order of magnitude, significantly enhancing the integral amplitude of the force impact on the melt. Thus, the simulation modeling results confirmed the innovative potential of the hybrid method of treating the melt simultaneously with conduction and induced currents for foundry applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 2","pages":"141 - 149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147714838","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":"Metal-Ceramic Coatings from a FeCrMoWCBSi Metallic Glass Reinforced with TiB2","authors":"A. A. Burkov, M. A. Kulik","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701121","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701121","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recently, metal-ceramic composites with an amorphous matrix have attracted special attention of researchers. In this work, composite coatings made of Fe-based metallic glass reinforced with titanium diboride (TiB<sub>2</sub>) were prepared for the first time. For this purpose, the method of electrospark deposition with a nonlocalized electrode consisting of iron granules, TiB<sub>2</sub> powder, and amorphizing powder in various ratios was used. The thickness of the prepared composite coatings on 45 steel ranged from 37 to 44 μm. It was shown that the coating structure contains TiB<sub>2</sub> particles, the maximum concentration of which is achieved at a titanium diboride to multicomponent powder ratio of 1 to 5. The surface roughness of the coatings had close values of 8.3–8.8 μm. It was found that the wetting angle of coatings reinforced with TiB<sub>2</sub> with distilled water changes from 80.4° to 91.4°, whereas the hydrophobicity of the amorphous coating without TiB<sub>2</sub> was higher (95.4°). It was found that reinforcing the amorphous coating with TiB<sub>2</sub> allows increasing its microhardness from 10.0 to 12.5–14.65 GPa. The average values of the friction coefficient of coatings ranged from 0.76 to 0.58. The coating with the highest concentration of titanium diboride had the highest wear resistance. Its use allows reducing the wear of parts made of steel 45 almost ten times. It has been established that reinforcement of the amorphous coating with TiB<sub>2</sub> according to the proposed method does not worsen its oxidation resistance. In general, the use of the developed coatings allows a 13- to 20-fold increase in the oxidation resistance of products made of steel 45 at 700°C.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"50 - 59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588412","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}
A. S. Achilov, R. R. Kabulov, O. A. Abdulkhaev, Sh. B. Utamuradova, S. A. Muzafarova, D. M. Yodgorova, Kh. N. Juraev
{"title":"The Influence of γ-Irradiation on the Current Transport Mechanism upon the Application of Reverse Bias to the Al/p-CdTe/Mo Structure","authors":"A. S. Achilov, R. R. Kabulov, O. A. Abdulkhaev, Sh. B. Utamuradova, S. A. Muzafarova, D. M. Yodgorova, Kh. N. Juraev","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701169","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701169","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The influence of irradiation with γ-quanta on the current transport mechanism in the Al/<i>p-</i>CdTe/Mo structure was investigated. X-ray powder diffraction analysis determined the real structure of this material as Al/<i>n-</i>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/<i>p-</i>CdTe/<i>n-</i>MoO<sub>3</sub>/Mo. In its final form, it is represented as <i>n</i><sup><i>+</i></sup>–<i>p</i>–<i>n,</i> where the base (<i>p-</i>CdTe) is in contact on both sides with wide-bandgap thin oxide layers of <i>n-</i>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and <i>n-</i>MoO<sub>3</sub> so that the <i>n</i><sup><i>+</i></sup>–<i>p</i> junction is ideal and the <i>p</i>–<i>n</i> junction is nonideal. Upon the application of reverse bias (when a positive (+) voltage is applied to Al and a negative (–) to Mo), minority nonequilibrium charge carriers accumulate near the ideal contact, which results in an extended sublinear region in the reverse current–voltage characteristic of the structure before and after irradiation. This is explained within the framework of the theory of injection depletion effect by the injection of electrons from the rear junction <i>n</i>-MoO<sub>3</sub>/<i>p-</i>CdTe and by the emergence of diffusion and drift currents directed toward each other in the base of the structure. The shape and length of the sublinear region are preserved because of the high value of the frontal–ideal potential barrier <i>n</i><sup><i>+</i></sup><i>–p</i>, while in the range of various irradiation doses Φ (10<sup>6</sup>, 10<sup>7</sup>, 10<sup>8</sup>, and 10<sup>9</sup> rad), the distribution profile of nonequilibrium charge carriers in the base of the structure remains virtually unchanged.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"87 - 94"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588566","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}
M. I. Shafranyosh, N. A. Margitich, M. I. Sukhoviya, I. I. Shafranyosh
{"title":"Excitation of the Gas-Phase Guanine Molecules by Electron Impact","authors":"M. I. Shafranyosh, N. A. Margitich, M. I. Sukhoviya, I. I. Shafranyosh","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701157","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701157","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The emission spectra of isolated guanine molecules have been obtained in the 250–500 nm wavelength range due to excitation by a beam of slow electrons. At a beam energy of 100 eV, nineteen spectral bands and lines have been observed in the spectrum. It has been shown that the guanine emission spectra are caused by processes of dissociative excitation of molecules, dissociative excitation with ionization, and by the primary excitation of the electronic levels of guanine. The biophysical implications of the obtained results are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"83 - 86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588567","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}