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- Ganvir, Ashish, 1991-, et al.
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A Facile Approach to Deposit Graphenaceous Composite Coatings by Suspension Plasma Spraying
- 2019
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Ingår i: Coatings. - : MDPI AG. - 2079-6412. ; 9:3
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper demonstrates, for the first time ever, the deposition of graphenaceous composite coatings using an easy, yet robust, suspension plasma spraying (SPS) process. As a case study, a composite coating comprising 8 wt.% of yttria-stabilized-zirconia (8YSZ) and reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) was deposited on a steel substrate. The coatings were sprayed using an 8YSZ-GO mixed suspension with varied plasma spray parameters. Establishing the possibility of retaining the graphene in a ceramic matrix using SPS was of specific interest. Electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the presence of graphenaceous material distributed throughout the coating in the 8YSZ matrix. The experimental results discussed in this work confirm that SPS is an immensely attractive pathway to incorporate a graphenaceous material into virtually any matrix material and can potentially have major implications in enabling the deposition of large-area graphene-containing coatings for diverse functional applications.
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- Zhang, Pimin, 1990-, et al.
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Effects of surface finish on the initial oxidation of HVAF-sprayed NiCoCrAlY coatings
- 2019
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - Elsevier : Elsevier BV. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 364, s. 43-56
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Oxide scale formed on HVAF-sprayed NiCoCrAlY coatings and the effect of surface treatment were investigated by a multi-approach study combining photo-stimulated luminescence, microstructural observation and mass gain. The initial oxidationbehaviour of as-sprayed, polished and shot-peened coatings at 1000 °C is studied. Both polished and shot-peened coatings exhibited superior performance due to rapid formation of α-Al2O3 fully covering the coating and suppressing the growth of transient alumina, assisted by a high density of α-Al2O3 nuclei on surface treatment induced defects. Moreover, the fast development of a two-layer alumina scale consisting of an inward-grown inner α-Al2O3 layer and an outer layer transformed from outward-grown transient alumina resulted in a higher oxide growth rate of the as-sprayed coating.
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- Ajay, A., et al.
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Hot corrosion behavior of solution precursor and atmospheric plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings
- 2015
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Ingår i: Corrosion Science. - : Elsevier Ltd. - 0010-938X .- 1879-0496. ; 98, s. 271-279
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Hot corrosion behavior of solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) thermal barrier coating (TBC) in molten salt mixtures of 90wt.% Na2SO4+5wt.% V2O5+5wt.% NaCl and 50wt.% Na2SO4+50wt.% V2O5 at 900°C is compared vis-à-vis atmospheric plasma spray (APS) coating. APS TBCs show better hot corrosion resistance than SPPS TBCs in both the salt mixtures. The vertical cracks in SPPS coatings, meant for strain tolerance and high thermal cycling life, serve as channels for transporting salts across the coating to bond coat/top coat interface and accelerate failure. © 2015 Elsevier Ltd.
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- Algenaid, Wael, 1992-, et al.
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Influence of microstructure on the erosion behaviour of suspension plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings
- 2019
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 375, s. 86-99
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are applied on the surface of hot parts of gas turbine engines to increase the turbine efficiency by providing thermal insulation and to protect the engine parts from the harsh environment. Typical degradation of TBCs can be attributed to bond coat oxidation, thermal stress etc. In addition to this, erosion can also lead to partial or complete removal of the TBCs especially when the engine operates under erosive environment such as flying over desert area, near active volcanic or offshore ocean environment. Suspension Plasma Spraying (SPS) is a promising technique for TBC applications by virtue of its ability to produce a strain-tolerant porous-columnar microstructure that combines the benefits of both electron beam physical vapor deposited (EB-PVD) as well as atmospheric plasma sprayed (APS) coatings. This work investigates the influence of various coating microstructures produced by SPS on their erosion behavior. Six different coatings with varied microstructures produced using different suspensions with distinct characteristics were studied and their erosion resistance was compared. Results showed significant influence of SPS TBCs microstructures on the erosion resistance. Furthermore, the erosion resistance of SPS TBCs showed a close correlation between fracture toughness and the erosion rate, higher fracture toughness favours superior erosion resistance. © 2019 Elsevier B.V.
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- Joshi, Shrikant V., 1960-, et al.
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Advanced Coatings by Thermal Spray Processes
- 2019
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Ingår i: Technologies. - : MDPI. - 2227-7080. ; 7:4, s. 1-14
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Coatings are pivotal in combating problems of premature component degradation in aggressive industrial environments and constitute a strategic area for continued development. Thermal spray (TS) coatings offer distinct advantages by combining versatility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to coat complex geometries without constraints of other in-chamber processes. Consequently, TS techniques like high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and atmospheric plasma spray (APS) are industrially well-accepted. However, they have reached limits of their capabilities while expectations from coatings progressively increase in pursuit of enhanced efficiency and productivity. Two emerging TS variants, namely high-velocity air-fuel (HVAF) and liquid feedstock thermal spraying, offer attractive pathways to realize high-performance surfaces superior to those hitherto achievable. Supersonic HVAF spraying provides highly adherent coatings with negligible porosity and its low processing temperature also ensures insignificant thermal ‘damage’ (oxidation, decarburization, etc.) to the starting material. On the other hand, liquid feedstock derived TS coatings, deposited using suspensions of fine particles (100 nm–5 µm) or solution precursors, permits the production of coatings with novel microstructures and diverse application-specific architectures. The possibility of hybrid processing, combining liquid and powder feedstock, provides further opportunities to fine tune the properties of functional surfaces. These new approaches are discussed along with some illustrative examples.
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- Joshi, Shrikant V., 1960-, et al.
(författare)
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New Generation Ceramic Coatings for High-Temperature Applications by Liquid Feedstock Plasma Spraying : Defense, Security, Aerospace and Energy Applications
- 2020
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Ingår i: Handbook of Advanced Ceramics and Composites. - Cham : Springer. - 9783319732558 ; , s. 1-42
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Plasma spraying with liquid feedstock offers an exciting opportunity to obtain coatings with characteristics that are vastly different from those produced using conventional spray-grade powders. The two extensively investigated variants of this technique are suspension plasma spraying (SPS), which utilizes a suspension of fine powders in an appropriate medium, and solution precursor plasma spraying (SPPS), which involves use of a suitable solution precursor that can form the desired particles in situ. The advent of axial injection plasma spray systems in recent times has also eliminated concerns regarding low deposition rates/efficiencies associated with liquid feedstock. The 10–100 μm size particles that constitute conventional spray powders lead to individual splats that are more than an order of magnitude larger compared to those resulting from the fine (approximately 100 nm–2 μm in size) particles already present in suspensions in SPS or formed in situ in SPPS. The distinct characteristics of the resulting coatings are directly attributable to the above very dissimilar splats (“building blocks” for coatings) responsible for their formation. This chapter discusses the salient features associated with SPS and SPPS processing, highlights their versatility for depositing a vast range of ceramic coatings with diverse functional attributes, and discusses their utility, particularly for high-temperature applications through some illustrative examples. A further extension of liquid feedstock plasma processing to enable use of hybrid powder-liquid combinations for plasma spraying is also discussed. This presents a novel approach to explore new material combinations, create various function-dependent coating architectures with multi-scale features, and enable convenient realization of layered, composite, and graded coatings as demonstrated through specific examples.
