Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing

Article	Citations
Some structural aspects and future challenges for the global surface finishing industry	58
Tribological performance of thermally sprayed NiWCrBSi alloy coating by two different oxyacetylene flame stoichiometries	37
Effect of sodium dodecyl sulphate on Cu electrodeposition: interaction with hydrophobic substrate and Cu ions	26
15th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating EAST Forum 2023	21
Effect of etching conditions on electroless Ni-P plating of 3D printed polylactic acid	15
Subject Index	13
Editorial	13
Manufacture of AZ91 Mg alloy with a superhydrophobic surface using a combination of electrodeposition and chemical dealloying	11
Pulsed electrochemical deposition of calcium phosphate coatings for biomedical applications	9
Corrosion inhibition of galvanised steel in a neutral model environment by phosphorus-containing molybdate and chromite conversion films	9
Characterisation and wear behaviour of SiC reinforced FeNiCrMo composite coating by HVOF process	9
Electroless copper plating of dielectrics from environmentally friendly reducer-free electrolyte	8
Electrodeposition of Bi 2 Te 3 and Bi 2 Te 3 /reduced GO thi	7
High temperature erosive behaviour of plasma sprayed NiCrAlY/B4C/Cenosphere coating on MDN 321 turbine steel	7
Dr David Arrowsmith FIMF	7
Simulation research on the laser electrochemical compound deposition process based on electric coupling with temperature and flow field	7
Electrodeposition of Ni–Sn alloy from ethylene glycol electrolyte. Part 1. Cathodic reactions	6
14th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating 10th European Pulse Plating Seminar and EAST Forum	6
Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nanostructures produced by anodic oxidation of pre-deformed Cp–Ti	6
Synergistic effect of L-cysteine and iodide ions during electrodeposition of nanocrystalline nickel from a Watts bath	6
Enhancing copper plating quality: the role of organic acids in electroless processes	6
Report of the IMF President to the AGM, November 2023	6
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2021, volume 99 Author Index	6
Designing effective plating baths for use in the pulse-reverse plating of copper nanocomposite coatings	6
Effect of surface finish on the colour anodising of Ti-6Al-4V at various voltages	5

Effect of electrodissolution time on surface modification and corrosion resistance of AISI 304 SS	5
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 1: electrochemical processes	5
Effect of silicon content on microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi alloy coating obtained by physical vapour deposition	5
A novel reflective material coated polyurethane resin-based porous composite paving material for mitigating urban heat island effect	5
Development of electroless NiSnP plating with excellent bath stability using nickel hydroxide	4
Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles coating on Ti-6Al-4V substrate using plasma spray method	4
Improving wear and corrosion protection of AISI 304 stainless steel by Al2O3-TiO2 hybrid coating via sol-gel process	4
Influence of picoseconds laser irradiation on the properties of black chromium obtained in a trivalent chromium bath	4
Investigation of cooling hole blockage in the plasma spraying of thermal barrier coatings on super-alloy	4
Preparation of Cu/ZrW2O8 structures by chemical deposition from formaldehyde-free solution	4
Biofilms formed on metallic materials by E. coli and S. epidermidis and their evaluation by crystal violet staining and its reflection	4
Antibacterial activity and biocompatibility of Ag-coated Ti implants: importance of surface modification parameters	3
Effect on wear properties of coating the surface of 904L super austenitic stainless steel by APS with white/grey Al2O3	3
Corrosion protection behaviour of electrogalvanised steel sheet by tetravalent vanadium ion	3
Study on pin temperature and wear behaviour of plasma sprayed Ni-Cr coatings with nano Al 2 O 3 particle	3
A comprehensive review of vapour deposited coatings for cutting tools: properties and recent advances	3
Multi-scan cyclic voltammetry to roughen the surface of copper foil for application in copper-clad laminates	3
Subject Index	3
Editorial	3
Kinetic study of boron diffusion in a γ-TiAl intermetallic alloy using the pack-boronising method	3
Editorial	3
Janus particles: features, synthesis and potential uses, including surface functionalisation	3
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2022, volume 100Author Index	3
Optimisation of a Ce–Mn co-doped SnO2–Sb anode based on a nanotubular TiO2 array for electrochemical decolourisation of wastewater	3
Effect of nitriding nitrogen pressure on the structural, morphological, mechanical and tribological properties of plasma nitrided hard chromium electroplated layer	3
Application of closed-loop technology in electroplating production line in China	2
Electro-codeposited γ-Zn-Ni/Gr composite coatings: Effect of graphene concentrations in the electrolyte bath on tribo-mechanical, anti-corrosion and anti-bacterial properties	2
