The outstanding tribological performance of transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)is attributed to their unique sandwich microstructure and low interlayer shear stress.This advantageous structure allows TMDs to demons...The outstanding tribological performance of transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)is attributed to their unique sandwich microstructure and low interlayer shear stress.This advantageous structure allows TMDs to demonstrate exceptional friction reduction properties.Furthermore,the incorporation of TMDs and amorphous carbon(a-C)in multi-layer structures shows excellent potential for further enhancing tribological and anti-oxidation properties.Amorphous carbon,known for its high ductility,chemical inertness,and excellent wear resistance,significantly contributes to the overall performance of these multi-layer coatings.To gain an in-depth understanding of the tribological mechanism and evolution of TMDs’multi-layer coatings,a dual in-situ analysis was carried out using a tribometer equipped with a 3D laser microscope and a Raman spectrometer.This innovative approach allowed for a comprehensive evolution of the tribological,topographical,and tribochemical characteristics of both single-layer WS_(2)and multi-layer WS_(2)/C coatings in real time.The findings from the dual in-situ tribotest revealed distinct failure characteristics between the single-layer WS_(2)coating and the multi-layer WS_(2)/C coating.The single-layer WS_(2)coating predominantly experienced failure due to mechanical removal,whereas a combination of mechanical removal and tribochemistry primarily influenced the failure of the multi-layer WS_(2)/C coating.The tribological evolution process of these two coatings can be classified into four stages on the basis of their tribological behavior:the running-in stage,stable friction stage,re-deposition stage,and lubrication failure stage.Each stage represents a distinct phase in the tribological behavior of the coatings and contributes to our understanding of their behavior during sliding.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have become a hot research topic in various industries owing to the specific physical and chemical properties.However,high corrosion rate is considered the key lifetime-limiting.Plasma elec...Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have become a hot research topic in various industries owing to the specific physical and chemical properties.However,high corrosion rate is considered the key lifetime-limiting.Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)method is a simple strategy to deposit an oxide layer on the surface of light metals such as magnesium alloys,to control corrosion rate and promote some other properties,depending on their performances.Nevertheless,their features including their micropore size,distribution,and interconnectivity,and microcracks have not been improved to an acceptable level to support long-term performances of the magnesium-based substrates.Studies have introduced micro/nano-enabled approaches to enhance various properties of PEO coatings such as corrosion resistance,tribological properties,self-healing ability,bioactivity,biocompatibility,antibacterial properties,or catalytic performances.These strategies consist of incorporating of micro and nanoparticles into the PEO layers to produce multi-functional surfaces or the formation of multi-layered coatings to cover the defects of PEO coatings.In this perspective,the present paper aims to overview various nano/micro-enabled strategies to promote the properties of PEO coatings on magnesium alloys.The main focus is given to the functional changes that occurred in response to the incorporation of various types of nano/micro-structures into the PEO coatings on magnesium alloys.展开更多
基金the fund of LICP Cooperation Foundation for Young Scholars(GrantNo.HZJJ22-03)the financial support provided by China National Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.52075521)+2 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB0470102)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.022HWYQ-096)LICP International Cooperative Scholarship,and the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(Grant No.2020R1A2C2004714).
文摘The outstanding tribological performance of transition metal dichalcogenides(TMDs)is attributed to their unique sandwich microstructure and low interlayer shear stress.This advantageous structure allows TMDs to demonstrate exceptional friction reduction properties.Furthermore,the incorporation of TMDs and amorphous carbon(a-C)in multi-layer structures shows excellent potential for further enhancing tribological and anti-oxidation properties.Amorphous carbon,known for its high ductility,chemical inertness,and excellent wear resistance,significantly contributes to the overall performance of these multi-layer coatings.To gain an in-depth understanding of the tribological mechanism and evolution of TMDs’multi-layer coatings,a dual in-situ analysis was carried out using a tribometer equipped with a 3D laser microscope and a Raman spectrometer.This innovative approach allowed for a comprehensive evolution of the tribological,topographical,and tribochemical characteristics of both single-layer WS_(2)and multi-layer WS_(2)/C coatings in real time.The findings from the dual in-situ tribotest revealed distinct failure characteristics between the single-layer WS_(2)coating and the multi-layer WS_(2)/C coating.The single-layer WS_(2)coating predominantly experienced failure due to mechanical removal,whereas a combination of mechanical removal and tribochemistry primarily influenced the failure of the multi-layer WS_(2)/C coating.The tribological evolution process of these two coatings can be classified into four stages on the basis of their tribological behavior:the running-in stage,stable friction stage,re-deposition stage,and lubrication failure stage.Each stage represents a distinct phase in the tribological behavior of the coatings and contributes to our understanding of their behavior during sliding.
文摘Magnesium(Mg)and its alloys have become a hot research topic in various industries owing to the specific physical and chemical properties.However,high corrosion rate is considered the key lifetime-limiting.Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)method is a simple strategy to deposit an oxide layer on the surface of light metals such as magnesium alloys,to control corrosion rate and promote some other properties,depending on their performances.Nevertheless,their features including their micropore size,distribution,and interconnectivity,and microcracks have not been improved to an acceptable level to support long-term performances of the magnesium-based substrates.Studies have introduced micro/nano-enabled approaches to enhance various properties of PEO coatings such as corrosion resistance,tribological properties,self-healing ability,bioactivity,biocompatibility,antibacterial properties,or catalytic performances.These strategies consist of incorporating of micro and nanoparticles into the PEO layers to produce multi-functional surfaces or the formation of multi-layered coatings to cover the defects of PEO coatings.In this perspective,the present paper aims to overview various nano/micro-enabled strategies to promote the properties of PEO coatings on magnesium alloys.The main focus is given to the functional changes that occurred in response to the incorporation of various types of nano/micro-structures into the PEO coatings on magnesium alloys.