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- Kumara, Chamara, et al.
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Microstructure modelling of laser metal powder directed energy deposition of alloy 718
- 2019
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Ingår i: Additive Manufacturing. - : Elsevier. - 2214-8604 .- 2214-7810. ; 25, s. 357-364
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A multi-component and multi-phase-field modelling approach, combined with transformation kinetics modelling, was used to model microstructure evolution during laser metal powder directed energy deposition of Alloy 718 and subsequent heat treatments. Experimental temperature measurements were utilised to predict microstructural evolution during successive addition of layers. Segregation of alloying elements as well as formation of Laves and δ phase was specifically modelled. The predicted elemental concentrations were then used in transformation kinetics to estimate changes in Continuous Cooling Transformation (CCT) and Time Temperature Transformation (TTT) diagrams for Alloy 718. Modelling results showed good agreement with experimentally observed phase evolution within the microstructure. The results indicate that the approach can be a valuable tool, both for improving process understanding and for process development including subsequent heat treatment.
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- Mandati, Sreekanth, et al.
(författare)
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Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Films with Branched Nanorod Architectures Fabricated by Economic and Environmentally Friendly Pulse-Reverse Electrodeposition Route
- 2018
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Ingår i: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. - : American Chemical Society. - 2168-0485. ; 6:11, s. 13787-13796
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) materials are one of the most promising solar cell technologies owing to their large absorption coefficient and tunable direct bandgap, and they have gained considerable commercial maturity. The study herein puts forward the preparation of nanostructured CIGS films containing branched nanorod architectures, which is reported for the first time. The process employs an economic pulse-reverse electrodeposition technique by utilizing the fundamentals of electro-reduction and oxidation to fabricate nanostructured CIGS and completely avoids conventional energy-intensive high-temperature annealing/selenization step. Comprehensive characterization of nanoarchitectured films reveals the stoichiometric composition and chalcopyrite structure with dominant (112) orientation. Nanostructured CIGS exhibits excellent photoactivity with a photocurrent density of 4.31 mA/cm2 at -0.13 V vs RHE in a liquid junction, which is highest for a bare CIGS film and is attributable to its inherent high interface area and better charge transport properties compared to planar films. The ability to produce such efficient nanostructures using an economic, scalable, sustainable, and eco-friendly approach can considerably reduce fabrication costs compared with existing high-temperature bulk material preparation methods. © 2018 American Chemical Society.
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- Mandati, S., et al.
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Photoelectrochemistry of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 thin-films fabricated by sequential pulsed electrodeposition
- 2015
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Ingår i: Journal of Power Sources. - : Elsevier. - 0378-7753 .- 1873-2755. ; 273, s. 149-157
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A novel approach for the fabrication of compact stoichiometric copper indium gallium selenium (CIGS) thin-films is reported. It uses a solution of CuCl2, GaCl3 and H2SeO3, pH adjusted with HCl with LiCl as additive employing a high purity graphite plate anode and Mo sputtered glass cathode during a simplified sequential pulsed current electrodeposition which avoids impurities from the use of a reference electrode during deposition and a separate selenization step. A Cu-Ga-Se film is optimally deposited by optimizing the deposition voltage, followed by deposition of In from InCl3 solution, and then annealing of the Cu-Ga-Se/In thin-film in an Argon atmosphere at 550 °C. A single phase chalcopyrite CIGS forms with a compact morphology and well-controlled composition of individual elements. The flat-band potential and carrier density of CIGS thin-films are -0.15 V and 2.6 × 1016 cm-3, respectively, as determined by Mott-Schottky studies. The photoelectrochemical performance of CIGS films shows a photocurrent density of -0.8 mA cm-2 at -0.4 V vs. SCE, an eight fold increment compared to our previous reported value. This simplified preparation using pulse plating gives superior quality CIGS films which are promising for application in thin-film solar cells and photoelectrochemical cells. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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| 10. |
- Mandati, Sreenkanth, et al.
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Two-dimensional CuIn1−xGaxSe 2 nano-flakes by pulse electrodeposition for photovoltaic applications
- 2019
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Ingår i: Solar Energy. - : Elsevier BV. - 0038-092X .- 1471-1257. ; 181, s. 396-404
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Fabrication of Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 (CIGS) absorber layers containing two-dimensional nano-flake structures using a single stage pulse electrodeposition technique is reported for the first time, wherein CuCl 2 , InCl 3 , GaCl 3 and H 2 SeO 3 are used as precursors in a pH 3 buffer. The method employs tri-sodium citrate as complexing agent. The phenomenon of intrinsic electrochemical dissolution associated with pulse electrodeposition technique is efficiently utilized to obtain CIGS nano-flakes. The presence of tri-sodium citrate and the relaxation time during pulse electrodeposition play crucial role in achieving control over composition and morphology of CIGS films thereby aiding in the formation of nano-flakes. Evolution of nano-flake structures is systematically investigated with the increase in deposition time during pulse electrodeposition. Elemental analysis reveals the stoichiometric composition of nano-flake films while the formation of chalcopyrite phase-pure CIGS is confirmed by XRD and Raman analyses. The bandgap of CIGS nano-flakes is inferred to be about 1.21 eV from Tauc's plot. Mott-Schottky studies unveil the p-type conductivity of the CIGS with a flat-band potential and carrier density values of −0.15 V and 5.2 × 10 16 cm −3 , respectively. Photoelectrochemical characterization of CIGS films affirms their photoactivity and the photoresponse is almost 20 times compared to the traditional planar CIGS films. Nanostructured CIGS films fabricated by low-cost pulse electrodeposition method reduce materials consumption while promising excellent photoresponse and are suitable for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical applications. © 2019 International Solar Energy Society
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- Markocsan, Nicolaie, 1967-, et al.
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Liquid Feedstock Plasma Spraying : An Emerging Process for Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of thermal spray technology (Print). - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1059-9630 .- 1544-1016. ; 26:6, s. 1104-1114
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Liquid feedstock plasma spraying (LFPS) involves deposition of ultrafine droplets of suspensions or solution precursors (typically ranging from nano- to submicron size) and permits production of coatings with unique microstructures that are promising for advanced thermal barrier coating (TBC) applications. This paper reviews the recent progress arising from efforts devoted to development of high-performance TBCs using the LFPS approach. Advancements in both suspension plasma spraying and solution precursor plasma spraying, which constitute the two main variants of LFPS, are presented. Results illustrating the different types of the microstructures that can be realized in LFPS through appropriate process parameter control, model-assisted assessment of influence of coating defects on thermo-mechanical properties and the complex interplay between pore coarsening, sintering and crystallite growth in governing thermal conductivity are summarized. The enhancement in functional performances/lifetime possible in LFPS TBCs with multilayered architectures and by incorporating new pyrochlore chemistries such as gadolinium zirconate, besides the conventional single 8 wt.% yttria-stabilized zirconia insulating ceramic layer, is specifically highlighted.
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- Pemmasani, S. P., et al.