Production of superhydrophobic surfaces on hydrophilic AA 6063 aluminium alloy and optimisation using a Taguchi design approach	2
Mathematical modelling of sound transmission loss (STL) in metallic and graphite based coatings	2
Electrochemical double-pulse technique to modulate the roughened surface of copper foil for copper-clad laminates	2
A Taguchi approach to synthesise Al/Fe core–shell composite powders through electroless deposition	2
ReGaIL acknowledged by the SEA	2
Structural and morphological characteristics of nanocrystalline palladium deposits prepared from ammonia complex by electrodeposition technique	2
Influence of microstructure and surface topography on material removal by the Hirtisation® process	2
Editorial	2
Editorial	2
Effect of additives on the microstructure and properties of pulsed electrodeposited copper foils	2
15th International Workshop On Electrodeposited Nanostructures	2
Research into sustainable surface finishing at the University of Leicester	2
Arne Tiselius (1902–1971), a pioneer in electrophoresis, leading to our better understanding of electrohydrodynamics	2
Improved performance of electrodes for alkaline electrolysis	1
Dr Tony Hart BSc DTech FIMF (21st March 1942–12th April 2022)	1
Synthesis and characterisation of self-lubricating tungsten nitride thin films as protective machine tool coatings	1
Editorial	1
Co-deposited CuNi@MWCNTs nanocomposites for structural applications: tribo-mechanical and anti-corrosion performances	1
Sustainable approach to electroless copper plating process	1
Growth of seed layer-free vertically aligned boron nitride films on glass by low-temperature hydrothermal method: effect of surface treatments	1
Cavitation erosion characteristics of hard chromium plated diesel engine cylinder liner	1
Anticorrosive chromium free primers for aluminium alloys: application in the aerospace industry	1
Tribological behaviour of HVOF-sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings	1

Influence of the applied external magnetic field on surface area and catalytic activity of electrodeposited Cu-Fe alloys	1
Annual Contents	1
Mechanical and tribological response of thin polymer coating filled with graphite powder and deposited on polymer substrate	1
Prof. Samuel James Harris (8 January 1936–18 January 2023)	1
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 2: non-electrochemical and laser processes	1
Development of anti-corrosion properties using ternary electrodeposited Zn–Ni–Co alloys from acidic electrolyte for automobile applications	1
Annual Contents 2022	1
The effect of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings from aluminate electrolyte processing systems on the fretting wear performance of TC4 alloy	1
Barrel electroplating of Zn-Ni alloy coatings from a modified deep eutectic solvent	1
Electrochemical methods of nanostructure preparation	1
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 1	1
A study on the repeatability of electroformed electrochemical gas driven micro-pump, using the surface roughness of cathode electrodes	1
Modelling the electroforming process: significance and challenges	1
IMF Fellow Prof. Hideyuki Kanematsu is awarded Fellowship of ASM International	1
Microstructural evolution and corrosion properties of Fe-based amorphous coating by laser cladding on 316L stainless steel	1
The characterisation of passivation and colouring of Zn-Ni electroplated 2024 aluminium alloy in the presence of Cu +	1
Geometrical model for electrodeposition thickness distribution	1
Editorial	1
Low-temperature electroless Ni-P plating on copper-based polyimide substrates for flexible printed circuits	1
Surface morphology of silver thin films exposed to water vapour and/or oxygen in vacuum	1
Machine learning prediction of microhardness and corrosion current density of Ni-Co alloys produced by scanning jet electrodeposition	1
Electrochemical characteristics and damage behaviour of DLC-coated 316L stainless steel for metallic bipolar plates of PEMFCs	1
High entropy alloy (HEA) electrodeposits: importance, properties and uses	1
Determination of antibacterial performance of boric acid ester in the paint industry	1
Characteristics and corrosion resistance of hard-anodised 6061-T6 aluminium alloy	1
Comparing brightness of nanocrystalline nickel coating with traditional bright nickel coating and investigation of stereochemistry of brightener molecules	1
IMF News	1
Dr JPG Farr FIMF (1931–2023)	0
Electrodeposition of Ni–Sn alloy from ethylene glycol electrolyte. Part 2. Reactions in the bulk electrolyte	0
Sustainable manufacturing in the finishing industries and the management of critical technology metals	0
Anne Chapman FIMF (1931–2023)	0
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 2	0
Mechanism of convection-dependence of leveller and its effect on copper pillar bump filling uniformity	0
Impact of the phosphorus concentration on the morphological and corrosion behaviour of Ni-P, Co-P and Co-Ni-P electrodeposits	0
Effect of bath temperature on electroplating of nickel on a copper substrate	0
