Fabrication of ceramic coatings on the biodegradable ZM21 magnesium alloy by PEO coupled EPD followed by laser texturing process

Zirconia(ZrO_2)incorporated ceramic coatings were fabricated on biodegradable ZM21 Mg alloy by the PEO coupled with EPD process.Subsequently,the sample surface was modified by laser texturing to improve the corrosion resistance,roughness and cell proliferation and growth properties.The corrosion performance of the fabricated samples along with the substrate was studied by electrochemical measurements under simulated body fluid(SBF)environment.The cell direct contact assay was conducted for the substrate and fabricated samples using L-929 mouse fibroblast cells for 24 h.The phase contrast images of cell direct contact assay revealed that fabricated samples exhibited better contact and response with the fibroblast cells,compared to the substrate.The addition of nanoparticles in the PEO process,called PEO coupled EPD process,resulted in attaining a higher thickness and improved corrosion performance of the samples than the PEO coated samples.Among all the samples,laser surface textured PEO,and PEO-EPD coated samples unveiled enhanced corrosion resistance,cell growth,thereby enabling it as a suitable prototype for biodegradable implant applications.

Laser Texturing of Rolled Surfaces

To reduce friction and improve clarity of steel surfaces, laser texturing was used to produce known surface roughness profile on rolled surfaces using a Nd:YAG laser. Laser texturing process was analyzed to select the laser parameters. The surface roughness hardness and abrasion resistance were then measured and analyzed. The results show that the surface roughness is harder than the matrix, which fits for the requirements of laser texturing. The surface roughness also has good abrasion resistance. The intensity and distribution of the single pulse are the key points affecting the surface roughness profile.

Impressive strides in amelioration of corrosion behavior of Mg-based alloys through the PEO process combined with surface laser process: A review

The unsatisfactory corrosion properties of Mg-based alloys pose a significant obstacle to their widespread application. Plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO) is a prevalent and effective coating method that produces a ceramic-like oxide coating on the surface of Mg-based alloys,enhancing their resistance to corrosion. Research has demonstrated that PEO treatment can substantially improve the corrosion performance of alloys based on magnesium in the short term. In an effort to enhance the corrosion resistance of PEO coatings over an extended period of time, researchers have turned their attention to the use of laser processes as both pre-and post-treatments in conjunction with the PEO process. Various laser processes, such as laser shock melting(LSM), laser shock adhesion(LSA), laser shock texturing(LST), and laser shock peening(LSP), have been investigated for their potential to improve PEO coatings on Mg substrates and their alloys. These laser melting processes can homogenize and alter the microstructure of Mg-based alloys while leaving the bulk material unchanged, thereby modifying the substrate surface. However, the porous and rough structure of PEO coatings, with their open and interconnected pore structure, can reduce their long-term corrosion resistance. As such, various laser processes are well-suited for surface modification of these coatings. This study will first examine the PEO process and the various types of laser processes used in this process, before investigating the corrosion behavior of PEO coatings in conjunction with laser pre-and post-treatment processes.

Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Bionic Non-Smooth Stainless Steel Surface by Laser Multiple Processing

Laser multiple processing, i.e. laser surface texturing and then Laser Shock Processing (LSP), is a new surface processing technology for the preparation of bionic non-smooth surfaces. Based on engineering bionics, samples of bionic non-smooth surfaces of stainless steel 0Crl 8Ni9 were manufactured in the form of reseau structure by laser multiple processing. The mechanical properties (including microhardness, residual stress, surface roughness) and microstructure of the samples treated by laser multiple processing were compared with those of the samples without LSP The results show that the mechanical properties of these samples by laser multiple processing were clearly improved in comparison with those of the samples without LSP The mechanisms underlying the improved surface microhardness and surface residual stress were analyzed, and the relations between hardness, comnressive residual stress and roughness were also presented.