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Structure-property correlations in cathodic arc deposited tialn coatings
- 2012
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Ingår i: Materials Science Forum. - 0255-5476 .- 1662-9752. - 9783037852941 ; 702-703:1, s. 967-970
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- PVD hard coatings, notably transition metal nitrides and carbides, are being increasingly used by industry for improving the life and machining speeds of cutting and forming tools. There has been an increasing trend towards use of complex coatings, based on ternary and even more complex multi-component systems, as well as in novel configurations such as multilayers, superlattices, nanolayers and graded coatings, to achieve superior properties in the tool as well as the finished product. The service properties of the coatings are known to be influenced by their microstructure, phase assembly and composition, apart from the orientation and stress states which can be suitably tailored for diverse applications. In the present study, a ternary coating based on Titanium Aluminum Nitride was deposited on high speed steel substrates by cathodic arc evaporation under varied bias voltage conditions. Asdeposited coatings were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Residual Stress Analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), EBSD and FIB. Mechanical and tribological characteristics of the coatings were evaluated by nanoindentation and nanoscratch testing, respectively. The variations in coating hardness and adhesion with the bias voltage were studied. The changes in coating microstructure as a consequence of variation in bias voltage were also examined. Results from the above investigations are presented to illustrate how a combination of electron microscopy with nanoindentation. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
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- Sivakumar, G., et al.
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Hot corrosion behavior of plasma sprayed powder-solution precursor hybrid thermal barrier coatings
- 2018
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 349, s. 452-461
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In recent times, plasma sprayed powder-solution precursor hybrid composite thermal barrier coatings have been developed to harness the dual benefits of both conventional atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) and solution precursor plasma spraying (SPPS) processes. In this study, hot corrosion behavior of plasma sprayed powder-solution precursor composite (PSP-SPC) YSZ TBCs in molten salt mixtures of 90 wt.% Na2SO4 + 5 wt.% V2O5 + 5 wt.% NaCl and 50 wt.% Na2SO4 + 50 wt.% V2O5 at 900 °C was investigated. The employed coating showed a bimodal microstructure comprising coarse splats derived from the powder feedstock as in the APS process and fine splats resulting from the solution precursor as typical of SPPS process. The PSP-SPC coatings showed a significantly higher resistance to spallation than APS, SPPS and EB-PVD coatings in both the salt environments. These coatings showed shorter life in vanadate environment compared to that of the chloride environments as the former promotes the formation of monoclinic ZrO2 and YVO4 phases more than the latter. © 2018
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- Sreekanth, Suhas, et al.
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Effect of Direct Energy Deposition Process Parameters on Single-Track Deposits of Alloy 718
- 2020
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Ingår i: Metals. - : MDPI AG. - 2075-4701. ; 10:1, s. 01-16
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The effect of three important process parameters, namely laser power, scanning speed and laser stand-off distance on the deposit geometry, microstructure and segregation characteristics in direct energy deposited alloy 718 specimens has been studied. Laser power and laser stand-off distance were found to notably affect the width and depth of the deposit, while the scanning speed influenced the deposit height. An increase in specific energy conditions (between 0.5 J/mm2 and 1.0 J/mm2) increased the total area of deposit yielding varied grain morphologies and precipitation behaviors which were comprehensively analyzed. A deposit comprising three distinct zones, namely the top, middle and bottom regions, categorized based on the distinct microstructural features formed on account of variation in local solidification conditions. Nb-rich eutectics preferentially segregated in the top region of the deposit (5.4–9.6% area fraction, Af) which predominantly consisted of an equiaxed grain structure, as compared to the middle (1.5–5.7% Af) and the bottom regions (2.6–4.5% Af), where columnar dendritic morphology was observed. High scan speed was more effective in reducing the area fraction of Nb-rich phases in the top and middle regions of the deposit. The <100> crystallographic direction was observed to be the preferred growth direction of columnar grains while equiaxed grains had a random orientation.
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- Sreekanth, Suhas, et al.
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Effect of process parameters and heat treatments on delta-phase precipitation in directed energy deposited alloy 718
- 2022
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Ingår i: Welding in the World. - : Springer. - 0043-2288 .- 1878-6669.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article outlines a detailed study of solution treatments and delta precipitation treatments carried out on laser-directed energy deposited (DED) alloy 718 specimens. Two different sets of DED process parameters were used in high and low energy conditions that yield different microstructural features to study the effect of process parameters on delta precipitation. These two conditions were subjected to solution treatment at 1010 °C and 1050 °C each for 1 h, which improved homogeneity and altered grain texture with introduction of annealing twins. The as-built and solution-treated specimens served as the initial reference condition for subsequent delta processing treatments (DPT) performed at three temperatures of 850 °C, 900 °C, and 950 °C to study the effect of short- and long-term exposures ranging from 1 to 48 h. When as-built specimens were subjected to DPT, interdendritic delta precipitates were observed at Nb-rich regions. In contrast, solution-treated specimens under short-term exposure to DPT resulted in intergranular delta phase precipitates whereas under long-term exposures to DPT yielded predominantly intragranular delta precipitates, which grew denser and longer with increased time of treatment. For longer exposure times of 24 and 48 h, a continuous film of intergranular delta phase was noticed. The morphology, location, and volume fraction of delta phase precipitates studied in this research are imperative for designing the performance of alloy 718 built by DED process.
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- Sreekanth, Suhas, et al.
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Influence of laser-directed energy deposition process parameters and thermal post-treatments on Nb-rich secondary phases in single-track Alloy 718 specimens
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of laser applications. - : Laser Institute of America. - 1042-346X .- 1938-1387. ; 33:2, s. 1-13
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this article, process parameters such as laser power, deposition speed, and powder feed rate are varied at three levels, and their effect on geometrical characteristics and microstructural features of laser-direct energy deposited single-track Alloy 718 specimens is analyzed. Furthermore, the influence of standard heat treatments recommended for wrought form of Alloy 718 is investigated on as-built deposits. The main aim of the research is to curtail the amount of secondary Nb-rich precipitates such as Laves and NbCs either during the process or by subsequent heat treatments. The volume fraction analysis of Nb-rich phases shows that processing at high laser power conditions is ideal for minimizing segregation. Upon subjecting as-built deposits to (i) solution treatment, (ii) solution treatment and aging, and (iii) direct aging, a difference in volume fraction of Nb-rich phases is noticed compared to the as-built condition. Characterization of size, morphology, phase constitution through volume fraction estimation, and elemental concentrations employing electron dispersive spectroscopy analysis indicates dissolution of Nb-rich phases when subjected to heat treatments. The delta phase precipitation preferentially occurs in the top and bottom regions and sparsely in the middle region of the specimens subjected to solution heat treatment. In case of specimens subjected to direct aging (718 °C/8 h and 621 °C/8 h), delta phase is not discernable, indicating that a higher temperature (>900 °C) treatment may be necessary for delta precipitation and growth
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- Adli, Erik, et al.
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Progress Of The Ess Proton Beam Imaging Systems
- 2022
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Ingår i: LINAC2022. - : ACoW Publishing. ; , s. 395-398
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The ESS Target Proton Beam Imaging Systems has the objective to image the 5 MW ESS proton beam as it entersthe spallation target. The imaging systems has to operate in a harsh radiation environment, leading to a number of challenges : development of radiation hard photon sources, long and aperture-restricted optical paths and fast electronics required to provide rapid information in case of beam anomalies. This paper outlines how main challenges of the imaging systems have been addressed, and the status of deployment as ESS gets closer to beam.
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- Aranke, Omkar, 1994-, et al.
