Surface texturing is one of the most efficient surface modification approaches for improving
the tribological performance of engineering materials. Several surface texturing techniques …

Surface modification methods have been applied to metals and alloys to change the surface
integrity, obtain superior mechanical properties, and improve service life irrespective of the …

The present work aims to fabricate CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy (HEA) possessing
outstanding wear and corrosion properties via laser additive manufacturing (LAM) and …

The degradation due to high friction, wear, and corrosion of mechanical components for
industrial applications has invoked substantial economic loss. In recent years, scientists and …

Titanium alloys have a wide application in aerospace industries as it has greater strength
and low density, but it has poor tribological properties. To improve its friction and wear …

Ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) is a unique, mechanical, impact-based
surface severe plastic deformation (S2PD) method. This newly developed technique finds …

In recent years, cold spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) has become an attractive
technology for surface modification and protection. However, due to the intrinsic porous …

Laser shock peening (LSP) induces severe plastic deformation and high compressive
residual stress in the metal surface, which can effectively enhance mechanical properties. In …

Laser shock peening with femtosecond laser was used to improve the corrosion resistance
of biomedical NiTi alloy without protective coating in the air environment. The energy …

In this study, the effects of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) treatment on
the surface integrity, microstructures and wear resistance of 300M ultra-high strength steel …