{"title":"Heat Transfer and Development of the Boiling Process in an Electric Field on Modified Surfaces","authors":"I. M. Chernika, M. K. Bologa","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701108","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701108","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The article presents the results of experimental studies of heat transfer during boiling of a dielectric fluid in an electric field on modified surfaces obtained by electrospark alloying. The influence of the electric field strength, electrode shape, interelectrode distance, heat-transfer surface material, roughness parameters, and other factors on the heat-transfer characteristics and the development of the boiling process was studied. A comparative analysis of the influence of the electric field and structural modification of the heat-transfer surface on heat-transfer intensity is presented. Heat-transfer intensification achieved was up to 3.5 times higher compared to that at boiling on a smooth surface in the absence of a field. Based on visual observations and high-speed filming, the mechanism of boiling in an electric field on modified surfaces is discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"36 - 43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588469","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. M. Guliev, M. N. Bayramov, N. Sh. Aliyev, R. S. Ismayilova, A. N. Nabiyeva Mammadli
{"title":"The Frequency and Dose Dependences of the Electrophysical Properties of HDPE/α-Fe3O4 Nanocomposites Modified by Gamma Irradiation","authors":"M. M. Guliev, M. N. Bayramov, N. Sh. Aliyev, R. S. Ismayilova, A. N. Nabiyeva Mammadli","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701182","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701182","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Gamma irradiation experiments were conducted to investigate the potential for improving the electrical properties of pure high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and an HDPE/α-Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> polymer composite. Changes in permittivity ε', loss tangent tan δ, and AC conductivity σ<sub>ac</sub> were studied in alternating fields for unirradiated and irradiated composites in the frequency range from 25 Hz to 1 MHz at room temperature. The irradiation dose ranged from 0 to 300 kGy. The conductivity versus AC frequency is directly proportional to the frequency. The study of dielectrics determined that, with an increase in the gamma-radiation dose, the relative permittivity and loss tangent increase, whereas the relaxation time of the segmental dynamics of the polymer chain decreases for all composites. The crystal structure and surface morphology of unirradiated and irradiated films were studied using a PANalytical EMPYREAN X-ray diffractometer and a JEOL JSM-6490LV scanning electron microscope.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"95 - 103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588565","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":"Study of the Dependence of Electrical Conductivity and Magnetoresistance on Temperature and Particle Sizes of Composites Based on Magnetic Particles and Bentonite","authors":"S. R. Imanova, A. R. Gasimova","doi":"10.3103/S106837552570111X","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S106837552570111X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity of composites based on magnetic particles and bentonite has been systematically investigated. The results indicate that the activation energy of charge carriers is strongly dependent on the particle sizes of the composites based on bentonite and magnetic particles. That behavior is attributed to quantum size effects within the particles. Furthermore, the influence of the magnetic particle size on the magnitude of magnetoresistance and the value of magnetic permeability in the studied samples has been established.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"44 - 49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588569","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}
Ali Taher Mohi, Hadeel M. Ahmed, Nahida A. Jinzeel, Firyal Weli Askar
{"title":"Investigation of a Chalcone Derivative for Antimicrobial Activity: Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterization, and Theoretical Analysis","authors":"Ali Taher Mohi, Hadeel M. Ahmed, Nahida A. Jinzeel, Firyal Weli Askar","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701145","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701145","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, a new derivative of chalcone, i.e., 4-(2-(naphthalen-1-yl)vinyl)-N,N-diphenylaniline, was synthesized and subsequently characterized by FTIR, UV–Vis spectroscopy, <sup>1</sup>H-NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The compound antimicrobial activity was evaluated. The compound showed a moderate to strong inhibitory action towards a selection of Gram-positive (<i>S. aureus</i>, <i>S. epidermidis</i>), Gram-negative (<i>Klebsiella</i> spp., and <i>E. coli</i>), and fungal (<i>Candida albicans</i>) species, and its activity increased at higher concentrations. The compound electronic structure, molecular orbitals, and vibrational properties were studied using DFT and TD-DFT calculations. The bioactivity exhibited was explained by the proposed charge transfer mechanism evinced by the HOMO-LUMO energy gap and a dipole moment as well as the bioactivity exhibited by the studied compound. This is the chalcone derivative potential applications in electrophysiology. The chalcone derivative is a promising candidate for further study as an antimicrobial surface-active agent or as a functional material in electrochemical devices and coatings, as suggested by the synergy between experimental and theoretical data matching.