A novel strategy for designable alloy coatings in electroless plating	0
Prize giving and annual meeting 2021 of the European Academy of Surface Technology	0
Editorial	0
IMF and Industry News	0
How to create a Ni-free corrosion protecting deposit on basis of ZnFe-X	0
Investigation of impurity ions on the influence of copper electrodeposition in through holes of printed circuit board	0
Nanoporous anodic alumina layers obtained from novel deep eutectic solvent formulations	0
Comparative study on machining performance of TiAlSiN, AlTiN/TiAlSiN-coated cutting tools	0
Effects of PVD deposition method on electrochemical properties and interfacial contact resistance of CrN coated titanium as PEMFC bipolar plate	0
MXene layers by electrophoretic deposition: materials, applications and opportunities	0
Adhesion strength of electrodeposited Ni, Zn, and Fe coatings with copper substrates	0
Interface analysis and properties of Al–Fe alloy aluminising coating on S50C steel	0
Sn-Cu intermetallic compound laminated film with excellent friction coefficient, contact resistance, and solder wettability	0
EDNANO-16 Workshop	0
2022 Prize and grants from European Academy of Surface Technology	0
The Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists 2023	0
Selection of a suitable environmentally friendly (non-toxic) etching solution in the electroless metallisation of ABS polymers	0
The continued development of multilayered and compositionally modulated electrodeposits	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2024, volume 102Author Index	0
Interfinish 2024: 21st World Congress of the IUSF	0
Study of preparation and performance of rGO improved Ni/P-PTFE composite coatings	0
Slurry erosion behaviour of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coating prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying	0
Characterisation, hardness and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited ZnFe and ZnFe/BN composite coatings	0
Influence of functional groups in heterocyclic compounds on microvia filling by copper electrodeposition	0
Environmental and legislative impacts on anti-corrosion primers and paints: the use of anti-corrosive primers and coatings in aerospace applications	0
Editorial	0
Effects of microstructure and nanohardness of 8Cr4Mo4V steel under high-dose-rate N-PIII	0
Plasma etching for carbon materials by inward RF plasma apparatus	0
Self-healing properties of microencapsulated linseed oil-poly(urea formaldehyde) additives embedded polyester coating on Galvalume steel sheet	0
Editorial	0
A simple one-step method to synthesise CuO films having different morphologies for flexible supercapacitor electrodes	0
Growth process and mechanism of hot-dip galvanised Zn–5Al coating on steel	0
2022 – The centenary volume for Transactions	0
Nickel-coated 3D-printed titanium electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors	0
Surface modification of ABS polymer by electroless deposition of thin nickel film from a solution without reducing agent	0
Interfinish2020, 20th World Congress	0
Professor Tohru Watanabe (1941–2024)	0
Editorial	0
Transactions of the institute of materials finishing 2023, volume 101Author Index	0
Development of an environmentally friendly pre-treatment for electroless metallisation of glasses	0
Sol–gel derived highly hydrophobic Polystyrene/SiO2spray coatings on polished stainless steel and textured aluminium substrates	0
Electrochemical deposition of coloured Ni/Cu 2 O bilayer films on large area plastic substrates for decorative applications	0
Characterisation of zinc phosphate coating deposited on carbon steel wire rod using an accelerator-side and iron-side phosphating solution	0
Investigation on the effect of nickel and nickel-chromium alloy pulse current plating on copper substrate	0
Study of a system for creating a statistical model of the electroless plating of Cu-Ni-P alloys	0

Annual contents	0
Thermal oxidation of Ni – 40 wt.% W and Ni – 50 wt.% W coated copper	0
Antibiofilm potential of graphene-dispersed alkoxysilane coatings: a materials science perspective	0
2022 awards	0
Surface characteristics of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Cp-Ti and hot-dip aluminised Cp-Ti	0
Investigation of Al-doped CuO thin film deposition by the thermionic vacuum arc technique	0
CF Ipal – a case study of the chrome-free drop in replacement for IP1041 hexavalent chrome coating	0
IMF News	0
Estimation of indenter depth during frictional treatment of nickel-based coatings using optical profilometry	0
Typical metal implant materials and the application of laser cladding in their surface modification	0
Effect of surface microporous copper coatings on corrosion properties of graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix composites	0
Industry News	0
Corrosion behaviour of Zn-Co alloy and multilayered metallic coatings: a comparative insight	0
Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on the tribo-mechanical properties of TiN coated aluminium alloys	0
