Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review
The manufacturing of aerospace, automotive, and defense systems depends on aluminum and magnesium alloys because they provide low density, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and easy machining capabilities, which result in better fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and enhanced maneuverabili...
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| author | Hanaa Soliman Rongling Zhang Xialong Cai Wei Feng Alanood A. Alsarayreh Awesar A. Hussain Salih Alsadaie |
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The manufacturing of aerospace, automotive, and defense systems depends on aluminum and magnesium alloys because they provide low density, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and easy machining capabilities, which result in better fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and enhanced maneuverability in aerospace and ground-based military platforms. Despite these advantages, both alloys suffer from poor corrosion and wear resistance, which restricts their use in harsh environments and poses risks to the performance and reliability of military systems. Surface modification technologies provide immediate solutions to these problems through superhydrophobic coatings emerging as a promising approach. The coatings deliver water repellency while simultaneously improving self-cleaning capabilities, antifouling properties, drag reduction, anti-icing features, corrosion protection, and wear resistance. Recent studies have made substantial advancements in designing and manufacturing superhydrophobic surfaces. The current methods for preparing superhydrophobic surfaces require complicated procedures, expensive equipment, and strict processing conditions, which create challenges for industrial-scale implementation. This review presents two representative studies for aluminum and two for magnesium alloys, with emphasis on preparation methods, surface morphology, and performance outcomes. The aim is to clarify the strengths and limitations of these coatings and support their development in practical applications that require durability, corrosion resistance, and multifunctionality. It compares their performance across different substrates while considering their effectiveness for corrosion resistance, anti-bacterial, anti-icing, and friction resistance with self-cleaning performance.
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| spelling | doaj-art-83c67c42bb8a4d44862a48432c34efa52025-08-20T03:29:27Zengmiddle technical universityJournal of Techniques1818-653X2708-83832025-06-017210.51173/jt.v7i2.2697Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - ReviewHanaa Soliman0Rongling Zhang1Xialong Cai2Wei Feng3Alanood A. Alsarayreh4Awesar A. Hussain5Salih Alsadaie6Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), Helwan, EgyptSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, 610106, Chengdu, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, 610106, Chengdu, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, 610106, Chengdu, ChinaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mutah University, P.O. Box 7, Al- Karak 61710, JordanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, University of Bradford, Bradford BD7 1DP, United KingdomDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sirte University, Sirte, Libya The manufacturing of aerospace, automotive, and defense systems depends on aluminum and magnesium alloys because they provide low density, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and easy machining capabilities, which result in better fuel efficiency, increased payload capacity, and enhanced maneuverability in aerospace and ground-based military platforms. Despite these advantages, both alloys suffer from poor corrosion and wear resistance, which restricts their use in harsh environments and poses risks to the performance and reliability of military systems. Surface modification technologies provide immediate solutions to these problems through superhydrophobic coatings emerging as a promising approach. The coatings deliver water repellency while simultaneously improving self-cleaning capabilities, antifouling properties, drag reduction, anti-icing features, corrosion protection, and wear resistance. Recent studies have made substantial advancements in designing and manufacturing superhydrophobic surfaces. The current methods for preparing superhydrophobic surfaces require complicated procedures, expensive equipment, and strict processing conditions, which create challenges for industrial-scale implementation. This review presents two representative studies for aluminum and two for magnesium alloys, with emphasis on preparation methods, surface morphology, and performance outcomes. The aim is to clarify the strengths and limitations of these coatings and support their development in practical applications that require durability, corrosion resistance, and multifunctionality. It compares their performance across different substrates while considering their effectiveness for corrosion resistance, anti-bacterial, anti-icing, and friction resistance with self-cleaning performance. https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/2697Aluminum/Magnesium AlloysSuperhydrophobic SurfaceCorrosion ResistanceWear Resistance |
| spellingShingle | Hanaa Soliman Rongling Zhang Xialong Cai Wei Feng Alanood A. Alsarayreh Awesar A. Hussain Salih Alsadaie Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review Journal of Techniques Aluminum/Magnesium Alloys Superhydrophobic Surface Corrosion Resistance Wear Resistance |
| title | Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review |
| title_full | Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review |
| title_fullStr | Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review |
| title_short | Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Coatings for Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Applications and Performance - Review |
| title_sort | multifunctional superhydrophobic coatings for aluminum and magnesium alloys applications and performance review |
| topic | Aluminum/Magnesium Alloys Superhydrophobic Surface Corrosion Resistance Wear Resistance |
| url | https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/2697 |
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