To mitigate the impact of interdiffusion reactions between the silicide slurry and Ta12W alloy substrate during vacuum sintering process on the oxidation resistance of the silicide coating,a micro-arc oxidation pretre...To mitigate the impact of interdiffusion reactions between the silicide slurry and Ta12W alloy substrate during vacuum sintering process on the oxidation resistance of the silicide coating,a micro-arc oxidation pretreatment was employed to construct a Ta_(2)O_(5)ceramic layer on the Ta12W alloy surface.Subsequently,a slurry spraying-vacuum sintering method was used to prepare a Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coating on the pretreated substrate.Comparative studies were conducted on the microstructure,phase composition,and isothermal oxidation resistance(at 1600℃)of the as-prepared coatings with and without the micro-arc oxidation ceramic layer.The results show that the Ta_(2)O_(5)layer prepared at 400 V is more continuous and has smaller pores than that prepared at 350 V.After microarc oxidation pretreatment,the Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coating on Ta12W alloy consists of three distinct layers:an upper layer dominated by Ti_(5)Si_(3),Ta_(5)Si_(3),and ZrSi;a middle layer dominated by TaSi_(2);a coating/substrate interfacial reaction layer dominated by Ta_(5)Si_(3).Both the Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coatings with and without the Ta_(2)O_(5)ceramic layer do not fail after isothermal oxidation at 1600℃for 5 h.Notably,the addition of the Ta2O5 ceramic layer reduces the high-temperature oxidation rate of the coating.展开更多
Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates...Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates the preparation of ZnO-containing micro-arc oxidation coatings with dual functionality by incorporating nano-ZnO into MAO electrolyte.The influence of varying ZnO concentrations on the microstructure,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial properties of the coating was examined through microstructure analysis,immersion tests,electrochemical experiments,and antibacterial assays.The findings revealed that the addition of nano-ZnO significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of the MAO-coated alloy.Specifically,when the ZnO concentration in the electrolyte was 5 g/L,the corrosion rate was more than ten times lower compared to the MAO coatings without ZnO.Moreover,the antibacterial efficacy of ZnO+MAO coating,prepared with a ZnO concentration of 5 g/L,surpassed 95%after 24 h of co-culturing with Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).The nano-ZnO+MAO-coated alloy exhibited exceptional degradation resistance,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial effectiveness.展开更多
This study presents a novel approach to improving the anticorrosive performance of AZ31 Mg alloy by exploiting the role of the hydration reaction to induce interactions between Quinolin-8-ol(8HQ)molecules and the poro...This study presents a novel approach to improving the anticorrosive performance of AZ31 Mg alloy by exploiting the role of the hydration reaction to induce interactions between Quinolin-8-ol(8HQ)molecules and the porous MgO layer formed via plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO).The AZ31 Mg alloy,initially coated with a PEO layer,underwent a dipping treatment in an ethanolic solution of 0.05 M 8HQ at 50℃ for 3 h.The results were compared with those from a different procedure where the PEO layer was subjected to a hydration reaction for 2 h at 90℃ before immersion in the 8HQ solution under the same conditions.The hydration treatment played a crucial role by converting MgO to Mg(OH)_(2),significantly enhancing the surface reactivity.This transformation introduced hydroxyl groups(−OH)on the surface,which facilitated donor-acceptor interactions with the electron-accepting sites on 8HQ molecules.The calculated binding energy(Ebinding)from DFT indicated that the interaction energy of 8HQ with Mg(OH)_(2) was lower compared to 8HQ with MgO,suggesting easier adsorption of 8HQ molecules on the hydrated surface.This,combined with the increased number of active sites and enhanced surface area,allowed for extensive surface coverage by 8HQ,leading to the formation of a stable,flake-like protective layer that sealed the majority of pores on the PEO layer.DFT calculations further suggested that the hydration treatment provided multiple active sites,enabling effective contact with 8HQ and rapid electron transfer,creating ideal conditions for charge-transfer-induced physical and chemical bonding.This study shows that hydration and 8HQ treatments significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys,highlighting their potential for advanced anticorrosive coatings.展开更多
A new perspective was reported to design the self-densified plasma electrolytic oxidation(SDF-PEO)coat-ings on magnesium alloys based on the dissolution-ionization-diffusion-deposition(DIDD)model.The main consideratio...A new perspective was reported to design the self-densified plasma electrolytic oxidation(SDF-PEO)coat-ings on magnesium alloys based on the dissolution-ionization-diffusion-deposition(DIDD)model.The main considerations of the new PEO electrolyte include the establishment of a thermodynamics diagram,the construction of a liquid-solid sintering system and the regulation of plasma sparkling kinetics.The SDF-PEO coating exhibited a homogeneous and dense microstructure,superior corrosion resistance and good technological adaptability.This work offers a novel theory to design surface treatment solutions with superior corrosion resistance and promising application prospects.展开更多
Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The tech...Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The techniques of FESEM/EDS,grazing incident beam X-ray diffraction(GIXRD),and electrochemical methods of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the coatings.The results revealed that the coatings produced using the bipolar waveform exhibited lower porosity and higher thickness than those produced using the unipolar one.The corrosion performance of the specimens’cut edge was investigated using EIS after 1,8,and 12 h of immersion in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.It was observed that the coating produced using the bipolar waveform demonstrated the highest corrosion resistance after 12 h of immersion,with an estimated corrosion resistance of 5.64 kΩ·cm^(2),which was approximately 3 times higher than that of the unipolar coating.Notably,no signs of galvanic corrosion were observed in the LMCs,and only minor corrosion attacks were observed on the magnesium layer in some areas.展开更多