Friction Behavior of Laser Beam Texture Sheets and Shot Blast Sheets

The friction behaviors of steel sheets at the corners of die and punch, under different conditions of surface textures (laser beam texture, shot blast texture), steel sheet rolling directions and lubricants, are studied by both SEM micro surface observations and friction coefficients measurement. The results show the friction coefficient at the corner of die is smaller than that at the corner of punch during stamping. The friction coefficient along rolling direction is lower than that along transverse direction, especially at the corner of punch. Differential initial surface texture has different sensitivity of friction coefficient to the lubricants. The sheet surface with laser beam texture (LBT) has shown a stronger adaptation to various lubricants than that with shot blast texture (SBT). After stamping, the surface with laser beam texture is still clear, the shot blast texture is indistinct.

Improvement of Surface Morphology of Yttrium-Stabilized Zirconia Films Deposited by Pulsed Laser Deposition on Rolling Assisted Biaxially Textured Substrate Tapes

The surface morphology of buffer layer yttrium-stabilized zirconia （YSZ） of YBa2CuaO7-σ （YBCO） high temperature superconducting films relies on a series of controllable experimental parameters. In this work, we focus on the influence of pulsed laser frequency and target crystalline type on surface morphology of YSZ films deposited by pulsed laser deposition （PLD） on rolling assisted biaxially textured substrate tapes. Usually two kinds of particles are observed in the YSZ layer： randomly distributed ones on the whole film and self-assembled ones along grain boundaries. SEM images are used to prove that particles can be partly removed when choosing dense targets of single crystalline. Lower frequency of pulsed laser also contributes to a smoother film surface. TEM images are used to view the crystalline structure of thin film. Thus we can obtain a basic understanding of how to prepare a particle-free YSZ buffer layer for YBCO in optimized conditions using PLD. The YBCO layer with nice structure and critical current density of around 5 MA/cm2 can be reached on smooth YSZ samples.

Preparation of Highly Textured Bi and MnBi Films by the Pulsed Laser Deposition Method

Textured Bi and MnBi/Bi thin films are prepared by the pulsed laser deposition method. The highly c-axis textured MnBi films are obtained by annealing the bilayer consisting of textured Bi and Mn films. The eoercivities of the MnBi/Bi film are 1.5 T and 2.35 T at room temperature and at 373K, respectively, showing a positive temperature coefficient. Microstructural investigations show that the textured MnBi film results from the orientated growth induced by the textured Bi under-layer.

Laser Surface Texturing of Co–Cr–Mo Alloy for Biomedical Applications:A Case Study for the Effects of Process Parameters on Surface Properties

This study presents a comprehensive approach to applying texturing processes created by engraving on the surface of CoCr28Mo alloy workpieces using a 20 W pulsed nanosecond fiber laser.The hatch strategy and distance,frequency,and scan speed were control parameters for texturing applications.The effectiveness of the parameters in terms of roughness and contact angle of the texturized surface was investigated.Surface roughness and contact angle were analyzed using variance analysis to identify each variable's influence.It has been determined that the roughness of the texture defined by the hatch strategy plays a decisive role in the wettability behavior of the surface;however,the scan speed,frequency,and hatch distance which are among the laser surface texturing conditions are influential in the roughness and contact angle.Increasing scan speed and hatch distance while decreasing frequency resulted in smoother surfaces,increasing the contact angle.Textures having rough surfaces produced with different processing conditions exhibit a super hydrophilic behavior.The contact angle is most sensitive to the hatch distance;however,the frequency has the least influence on the contact angle.The most and least efficient surface roughness parameters are revealed to be scan speed and hatch distance,respectively.

Laser joining of CFRTP to titanium alloy via laser surface texturing

Grid pattern was textured on Ti-6 Al-4 V alloy(TC4)substrate surface by nanosecond laser system.Laser joining of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite(CFRTP)to TC4 joints were performed,and the effect of texture grid depth was investigated.The contact angle of molten CFRTP on textured TC4 surface was measured and the tensile-shear force was tested.The fracture surface and interface morphology were observed.The results indicated that the wettability of molten CFRTP on TC4 surface improved remarkably after laser textured TC4.Shear force of CFRTP/TC4 joints was increased by 156%after laser textured TC4 surface.When the depth of grid was deeper than 100μm,contact angle increased and incomplete filling of molten CFRTP in grid occurred,the shear force thus decreased gradually.Resin-carbon fibers mixture was adhered on the fracture surface of TC4,and the variation tendency of adhesion ratio was consistent with that of shear force.TC4 matrix was exfoliated from substrate and adhered at the fracture surface of CFRTP,indicating stronger mechanical interlocking occurred at the joining interface after laser textured TC4 surface.Beside mechanical interlocking,compound layer consisted of CTi_(0.42)V_(1.58)carburization phase was also confirmed at interface,suggesting that chemical bonding also occurred at the joining interface.