The growth and corrosion resistance of MgAl layered double hydroxide films on the surface of LA43M Mg-Li alloy	0
Study of mechanical properties and biocompatibility of tantalum-containing coatings on NiTi orthodontic archwires	0
Biomedical applications of polymer and ceramic coatings: a review of recent developments	0
Corrosion - theory and practice	0
Novel silver-enhanced hard gold electrodeposit applied for electrical contacts: comparison with conventional gold–cobalt alloy	0
In-situ growth process and corrosion resistance of steam coatings on the surface of LA103Z Mg-Li alloy	0
Recent advances and challenges associated with thin film coatings of cutting tools: a critical review	0
The effect of positive and reverse current cycles on the wettability, morphology, and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited nickel matrix layer	0
Hollow nanospheres and monatomic amorphous metals (MAMs): the scope for electrochemical synthesis and processing	0
Influence of processing parameters on final characteristics of Ni-P-MWCNT coatings produced by pulsed electrodeposition	0
High temperature erosion performance of NiCrAlY/Cr2O3/YSZ plasma spray coatings	0
Subject Index	0
Dr. Joe Edwards FIMF (1925–2021)	0
Microstructures and corrosion resistance of conversion film-electroless Ni-W-P ternary coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloy	0
Tribological study on cast iron based, graphite and CNT enriched hybrid HVOF coating from room temperature to 300°C	0
Industry News	0
Effect of V 2 O 7 4− anion intercalation on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of MgAl Layered Dou	0
New key persons when research institute on precious metals turns 100 years old	0
Study of biocompatibility in ceramic coating doped with NaF on Ti-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo-25Nb by micro-arc oxidation	0
Nucleation and growth mechanism during electrodeposition of HAp-based coatings	0
Pulse electrodeposition of aluminium coatings from molten salt bath; effect of processing parameters on the coatings’ corrosion and wear behaviour	0
International Process Metallurgy Symposium (IPMS) 2021	0
Thermal barrier coatings: state-of-art developments and challenges – a mini review	0
Editorial	0
Report of the President to the AGM, held at New Exeter House, 8th December 2022	0
Pyrimidine derivative-based cyanide-free silver electroplating bath	0
Controlling the surface properties of Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy by adjusting laser surface processing parameters	0
Biographical note on H.C. Hamaker 1905–1993	0
Sustainable cleaning solutions for improved profitability and reduced CO2 footprint	0
Annual Contents 2023	0
Dr Lars Pleth Nielsen (December 1968 - 23 May 2024)	0
The effects of current density on the properties of HAp-Nb 2 O 5 films electrodeposited by pulsed current	0
Effects of NaH 2 PO 2 concentration and deposition potential on microstructural characteristics and corrosion properties of electr	0
Report of the President to the AGM, November 2024	0
Enhancing NiCoB alloy coatings with hBN nanoparticles: exploring structural, mechanical, and corrosion improvements through pulse electrodeposition	0
Evaluation of metallic structures and material properties of thermal sprayed coatings using stainless-steel wires	0
Effect of incorporation of graphite nanoparticles on wear characteristics of Mg-WC nano-composites in dry sliding condition	0
Zn–Cr pulse plated alloy coatings for corrosion protection	0
TiSZ-reinforced hydroxyapatite coatings on magnesium substrate with titanium interlayer	0
IMF qualification modules	0
Hydroxyapatite formation of Ca and P modified micro-arc oxidation coating on Ti alloy	0
Optimisation and analysis of jet impingement erosion behaviour of composite titanium based electroless nickel ENi-P coated naval steel (AH36)	0
Preparation of nanoporous copper foil by chemical dealloying from electro-deposited CuZn alloy	0
11th European Pulse Plating Seminar/EAST Forum 2024, Vienna	0
Electrochemical machining post-processing of additively manufactured nickel-based superalloys via laser directed energy deposition	0
Electrochemical deposition of a biofunctionalised silver and strontium substituted hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coating on a β-type titanium alloy	0
Subject Index	0
Surface composition and depth profile analysis of sulphate and chloride-based trivalent chromium electrodeposits using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	0
Anodising of aluminium in formate solutions with formation of porous alumina arrays	0
Modification of the surface of ABS polymer by swelling operation and its influence on some properties of electroless deposited metal coatings	0
Impact of laser surface texturing (LST) on the tribological characteristics of piston rings and cylinder liners – a review. Part 2: application of the process	0
Ultra-low Pt loading catalyst on (Nb–Ti)2AlC support as advanced material for low-temperature fuel cell application	0
Considerations for digitalisation of nickel electroforming	0
Effects of 2-aminothiazoline and benzotriazole on copper foil etching	0