TC4 micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings were prepared by adding SiO_(2) nanoparticles or sodium silicate to the sodium meta-aluminate-based electrolyte.The effect of additives was investigated by XRD,SEM,EDS,electrochemi...TC4 micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings were prepared by adding SiO_(2) nanoparticles or sodium silicate to the sodium meta-aluminate-based electrolyte.The effect of additives was investigated by XRD,SEM,EDS,electrochemical and wear tests.The results show that additives can considerably accelerate the formation of MAO coatings.The coatings are mostly composed of rutile and anatase TiO_(2),α-Al_(2)O_(3),γ-Al_(2)O_(3),Al_(2)TiO_(5) and SiO_(2).Sodium silicate and SiO_(2) nanoparticles added to the coating can effectively reduce the size of micropores and increase its thickness,whereas SiO_(2) nanoparticles with superior physical properties can be directly deposited at the discharge channel,significantly increasing the coating's resistance to wear and corrosion.The coating with SiO_(2) nanoparticles exhibits the best overall performance,with the lowest corrosion rate and average friction coefficient of 4.095×10^(-5)mm/a and 0.30,respectively.展开更多
Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)flm can only provide common mechanical protection for magnesium(Mg)–lithium(Li)alloys.These alloys are susceptible to severe localized corrosion,if the MAO flm is disrupted.This work reports t...Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)flm can only provide common mechanical protection for magnesium(Mg)–lithium(Li)alloys.These alloys are susceptible to severe localized corrosion,if the MAO flm is disrupted.This work reports the successful hydrothermal preparation of a MgLiAlCe-LDHs@GO flm on a MAO-coated Mg–Li alloy following Ce confnement.The graphene oxide(GO)sheet increased the difusion path of the corrosive media,and the addition of rare-earth cerium ions(Ce^(3+))endowed the flm with a certain self-healing ability,which signifcantly improved the corrosion resistance of the flm,and the corrosion current density(icorr)reached 3.27×10^(−8)A cm^(−2).The synergistic action of GO and Ce^(3+)can achieve long-term corrosion protection for the substrate.The corrosion resistance mechanism of MgLiAlCe-LDHs@GO flm was discussed by the scanning vibration electrode technique(SVET).展开更多
This work describes the discharge characteristics and acetone degradation with plasma under different electric fields based on a coaxial cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)device energized by pulsed power.It...This work describes the discharge characteristics and acetone degradation with plasma under different electric fields based on a coaxial cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)device energized by pulsed power.It is found that the segmented electrodes with appropriate spacing in coaxial cylindrical DBD are beneficial to the plasma ionization.In this work,the plasma distribution,discharge thermal effect,ionization of reactive species,and acetone degradation performance in coaxial cylindrical DBD with different segmented electrodes are systematically investigated.The experimental results show that segmented electrodes with a certain distance can cause additional ionization in the non-electrode-covered region between adjacent electrodes,thus enlarging the plasma region compared with a single electrode with equivalent total electrode length.The additional ionization involved the inner volume discharge between the quartz tubes and the outer surface discharge along the surface of the external quartz tube.The spatial distributions of the inner volume discharge and external surface discharge were predominantly governed by the radial and axial components of the inter-electrode electric field,respectively.The external surface discharge exhibited significant suppression when the electrode spacing was<1.5 mm,and it reached its maximum length at 3 mm spacing.When the electrode distance increased to 7-9 mm,a weak ionizing region appeared in the middle of the adjacent electrodes,which could be attributed to the gradual attenuation of the radial component with the increasing electrode spacing.A higher thermal effect and better oxidation of acetone to CO_(x)(CO and CO_(2))were achieved with the segmented electrode;the dual-segment configuration(3 mm per electrode)achieved a reactor temperature of 63.4℃,representing a 10℃enhancement over comparable single-electrode systems.Similarly,the CO_(2)and CO concentration reached 328.8 mg/m3and 105.7 mg/m3,respectively,in two 3 mm long segmented electrodes,which was an increase of 12.2%and 25.6%,respectively,compared with the single electrode.Notably,considering the equivalent ionization of the inner discharge with different electrodes,the enhanced thermal effects and CO_(x)conversion efficiency directly correlate with the expanded plasma zone induced by electrode segmentation.This work provides critical insights into optimizing electrode configurations for efficient plasma-assisted volatile organic compound degradation systems.展开更多
A novel machining technology,namely ultrasonic assisted jet plasma oxidation modifi-cation face grinding(UAJPMG),was proposed to improve the machinability of the titanium alloy,in which the titanium alloy materials ar...A novel machining technology,namely ultrasonic assisted jet plasma oxidation modifi-cation face grinding(UAJPMG),was proposed to improve the machinability of the titanium alloy,in which the titanium alloy materials are modified by plasma oxidation followed by face grinding.This paper introduced the processing principle of UAJPMG and the design of an ultrasonic jet noz-zle to promote plasma oxidation.Using the ultrasonic jet nozzle produced in-house,the effect of theultrasonic vibration on the plasma intensity was experimentally investigated.The results revealedthat the application of ultrasonic vibration can diminish the thickness of the gas film by elevatingthe jet flow rate,thereby reducing the generation delay time and enhancing the plasma intensity.Subsequently,a scratch test was performed to assess the difference in the mechanical strengthbetween the plasma oxide layer and the titanium alloy substrate.It was found that the plasma oxidelayer with a reduced mechanical strength exhibited a deeper scratch depth under the same normalload.Based on these,the machining performance under different conditions was examined consid-ering the removed material of the abrasive grains.Compared with the removed material was Ti-6Al-4V substrate in conventional face grinding,the ultrasonic assisted plasma oxidized material caninhibit the chip adhesion on the wheel working surface,resulting in a reduction of the grinding forceand the surface roughness and an improvement of the groove shape accuracy.The novel machiningtechnology,i.e.,UAJPMG,proposed in this paper might provide a new approach for the precisionmachining of critical components made from titanium alloy.展开更多
The corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys is a significant concern in industries seeking to use these materials for lightweight structures.Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)is a process that forms a ceramic oxide f...The corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys is a significant concern in industries seeking to use these materials for lightweight structures.Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)is a process that forms a ceramic oxide film on Mg alloy surfaces,effectively enhancing their corrosion performance in the short term.In this regard,optimizing PEO process parameters is crucial for creating a stable oxide layer.An improved level of corrosion resistance is ensured by applying superhydrophobic coating(SHC)on top of the PEO layer to prevent moisture infiltration,creating air pockets on the surface.Various methods are employed to fabricate SHC on Mg alloys,including techniques like electrophoretic deposition(EPD),Hydrothermal(HT),dip,and spray coating.The synergistic combination of PEO and SHC coatings has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in enhancing the corrosion performance of Mg alloys.This study offers an extensive overview of recent progress in the preparation,characterization,and corrosion behavior of Mg alloys by employing PEO coatings and SHC treatment processes.展开更多
A novel type of microcapsule-encapsulated corrosion inhibitor was prepared in a water-based solution with a pH range of 7-8,and it was applied to the composite organic coating of magnesium alloy plasma electrolytic ox...A novel type of microcapsule-encapsulated corrosion inhibitor was prepared in a water-based solution with a pH range of 7-8,and it was applied to the composite organic coating of magnesium alloy plasma electrolytic oxidation to enhance its corrosion resistance and self-healing properties.The morphology,chemical composition,structure,and functional properties of the composite coating were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),polarization curve,alternating current impedance,and salt immersion test.The experimental results showed that,after immersion in a 3.5 wt%NaCl solution for 12 h,the coating could effectively protect AZ91D from corrosion.When the coating was damaged,the exposed alloy surface would release metal ions in the corrosive environment and react with the corrosion inhibitor 8-hydroxyquinoline to form a Mg(8-HQ)_(2) chelate,exhibiting significant self-healing behavior.The study results demonstrate the broad application prospects of microcapsule technology in the coating field,providing new ideas for the development of efficient anti-corrosion coatings.展开更多
In this study,laser-assisted plasma electrolytic oxidation(Laser/PEO)coating was prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy for corrosion protection,due to insufficient corrosion protection caused by the inherent defects,crack...In this study,laser-assisted plasma electrolytic oxidation(Laser/PEO)coating was prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy for corrosion protection,due to insufficient corrosion protection caused by the inherent defects,cracks and poor quality of PEO coatings.The plasma discharge evolution,morphological characteristics,elemental composition during coating growth were characterized by high-speed camera,SEM,EDX,XRD and XPS,respectively.Meanwhile,Mott Schottky(M-S)curves,potentiodynamic polarization(PDP)curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)tests characterized the oxygen vacancy defects and corrosion resistance of the coatings.The results demonstrated that laser-assisted irradiation not only induced plasma discharge on the anode surface,but also limited the plasma discharge size in the post-processing stage,which significantly increased the proportion of corrosion-resistant phase Mg_(2)SiO_(4)(the proportion of Mg_(2)SiO_(4)increased from 23.70%to 39.22%),thickness and density in the coating,and obviously reduced the oxygen vacancy defects and microcracks in the coating.As a result,the corrosion resistance of the Laser/PEO coating(9.29(±0.76)×10^(-7)A·cm^(-2))was further enhanced in comparation with the PEO coating(3.06(±0.19)×10^(-6) A·cm^(-2)).展开更多
To improve the high-temperature service properties of coppery tuyere,Co06 coating with a Ni60A interlayer was prepared on copper by plasma cladding.Ni60A interlayer acted as a bridge to promote the element diffusion,t...To improve the high-temperature service properties of coppery tuyere,Co06 coating with a Ni60A interlayer was prepared on copper by plasma cladding.Ni60A interlayer acted as a bridge to promote the element diffusion,thus achieving metallurgical bonding.Due to the strengthening effect ofγ-Co,Cr_(23)C_(6)and Cr_(7)C_(3)phases,the wear resistance of Co06–Ni60A coating was much higher than that of copper substrate.As the temperature increased,the wear resistance of coating decreased first and then increased.The coating exhibited better wear resistance at 600℃ due to the oxidation wear mechanism.Compared with copper substrate and Ni60A,the oxidation resistance of Co06 was increased by 6.0 and 1.9 times,respectively.For melting loss resistance,Co06–Ni60A coating was superior to Ni60A single-layer coating,but the molten iron can still form a micro-metallurgical bonding with the coating surface.展开更多
Magnesium alloy wires were processed by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in a modified silicate-phosphate composite electrolyte containing hydroxyapatite (HA) nanopowders and NaOH. Effects of NaOH content in the composit...Magnesium alloy wires were processed by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in a modified silicate-phosphate composite electrolyte containing hydroxyapatite (HA) nanopowders and NaOH. Effects of NaOH content in the composite electrolyte on the microstructure and properties of the MAO ceramic coatings on magnesium alloy wires were studied. It is found that the arc voltage of magnesium alloy wires in the micro-arc oxidation process is significantly reduced while the oxidation rate is accelerated. Addition of 2 g/L NaOH in the composite electrolyte is a better choice for improving corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy wires. During early simulated body fluids (SBF) immersion, the micro-arc oxidized magnesium alloy wires undergo a slow and stable degradation. After soaking for 28 d, the protective ceramic coating still shows no damage but significant degradation is observed for magnesium alloy wires after immersion for more than 60 d.展开更多
