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Papers

(The median citation count of Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing is 0. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Some structural aspects and future challenges for the global surface finishing industry	64
A century of development of the Institute of Materials Finishing. Part 1	41
15th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating EAST Forum 2023	22
Editorial	20
Subject Index	11
Corrosion inhibition of galvanised steel in a neutral model environment by phosphorus-containing molybdate and chromite conversion films	10
Manufacture of AZ91 Mg alloy with a superhydrophobic surface using a combination of electrodeposition and chemical dealloying	10
Biomaterial surfaces produced by surface finishing: materials, techniques and trends	10
Characterisation and wear behaviour of SiC reinforced FeNiCrMo composite coating by HVOF process	9
Editorial	8
Pulsed electrochemical deposition of calcium phosphate coatings for biomedical applications	7
Optimisation of indium electroplating performance in a sulphamate system with composite additives: a response surface methodology study	7
Dr David Arrowsmith FIMF	7
Comparative study of anodic film formation on high-strength aluminium alloys in tartaric–sulphuric acid electrolyte	6
Electrodeposition of Bi ₂ Te ₃ and Bi ₂ Te ₃ /reduced GO thi	6
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their coatings	6
A century of development of the Institute of Materials Finishing. Part 2	5
Contribution on Zn-Ni coatings’ behaviour: Ni content, morphology, microhardness – comparative study	5
Enhancing copper plating quality: the role of organic acids in electroless processes	5
Designing effective plating baths for use in the pulse-reverse plating of copper nanocomposite coatings	5
Report of the IMF President to the AGM, November 2023	5
14th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating 10th European Pulse Plating Seminar and EAST Forum	5
Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanostructures produced by anodic oxidation of pre-deformed Cp–Ti	4
Exploring the role of tantalum and its coatings in medicine: insights into biological performance and innovative developments	4
Annual Contents	4

Effect of electrodissolution time on surface modification and corrosion resistance of AISI 304 SS	4
Effect of silicon content on microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi alloy coating obtained by physical vapour deposition	4
Improving wear and corrosion protection of AISI 304 stainless steel by Al₂O₃-TiO₂ hybrid coating via sol-gel process	4
Investigation of cooling hole blockage in the plasma spraying of thermal barrier coatings on super-alloy	4
A novel reflective material coated polyurethane resin-based porous composite paving material for mitigating urban heat island effect	4
Effect of surface finish on the colour anodising of Ti-6Al-4V at various voltages	4
Processing – structure – degradation relationships in spark-processed AZ91 magnesium alloy for biodegradable orthopaedic implants	4
Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles coating on Ti-6Al-4V substrate using plasma spray method	3
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2022, volume 100Author Index	3
Biofilms formed on metallic materials by E. coli and S. epidermidis and their evaluation by crystal violet staining and its reflection	3
Optimisation of a Ce–Mn co-doped SnO₂–Sb anode based on a nanotubular TiO₂ array for electrochemical decolourisation of wastewater	3
Development of electroless NiSnP plating with excellent bath stability using nickel hydroxide	3
Effect of nitriding nitrogen pressure on the structural, morphological, mechanical and tribological properties of plasma nitrided hard chromium electroplated layer	3
Editorial	3
Influence of picoseconds laser irradiation on the properties of black chromium obtained in a trivalent chromium bath	3
Study on pin temperature and wear behaviour of plasma sprayed Ni-Cr coatings with nano Al ₂ O ₃ particle	3
Editorial	3
Application of closed-loop technology in electroplating production line in China	3
Corrosion protection behaviour of electrogalvanised steel sheet by tetravalent vanadium ion	3
Advanced tribological coatings by electrodeposition: challenges and examples	2
Effect on wear properties of coating the surface of 904L super austenitic stainless steel by APS with white/grey Al₂O₃	2
Nano-hBN incorporated WC-Co-Cr composite coatings deposited by HVOF technique: exploring friction and wear behaviour	2
Arne Tiselius (1902–1971), a pioneer in electrophoresis, leading to our better understanding of electrohydrodynamics	2
Molecular structures of saccharin and polyvinylpyrrolidone and their effects on cyanide-free silver-nickel electrodeposition	2
Determination of antibacterial performance of boric acid ester in the paint industry	2
15th International Workshop On Electrodeposited Nanostructures	2
Effect of additives on the microstructure and properties of pulsed electrodeposited copper foils	2
