Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers

This manuscript highlights the behavior of biodegradable polymers (PLA and HD PLA Green) coated with two distinct bronze alloy powders, Metco 51F-NS (Cu 9.5Al 1.2Fe) and Metco 445 (Cu 9.5Al). The coating was realized on printed samples by using the Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) technique. The curre...

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Main Authors: Mihaela Feraru (Ilie), Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici, Nicoleta-Monica Lohan, Marcelin Benchea, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Dumitru Nedelcu
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Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici
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Marcelin Benchea
Fabian Cezar Lupu
Dumitru Nedelcu
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Nicoleta-Monica Lohan
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description This manuscript highlights the behavior of biodegradable polymers (PLA and HD PLA Green) coated with two distinct bronze alloy powders, Metco 51F-NS (Cu 9.5Al 1.2Fe) and Metco 445 (Cu 9.5Al). The coating was realized on printed samples by using the Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) technique. The current investigation will explain the results related to the surface quality, micro-structure, morphology, and thermal and tribological properties. Thus, from a structural point of view, the most uniform deposition was obtained in the case of composite powder Metco 51F-NS. The thermal behavior of the samples coated with copper-based powder achieved stability up to temperatures slightly above 200 °C, with carbonization of the matrix structure taking place around 350 °C. The micro-indentation and scratch analysis responses were significantly influenced by the semicrystalline structure of the samples and the presence of the powder compounds. Based on the increased characteristics of the coated samples, the authors of the present paper consider that parts made of biodegradable polymers and coated with copper microparticles are appropriate for some applications which take place in adverse operating conditions.
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spelling doaj-art-66d71d0a2088447aa56c3df0f86ca6ca2025-01-24T13:42:10ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2025-01-0116110010.3390/mi16010100Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable PolymersMihaela Feraru (Ilie)0Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici1Nicoleta-Monica Lohan2Marcelin Benchea3Fabian Cezar Lupu4Dumitru Nedelcu5Department of Machine Manufacturing Technology, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Machine Manufacturing Technology, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Blvd. Dimitrie Mangeron 71A, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaFaculty of Mechanics, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Str. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron, No. 43, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaFaculty of Mechanics, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Str. Prof. Dr. Doc. Dimitrie Mangeron, No. 43, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Machine Manufacturing Technology, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, RomaniaThis manuscript highlights the behavior of biodegradable polymers (PLA and HD PLA Green) coated with two distinct bronze alloy powders, Metco 51F-NS (Cu 9.5Al 1.2Fe) and Metco 445 (Cu 9.5Al). The coating was realized on printed samples by using the Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) technique. The current investigation will explain the results related to the surface quality, micro-structure, morphology, and thermal and tribological properties. Thus, from a structural point of view, the most uniform deposition was obtained in the case of composite powder Metco 51F-NS. The thermal behavior of the samples coated with copper-based powder achieved stability up to temperatures slightly above 200 °C, with carbonization of the matrix structure taking place around 350 °C. The micro-indentation and scratch analysis responses were significantly influenced by the semicrystalline structure of the samples and the presence of the powder compounds. Based on the increased characteristics of the coated samples, the authors of the present paper consider that parts made of biodegradable polymers and coated with copper microparticles are appropriate for some applications which take place in adverse operating conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/1/100copper coatingbiodegradable plasticstructurethermal behaviortribology
spellingShingle Mihaela Feraru (Ilie)
Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici
Nicoleta-Monica Lohan
Marcelin Benchea
Fabian Cezar Lupu
Dumitru Nedelcu
Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
Micromachines
copper coating
biodegradable plastic
structure
thermal behavior
tribology
title Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
title_full Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
title_fullStr Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
title_full_unstemmed Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
title_short Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers
title_sort tribological and structural properties of copper coated 3d printed parts from biodegradable polymers
topic copper coating
biodegradable plastic
structure
thermal behavior
tribology
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/1/100
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