In the present study, the effects of growth defects and chromium content loss on the degradation of corrosion and passivation of cathodic arc evaporation (CAE-PVD) of stainless steel coating were investigated in 2 M sulphuric acid solution. EDS analysis indicated that the micro-particles were obtained during the coating growth. In addition, it was detected that the growth defects had poor adhes...

It is well known that injection of glass fibre–reinforced plastics (GFRP) causes abrasive wear in moulds’ cavities and runners. Physical vapour deposition (PVD) coatings are intensively used to improve the wear resistance of different tools, also being one of the most promising ways to increase the moulds’ lifespan, mainly when used with plastics strongly reinforced with glass fibres. This work...

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are electrochemical conversion devices that produce electricity directly by oxidising a fuel. The interconnects between the individual cells need to be coated limit Cr(VI) evaporation from steel and preserve electrical conductivity. Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD)-coated samples with Ce/Co, Ce/Cu, Ce/MnCu, Thermal Spray (TS)-coated Mn/Co, Cu Mn/Cu AISI 441 were e...

Abstract Physical vapor deposition (PVD) refers to the removal of atoms from a solid or liquid by physical means, followed those on nearby surface form thin film coating. Various approaches and techniques are applied release including thermal evaporation, electron beam ion-driven sputtering, laser ablation, cathodic arc-based emission. Some based plasma discharge, while in other cases composing...

Abstract Physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering is a promising technique for the generation of electrically conductive coatings on complex structured biomaterials, such as nonwovens, that can be used in implants. The ultra-thin fulfil variety purposes, drug depot or biosensor. aim our studies was to determine feasibility generating thin silver (Ag) poly-L-lactide (PLLA) nonwovens by and the...