Multi-scan cyclic voltammetry to roughen the surface of copper foil for application in copper-clad laminates	2
Production of superhydrophobic surfaces on hydrophilic AA 6063 aluminium alloy and optimisation using a Taguchi design approach	2
Structural and morphological characteristics of nanocrystalline palladium deposits prepared from ammonia complex by electrodeposition technique	2
Research into sustainable surface finishing at the University of Leicester	2
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 1	2
A study of Ti/TaN coating on Ti6Al4V-alloy for orthopaedic implant application	2
Janus particles: features, synthesis and potential uses, including surface functionalisation	2
Editorial	2
Growth of seed layer-free vertically aligned boron nitride films on glass by low-temperature hydrothermal method: effect of surface treatments	2
Influence of microstructure and surface topography on material removal by the Hirtisation® process	2
Sustainable approach to electroless copper plating process	2
Editorial	2
Microstructural evolution and corrosion properties of Fe-based amorphous coating by laser cladding on 316L stainless steel	1
Co-deposited CuNi@MWCNTs nanocomposites for structural applications: tribo-mechanical and anti-corrosion performances	1
Improved performance of electrodes for alkaline electrolysis	1
Comparing brightness of nanocrystalline nickel coating with traditional bright nickel coating and investigation of stereochemistry of brightener molecules	1
Electrochemical characteristics and damage behaviour of DLC-coated 316L stainless steel for metallic bipolar plates of PEMFCs	1
Environmentally friendly electroless copper plating: methane sulphonic acid bath with D-mannitol for advanced electronics	1
High entropy alloy (HEA) electrodeposits: importance, properties and uses	1
Improving the electrodeposited cobalt coatings characteristics using red clover extract additive	1
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2025, volume 103 Subject Index	1
Report of the President to the AGM, November 2024	1
Surface morphology of silver thin films exposed to water vapour and/or oxygen in vacuum	1

High temperature erosion performance of NiCrAlY/Cr₂O₃/YSZ plasma spray coatings	1
Anne Chapman FIMF (1931–2023)	1
Low-temperature electroless Ni-P plating on copper-based polyimide substrates for flexible printed circuits	1
Influence of the applied external magnetic field on surface area and catalytic activity of electrodeposited Cu-Fe alloys	1
Initiation of nodules from small protrusions in electroless Ni–P films	1
Dr Tony Hart BSc DTech FIMF (21st March 1942–12th April 2022)	1
Characteristics and corrosion resistance of hard-anodised 6061-T6 aluminium alloy	1
Prof. Samuel James Harris (8 January 1936–18 January 2023)	1
Anticorrosive chromium free primers for aluminium alloys: application in the aerospace industry	1
The characterisation of passivation and colouring of Zn-Ni electroplated 2024 aluminium alloy in the presence of Cu ⁺	1
Machine learning prediction of microhardness and corrosion current density of Ni-Co alloys produced by scanning jet electrodeposition	1
Characterisation of zinc phosphate coating deposited on carbon steel wire rod using an accelerator-side and iron-side phosphating solution	1
Editorial	1
On the potential of combining dry and wet coating processes	1
Considerations for digitalisation of nickel electroforming	1
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 2: non-electrochemical and laser processes	1
IMF Fellow Prof. Hideyuki Kanematsu is awarded Fellowship of ASM International	1
Selective electrochemical stripping of chromium nitride coatings from tool steels using a neutral phosphate-molybdate electrolyte	1
Effect of copper-plated graphene modification on the dissolution behaviour of aluminium matrix composites	1
Geometrical model for electrodeposition thickness distribution	1
Annual Contents 2022	1
A study on the repeatability of electroformed electrochemical gas driven micro-pump, using the surface roughness of cathode electrodes	1
Pulse electrodeposition of aluminium coatings from molten salt bath; effect of processing parameters on the coatings’ corrosion and wear behaviour	1
Synthesis and characterisation of self-lubricating tungsten nitride thin films as protective machine tool coatings	1
Editorial	1
The effect of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings from aluminate electrolyte processing systems on the fretting wear performance of TC4 alloy	1
Tribological behaviour of HVOF-sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings	1
11th European Pulse Plating Seminar/EAST Forum 2024, Vienna	0
Novel silver-enhanced hard gold electrodeposit applied for electrical contacts: comparison with conventional gold–cobalt alloy	0
Editorial	0
Annual Contents 2023	0
EDNANO-16 Workshop	0
Controlling the surface properties of Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy by adjusting laser surface processing parameters	0