Fast laser surface texturing of spherical samples to improve the frictional performance of elasto-hydrodynamic lubricated contacts

Textured surfaces offer the potential to promote friction and wear reduction by increasing the hydrodynamic pressure,fluid uptake,or acting as oil or debris reservoirs.However,texturing techniques often require additional manufacturing steps and costs,thus frequently being not economically feasible for real engineering applications.This experimental study aims at applying a fast laser texturing technique on curved surfaces for obtaining superior tribological performances.A femtosecond pulsed laser(Ti:Sapphire)and direct laser interference patterning(with a solid‐state Nd:YAG laser)were used for manufacturing dimple and groove patterns on curved steel surfaces(ball samples).Tribological tests were carried out under elasto‐hydrodynamic lubricated contact conditions varying slide‐roll ratio using a ball‐on‐disk configuration.Furthermore,a specific interferometry technique for rough surfaces was used to measure the film thickness of smooth and textured surfaces.Smooth steel samples were used to obtain data for the reference surface.The results showed that dimples promoted friction reduction(up to 20%)compared to the reference smooth specimens,whereas grooves generally caused less beneficial or detrimental effects.In addition,dimples promoted the formation of full film lubrication conditions at lower speeds.This study demonstrates how fast texturing techniques could potentially be used for improving the tribological performance of bearings as well as other mechanical components utilised in several engineering applications.

Tribological behavior of polydopamine/polytetrafluoroethylene coating on laser textured stainless steel with Hilbert curves

Shallow Hilbert curve patterns with easily programmable texture density were selected for laser texturing of stainless steel substrates.Two different texture path segment lengths(12 and 24 μm)and four different laser power percentages(5%,10%,15%,and 20%)were investigated.The textured and smooth substrates were coated with thin polydopamine/polytetrafluoroethylene(PDA/PTFE)coatings for tribological property assessment.The effects of texture density(texture area coverage)and laser power on the durability and friction of the coated surfaces were studied.Laser texturing the substrates improved the coating durability up to 25 times,reduced the friction coefficient,and prevented coating global delamination.The textures fabricated with a laser power of 15%and a texture path segment length of 12 μm yielded the best coating durability.The textures provided the interlocking for the PTFE coating and thus prevented its global delamination.Furthermore,the PTFE inside the texture grooves replenished the solid lubricant worn away in the wear track and prolonged the coating wear life.

A synergetic strategy based on laser surface texturing and lubricating grease for improving the tribological and electrical properties of Ag coating under current-carrying friction

Herein,a series of Ag coatings with different micro‐dimples were fabricated on copper surfaces by laser surface texturing(LST)and magnetron sputtering.Multilayer graphene lubricating grease(MGLG)was prepared using multilayer graphene as an additive.The textured Ag coatings and MGLG were characterized.Moreover,the tribological and electrical performances of the textured Ag coatings under MGLG lubrication were investigated in detail.Results demonstrated that the textured Ag coating with an appropriate dimple diameter could exhibit improved tribological and electrical properties when compared to the non‐textured Ag coating under MGLG lubrication.The characterization and analysis of the worn surfaces suggest that the synergetic effect of LST and MGLG contributes to these excellent tribological and electrical properties.

Does laser surface texturing really have a negative impact on the fatigue lifetime of mechanical components?

