Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method
Nano-titanium dioxide ceramic coatings exhibit excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and self-cleaning properties, showing great potential as multifunctional protective materials. This study proposes a synergistic reinforcement strategy by encapsulating micron-sized Al<sub>2</sub...
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| description | Nano-titanium dioxide ceramic coatings exhibit excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and self-cleaning properties, showing great potential as multifunctional protective materials. This study proposes a synergistic reinforcement strategy by encapsulating micron-sized Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles with nano-TiO<sub>2</sub>. A core-shell structured nanocomposite coating composed of 65 wt% nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> encapsulating 30 wt% micron-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> was precisely designed and fabricated via a slurry dip-coating method on Q235 steel substrates. The microstructure and surface morphology of the coatings were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Comprehensive performance evaluations including densification, adhesion strength, wear resistance, and thermal shock resistance were conducted. Optimal coating properties were achieved under the conditions of a binder-to-solvent ratio of 1:15 (g/mL), a heating rate of 2 °C/min, and a sintering temperature of 400 °C. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of multiple crystalline phases during the 400 °C curing process, including titanium pyrophosphate (TiP<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), aluminum phosphate (AlPO<sub>4</sub>), copper aluminate (Cu(AlO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>), and a unique titanium phosphate phase (Ti<sub>3</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>4</sub>) exclusive to the 2 °C/min heating rate. Adhesion strength tests revealed that the coating sintered at 2 °C/min exhibited superior interfacial bonding strength and outstanding performance in wear resistance, hardness, and thermal shock resistance. The incorporation of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> into the 30 wt% Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> matrix significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the composite coating. Mechanistic studies indicated that the bonding between the nanocomposite coating and the metal substrate is primarily achieved through mechanical interlocking, forming a robust physical interface. These findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing the fabrication process of metal-based ceramic coatings and expanding their engineering applications in various industries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ee3030137ed046d09abd702845b49bcc2025-08-20T03:27:15ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-06-011512656110.3390/app15126561Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry MethodYuntian Zhang0Yinhui Li1Jiaqi Cao2Songyuchen Ma3Guangsong Chen4Kunquan Duan5Jie Liu6National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center of China, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center of China, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaCITIC Heavy Industries (Beijing) New Energy Material Technology Company, Beijing 102628, ChinaNational Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center of China, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center of China, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNational Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center of China, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaNano-titanium dioxide ceramic coatings exhibit excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and self-cleaning properties, showing great potential as multifunctional protective materials. This study proposes a synergistic reinforcement strategy by encapsulating micron-sized Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> particles with nano-TiO<sub>2</sub>. A core-shell structured nanocomposite coating composed of 65 wt% nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> encapsulating 30 wt% micron-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> was precisely designed and fabricated via a slurry dip-coating method on Q235 steel substrates. The microstructure and surface morphology of the coatings were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Comprehensive performance evaluations including densification, adhesion strength, wear resistance, and thermal shock resistance were conducted. Optimal coating properties were achieved under the conditions of a binder-to-solvent ratio of 1:15 (g/mL), a heating rate of 2 °C/min, and a sintering temperature of 400 °C. XRD analysis confirmed the formation of multiple crystalline phases during the 400 °C curing process, including titanium pyrophosphate (TiP<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), aluminum phosphate (AlPO<sub>4</sub>), copper aluminate (Cu(AlO<sub>2</sub>)<sub>2</sub>), and a unique titanium phosphate phase (Ti<sub>3</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>4</sub>) exclusive to the 2 °C/min heating rate. Adhesion strength tests revealed that the coating sintered at 2 °C/min exhibited superior interfacial bonding strength and outstanding performance in wear resistance, hardness, and thermal shock resistance. The incorporation of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> into the 30 wt% Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> matrix significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the composite coating. Mechanistic studies indicated that the bonding between the nanocomposite coating and the metal substrate is primarily achieved through mechanical interlocking, forming a robust physical interface. These findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing the fabrication process of metal-based ceramic coatings and expanding their engineering applications in various industries.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/12/6561titanium dioxidenanocomposite coatingfunctionalitybinding mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Yuntian Zhang Yinhui Li Jiaqi Cao Songyuchen Ma Guangsong Chen Kunquan Duan Jie Liu Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method Applied Sciences titanium dioxide nanocomposite coating functionality binding mechanism |
| title | Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method |
| title_full | Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method |
| title_short | Effect of Heating Rate on the Properties and Mechanism of Nanocomposite Ceramic Coatings Prepared by Slurry Method |
| title_sort | effect of heating rate on the properties and mechanism of nanocomposite ceramic coatings prepared by slurry method |
| topic | titanium dioxide nanocomposite coating functionality binding mechanism |
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