Selection of a suitable environmentally friendly (non-toxic) etching solution in the electroless metallisation of ABS polymers	0
Effect of surface microporous copper coatings on corrosion properties of graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix composites	0
Investigation on the effect of nickel and nickel-chromium alloy pulse current plating on copper substrate	0
Effects of microstructure and nanohardness of 8Cr4Mo4V steel under high-dose-rate N-PIII	0
Investigating of surface blistering on electroplated zinc die casting parts	0
Typical metal implant materials and the application of laser cladding in their surface modification	0
Mechanism of convection-dependence of leveller and its effect on copper pillar bump filling uniformity	0
Report of the President to the AGM, held at New Exeter House, 8th December 2022	0
Antibiofilm potential of graphene-dispersed alkoxysilane coatings: a materials science perspective	0
Chronopotentiometric electrodeposition of Zn–W alloy films from citrate bath on 316L SS substrate	0
Editorial	0
Annual contents	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
Transactions of the institute of materials finishing 2023, volume 101Author Index	0
Surface composition and depth profile analysis of sulphate and chloride-based trivalent chromium electrodeposits using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	0
Sustainable cleaning solutions for improved profitability and reduced CO₂ footprint	0
Subject Index	0
Advances in anti-fog technologies: from mechanisms to applications	0
2025 AGM Report. / Report of the President to the AGM, November 2025.	0
Corrosion, electrodeposition and tribology: reporting guidelines	0
Dr Lars Pleth Nielsen (December 1968 - 23 May 2024)	0
2022 awards	0
2022 Prize and grants from European Academy of Surface Technology	0
Effect of incorporation of graphite nanoparticles on wear characteristics of Mg-WC nano-composites in dry sliding condition	0
Dr JPG Farr FIMF (1931–2023)	0
Editorial	0
Impact of the phosphorus concentration on the morphological and corrosion behaviour of Ni-P, Co-P and Co-Ni-P electrodeposits	0
Anodising of aluminium in formate solutions with formation of porous alumina arrays	0
Interfinish 2024: 21st World Congress of the IUSF	0
Electrochemical machining post-processing of additively manufactured nickel-based superalloys via laser directed energy deposition	0
Study of preparation and performance of rGO improved Ni/P-PTFE composite coatings	0
Study of mechanical properties and biocompatibility of tantalum-containing coatings on NiTi orthodontic archwires	0
Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on the tribo-mechanical properties of TiN coated aluminium alloys	0
Electrochemical deposition of a biofunctionalised silver and strontium substituted hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coating on a β-type titanium 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
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2025, volume 103 Author Index	0
Tribological study on cast iron based, graphite and CNT enriched hybrid HVOF coating from room temperature to 300°C	0
CF Ipal – a case study of the chrome-free drop in replacement for IP1041 hexavalent chrome coating	0
The effect of positive and reverse current cycles on the wettability, morphology, and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited nickel matrix layer	0
Editorial	0
Industry News	0
Nickel-coated 3D-printed titanium electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors	0
Professor Tohru Watanabe (1941–2024)	0
Industry News	0
Effect of WC-Co-Cr coating on fatigue behaviour of AISI 1045 steel without and with heat treatment	0

New key persons when research institute on precious metals turns 100 years old	0
A practical approach to increase the moderate antibacterial activity of the NiTi biomedical alloy: Surface modification by a HAp-Ta ₂ O	0
Simultaneously filling process and mechanism of through-hole and blind hole by copper electroplating	0
Enhancement of corrosion resistance of LA103Z magnesium-lithium alloy by hydrothermally synthesised MgAlCa-LDH coating	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2024, volume 102Author Index	0
Development of an environmentally friendly pre-treatment for electroless metallisation of glasses	0
Editorial	0
Hollow nanospheres and monatomic amorphous metals (MAMs): the scope for electrochemical synthesis and processing	0
Modification of the surface of ABS polymer by swelling operation and its influence on some properties of electroless deposited metal coatings	0
Nanoporous anodic alumina layers obtained from novel deep eutectic solvent formulations	0
Biographical note on H.C. Hamaker 1905–1993	0
Effects of PVD deposition method on electrochemical properties and interfacial contact resistance of CrN coated titanium as PEMFC bipolar plate	0
Study of a system for creating a statistical model of the electroless plating of Cu-Ni-P alloys	0