Laser surface texturing(LST)has been proven to improve the tribological performance of machine elements.The micro-scale patterns manufactured by LST may act as lubricant reservoirs,thus supplying oil when encountering insufficient lubrication.However,not many studies have investigated the use of LST in the boundary lubrication regime,likely due to concerns of higher contact stresses that can occur with the increasing surface roughness.This study aims to examine the influence of LST on the fatigue lifetime of thrust rolling bearings under boundary lubrication.A series of periodic patterns were produced on the thrust rolling bearings,using two geometrically different designs,namely cross and dimple patterns.Base oil ISO VG 100 mixed with 0.05 wt%P of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate(ZDDP)was supplied.The bearings with cross patterns reduce the wear loss by two orders of magnitude.The patterns not only retain lubricant in the textured pockets but also enhance the formation of an anti-wear tribofilm.The tribofilm generation may be improved by the higher contact stresses that occur when using the textured surface.Therefore,in contrast to the negative concerns,the ball bearings with cross patterns were instead found to increase the fatigue life by a factor of three.

Tribological Properties of Dimpled Surface Alloying Layer on Carbon Steel

The effect of surface structure and coating on tribological properties of 45^# carbon steel disc was analyzed. A Nd：YAG laser was used to generate rnicrodirnples on steel surfaces. Dimples with diameter of 150 rn and depth of 50 rn were distributed in an orbicular array on disc surface. Then the alloying element Mo was sputtered to 45# carbon steel disc surface by means of double glow plasma technology. Diffusion Mo alloying layer with 30min thickness and high hardness up to 0.025 was formed on the disc surface. Tribological experiments of three types samples （smooth, texturing and texturing＋alloying） were conducted with a pin-on-disc tribometer. It is found that the dimpled-samples are most effective for reducing friction in comparison with smooth steel surthces, improving the lubricating state from boundary to hydrodynamic region.

Metal surface wettability modification by nanosecond laser surface texturing:A review

Laser surface texturing(LST)is a non-contact manufacturing process for fabricating functional surfaces in a manner that improves the corresponding wettability,and is widely used in biomedicine and industry.Laser surface texturing is a facile approach that is compatible with various materials,can result in a hierarchical texture,and enables a high degree of surface wetting(i.e.,extreme wetting).In addition to surface structures,surface chemical modification is a primary factor in producing extreme wetting surfaces.This review discusses the effects of various surface textures and surface chemistries on wettability.Optimal laser parameters for the desired surface texture are based on the fundamental wettability and laser mechanism.In particular,bumps in the morphology are conducive to obtaining extreme wetting.Diverse surface chemical strategies result in extreme wetting by different mechanisms.This paper makes a rigorous evaluation of the laser parameters and optimal surface chemical modifications by elucidating the relationships between the surface structure,surface chemical modification,and wettability,and in so doing,determines the final wettability.The unresolved problems of LST are presented in the conclusion.This review provides guidance,development directions,and an integrated framework for LST,which will be useful for fabricating extreme wetting surfaces on various metals.

Experimental study on bumps formation textured by nanosecond laser on Ti6Al4V alloy

The surface properties of biomaterials are the key factors for the success of artificial implants in the body.The creation of patterns on titanium alloys by laser surface texturing techniques can modify the surface to make it multifunctional.The evolution of the surface morphology of Ti6Al4V alloy textured by a nanosecond laser with 1064 nm wavelength in the air is studied.Laser surface texturing treatment is performed on the titanium alloy through different pulse numbers,power,pulse width and scan times to obtain different morphologies.The 2D cross-section profile shows that the morphology can be divided into three types in the evolution process of various pulse numbers,powers and pulse widths:bump-shaped,hump-shaped and crater-shaped.It is found that the effect of pulse width on morphology mainly depends on power.The effects of laser parameters on the height of bumps and the evolution of morphology are the main research points to analyse the topography evolution.The causes of bumps are also analysed.Energy dispersive spectrometer measures the area irradiated by the laser,and it is found that the oxygen content of the bump is up to 43.1%,which can speculate that the bump is the result of the oxidation reaction.