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Coatings for automotive gray cast iron brake discs : A review
- 2019
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Ingår i: Coatings. - : MDPI AG. - 2079-6412. ; 9:9
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Gray cast iron (GCI) is a popular automotive brake disc material by virtue of its high melting point as well as excellent heat storage and damping capability. GCI is also attractive because of its good castability and machinability, combined with its cost-effectiveness. Although several lightweight alloys have been explored as alternatives in an attempt to achieve weight reduction, their widespread use has been limited by low melting point and high inherent costs. Therefore, GCI is still the preferred material for brake discs due to its robust performance. However, poor corrosion resistance and excessive wear of brake disc material during service continue to be areas of concern, with the latter leading to brake emissions in the form of dust and particulate matter that have adverse effects on human health. With the exhaust emission norms becoming increasingly stringent, it is important to address the problem of brake disc wear without compromising the braking performance of the material. Surface treatment of GCI brake discs in the form of a suitable coating represents a promising solution to this problem. This paper reviews the different coating technologies and materials that have been traditionally used and examines the prospects of some emergent thermal spray technologies, along with the industrial implications of adopting them for brake disc applications. © 2019 by the authors.
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- Archana, M. S., et al.
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Influence of applied pressure during field-assisted sintering of Ti(C,N)-WC-FeAl based nanocomposite
- 2015
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Ingår i: Ceramics International. - 0272-8842 .- 1873-3956. ; 41:2, s. 1986-1993
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Ti(C,N)-WC-FeAl based nanocomposites are processed by field-assisted sintering at 1500 degrees C. The phase and microstructural evolution during the process under the influence of different applied pressures of 30, 50 and 100 MPa are studied using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Lattice parameters of (Ti,W)(C,N) solid solution and binder phases after sintering are found to vary with applied pressure. The nanocomposite grains are observed to possess a core-rim microstructure. Microstructural variations in terms of type, size and fraction of "corerim" structure as a function of applied pressure are investigated. The hardness and indentation fracture toughness values are in the range of 17.6-18.4 GPa and 5.9-6.8 MPa root m, respectively. These values are comparable with those reported for Ti(C,N)-based composites with metal binder. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights reserved.
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- Badgujar, A. C., et al.
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Process parameter impact on properties of sputtered large-area Mo bilayers for CIGS thin film solar cell applications
- 2015
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Ingår i: Thin Solid Films. - : Elsevier BV. - 0040-6090. ; 589, s. 79-84
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) has emerged as a promising candidate for thin film solar cells, with efficiencies approaching those of silicon-based solar cells. To achieve optimum performance in CIGS solar cells, uniform, conductive, stress-free, well-adherent, reflective, crystalline molybdenum (Mo) thin films with preferred orientation (110) are desirable as a back contact on large area glass substrates. The present study focuses on cylindrical rotating DC magnetron sputtered bilayer Mo thin films on 300 mm × 300 mm soda lime glass (SLG) substrates. Key sputtering variables, namely power and Ar gas flow rates, were optimized to achieve best structural, electrical and optical properties. The Mo films were comprehensively characterized and found to possess high degree of thickness uniformity over large area. Best crystallinity, reflectance and sheet resistance was obtained at high sputtering powers and low argon gas flow rates, while mechanical properties like adhesion and residual stress were found to be best at low sputtering power and high argon gas flow rate, thereby indicating a need to arrive at a suitable trade-off during processing. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.
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- Badgujar, Amol C., et al.
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Process Parameter Impact on Selective Laser Ablation of Bilayer Molybdenum Thin Films for CIGS Solar Cell Applications
- 2018
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Ingår i: Materials focus. - California, USA : American Scientific Publishers. - 2169-429X .- 2169-4303. ; :4, s. 556-562
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Cu(In,Ga)Se2 or CIGS absorber layers are a promising candidate for thin film solar cells, with efficiency exceeding 22% having already been demonstrated at the cell level and their commercialization been ramped up. Scribing by selective ablation to achieve monolithic integration is an essential step in CIGS module making to divide a large area cell into a series of inter-connected smaller cells. P1 scribing or electrical isolation of back contact is an essential part of the monolithic integration. Laser-induced scribing of Molybdenum (Mo) back contact of a CIGS solar cell is highly sensitive to process parameters like laser power, pulse duration, and pulse repetition frequency. The above parameters control the scribe width, heat affected zone and process residue directly or indirectly, thereby affecting electrical isolation and module performance. Influence of laser process parameters on scribing of a bilayer Mo thin film back contact has been investigated and is being reported. The scribes obtained employing various laser conditions were characterized for electrical isolation and analyzed by optical microscopy followed by profilometry. High-quality scribing, with a scribe width of 53 μm over a length of 300 mm, was achieved on a bilayer Mo thin film sputtered on a Soda lime glass substrate.
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- Baiamonte, Lidia, et al.
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Carbide-laden coatings deposited using a hand-held high-velocity air-fuel (HVAF) spray gun
- 2021
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 406
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Driven by sustainability and cost considerations, there is growing interest in power generation utilizing renewable sources, especially biomass and waste. While premature degradation of power plant components due to corrosion is well-known, erosion can be a dominant damage mechanism in plants that use “pure” biomass with less corrosive elements like Cl, K, etc. Circulating fluidized bed (CFB) parts are prone to erosion-driven damage and demand periodic re-protection or replacement. In response to the above, this preliminary study evaluates a selection of complex carbide-based coatings to enhance protection against erosion to prolong service life of boiler components. Recognizing on-site coating requirements of real boiler applications, a specific focus is on evaluating performance of a hand-held high-velocity air-fuel (HVAF) spray gun and compare it with the current state-of-the-art high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) deposition. Coatings developed by the above routes have been characterized with microstructural analyses, and their performance evaluated and ranked in an air-jet erosion rig at various impact angles.
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- Barick, P., et al.
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Effect of concentration and molecular weight of polyethylenimine on zeta potential, isoelectric point of nanocrystalline silicon carbide in aqueous and ethanol medium
- 2015
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Ingår i: Ceramics International. - : Elsevier Ltd. - 0272-8842 .- 1873-3956. ; 41:3, s. 4289-4293
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The effect of dispersant concentration and its molecular weight on zeta potential of nanocrystalline silicon carbide in an aqueous medium was investigated. An increase in the concentration of the dispersant, such as polyethylenimine (PEI), in slurry prepared from nanosized silicon carbide, was found to augment the iso-electric point and zeta potential. However, the zeta potential was observed to decline as the pH of the slurry shifts towards the basic region. This aforementioned behavior is attributed to the enhanced mutual repulsion between the polymer chains of the dispersant adsorbed on the surfaces of SiC particles and those approaching the surfaces. The higher ionization potential of polymers in the acidic region compared to the basic region increases the adsorption. The relationship between zeta potential and pH is however, noted to remain virtually unchanged with molecular weight of PEI. Further, it is observed that zeta potential of SiC decreases with the increase in solid content of the slurry. Rheology study reveals that the ethanol based slurry has a lower viscosity than the water based slurry, making ethanol the preferred dispersing medium for colloidal processing of nanometric SiC powder. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.
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- Bellippady, Madhura, et al.