The microstructure and mechanical properties of ceramic coatings formed on 6063 aluminium alloy obtained in silicate-,borate- and aluminate-based electrolyte without and with nanoadditive Al2O3 and TiO2 by micro-arc o...The microstructure and mechanical properties of ceramic coatings formed on 6063 aluminium alloy obtained in silicate-,borate- and aluminate-based electrolyte without and with nanoadditive Al2O3 and TiO2 by micro-arc oxidation(MAO) were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),microhardness and friction-abrasion tests,respectively.SEM results show that coatings with nanoadditive have less porosities than those without nanoadditive.XRD results reveal that nanoadditive-containing coatings contain more oxides compared with nanoadditive-free coatings in all cases,which are consistent with the EDS analysis.Mechanical properties tests show that nanoadditive Al2O3-containing coatings have higher microhardness values compared with the other coatings obtained in silicate-,borate- and aluminate-based electrolyte.On the other hand,nanoadditive has a positive effect on improving the wearing-resistance of MAO coatings in all cases.Furthermore,the borate-MAO coatings present an inferior anti-wearing property compared with the silicate- and aluminate-MAO coatings for both the nanoadditive-free and nanoadditive-containing coatings.展开更多
Ceramic oxide coatings were prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloys in alkaline silicate solution using micro-arc oxidation(MAO) technique.The corrosion behavior of MAO coating on AZ91D magnesium alloys in NaCl solutions...Ceramic oxide coatings were prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloys in alkaline silicate solution using micro-arc oxidation(MAO) technique.The corrosion behavior of MAO coating on AZ91D magnesium alloys in NaCl solutions with different concentrations(0.1%,0.5%,1.0%,3.5% and 5.0% in mass fraction) was evaluated by electrochemical measurements and immersion tests.The results showed that the corrosion rate of the MAO coated AZ91D increased with increasing chloride ion concentration.The main form of corrosion failure was localized corrosion for the MAO coated AZ91D immersed in higher concentration NaCl solutions(1.0%,3.5% and 5.0%),while it was general corrosion in dilute NaCl solutions(0.1% and 0.5%).Two different stages of the failure process of the MAO coated AZ91D could be identified:1) occurrence of the metastable pits and 2) growth of the pits.Different equivalent circuits were also proposed based on the results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) for the MAO coated AZ91D immersed in different concentrations of NaCl solutions for 120 h.展开更多
Ceramic coatings were fabricated on aluminum doped with different concentrations of TiO2 nano-additive. alloy substrates by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in silicate electrolytes Effects of nano-additive concentration o...Ceramic coatings were fabricated on aluminum doped with different concentrations of TiO2 nano-additive. alloy substrates by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in silicate electrolytes Effects of nano-additive concentration on the structural and mechanical properties of the MAO coatings were analyzed. The results revealed that some nano-particle were incorporated into the resulting coating during the MAO process, while there was a reasonable concentration for the TiO2 nano-additive. With increasing the nano-additive concentration to 3.2 g/L, the adhesion value increased, while mean friction coefficient and mass loss decreased. A further increase of nano-additive deteriorated the adhesion and mean friction coefficient values, which was consistent with the micro-hardness tests.展开更多
A hydrophobic surface was fabricated on a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treated AZ31 Mg alloys via surface modification with myristic acid. The effects of modification time on the wettability of the coatings were investig...A hydrophobic surface was fabricated on a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treated AZ31 Mg alloys via surface modification with myristic acid. The effects of modification time on the wettability of the coatings were investigated using the contact angle measuring device. The surface morphologies and structure of the coatings were evaluated using SEM, XRD and FT-IR. The corrosion resistance was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and long-term immersion test. The results showed that the water contact angle (CA) increases gradually with modification time from 0 to 5 h, the highest CA reaches 138° after being modified for 5 h, and the number and size of the micro pores are decreased. The modification method hardly alters crystalline structure of the MAO coating, but improves the corrosion resistance based on the much positive potential and low current density. Moreover, the corrosion resistance and hydrophobicity can be enhanced with increasing the alkyl chain. The wetting and spreading for the alkylcarboxylate with low surface energy become easier on the micro-porous surface, and alkylcarboxylate monolayer will be formed through bidentate bonding, which changes the surface micropores to a sealing or semi-sealing structure and makes the MAO coating dense and hydrophobic. All the results demonstrate that the modification process improves the corrosion protection ability of the MAO coating on AZ31B Mg alloy.展开更多
The formation processes of a composite ceramic coating on AM50 magnesium alloy prepared by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in a K 2 ZrF 6 electrolyte solution were studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM)...The formation processes of a composite ceramic coating on AM50 magnesium alloy prepared by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in a K 2 ZrF 6 electrolyte solution were studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope (EDX). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests were used to study the variation of the corrosion resistance of the coating during the PEO treatment. The results show that the coating formed on Mg alloy is mainly composed of MgO and MgF 2 when the applied voltage is lower than the sparking voltage, and zirconium oxides start to be deposited on Mg substrate after the potential exceeding the sparking voltage. The corrosion resistance of the coating increases with increasing the applied voltage.展开更多
Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process was carried out in a dual electrolyte system of NaAlO 2 and Na 3 PO 4 to develop compact, smooth and corrosion-resistant coatings on ZK60 Mg alloy by single factor experiments. The ...Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process was carried out in a dual electrolyte system of NaAlO 2 and Na 3 PO 4 to develop compact, smooth and corrosion-resistant coatings on ZK60 Mg alloy by single factor experiments. The microstructural characteristics of coatings were investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Test of mass loss was conducted at a 3.5% NaCl solution to assess the resistance to corrosion. The effect of every element in the dual electrolyte system on voltage—time responses during MAO process and the coating characteristic were also analyzed and discussed systematically via single factor experiments. The results reveal that the main components of NaAlO 2 and Na 3 PO 4 as well as additives of NaOH, NaB4O7 and C6H5Na3O7 demonstrate different effects on MAO process and coating characteristics. By means of single factor experiments, an optimized dual electrolyte system was developed, containing 17.5 g/L NaAlO 2, 5.0 g/LNa3 PO4, 5.0 g/L NaOH, 3.0 g/L NaB4O7 and 4.2g/LC6H5Na3O7 .展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52071274)Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province(2023-YBGY-442)Science and Technology Nova Project-Innovative Talent Promotion Program of Shaanxi Province(2020KJXX-062)。