Laser pattern-induced unidirectional lubricant flow for lubrication track replenishment

Effective oil replenishment to the lubrication track of a running bearing is crucial to its sustainable operation.Reliable practical solutions are rare despite numerous theoretical studies were conducted in the last few decades.This paper proposes the use of surface effect,wettability gradient,to achieve the goal.This method is simple and can be nicely implemented using femtosecond laser ablation.A periodic comb-tooth-shaped pattern with anisotropic wetting capability is devised and its effect on the anisotropic spreading behaviour of an oil droplet is studied.Results show that the comb-tooth-shaped pattern enables the rearrangement of oil distribution,thereby escalating oil replenishment to the lubrication track.The effect is due to the unbalanced interfacial force created by the surface pattern.The influence of the shape and the pitch of teeth,which are the two governing factors,on oil transport is also reported.The effects of the newly devised surface pattern on lubrication are experimentally evaluated under the conditions of limited lubricant supply.These results are promising,demonstrating the reduction in bearing friction and the increase in lubricating film thickness.

Surface engineering and the application of laser-based processes to stents-A review of the latest development

Late in-stent thrombus and restenosis still represent two major challenges in stents’design.Surface treatment of stent is attracting attention due to the increasing importance of stenting intervention for coronary artery diseases.Several surface engineering techniques have been utilised to improve the biological response in vivo on a wide range of biomedical devices.As a tailorable,precise,and ultra-fast process,laser surface engineering offers the potential to treat stent materials and fabricate various 3D textures,including grooves,pillars,nanowires,porous and freeform structures,while also modifying surface chemistry through nitridation,oxidation and coatings.Laser-based processes can reduce the biodegradable materials’degradation rate,offering many advantages to improve stents’performance,such as increased endothelialisation rate,prohibition of SMC proliferation,reduced platelet adhesion and controlled corrosion and degradation.Nowadays,adequate research has been conducted on laser surface texturing and surface chemistry modification.Laser texturing on commercial stents has been also investigated and a promotion of performance of laser-textured stents has been proved.In this critical review,the influence of surface texture and surface chemistry on stents performance is firstly reviewed to understand the surface characteristics of stents required to facilitate cellular response.This is followed by the explicit illustration of laser surface engineering of stents and/or related materials.Laser induced periodic surface structure(LIPSS)on stent materials is then explored,and finally the application of laser surface modification techniques on latest generation of stent devices is highlighted to provide future trends and research direction on laser surface engineering of stents.

NiTi laser textured implants with improved in vivo osseointegration:An experimental study in rats

Laser surface texturing is a versatile approach for manufacturing implants with suitable surfaces for os-seointegration.This work explores the use of laser to fabricate NiTi textured implants,testing two dif-ferent groove-based designs.Their performance was evaluated in vivo through implantation in Sprague Dawley rats’femur,being then analyzed after 4 and 12 weeks of implantation.Push-out experiments and histological characterization allowed to assess bone-implant bond and osseointegration and to compare the laser textured solutions with non-textured NiTi.Histology showed that,at 4 weeks of implantation,mainly immature woven bone was present whilst at 12 weeks a more mature bone had developed.Con-sidering the largest implantation time(12 weeks),results showed extraction forces considerably higher for textured implants(G2 and G3).Moreover,when comparing G2 and G3,it was found that G2(having the highest textured surface area)displayed the maximum extraction force among all groups,with an increase of 212%when compared to non-textured implants(G1).These results prove that the design and manufacturing technology are effective to promote an im-proved bone-implant bond,aiming the development of orthopedic implants.

Surface texture formation in precision machining of direct laser deposited tungsten carbide

This paper focuses on an analysis of the surface texture formed during precision machining of tungsten carbide. The work material was fabricated using direct laser deposition （DLD） technology. The experiment included precision milling of tungsten carbide samples with a monolithic torus cubic boron nitride tool and grinding with diamond and alumina cup wheels. An optical surface profiler was applied to the measurements of surface textures and roughness profiles. In addition, the micro-geometry of the milling cutter was measured with the appli- cation of an optical device. The surface roughness height was also estimated with the application of a model, which included kinematic-geometric parameters and minimum uncut chip thickness. The research revealed the occurrence of micro-grooves on the machined surface. The surface roughness height calculated on the basis of the traditional kinematic-geometric model was incompatible with the measurements. However, better agreement between the theoretical and experimental values was observed for the minimum uncut chip thickness model.