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Characteristics and performance of suspension plasma sprayed thermal barrier coatings on additively manufactured superalloy substrates
- 2023
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Ingår i: Surface and Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier. - 0257-8972. ; 472
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The complex-shaped hot-section parts of new-generation turbine engines demand unique design solutions. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an emergent production method that can produce metallic parts with complex geometries and minimal material wastage. In this work, the characteristics and performance behavior of Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) deposited on forged and AM-built HAYNES®282® superalloy substrates were studied and compared. The bond coats were produced by High-Velocity Air-Fuel (HVAF) spraying using NiCoCrAlY powder feedstock and TBC top-coats by Suspension Plasma Spraying (SPS) using water- and ethanol-based suspensions of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ). The microstructural features, adhesion, Thermal Cycling Fatigue (TCF) lifetime, and thermal shock lifetimes of the TBCs were comprehensively investigated. The results showed that the deposition of bond coats reduced the roughness and asperities of the AM-built substrates. Depending on the type of suspension used and the spray parameters employed, the TBCs exhibited vertically cracked and columnar microstructures. However, no significant differences in TCF and thermal shock lifetimes of TBCs on AM and forged substrates were observed. It is demonstrated that TBC systems can be produced on AM-built metallic substrates, and the resulting TBCs can have similar microstructures and properties as TBCs deposited on conventional substrates.
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- Bellippady, Madhura, et al.
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Performance of Atmospheric Plasma-Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings on Additively Manufactured Super Alloy Substrates
- 2024
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Ingår i: Coatings. - : MDPI. - 2079-6412. ; 14:5
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This work represents a preliminary study of atmospheric plasma-sprayed (APS) YttriaStabilized Zirconia (YSZ)-based thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) deposited on forged and additivemanufactured (AM) HAYNES®282® (H282) superalloy substrates. The effect of different feedstockmorphologies and spray gun designs with radial and axial injection on APS-deposited YSZ layercharacteristics such as microstructure, porosity content, roughness, etc., has been investigated. Theperformance of TBCs in terms of thermal cycling fatigue (TCF) lifetime and erosion behaviour werealso comprehensively investigated. In view of the high surface roughness of as-built AM surfacescompared to forged substrates, two different types of NiCoCrAlY bond coats were examined: oneinvolved high-velocity air fuel (HVAF) spraying of a finer powder, and the other involved APSdeposition of a coarser feedstock. Despite the process and feedstock differences, the above two routesyielded comparable bond coat surface roughness on both types of substrates. Variation in porositylevel in the APS topcoat was observed when deposited using different YSZ feedstock powdersemploying axial or radial injection. However, the resultant TBCs on AM-derived substrates wereobserved to possess similar microstructures and functional properties as TBCs deposited on reference(forged) substrates for any given YSZ deposition process and feedstock.
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- Bellippady, Madhura, et al.
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Process Parameter Impact on Axial Plasma Sprayed Ytterbium Disilicate Coatings for Environment Barrier Coating Applications
- 2024
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Ingår i: Sustainable Production through Advanced Manufacturing, Intelligent Automation and Work Integrated Learning. - : IOS Press. - 9781643685106 - 9781643685113 ; , s. 101-110
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In future generation aviation, light weight, and thermally stable SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are considered the most promising structural materials to replace traditionally used Ni-based superalloys. However, in the presence of steam (a common combustion reaction product) and corrosive species (from ingestion of debris along with the intake air during take-off and landing), accelerated degradation of CMCs compromising its structural integrity is inevitable. Environmental Barrier Coatings (EBCs) are protective ceramic coatings consisting of rare earth (RE) silicates as a topcoat with silicon as a bond coat, and are widely used on CMCs, to impede their surface recession.Thermal spray techniques are commonly employed to deposit EBCs, with highly crystalline, dense, and crack free coatings being desired for robust performance. In general, the high particle velocity and efficient energy transfer in axial feeding systems can result in coatings with higher density, reduced oxide content, and improved mechanical properties. In the present study, axial plasma sprayed ytterbium disilicate (YbDS) coatings deposited on silicon carbide (SiC) substrates using varying plasma spray parameters have been comprehensively characterized. Microstructure, porosity, and hardness have been studied for YbDS coatings deposited by varying nozzle diameter, carrier gas flow rate and stand of distance (SOD) during plasma spraying. Erosion and thermal cyclic fatigue performance of these coatings has also been investigated.
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- Bhardwaj, Sanjay, et al.
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Technology Commercialization by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indian Context : Challenges and Governmental Support Systems
- 2013
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Ingår i: Indian Journal of Economics and Business. - 0972-5784. ; 12
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Post-liberalization, level of protection imparted by Indian government to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is gradually reducing. In the changed scenario, MSMEs need to complete with large companies, both Indian and foreign, with cost-competitive and good quality products. Due to limited resources available with MSMEs, they find it difficult to develop internal technologies and hence need to access technologies developed elsewhere. Technologies developed by public funded Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) can support MSMEs. However, MSMEs should develop competence to commercialize technologies procured from public-funded RTOs, and also utilize available governmental support to meet the emerging challenges. This paper discusses the challenges and governmental support systems for technology commercialization, with relevant examples, from Indian MSMEs’ perspective.
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- Bhardwaj, Sanjay, et al.
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Technology commercialization in advanced materials sector : Indian context
- 2017
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Ingår i: Journal of Intellectual Property Rights. - 0971-7544 .- 0975-1076. ; 22:3, s. 154-167
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study is aimed at developing insights into the Technology Value Chain (TVC) of advanced materials-based technologies using a scenario in which technology has been transferred by a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) to a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in the Indian context. A Conceptual Theoretical Model (CTM) using constructs from existing TVC models is used as a basis for the case study described in this paper. This model is refined using actual evidence from an Indian RTO - the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad. The TVC of ARCI’s proprietary Detonation Spray Coating (DSC) technology is used to expand upon the CTM as well as to provide new insights wherever possible. The TVC adopted for DSC includes technology incubation and proof of concept in advance of transferring the technology. These strategies, aided by government funding of the technology recipient companies, were observed to play an important role in successful commercialization. © 2017, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR). All rights reserved.
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- Björklund, Stefan, 1969-, et al.
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Function-dependent coating architectures by hybrid powder-suspension plasma spraying : Injector design, processing and concept validation
- 2018
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Ingår i: Materials & design. - : Elsevier BV. - 0264-1275 .- 1873-4197. ; 142, s. 56-65
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The attractive properties achieved by Suspension Plasma Spraying (SPS), combined with the availability of high throughput capable plasma spray systems that permit axial feeding, provide encouragement to explore use of suspensions for next generation functional applications. This paper deals with realization of coatings with various pre-determined function-dependent architectures by employing a hybrid powder-suspension feedstock. Some illustrative application-relevant coating architecture designs are discussed, along with the specific benefits that can accrue by deploying a multi-scale powder-suspension feedstock combination. An elegant feedstock delivery arrangement to enable either simultaneous or sequential feeding of powders and suspensions to enable convenient processing of coatings with desired architectures is presented. As proof-of-concept, deposition of layered, composite and functionally graded coatings using the above system is also demonstrated using appropriate case studies
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- Chakravarty, D., et al.
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Zirconia-Nanoparticle-Reinforced Morphology-Engineered Graphene-Based Foams
- 2015
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Ingår i: Advanced Materials. - : Wiley. - 0935-9648. ; 27:31, s. 4534-4543
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The morphology of graphene-based foams can be engineered by reinforcing them with nanocrystalline zirconia, thus improving their oil-adsorption capacity; This can be observed experimentally and explained theoretically. Low zirconia fractions yield flaky microstructures where zirconia nanoparticles arrest propagating cracks. Higher zirconia concentrations possess a mesh-like interconnected structure where the degree of coiling is dependant on the local zirconia content. © 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
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- Chauhan, Hetal R., et al.