文摘To mitigate the impact of interdiffusion reactions between the silicide slurry and Ta12W alloy substrate during vacuum sintering process on the oxidation resistance of the silicide coating,a micro-arc oxidation pretreatment was employed to construct a Ta_(2)O_(5)ceramic layer on the Ta12W alloy surface.Subsequently,a slurry spraying-vacuum sintering method was used to prepare a Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coating on the pretreated substrate.Comparative studies were conducted on the microstructure,phase composition,and isothermal oxidation resistance(at 1600℃)of the as-prepared coatings with and without the micro-arc oxidation ceramic layer.The results show that the Ta_(2)O_(5)layer prepared at 400 V is more continuous and has smaller pores than that prepared at 350 V.After microarc oxidation pretreatment,the Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coating on Ta12W alloy consists of three distinct layers:an upper layer dominated by Ti_(5)Si_(3),Ta_(5)Si_(3),and ZrSi;a middle layer dominated by TaSi_(2);a coating/substrate interfacial reaction layer dominated by Ta_(5)Si_(3).Both the Si-Cr-Ti-Zr coatings with and without the Ta_(2)O_(5)ceramic layer do not fail after isothermal oxidation at 1600℃for 5 h.Notably,the addition of the Ta2O5 ceramic layer reduces the high-temperature oxidation rate of the coating.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52001034)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M731677)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(No.KYCX23_3032).
文摘Nano-zinc oxides(ZnO)demonstrate remarkable antibacterial properties.To further enhance the corrosion resistance and antibacterial efficiency of magnesium alloy micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings,this study investigates the preparation of ZnO-containing micro-arc oxidation coatings with dual functionality by incorporating nano-ZnO into MAO electrolyte.The influence of varying ZnO concentrations on the microstructure,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial properties of the coating was examined through microstructure analysis,immersion tests,electrochemical experiments,and antibacterial assays.The findings revealed that the addition of nano-ZnO significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of the MAO-coated alloy.Specifically,when the ZnO concentration in the electrolyte was 5 g/L,the corrosion rate was more than ten times lower compared to the MAO coatings without ZnO.Moreover,the antibacterial efficacy of ZnO+MAO coating,prepared with a ZnO concentration of 5 g/L,surpassed 95%after 24 h of co-culturing with Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).The nano-ZnO+MAO-coated alloy exhibited exceptional degradation resistance,corrosion resistance,and antibacterial effectiveness.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.2022R1A2C1006743).
文摘This study presents a novel approach to improving the anticorrosive performance of AZ31 Mg alloy by exploiting the role of the hydration reaction to induce interactions between Quinolin-8-ol(8HQ)molecules and the porous MgO layer formed via plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO).The AZ31 Mg alloy,initially coated with a PEO layer,underwent a dipping treatment in an ethanolic solution of 0.05 M 8HQ at 50℃ for 3 h.The results were compared with those from a different procedure where the PEO layer was subjected to a hydration reaction for 2 h at 90℃ before immersion in the 8HQ solution under the same conditions.The hydration treatment played a crucial role by converting MgO to Mg(OH)_(2),significantly enhancing the surface reactivity.This transformation introduced hydroxyl groups(−OH)on the surface,which facilitated donor-acceptor interactions with the electron-accepting sites on 8HQ molecules.The calculated binding energy(Ebinding)from DFT indicated that the interaction energy of 8HQ with Mg(OH)_(2) was lower compared to 8HQ with MgO,suggesting easier adsorption of 8HQ molecules on the hydrated surface.This,combined with the increased number of active sites and enhanced surface area,allowed for extensive surface coverage by 8HQ,leading to the formation of a stable,flake-like protective layer that sealed the majority of pores on the PEO layer.DFT calculations further suggested that the hydration treatment provided multiple active sites,enabling effective contact with 8HQ and rapid electron transfer,creating ideal conditions for charge-transfer-induced physical and chemical bonding.This study shows that hydration and 8HQ treatments significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys,highlighting their potential for advanced anticorrosive coatings.
基金supported by the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2045 and 52201066)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2002071).
文摘A new perspective was reported to design the self-densified plasma electrolytic oxidation(SDF-PEO)coat-ings on magnesium alloys based on the dissolution-ionization-diffusion-deposition(DIDD)model.The main considerations of the new PEO electrolyte include the establishment of a thermodynamics diagram,the construction of a liquid-solid sintering system and the regulation of plasma sparkling kinetics.The SDF-PEO coating exhibited a homogeneous and dense microstructure,superior corrosion resistance and good technological adaptability.This work offers a novel theory to design surface treatment solutions with superior corrosion resistance and promising application prospects.
文摘Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)coatings were prepared on Al−Mg laminated macro composites(LMCs)using both unipolar and bipolar waveforms in an appropriate electrolyte for both aluminum and magnesium alloys.The techniques of FESEM/EDS,grazing incident beam X-ray diffraction(GIXRD),and electrochemical methods of potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)were used to characterize the coatings.The results revealed that the coatings produced using the bipolar waveform exhibited lower porosity and higher thickness than those produced using the unipolar one.The corrosion performance of the specimens’cut edge was investigated using EIS after 1,8,and 12 h of immersion in a 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution.It was observed that the coating produced using the bipolar waveform demonstrated the highest corrosion resistance after 12 h of immersion,with an estimated corrosion resistance of 5.64 kΩ·cm^(2),which was approximately 3 times higher than that of the unipolar coating.Notably,no signs of galvanic corrosion were observed in the LMCs,and only minor corrosion attacks were observed on the magnesium layer in some areas.