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"74 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588571","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":"Influence of Ultrasonic Process on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Watts-Nickel Coatings Obtained by Electrodeposition","authors":"Yantao Jiao, Wangping Wu, Tao Wang, Yu-Ao An","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701091","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701091","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the effect of ultrasonic-assisted interval time on the microstructure and electrochemical corrosion properties of Watts-type nickel coatings prepared by electrodeposition. To address challenges such as coarse grains and porosity caused by concentration polarization during traditional direct current plating, ultrasonic intervals of varying durations were introduced. The surface morphology, crystallographic orientation, grain size, and corrosion resistance were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electrochemical techniques. Results reveal that continuous ultrasound and short-interval pulsing promote (220) texture and yield finer grains, with sample #3 exhibiting the strongest (220) orientation and smallest grain size. Longer intervals shift the preferred orientation to (200), enhance coating compactness and improve thermodynamic stability (higher open-circuit potential), but do not necessarily result in better corrosion resistance. Notably, sample #1 demonstrated the lowest corrosion current density and a balanced polarization resistance, indicating the best overall electrochemical protection. This study highlights the importance of ultrasonic interval tuning to balance structural and electrochemical properties in functional nickel coatings.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"25 - 35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588375","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}
N. F. Zikrillaev, K. S. Ayupov, Kh. F. Zikrillaev, N. Norkulov, S. B. Isamov, B. K. Ismailov, M. M. Shoabdurahimova
{"title":"The Influence of Impurity Nano- and Microclusters on the Photovoltaic and Electrophysical Properties of Silicon","authors":"N. F. Zikrillaev, K. S. Ayupov, Kh. F. Zikrillaev, N. Norkulov, S. B. Isamov, B. K. Ismailov, M. M. Shoabdurahimova","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701133","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701133","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A comprehensive study of silicon containing nanoclusters of impurity atoms (Ni, Mn, Cr, Gd, Eu, Se) has revealed a number of unique physical phenomena uncharacteristic of classical semiconductors. It has been established that cluster structures in the silicon crystal lattice ensure the stability of electrophysical parameters over a wide temperature range and high radiation resistance to γ- and electron irradiation. It has been shown that, at Ni cluster concentrations ≥10<sup>15</sup> cm<sup>–3</sup>, the generation of thermal donors and radiation defects is suppressed without altering the conductivity type. Impurity atoms with unfilled <i>d</i>- and <i>f</i>-shells (Mn, Cr, Gd, Eu) have been found to form ferromagnetic states in silicon, controllable by an external magnetic field at room temperature. Multicharged Mn nanoclusters were found to create localized energy levels within the forbidden bandgap, explaining the observed negative magnetoresistance and impurity absorption with an edge at 0.2 eV. For selenium-doped silicon, the possibility of creating pulse generators with frequency modulation suitable for detecting monochromatic radiation has been demonstrated. The study of binary compounds in the silicon lattice confirmed their stability and potential for developing materials with controllable photoelectric, optical, and magnetic properties.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"60 - 73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588570","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. L. Mukhacheva, I. V. Tambovskiy, A. O. Komarov, V. M. Feklistova, S. A. Kusmanov
{"title":"Increasing the Wear Resistance of U8A Tool Steel by Plasma-Electrolytic Sulfiding","authors":"T. L. Mukhacheva, I. V. Tambovskiy, A. O. Komarov, V. M. Feklistova, S. A. Kusmanov","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701078","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701078","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The paper presents the results of using plasma electrolytic treatment for sulfiding of carbon tool steel. The steel surface was saturated with sulfur in an electrolyte based on ammonium sulfate and dimethylsulfoxide at 550°C. Before and after diffusion saturation, various types of heat treatment were applied: quenching from 780°C after sulfiding, tempering before and after saturation from 780°C. An analysis of the structural and phase changes in the sulfided surface revealed the formation of FeS, Fe<sub>3</sub>S<sub>4</sub>, and Fe<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> iron sulfides, the amount of which is determined by the use of heat treatment before and after saturation, and the formation of martensite after quenching and Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> oxides as a result of high-temperature oxidation. Tribological tests were conducted in the dry friction mode using the “shaft-bushing” scheme under a load of 10 N and the sliding speed of the sample on the counter body of 1.555 m/s per 1000 m of the friction path. An increase in weight wear after plasma electrolytic sulfiding with quenching was found to be 17 times greater than that of an untreated sample, 13 times greater than that of water- and oil-quenched samples, and 14 times greater than that of tempered samples. The wear resistance of sulfided steel was determined by the structure of the deformation zone material during friction, containing iron sulfides.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"10 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588470","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}