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Role of micro- and nano-CeO 2 reinforcements on characteristics and tribological performance of HVOF sprayed Cr3C2-NiCr coatings
- 2023
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Ingår i: Surface and Coatings Technology. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 467
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The present study investigates the role of micro- and nano-CeO2 reinforcements on microstructural, mechanical and tribological properties of Cr3C2-NiCr coatings deposited using high-velocity-oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray process. A novel blending method involving ultrasonication, magnetic stirring and 3D-tumbler mixing was used to prepare the micro- and nano-CeO2 reinforced Cr3C2-NiCr feedstock powders. Unreinforced Cr3C2-NiCr coatings were also prepared for comparison purposes. X-ray diffraction, FE-SEM, EDS mapping, optical microscopy and optical profilometry were used to characterize the coatings. Tribological studies were performed on the coatings using modular ball-on-disc tribometer. The results showed that nano-CeO2 reinforced coatings yielded considerable reduction in porosity, surface roughness and CoF values while significantly enhancing the hardness and fracture toughness in comparison to the micro-CeO2 reinforced and unreinforced Cr3C2-NiCr coatings. The addition of nanoCeO2 to the coatings contributed to the microstructure refinement and to the formation of stable tribo-oxide layer, resulting in a lower specific wear rate under identical test conditions. Performance of micro-CeO2 reinforced coatings was intermediate to that of nano-CeO2 reinforced and unreinforced Cr3C2-NiCr coatings.
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- Choudary Ratnala, Dilipkumar, Doktorand, et al.
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Development of Functionally Graded Metal–Ceramic Systems by Directed Energy Deposition : A Review
- 2023
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Ingår i: Materials Science Forum. - : Trans Tech Publications. - 0255-5476 .- 1662-9752. ; 1107, s. 105-110
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Ceramics and metals are the two vastly explored classes of materials whose individual characteristics and targeted applications differ significantly. Continuous thrust for space exploration and energy generation demands materials with a wide range of properties. To tackle this demand, ceramic-metal combined structures that club heat, wear, and corrosion resistance of ceramics to the high toughness, good strength, and better machinability of metals are desirable. While various processing routes to combine ceramics and metals have been developed through the years, solutions to address problems associated with the interface, thermal property mismatch, and poor adhesion need to be explored. In this context, Functional Graded Materials (FGMs) have attracted particular attention by virtue of their ability to avoid sharp interfaces and local stress concentrations. Out of all, Additive Manufacturing (AM) routes, particularly the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technique, is emerging as a productive technique capable of fabricating a wide range of metal-ceramic graded structures. This paper specifically discusses metal-ceramic FGMs ́ capability as a potential high-temperature material with customized multifunctional material properties. It further outlines the primary concerns with the realization of metal-ceramic graded structures and major techniques developed to mitigate problems encountered in processing them. Specific emphasis is laid on the powder-based Laser DED (L-DED) technique of FGM fabrication owing to its control over complex geometries and microstructural engineering.
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- Choudary Ratnala, Dilipkumar, Doktorand, et al.
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Effect of Laser Power on the Deposition of Alloy 718 Powder on Alumina Substrate Using Laser Directed Energy Deposition : A Single-Track Study
- 2024
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Ingår i: Sustainable Production through Advanced Manufacturing, Intelligent Automation and Work Integrated Learning. - : IOS Press. - 9781643685106 - 9781643685113 ; , s. 111-121
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Welding or brazing of metals to ceramics often leads to failures under aggressive conditions due to abrupt changes in physical, chemical, and thermal properties at the metal-ceramic interface. Metal-ceramic Functional Graded Materials (FGMs) replace the strict interface with a gradual transition of composition and properties, which protects the material from failures. The powder-blown Laser-Directed Energy Deposition (DED-LB) is one of the widely known Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes that offer unique features like developing FGMs and multi-material structures. Various studies have been conducted to process metalceramic FGMs using the DED-LB process but significant differences in thermal properties, varying laser-material interactions, and the possibility of formation of complex reaction products make the processing of metal-ceramic FGMs challenging. This study aims to understand the effect of laser power on a ceramic substrate, and its interaction with a metal powder introduced in the melt pool. A single track of nickel-based superalloy Alloy 718 powder was deposited on an Alumina substrate with different laser powers. The deposition was performed with and without substrate pre-heat to understand the effect of pre-treatment on deposition. Metallographic analysis was performed to reveal the microstructure of the resolidified metal mixed ceramic region
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- Curry, Nicholas, 1984-, et al.
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Erosion performance of suspension plasma spray thermal barrier coatings : A comparison with state of art coatings
- 2022
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 437
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Suspension plasma spray (SPS) thermal barrier coatings are currently at an early stage of industrial adoption. There remain questions about the performance of SPS columnar coatings under different engine environmental conditions as it may influence which established engine coatings can be replaced by SPS coatings. One particular area of concern has been the erosion resistance of SPS coatings.In this study a columnar SPS coating has been evaluated against three types of state of art air plasma spray coatings: conventional porous coating, high porosity coating and dense vertically cracked coating. Air-jet erosion testing was performed on coatings at a glancing angle of 30 degrees and with direct impact at 90 degrees. Coatings have been ranked according to their mass loss per unit erodent mass. Coatings were also evaluated for their microstructure, porosity content, hardness, and fracture toughness. The erosion damage created during testing has also been investigated using electron microscopy to observe the damage mechanism. The results of this study demonstrate that SPS coatings can outperform porous APS coatings in erosion resistance and could be considered a match for dense vertically cracked coatings. The SPS columnar coatings have shown a decreasing erosion rate with exposure time that suggest the influence of surface roughness on initial erosion behaviour.
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- DAS, D.K., et al.
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High temperature oxidation behaviour of directionally solidified nickel base superalloy CM–247LC
- 2003
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Ingår i: Materials Science and Technology. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0267-0836 .- 1743-2847. ; 19:6, s. 695-708
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The present paper describes the isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviour of the technologically important nickel base directionally solidified superalloy CM-247LC in air in the temperature range 1000-1200°C. This superalloy behaves as a transition nickel base alloy under isothermal oxidation conditions and exhibits a fairly long transient oxidation period (~20 h at 1100°C). Irrespective of the temperature of exposure and nature of oxidation (isothermal or cyclic), a composite oxide scale develops on CM-247LC. While the outer portion of the oxide scale consists of either spinel (NiAl2O4) or a mixture of spinel and NiO, depending on oxidation temperature, the inner portion is always constituted of alumina. Beyond the transient period, the alloy is found to follow parabolic oxidation kinetics. The oxide layer that forms is invariably very non-uniform in thickness, and is dispersed with two types of oxide particles. While tantalum rich oxide particles are found scattered in the outer zone of the oxide layer, hafnium rich oxide particles lie close to the oxide/metal interface. Results also reveal that the nature of oxidation associated with the CM-247LC superalloy causes entrapment of metal islands in the oxide layer.
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- Dom, Rekha, et al.