基金Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2022YFSY0018)。
文摘TC4 micro-arc oxidation(MAO)coatings were prepared by adding SiO_(2) nanoparticles or sodium silicate to the sodium meta-aluminate-based electrolyte.The effect of additives was investigated by XRD,SEM,EDS,electrochemical and wear tests.The results show that additives can considerably accelerate the formation of MAO coatings.The coatings are mostly composed of rutile and anatase TiO_(2),α-Al_(2)O_(3),γ-Al_(2)O_(3),Al_(2)TiO_(5) and SiO_(2).Sodium silicate and SiO_(2) nanoparticles added to the coating can effectively reduce the size of micropores and increase its thickness,whereas SiO_(2) nanoparticles with superior physical properties can be directly deposited at the discharge channel,significantly increasing the coating's resistance to wear and corrosion.The coating with SiO_(2) nanoparticles exhibits the best overall performance,with the lowest corrosion rate and average friction coefficient of 4.095×10^(-5)mm/a and 0.30,respectively.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3701100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52171101)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024IAIS-QN009).
文摘Micro-arc oxidation(MAO)flm can only provide common mechanical protection for magnesium(Mg)–lithium(Li)alloys.These alloys are susceptible to severe localized corrosion,if the MAO flm is disrupted.This work reports the successful hydrothermal preparation of a MgLiAlCe-LDHs@GO flm on a MAO-coated Mg–Li alloy following Ce confnement.The graphene oxide(GO)sheet increased the difusion path of the corrosive media,and the addition of rare-earth cerium ions(Ce^(3+))endowed the flm with a certain self-healing ability,which signifcantly improved the corrosion resistance of the flm,and the corrosion current density(icorr)reached 3.27×10^(−8)A cm^(−2).The synergistic action of GO and Ce^(3+)can achieve long-term corrosion protection for the substrate.The corrosion resistance mechanism of MgLiAlCe-LDHs@GO flm was discussed by the scanning vibration electrode technique(SVET).
文摘This work describes the discharge characteristics and acetone degradation with plasma under different electric fields based on a coaxial cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge(DBD)device energized by pulsed power.It is found that the segmented electrodes with appropriate spacing in coaxial cylindrical DBD are beneficial to the plasma ionization.In this work,the plasma distribution,discharge thermal effect,ionization of reactive species,and acetone degradation performance in coaxial cylindrical DBD with different segmented electrodes are systematically investigated.The experimental results show that segmented electrodes with a certain distance can cause additional ionization in the non-electrode-covered region between adjacent electrodes,thus enlarging the plasma region compared with a single electrode with equivalent total electrode length.The additional ionization involved the inner volume discharge between the quartz tubes and the outer surface discharge along the surface of the external quartz tube.The spatial distributions of the inner volume discharge and external surface discharge were predominantly governed by the radial and axial components of the inter-electrode electric field,respectively.The external surface discharge exhibited significant suppression when the electrode spacing was<1.5 mm,and it reached its maximum length at 3 mm spacing.When the electrode distance increased to 7-9 mm,a weak ionizing region appeared in the middle of the adjacent electrodes,which could be attributed to the gradual attenuation of the radial component with the increasing electrode spacing.A higher thermal effect and better oxidation of acetone to CO_(x)(CO and CO_(2))were achieved with the segmented electrode;the dual-segment configuration(3 mm per electrode)achieved a reactor temperature of 63.4℃,representing a 10℃enhancement over comparable single-electrode systems.Similarly,the CO_(2)and CO concentration reached 328.8 mg/m3and 105.7 mg/m3,respectively,in two 3 mm long segmented electrodes,which was an increase of 12.2%and 25.6%,respectively,compared with the single electrode.Notably,considering the equivalent ionization of the inner discharge with different electrodes,the enhanced thermal effects and CO_(x)conversion efficiency directly correlate with the expanded plasma zone induced by electrode segmentation.This work provides critical insights into optimizing electrode configurations for efficient plasma-assisted volatile organic compound degradation systems.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.JSGG20220831093200001)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20170810110250357)+1 种基金Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Semiconductor-specific Equipment,National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105479)Special Funds for the Cultivation of Guangdong College Students’Scientific and Technological Innovation(No.pdjh2024c10804)for their financial support。
文摘A novel machining technology,namely ultrasonic assisted jet plasma oxidation modifi-cation face grinding(UAJPMG),was proposed to improve the machinability of the titanium alloy,in which the titanium alloy materials are modified by plasma oxidation followed by face grinding.This paper introduced the processing principle of UAJPMG and the design of an ultrasonic jet noz-zle to promote plasma oxidation.Using the ultrasonic jet nozzle produced in-house,the effect of theultrasonic vibration on the plasma intensity was experimentally investigated.The results revealedthat the application of ultrasonic vibration can diminish the thickness of the gas film by elevatingthe jet flow rate,thereby reducing the generation delay time and enhancing the plasma intensity.Subsequently,a scratch test was performed to assess the difference in the mechanical strengthbetween the plasma oxide layer and the titanium alloy substrate.It was found that the plasma oxidelayer with a reduced mechanical strength exhibited a deeper scratch depth under the same normalload.Based on these,the machining performance under different conditions was examined consid-ering the removed material of the abrasive grains.Compared with the removed material was Ti-6Al-4V substrate in conventional face grinding,the ultrasonic assisted plasma oxidized material caninhibit the chip adhesion on the wheel working surface,resulting in a reduction of the grinding forceand the surface roughness and an improvement of the groove shape accuracy.The novel machiningtechnology,i.e.,UAJPMG,proposed in this paper might provide a new approach for the precisionmachining of critical components made from titanium alloy.
