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Surface Treatment and Functionalization of Metal Materials: Electrochemical, Catalytic, Bioactivity, Corrosion and Wear Behaviour

A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion and Protection".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2024 | Viewed by 4379

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Célia de Fraga Malfatti

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Department of Metallurgy, Laboratório de Pesquisa em Corrosão (LAPEC), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Interests: corrosion protection; corrosion; tribocorrosion
Dr. Claudia Beatriz Dos Santos

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Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Stuttgart, Germany
Interests: corrosion; tribocorrosion; electroplating

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Metal materials are extremely versatile in terms of application, allowing combination of bulk properties with different surface properties through functionalization and surface treatment. The development of new processes of functionalization and treatment of metallic surfaces seeks to meet demands for improvement and optimization of properties such as wear and corrosion resistance for increasingly challenging applications in various areas that employ metallic material.  Furthermore, when properties such as improved biocompatibility are required for biomedical applications, surface treatment allows the modification of the alloy surface to optimise the performance of the material according to the required characteristics (this is dependent on the application). Surfaces with photocatalytic properties supported on metallic materials have also been developed, and environmentally friendly processes are being proposed, observing issues related to sustainability and cost of the raw materials.

The use of surface treatment processes to obtain materials for alternative energy production, for example, provides a very important technological perspective in this area. In this sense, advanced functionalization processes such as plasma electrolytic oxidation and low-pressure cold plasma (plasma polymerization) have been studied, as well as processes such as nitriding, sputtering and ion implantation, in addition to conventional processes of electrodeposition and anodization.

This Special Issue of Metals focuses on surface treatment and functionalization of metal materials and intends to collect the latest developments in electrochemical, catalytic, bioactivity, corrosion, tribocorrosion and wear behaviour of metal materials, as well as environmentally friendly processes to treat or recover metal materials. Original research articles and reviews are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Célia de Fraga Malfatti
Guest Editor

Dr. Claudia Beatriz Dos Santos
Assistant Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Metals is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • surface modification
  • environmentally friendly process
  • biomaterials
  • metal catalyst
  • corrosion
  • wear behaviour
  • tribocorrosion
  • sustainability