Environmental and legislative impacts on anti-corrosion primers and paints: the use of anti-corrosive primers and coatings in aerospace applications	0
Evaluation of metallic structures and material properties of thermal sprayed coatings using stainless-steel wires	0
Prof. David R. Gabe FIMF (25th December 1936–14th November 2025)	0
Surface modification of ABS polymer by electroless deposition of thin nickel film from a solution without reducing agent	0
IMF News	0
Influence of functional groups in heterocyclic compounds on microvia filling by copper electrodeposition	0
Investigation and modelling of an electroformed micro-electrolysis pump using regression analysis	0
TiSZ-reinforced hydroxyapatite coatings on magnesium substrate with titanium interlayer	0
The continued development of multilayered and compositionally modulated electrodeposits	0
The growth and corrosion resistance of MgAl layered double hydroxide films on the surface of LA43M Mg-Li alloy	0
Mass transfer analysis of electropolishing inclined flat surfaces under natural convection	0
Characterisation, hardness and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited ZnFe and ZnFe/BN composite coatings	0
Poly(urea-formaldehyde) microcapsules with linseed oil: size reduction and performance optimisation for protective coatings on galvanised steel	0
Corrosion - theory and practice	0
Hydroxyapatite formation of Ca and P modified micro-arc oxidation coating on Ti alloy	0
Subject Index	0
Examination of the impact of laser treatment on the wear characteristics of electroplated Ni-CNT coatings	0
Thermal oxidation of Ni – 40 wt.% W and Ni – 50 wt.% W coated copper	0
Self-healing properties of microencapsulated linseed oil-poly(urea formaldehyde) additives embedded polyester coating on Galvalume steel sheet	0
Sustainable manufacturing in the finishing industries and the management of critical technology metals	0
Estimation of indenter depth during frictional treatment of nickel-based coatings using optical profilometry	0
Effect of V ₂ O ₇ ⁴⁻ anion intercalation on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of MgAl Layered Dou	0
Growth process and mechanism of hot-dip galvanised Zn–5Al coating on steel	0
Sol–gel derived highly hydrophobic Polystyrene/SiO₂spray coatings on polished stainless steel and textured aluminium substrates	0
Effects of 2-aminothiazoline and benzotriazole on copper foil etching	0
Electrochemical deposition of coloured Ni/Cu ₂ O bilayer films on large area plastic substrates for decorative applications	0
Investigation of impurity ions on the influence of copper electrodeposition in through holes of printed circuit board	0
MXene layers by electrophoretic deposition: materials, applications and opportunities	0
Electrodeposition of Ni by oxidation of Ni powder using I ₂ in a choline chloride-ethylene glycol electrolyte	0
A simple one-step method to synthesise CuO films having different morphologies for flexible supercapacitor electrodes	0
Nucleation and growth mechanism during electrodeposition of HAp-based coatings	0
Pyrimidine derivative-based cyanide-free silver electroplating bath	0
Effects of NaH ₂ PO ₂ concentration and deposition potential on microstructural characteristics and corrosion properties of electr	0
Editorial	0
IMF and Industry News	0
Comparative study on machining performance of TiAlSiN, AlTiN/TiAlSiN-coated cutting tools	0
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 2	0
Adhesion strength of electrodeposited Ni, Zn, and Fe coatings with copper substrates	0
The effects of current density on the properties of HAp-Nb ₂ O ₅ films electrodeposited by pulsed current	0
Layered double hydroxide films: synthesis and applications	0
Plasma etching for carbon materials by inward RF plasma apparatus	0
Interface analysis and properties of Al–Fe alloy aluminising coating on S50C steel	0
Ultra-low Pt loading catalyst on (Nb–Ti)₂AlC support as advanced material for low-temperature fuel cell application	0
Investigating PLGA/HA composite coating for improved corrosion resistance and mechanical integrity of biodegradable Mg alloys	0
The Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists 2023	0
Enhancing NiCoB alloy coatings with hBN nanoparticles: exploring structural, mechanical, and corrosion improvements through pulse electrodeposition	0
Formation and dielectric breakdown behaviour of plasma electrolytic oxidation film formed on AA6061 using pulsed current at various cathodic-to-anodic current density ratios	0
IMF qualification modules	0
Zn–Cr pulse plated alloy coatings for corrosion protection	0
Optimisation and analysis of jet impingement erosion behaviour of composite titanium based electroless nickel ENi-P coated naval steel (AH36)	0
Slurry erosion behaviour of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coating prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying	0
Zirconium-based surface treatment for welded aluminium alloys: overcoming phosphating limitations prior to organic coating	0
AEPSE–ICSE–regional Interfinish 2025: bridging plasma and wet surface engineering in Asia and Europe	0