文摘The corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys is a significant concern in industries seeking to use these materials for lightweight structures.Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)is a process that forms a ceramic oxide film on Mg alloy surfaces,effectively enhancing their corrosion performance in the short term.In this regard,optimizing PEO process parameters is crucial for creating a stable oxide layer.An improved level of corrosion resistance is ensured by applying superhydrophobic coating(SHC)on top of the PEO layer to prevent moisture infiltration,creating air pockets on the surface.Various methods are employed to fabricate SHC on Mg alloys,including techniques like electrophoretic deposition(EPD),Hydrothermal(HT),dip,and spray coating.The synergistic combination of PEO and SHC coatings has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in enhancing the corrosion performance of Mg alloys.This study offers an extensive overview of recent progress in the preparation,characterization,and corrosion behavior of Mg alloys by employing PEO coatings and SHC treatment processes.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271066)Basic Research and Innovation Project for Vehicle Power+1 种基金Key Project of"Two-Chain Integration"in Shaanxi Province(No.2023-LL-QY-33-3)Xi'an Key Laboratory of Corrosion Protection and Functional Coating Technology for Military and Civil Light Alloy and Key Project of Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation Research Program(No.2021JZ-54)。
文摘A novel type of microcapsule-encapsulated corrosion inhibitor was prepared in a water-based solution with a pH range of 7-8,and it was applied to the composite organic coating of magnesium alloy plasma electrolytic oxidation to enhance its corrosion resistance and self-healing properties.The morphology,chemical composition,structure,and functional properties of the composite coating were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),polarization curve,alternating current impedance,and salt immersion test.The experimental results showed that,after immersion in a 3.5 wt%NaCl solution for 12 h,the coating could effectively protect AZ91D from corrosion.When the coating was damaged,the exposed alloy surface would release metal ions in the corrosive environment and react with the corrosion inhibitor 8-hydroxyquinoline to form a Mg(8-HQ)_(2) chelate,exhibiting significant self-healing behavior.The study results demonstrate the broad application prospects of microcapsule technology in the coating field,providing new ideas for the development of efficient anti-corrosion coatings.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2130122,U22A20199,and 51975533)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LGJ22E050002)+1 种基金Equipment pre-research joint fund project of the Ministry of Education(8091B022215)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M733147)funded this research.
文摘In this study,laser-assisted plasma electrolytic oxidation(Laser/PEO)coating was prepared on AZ31B magnesium alloy for corrosion protection,due to insufficient corrosion protection caused by the inherent defects,cracks and poor quality of PEO coatings.The plasma discharge evolution,morphological characteristics,elemental composition during coating growth were characterized by high-speed camera,SEM,EDX,XRD and XPS,respectively.Meanwhile,Mott Schottky(M-S)curves,potentiodynamic polarization(PDP)curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)tests characterized the oxygen vacancy defects and corrosion resistance of the coatings.The results demonstrated that laser-assisted irradiation not only induced plasma discharge on the anode surface,but also limited the plasma discharge size in the post-processing stage,which significantly increased the proportion of corrosion-resistant phase Mg_(2)SiO_(4)(the proportion of Mg_(2)SiO_(4)increased from 23.70%to 39.22%),thickness and density in the coating,and obviously reduced the oxygen vacancy defects and microcracks in the coating.As a result,the corrosion resistance of the Laser/PEO coating(9.29(±0.76)×10^(-7)A·cm^(-2))was further enhanced in comparation with the PEO coating(3.06(±0.19)×10^(-6) A·cm^(-2)).
基金supported by the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(Grant Nos.GXXT-2023-025 and GXXT-2023-026)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(Grant Nos.2008085ME149,2308085QE132 and 2308065ME171)Anhui University Scientific Research Project(Grant Nos.2022AH040247,2023AH051660,2023AH051670 and 2023AH051671).
文摘To improve the high-temperature service properties of coppery tuyere,Co06 coating with a Ni60A interlayer was prepared on copper by plasma cladding.Ni60A interlayer acted as a bridge to promote the element diffusion,thus achieving metallurgical bonding.Due to the strengthening effect ofγ-Co,Cr_(23)C_(6)and Cr_(7)C_(3)phases,the wear resistance of Co06–Ni60A coating was much higher than that of copper substrate.As the temperature increased,the wear resistance of coating decreased first and then increased.The coating exhibited better wear resistance at 600℃ due to the oxidation wear mechanism.Compared with copper substrate and Ni60A,the oxidation resistance of Co06 was increased by 6.0 and 1.9 times,respectively.For melting loss resistance,Co06–Ni60A coating was superior to Ni60A single-layer coating,but the molten iron can still form a micro-metallurgical bonding with the coating surface.
基金Project (BE2011778) supported by Science and Technology Support Program of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProjects (CityU 112510,112212) supported by Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) General Research Funds (GRF) ,China
文摘Magnesium alloy wires were processed by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in a modified silicate-phosphate composite electrolyte containing hydroxyapatite (HA) nanopowders and NaOH. Effects of NaOH content in the composite electrolyte on the microstructure and properties of the MAO ceramic coatings on magnesium alloy wires were studied. It is found that the arc voltage of magnesium alloy wires in the micro-arc oxidation process is significantly reduced while the oxidation rate is accelerated. Addition of 2 g/L NaOH in the composite electrolyte is a better choice for improving corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy wires. During early simulated body fluids (SBF) immersion, the micro-arc oxidized magnesium alloy wires undergo a slow and stable degradation. After soaking for 28 d, the protective ceramic coating still shows no damage but significant degradation is observed for magnesium alloy wires after immersion for more than 60 d.