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Synthesis ZrON Films with Raman-Enhancement Properties Using Microwave Plasma
by Arsen Muslimov, Sergey Antipov, Makhach Gadzhiev and Vladimir Kanevsky
Metals 2023, 13(12), 1927; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13121927 - 23 Nov 2023
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The paper investigates the characteristics of the formation and morphology of microstructured zirconium oxynitride (ZrON) films, taking into account structural polymorphism during the impact of atmospheric-pressure microwave nitrogen plasma with the influx of active oxygen from the surrounding atmosphere. Optical, hydrophobic, Raman-active properties [...] Read more.
The paper investigates the characteristics of the formation and morphology of microstructured zirconium oxynitride (ZrON) films, taking into account structural polymorphism during the impact of atmospheric-pressure microwave nitrogen plasma with the influx of active oxygen from the surrounding atmosphere. Optical, hydrophobic, Raman-active properties of ZrON films have been studied. X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ellipsometry method, and Raman spectroscopy, and moisture-resistance properties are used as analytical research methods. It is shown that during the short-term impact of microwave plasma, a morphologically heterogeneous ZrON film can be formed with a set of microhills with a uniform phase composition along the surface. The phase composition of the ZrON surface corresponds to the monoclinic structure of ZrO2. In the volume of the film, a predominantly tetragonal structure of ZrO2 is observed, as well as inclusions of the monoclinic structure of ZrO2. A mechanism for the formation of a ZrON film, taking into account polymorphism and phase transitions, is proposed. The optical properties of ZrON films are determined by both the dielectric phase of ZrO2 and the inclusions of the high-conductivity phase of ZrN. A combination of such factors as the developed microrelief and monoclinic surface structure, as well as nitride phase inclusions, enhance the hydrophobic properties of the ZrON film surface. It is shown that the surface hydrophobicity and resonant effects on ZrN inclusions allow for the enhancement of the Raman spectrum intensity due to the high concentration of analyte molecules in the scanning area. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Surface Treatment and Functionalization of Metal Materials: Electrochemical, Catalytic, Bioactivity, Corrosion and Wear Behaviour)
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Effect of Laser Surface Texturing on Schmid Factor and Plastic Deformation Mechanisms on AISI 301LN Steel
by Mohammad Rezayat, Joan Josep Roa and Antonio Mateo
Metals 2023, 13(10), 1789; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13101789 - 23 Oct 2023
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In this comprehensive study, the multifaceted impact of laser surface texturing (LST) on AISI 301LN stainless steel is explored. Changes in the microstructure, mechanical properties, and grain characteristics are examined. The dynamic relationship between Schmid factor evolution and plastic deformation in this stainless [...] Read more.
In this comprehensive study, the multifaceted impact of laser surface texturing (LST) on AISI 301LN stainless steel is explored. Changes in the microstructure, mechanical properties, and grain characteristics are examined. The dynamic relationship between Schmid factor evolution and plastic deformation in this stainless steel alloy is unveiled through the analysis of grain statistics and individual grain scrutiny. It is revealed that LST initiates the formation of strain-induced α’-martensite, grain refinement, and substantial hardness enhancements. Notably, an α’-martensite crystalline size of 2.05 Å is induced by LST. Furthermore, a 12% increase in tensile strength is observed after LST along with an 11% boost in yield strength. However, reductions of 19% in elongation to fracture and 12% in the area reduction are experienced. Full article
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Influence of Applied Load and Sliding Distance on Wear Performance of AlSi7Mg0.6 Aluminum Alloy
by Haibo Zhang, Yingxin Zhao, Like Pan and Aiguo Zhao
Metals 2023, 13(9), 1628; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13091628 - 20 Sep 2023
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The wear performance of AlSi7Mg0.6 aluminum alloy, a casting aluminum alloy used in positioning devices for catenary systems of high-speed railways which fail frequently on lines where the speed of trains is higher than 300 m/s, is discussed in this study. It was [...] Read more.
The wear performance of AlSi7Mg0.6 aluminum alloy, a casting aluminum alloy used in positioning devices for catenary systems of high-speed railways which fail frequently on lines where the speed of trains is higher than 300 m/s, is discussed in this study. It was estimated that sliding contact wear occurred and mainly contributed to the failure. To explore the competing mechanism for frictional wear failure, frictional experiments based on three groups of sliding distance (0.5 mm, 1.5 mm and 3.0 mm) and four groups of applied loads (20 N, 50 N, 100 N and 200 N) were implemented. Three-dimensional morphological observation results revealed that the wear volumes at a sliding distance of 0.5 mm were only about 1/10 of that at a sliding distance of 3.0 mm. It was also revealed that the wear volume based on a sliding distance of 3.0 mm and applied load of 20 N was still much larger than the wear volume under a sliding distance of 0.5 mm and applied load of 200 N. SEM observation of the microstructures revealed that abrasive wear was the dominant wear mechanism in dry sliding friction conditions. A simplified positioning device model was also established to study the influence of tension force on wear performance. The simulation results revealed that smaller tension force between the positioning support and positioning hook would lead to higher relative sliding distance and larger wear depth. Sliding contact friction should be avoided due to relatively large wear efficiency compared with rolling contact friction. Both experimental and simulation results suggested that proper tension force was preferred in assembling components which could ensure rolling contact friction rather than sliding contact friction. Full article
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Microstructure and Wear Property of Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Nickel-Based Composite Coating by Laser Cladding
by Bin Han, Ge Li, Zubin Chen and Guoguang Zhang
Metals 2022, 12(8), 1247; https://doi.org/10.3390/met12081247 - 25 Jul 2022
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Nickel-based composite coatings containing graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were prepared on Q235 steel using laser cladding. In order to retain the multilayer GNPs in the composite coatings after laser cladding, NiGNPs were prepared by electroless nickel plating on GNPs as the additive phase. All [...] Read more.
Nickel-based composite coatings containing graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were prepared on Q235 steel using laser cladding. In order to retain the multilayer GNPs in the composite coatings after laser cladding, NiGNPs were prepared by electroless nickel plating on GNPs as the additive phase. All the coatings contain γ-(Ni, Fe), Cr23C6, Cr7C3, Fe3C and WC phases, and multilayer GNPs were retained successfully in the composite coatings. With the addition of GNPs, the microstructure of the coatings was obviously refined and the content of Cr-C compounds were increased along with its changed morphology. The mean microhardness of the Ni-based composite coatings containing GNPs was significantly improved compared to that of Ni45 coating, and the maximum microhardness was 745.06 when 20% NiGNPs was added. The results indicated that, due to the refinement and lubricating effects of GNPs, the friction coefficients of composite coatings were reduced and the wear resistance was improved compared to Ni45 coating. Full article
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