Dhulfiqar S. Mutashar, Mohammed J. Tuama, Ahmed Q. Jabbar, Ruqaya Fouad Kadhim
{"title":"Comprehensive Physical and Electrochemical Characterization of Green-Synthesized TiO2 Nanoparticles for Development of Electrochemical Sensors","authors":"Dhulfiqar S. Mutashar, Mohammed J. Tuama, Ahmed Q. Jabbar, Ruqaya Fouad Kadhim","doi":"10.3103/S106837552570108X","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S106837552570108X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study focuses on the production and characterization of titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanoparticles (NPs) fabricated using an environmentally friendly technique, emphasizing their potential use in electrochemical biosensors. Knowledge of the physical and electrochemical properties of the NPs, such as their crystalline phases, shape, electrical conductivity, surface characteristics, and charge transfer resistance, is critical for enhancing their biosensor performance. Those properties were analyzed using ultraviolet-visible absorbance, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The study also explored functionalization options for improving the interaction between TiO<sub>2</sub> surfaces and target analytes, increasing the overall efficiency of electrochemical sensors. The results showed that the synthesized particle size was 22 nm, indicating an increase in the surface area, allowing the glassy carbon/TiO<sub>2</sub>-modified electrode to store input energy and then discharge, similar to a capacitor. Furthermore, the glassy carbon/TiO<sub>2</sub>-modified electrode demonstrated high sensitivity and stability. The findings suggest that environmentally synthesized TiO<sub>2</sub> NPs can markedly accelerate the development of reliable and effective biosensing systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"16 - 24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588568","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}
S. N. Grigoriev, T. L. Mukhacheva, I. V. Tambovskiy, I. A. Kusmanova, A. A. Zaletova, V. A. Gaponov, E. S. Mustafaev, I. V. Suminov, S. A. Kusmanov
{"title":"Electrolytic-Plasma Polishing of Titanium Alloy Ti6Al4V Additive Manufacturing Products","authors":"S. N. Grigoriev, T. L. Mukhacheva, I. V. Tambovskiy, I. A. Kusmanova, A. A. Zaletova, V. A. Gaponov, E. S. Mustafaev, I. V. Suminov, S. A. Kusmanov","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525701066","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525701066","url":null,"abstract":"<p>А possibility is shown of using plasma electrolytic polishing as a technology for postprocessing of additively manufactured alloy products, which ensures a change in the surface microrelief as a result of anodic dissolution and the action of pulsed spark discharges, removal of unmelted powder particles adhesively bound to the substrate from the surface, and a decrease in its roughness and an accompanying increase in wear resistance. Polishing was carried out under conditions effectively shown for treatment products made of titanium alloys obtained by the traditional method. An aqueous solution at 80°C based on ammonium fluoride with the addition of citric acid and pyrocatechol as complexing agents was used as an electrolyte. It was found that treatment at a voltage of 300 V for 20 min reduces the height roughness parameters <i>Ra</i> and <i>Rz</i> by an order of magnitude. Tribological tests were conducted in the dry friction mode using the shaft-bushing scheme under a load of 10 N. At a sliding speed of the sample on a counter body made of hardened tool steel of 1.555 m/s per 1000 m of friction path, there is a decrease in weight wear by 1.8 and 1.9 times and the friction coefficient by 10 and 42%, respectively. Improvement of antifriction characteristics is ensured after polishing for 15 and 20 min by the formation of a self-reproducing stable microrelief with high load-bearing capacity of a rough profile under friction, with the leading role of the oxidative wear mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"62 1","pages":"1 - 9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2026-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147588572","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}
B. L. Krit, P. N. Grishin, N. V. Morozova, Ya. V. Dolgushin, R. S. Khmyrov, R. A. Tsyrkov
{"title":"The Possibility of Synthesizing Vanadium Oxides Using Plasma-Electrolyte Treatment","authors":"B. L. Krit, P. N. Grishin, N. V. Morozova, Ya. V. Dolgushin, R. S. Khmyrov, R. A. Tsyrkov","doi":"10.3103/S1068375525700899","DOIUrl":"10.3103/S1068375525700899","url":null,"abstract":"<p>For the first time, the principled possibility of forming oxide layers on the vanadium surface using the VNM-1 alloy by plasma electrolytic treatment (PET) has been experimentally demonstrated. A clarified formulation of the valve materials’ definition has been proposed. The features of PET for the VNM-1 alloy in different electrolytes were studied, the adhesive and cohesive properties of the formed layers were discussed. It was proven that PET technology, along with and in competition with other methods, can be used to obtain vanadium oxides intended for multipurpose usages.</p>","PeriodicalId":782,"journal":{"name":"Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry","volume":"61 6","pages":"817 - 823"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145706196","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}