基金Project(51371039)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The microstructure and mechanical properties of ceramic coatings formed on 6063 aluminium alloy obtained in silicate-,borate- and aluminate-based electrolyte without and with nanoadditive Al2O3 and TiO2 by micro-arc oxidation(MAO) were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray diffraction(XRD),microhardness and friction-abrasion tests,respectively.SEM results show that coatings with nanoadditive have less porosities than those without nanoadditive.XRD results reveal that nanoadditive-containing coatings contain more oxides compared with nanoadditive-free coatings in all cases,which are consistent with the EDS analysis.Mechanical properties tests show that nanoadditive Al2O3-containing coatings have higher microhardness values compared with the other coatings obtained in silicate-,borate- and aluminate-based electrolyte.On the other hand,nanoadditive has a positive effect on improving the wearing-resistance of MAO coatings in all cases.Furthermore,the borate-MAO coatings present an inferior anti-wearing property compared with the silicate- and aluminate-MAO coatings for both the nanoadditive-free and nanoadditive-containing coatings.
基金Project (2007CB613700) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject supported by Research Program of Excellent Scholars Studying Abroad of Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security,China
文摘Ceramic oxide coatings were prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloys in alkaline silicate solution using micro-arc oxidation(MAO) technique.The corrosion behavior of MAO coating on AZ91D magnesium alloys in NaCl solutions with different concentrations(0.1%,0.5%,1.0%,3.5% and 5.0% in mass fraction) was evaluated by electrochemical measurements and immersion tests.The results showed that the corrosion rate of the MAO coated AZ91D increased with increasing chloride ion concentration.The main form of corrosion failure was localized corrosion for the MAO coated AZ91D immersed in higher concentration NaCl solutions(1.0%,3.5% and 5.0%),while it was general corrosion in dilute NaCl solutions(0.1% and 0.5%).Two different stages of the failure process of the MAO coated AZ91D could be identified:1) occurrence of the metastable pits and 2) growth of the pits.Different equivalent circuits were also proposed based on the results of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) for the MAO coated AZ91D immersed in different concentrations of NaCl solutions for 120 h.
文摘Ceramic coatings were fabricated on aluminum doped with different concentrations of TiO2 nano-additive. alloy substrates by micro-arc oxidation (MAO) in silicate electrolytes Effects of nano-additive concentration on the structural and mechanical properties of the MAO coatings were analyzed. The results revealed that some nano-particle were incorporated into the resulting coating during the MAO process, while there was a reasonable concentration for the TiO2 nano-additive. With increasing the nano-additive concentration to 3.2 g/L, the adhesion value increased, while mean friction coefficient and mass loss decreased. A further increase of nano-additive deteriorated the adhesion and mean friction coefficient values, which was consistent with the micro-hardness tests.
基金Project(2014RC18)supported by Talent Introduction Funds of the Sichuan University of Science and Engineering,ChinaProject(2013CL01)supported by the Opening Project of the Material Corrosion and Protection Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province,ChinaProject(2013X06)supported by the Science and Technology Planning Project of Zigong City,China
文摘A hydrophobic surface was fabricated on a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) treated AZ31 Mg alloys via surface modification with myristic acid. The effects of modification time on the wettability of the coatings were investigated using the contact angle measuring device. The surface morphologies and structure of the coatings were evaluated using SEM, XRD and FT-IR. The corrosion resistance was investigated by potentiodynamic polarization curves and long-term immersion test. The results showed that the water contact angle (CA) increases gradually with modification time from 0 to 5 h, the highest CA reaches 138° after being modified for 5 h, and the number and size of the micro pores are decreased. The modification method hardly alters crystalline structure of the MAO coating, but improves the corrosion resistance based on the much positive potential and low current density. Moreover, the corrosion resistance and hydrophobicity can be enhanced with increasing the alkyl chain. The wetting and spreading for the alkylcarboxylate with low surface energy become easier on the micro-porous surface, and alkylcarboxylate monolayer will be formed through bidentate bonding, which changes the surface micropores to a sealing or semi-sealing structure and makes the MAO coating dense and hydrophobic. All the results demonstrate that the modification process improves the corrosion protection ability of the MAO coating on AZ31B Mg alloy.
基金Project(2007CB613705)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(50901082)supported by the NationalNatural Science Foundation of China
文摘The formation processes of a composite ceramic coating on AM50 magnesium alloy prepared by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) in a K 2 ZrF 6 electrolyte solution were studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope (EDX). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) tests were used to study the variation of the corrosion resistance of the coating during the PEO treatment. The results show that the coating formed on Mg alloy is mainly composed of MgO and MgF 2 when the applied voltage is lower than the sparking voltage, and zirconium oxides start to be deposited on Mg substrate after the potential exceeding the sparking voltage. The corrosion resistance of the coating increases with increasing the applied voltage.
基金Project(JSAWT-09-02)supported by the Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding Technology of Jiangsu Province,ChinaProject supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) process was carried out in a dual electrolyte system of NaAlO 2 and Na 3 PO 4 to develop compact, smooth and corrosion-resistant coatings on ZK60 Mg alloy by single factor experiments. The microstructural characteristics of coatings were investigated by X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Test of mass loss was conducted at a 3.5% NaCl solution to assess the resistance to corrosion. The effect of every element in the dual electrolyte system on voltage—time responses during MAO process and the coating characteristic were also analyzed and discussed systematically via single factor experiments. The results reveal that the main components of NaAlO 2 and Na 3 PO 4 as well as additives of NaOH, NaB4O7 and C6H5Na3O7 demonstrate different effects on MAO process and coating characteristics. By means of single factor experiments, an optimized dual electrolyte system was developed, containing 17.5 g/L NaAlO 2, 5.0 g/LNa3 PO4, 5.0 g/L NaOH, 3.0 g/L NaB4O7 and 4.2g/LC6H5Na3O7 .