Abstract Nano-scale Multi-layered Composite Coatings (Nano scale MLCC) offer potential
benefits for cutting tool performance. Such coatings can be designed to improve tool …

Abstract After the Fukushima-Daiichi event, there has been notable progress in develo**
accident-tolerant fuel (ATF) cladding designs to improve light-water reactor (LWR) safety …

Cr-based coatings with or without a Mo interlayer were deposited on a Zr substrate by multi-
arc ion plating, and the effect of the Mo interlayer on the oxidation behavior of the coatings at …

As climate change intensifies in recent years, many are paying much attention to efficient
energy-saving solutions to reduce the cooling load in buildings. In this work, a passive …

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a popular additive manufacturing technique, but
attaining optimal processing variables continues to be a significant challenge. The design of …

Self-sealed microarc oxidation (MAO) coatings were prepared on 7075 aluminium alloy by
incorporating different concentrations of ZrO 2 particles. The wear resistance and corrosion …

AlCrFeNiCu high-entropy alloy (HEA) coating was prepared on Zirconium (Zr) rod by high-
speed laser cladding (HSLC) technique. The effect of different laser power and scanning …

Abstract Although the Cr-coated Zr alloys are considered as the most promising accident
tolerant fuel cladding materials in recent years, the Cr-Zr interdiffusion problem is a major …

In this study, a Cr-CrN-Cr coating was fabricated on Zr alloy to explore the barrier effect of
the CrN layer on Cr-Zr interdiffusion. Steam oxidation tests were conducted using both a …

The use of nanotechnology in surface engineering allows for precise tailoring of surface
properties to achieve an improved performance of the final product. We present and discuss …