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A solar-responsive zinc oxide photoanode for solar-photon-harvester photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells
- 2020
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Ingår i: Nanoscale Advances. - : Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - 2516-0230. ; 2:8, s. 3350-3357
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A highly efficient, nanostructured, solar-responsive zinc-oxide (SRZO) photoanode has been achieved by utilization of a versatile solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) deposition technique. For the first time, it is demonstrated that a front-illumination type SRZO photo-anode fabricated with a ZnO/stainless steel (SS-304) configuration can generate an enhanced photo-electrochemical (PEC) current of 390 mA cm(-2), under solar radiation from a solar simulator with an AM1.5 global filter (similar to 1 sun). The SRZO electrode displayed a solar-to-hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiency of 2.32% when investigated for H-2 evolution in a PEC cell. These electrodes exhibited a maximum peak efficiency of 86% using 320 nm photons during incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency measurement. Interestingly, the film lattice of SRZO showed a significant red-shift of 0.37 eV in the ZnO band gap thereby providing solar photon absorptivity to SRZO. Further, an enhanced charge transport property by virtue of increased donor density (similar to 4.11 x 10(17) cm(-3)) has been observed, which is higher by an order of magnitude than that of its bulk counterpart. Efficient optical absorption of solar photons and higher donor-density of SRZO have been thus attributed to its superior PEC performance.
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- Eklund, Johan, 1991, et al.
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High-Temperature Corrosion of HVAF-Sprayed Ni-Based Coatings for Boiler Applications
- 2019
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Ingår i: Oxidation of Metals. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1573-4889 .- 0030-770X. ; 91:5-6, s. 729-747
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The present study investigates the initial corrosion behaviour of HVAF-sprayed NiCr, NiAl and NiCrAlY coatings in two different environments, O 2 + H 2 O and O 2 + H 2 O + KCl at 600 °C for up to 168 h in order to evaluate the possibility of utilizing such coatings in biomass- and waste-fired boilers. SEM/EDX analysis showed that all coatings displayed a protective behaviour in O 2 + H 2 O. Upon addition of KCl (O 2 + H 2 O + KCl), the corrosion behaviour of the NiCr coating drastically changed as it formed a thick oxide layer and displayed major chlorine diffusion down to the substrate. The NiCrAlY coating displayed a significantly better corrosion resistance with only minor oxide formation. The NiAl coating exhibited a protective behaviour similar to when exposed in the absence of KCl indicating that a thin protective oxide has formed on the coating surface. The performance of the NiAl and NiCrAlY coatings is promising for future studies with long-term exposures in more corrosive environments such as in a biomass- and waste-fired boiler.
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- Faisal, Nadimul Haque, et al.
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Application of Thermal Spray Coatings in Electrolysers for Hydrogen Production : Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities
- 2022
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Ingår i: ChemNanoMat. - : Wiley-VCH Verlagsgesellschaft. - 2199-692X. ; 8:12
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Thermal spray coatings have the advantage of providing thick and functional coatings from a range of engineering materials. The associated coating processes provide good control of coating thickness, morphology, microstructure, pore size and porosity, and residual strain in the coatings through selection of suitable process parameters for any coating material of interest. This review consolidates scarce literature on thermally sprayed components which are critical and vital constituents (e. g., catalysts (anode/cathode), solid electrolyte, and transport layer, including corrosion-prone parts such as bipolar plates) of the water splitting electrolysis process for hydrogen production. The research shows that there is a gap in thermally sprayed feedstock material selection strategy as well as in addressing modelling needs that can be crucial to advancing applications exploiting their catalytic and corrosion-resistant properties to split water for hydrogen production. Due to readily scalable production enabled by thermal spray techniques, this manufacturing route bears potential to dominate the sustainable electrolyser technologies in the future. While the well-established thermal spray coating variants may have certain limitations in the manner they are currently practiced, deployment of both conventional and novel thermal spray approaches (suspension, solution, hybrid) is clearly promising for targeted development of electrolysers.
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- Faisal, Nadimul Haque, et al.
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Thermal Spray Coatings for Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Interference Shielding : A Review and Future Challenges
- 2022
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Ingår i: Advanced Engineering Materials. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 1438-1656 .- 1527-2648.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This review aims to consolidate scattered literature on thermally sprayed coatings with nonionizing electromagnetic (EM) wave absorption and shielding over specific wavelengths potentially useful in diverse applications (e.g., microwave to millimeter wave, solar selective, photocatalytic, interference shielding, thermal barrier-heat/emissivity). Materials EM properties such as electric permittivity, magnetic permeability, electrical conductivity, and dielectric loss are critical due to which a material can respond to absorbed, reflected, transmitted, or may excite surface electromagnetic waves at frequencies typical of electromagnetic radiations. Thermal spraying is a standard industrial practice used for depositing coatings where the sprayed layer is formed by successive impact of fully or partially molten droplets/particles of a material exposed to high or moderate temperatures and velocities. However, as an emerging novel application of an existing thermal spray techniques, some special considerations are warranted for targeted development involving relevant characterization. Key potential research areas of development relating to material selection and coating fabrication strategies and their impact on existing practices in the field are identified. The study shows a research gap in the feedstock materials design and doping, and their complex selection covered by thermally sprayed coatings that can be critical to advancing applications exploiting their electromagnetic properties.
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- Fefekos, Alexandros G., et al.
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Effect of spray angle and substrate material on formation mechanisms and properties of HVAF sprayed coatings
- 2023
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Ingår i: Surface & Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 452
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Thermally sprayed coatings are often used to enhance the surface properties (wear resistance, corrosion resistance, etc.) of engineering components in order to extend their performance and service lifetime. Typically, the industrial components to be coated possess complex geometries and are fabricated using different materials, which can influence the deposited coating’s microstructure and performance. High-velocity air fuel (HVAF) process is a relatively new thermal spray processing technique that has shown tremendous potential to deposit high performance coatings for durable industrial components. However, no detailed studies have been reported on HVAF sprayed coating formation mechanisms so far in relation to the spray angle and substrate properties, and the influence of coating material on the above. The objective of this work was to study the influence of spray angles and substrate materials on splat characteristics, coating microstructure evolution, properties and performance for two distinct coating materials. In this study, one cermet (WC-CoCr) and one metallic (Inconel 625) feedstock were deposited onto three different substrates (aluminium alloy, carbon steel and Hastelloy-X) utilising different spray angles (40°, 60° and 90°). The coating evolution was analysed utilising SEM/EDS, image analysis, and micro-indentation. To determine the tribological performance, coatings were subjected to dry sliding wear test utilising alumina ball as counter surface and specific wear rates were obtained. The results showed that initial splat characteristics were substantially altered on changing the substrate and the spray angle. However, the final coating properties were not affected significantly even though the deposition rate was reduced significantly at lower spray angle, suggesting the versatility of the HVAF process.
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- Frost, Robert J. W., et al.
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Preliminary results from a study of luminescent materials : For application in the beam imaging system at the ESS
- 2023
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Ingår i: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B. - : Elsevier. - 0168-583X .- 1872-9584. ; 540, s. 227-233
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- As part of the development of the beam imaging system at the European Spallation Source, luminescent screens have been fabricated by the flame spraying of scintillating materials onto stainless steel backings. A total of seven screens were produced, three of chromia alumina (Al2O3:Cr), two of YAG (Y3Al5O12:Ce) and two of a 50/50 mix of these. The properties of these screens under proton irradiation were evaluated using a2.55 MeV proton beam at currents of up to 10 μA. Irradiation times were up to 25 h per sample, during which luminescence-, spectrographic-, thermal- and current-data was sampled at a rate of 1 Hz. Preliminary results of these measurements are reported here; with a quantitative analysis presented for one of the chromia alumina screens and a qualitative comparison of all three material types. The luminescent yield for chromia alumina was determined to be around 2000 photons/MeV for a virgin screen, and was found to drop to 1.5% after 167 mC of proton irradiation. A recovery of the luminescence of chromia alumina to >60% was observed after beam current was reduced for an 8 h period. Observations indicate that the YAG and mixed composition screens retain higher luminescence than the chromia alumina even at temperatures of over 200 ◦C. It is indicated that the luminescence from YAG feeds the R-lines of chromia alumina in the mixed composition screens.
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- Ganvir, Ashish, 1991-, et al.
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Experimental visualization of microstructure evolution during suspension plasma spraying of thermal barrier coatings
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of the European Ceramic Society. - : Elsevier BV. - 0955-2219 .- 1873-619X. ; 39:2-3, s. 470-481
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper investigates the evolution of microstructure of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) produced by suspension plasma spraying (SPS) through a careful experimental study. Understanding the influence of different suspension characteristics such as type of solvent, solid load content and median particle size on the ensuing TBC microstructure, as well as visualizing the early stages of coating build-up leading to formation of a columnar microstructure or otherwise, was of specific interest. Several SPS TBCs with different suspensions were deposited under identical conditions (same substrate, bond coat and plasma spray parameters). The experimental study clearly revealed the important role of suspension characteristics, namely surface tension, density and viscosity, on the final microstructure, with study of its progressive evolution providing invaluable insights. Variations in suspension properties manifest in the form of differences in droplet momentum and trajectory, which are found to be key determinants governing the resulting microstructure (e.g., lamellar/vertically cracked or columnar).
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- Ganvir, Ashish, et al.
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Influence of Isothermal Heat Treatment on Porosity and Crystallite Size in Axial Suspension Plasma Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings for Gas Turbine Applications
- 2017
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Ingår i: Coatings. - : MDPI AG. - 2079-6412. ; 7:1, s. 1-14
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- xial suspension plasma spraying (ASPS) is an advanced thermal spraying technique, which enables the creation of specific microstructures in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) used for gas turbine applications. However, the widely varying dimensional scale of pores, ranging from a few nanometers to a few tenths of micrometers, makes it difficult to experimentally measure and analyze porosity in SPS coatings and correlate it with thermal conductivity or other functional characteristics of the TBCs. In this work, an image analysis technique carried out at two distinct magnifications, i.e., low (500×) and high (10,000×), was adopted to analyze the wide range of porosity. Isothermal heat treatment of five different coatings was performed at 1150 °C for 200 h under a controlled atmosphere. Significant microstructural changes, such as inter-columnar spacing widening or coalescence of pores (pore coarsening), closure or densification of pores (sintering) and crystallite size growth, were noticed in all the coatings. The noted changes in thermal conductivity of the coatings following isothermal heat treatment are attributable to sintering, crystallite size growth and pore coarsening
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- Ganvir, Ashish, 1991-, et al.
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Novel utilization of liquid feedstock in high velocity air fuel (HVAF) spraying to deposit solid lubricant reinforced wear resistant coatings
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0924-0136 .- 1873-4774. ; 295
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The ability to axially inject liquid feedstock has encouraged the thermal spray research community to explore this concept to deposit coatings for various next generation functional applications. The current study explores the utilization of liquid feedstock in high velocity air fuel (HVAF) spraying to deposit solid lubricant reinforced wear resistant coatings for the first time. The study successfully demonstrates the use of a powder-suspension hybrid processing approach to incorporate a solid lubricant Boron Nitride (as suspension) in a wear resistant Cr3C2–NiCr (as powder) cermet matrix. Coatings were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Raman Spectroscopy to analyze their microstructure and phase constitution. The results show that the tribological performance of the hexagonal boron nitride (hBN)-incorporated composite coating was significantly better than the traditional powder-derived Cr3C2–NiCr coating. Such hBN-incorporated composite coatings are needed to improve the mechanical properties and enhance the overall tribological performance of metallic components used in various applications, especially at high temperature such as cylinder bore, pistons, deformation tools, etc. The limitations of liquid based lubricants at high temperature motivates the use of hBN reinforced composite coatings as it can form a protective solid lubrication tribo-film. The study concludes that the emerging HVAF technology can accommodate liquid feedstock and be successfully utilized to deposit hybrid powder-suspension composite coatings to create multi length scale microstructures which can be attractive for combining different tribological attributes in the same coatings system.
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- Ganvir, Ashish, 1991-, et al.
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Tailoring columnar microstructure of axial suspension plasma sprayed TBCs for superior thermal shock performance
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Ingår i: Materials & design. - : Elsevier BV. - 0264-1275 .- 1873-4197. ; 144, s. 192-208
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper investigates the thermal shock behavior of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) produced by axial suspension plasma spraying (ASPS). TBCs with different columnar microstructures were subjected to cyclic thermal shock testing in a burner rig. Failure analysis of these TBCs revealed a clear relationship between lifetime and porosity. However, tailoring the microstructure of these TBCs for enhanced durability is challenging due to their inherently wide pore size distribution (ranging from few nanometers up to few tens of micrometers). This study reveals that pores with different length scales play varying roles in influencing TBC durability. Fracture toughness shows a strong correlation with the lifetime of various ASPS TBCs and is found to be the prominent life determining factor. Based on the results, an understanding-based design philosophy for tailoring of the columnar microstructure of ASPS TBCs for enhanced durability under cyclic thermal shock loading is proposed. © 2018 The Authors
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- Ganvir, Ashish, 1991-, et al.
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Tribological performance assessment of Al2O3-YSZ composite coatings deposited by hybrid powder-suspension plasma spraying
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Ingår i: Surface and Coatings Technology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0257-8972 .- 1879-3347. ; 409
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The advent of high-throughput plasma spray systems that allow axial feeding encourages the study of using liquid feedstock for various next-generation functional applications. The current study explores the benefit of such a plasma spray system to deposit hybrid powder-suspension Al2O3-YSZ ceramic matrix composite (CMC) coatings for tribological applications. The tribological performance of the hybrid processed CMC coatings was assessed using scratch, ball-on-plate wear and erosion tests and compared with that of monolithic powder-derived Al2O3 coatings. As-deposited and tribo-tested coatings were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy to analyse their microstructure and phase constitution. The results showed that the tribological performance of the hybrid powder-suspension Al2O3-YSZ CMC coating was significantly improved by enhancing the wear resistance under scratch, dry sliding ball-on-plate and erosion tests as compared to the conventional APS deposited monolithic Al2O3 coating. About 36% decrease in the dry sliding ball-on-plate specific wear rate and up to 50% decrease in the erosion wear rate was noted in the hybrid powder-suspension Al2O3-YSZ CMC coating as compared to the conventional APS deposited monolithic Al2O3 coating. The study concludes that the hybrid powder-suspension route can create CMC coatings with unique multi-length scale microstructures which can be attractive for combining different tribological attributes in the same coating system.
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