OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Surface Engineering is 5. 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
Surface modification of urinary catheters	33
Hot corrosion behavior of Y ₃ NbO ₇ as thermal barrier coating material	23
Tailoring Er ³⁺ doped ZnTiO ₃ ceramic surfaces for high color purity green-emitting display device applications	23
Laser surface texturing of dies in strip drawing of DP600 steel sheet	22
Structure and properties of aluminum alloy composite conversion coating	21
Investigation of tribological and corrosion performance of electroplated hard chromium coating on 17-4 PH steel	18
Robust long-lasting antifogging coatings prepared by a facile method	16
Characteristics of GaTiZnO coatings deposited by magnetron sputtering	16
Effect of inorganic silicate sealing treatment on corrosion behaviour for HVAF sprayed Fe-based amorphous coatings	16
Influence of different modes of microarc oxidation of titanium on the electrochemical properties and surface morphology of the obtained coatings	15
Modified polymer nanopillars array for enhanced light trapping on large area	15
Inverse method of eigenstrain determination of laser shock peening	15
Effect of annealing on the wear performance of MAO coatings	14
Fe/Al and Ni/Al coatings – composition and intermetallic formation	14
Ductile–brittle indentation fracture transitions in hard coatings	13
Influence of toolpath strategies during laser polishing on additively manufactured biomaterials	12
Effects of aluminised-coating on microstructure and properties of Ni–Co-base superalloys	12
Investigating coating adherence on S275JR carbon steel under cyclic corrosion	12
Measurement methods and fractal dimensions of blast-cleaned steel substrates	12
Study on the wear resistance of micro-arc-oxidised ceramic films on the surface of TC4 titanium alloy oil well tubing in the Ordos Basin	12
Mechanical optimisation of Ni coatings produced by low-pressure cold spray	10
A visible-light photocatalytic TiO ₂ coating for deep decontamination of dental implant components	10
Pinecone-Structured ZnO microparticle coatings: A superhydrophobic approach for scale prevention on steel surfaces	10
Investigation of electrodeposited copper layer with island twinning structure on Zr substrate	10
Effect of bias voltages on microstructure and mechanical properties of (AlCrNbSiTi)N high entropy alloy nitride coatings deposited by arc ion plating	10

Powder-infused arc cladding for enhanced mechanical and corrosion performance	9
Corrosion resistance of Si-Zn composite coating on AZ31 alloy	9
A novel approach of thick coating through selective jet electrodeposition process	9
In-situ-growth of hard-coating, its impact on mechanical performances in cemented-carbides	9
Experimental investigation of coating application on excavator bucket	9
Effect of oxidation time on black MAO coatings	9
Improvement of X-ray response of CZT films by post-annealing	8
Laser cladding Al/Ni composite coating and its tribology performance	8
Corrosion resistance and microstructure evolution correlation in Zn-6%Mg-x%Al coatings	8
Effect of titanium interlayer configurations on residual stresses and performance of titanium/titanium nitride multilayer coatings	8
Tungsten-copper coating development on superalloy substrates using Taguchi method	8
Gradient Cr–AlN composite coating prepared on alumina-forming austenitic steel	8
Wear and corrosion behaviour of the cryogenically treated tungsten carbide coatings	8
Effect of burnishing on HVOF coated boiler steel against hot corrosion in actual boiler environment	8
Influence of pH on the electroless Ni-P plating of SiC particles	8
Quantitative study of gas-phase reactions in ZnO thin-film coating process	8
Evaluation of Ni-Co/TiO₂-CeO₂ nanocomposite coatings fabricated by electro-co-deposition	8
Oleophobic coatings	7
Enhanced corrosion resistance of CoCrMo by laser-based surface modification	7
Effect of Cu on microstructure and properties of Co₂CrFeNiMnCu_x high-entropy alloy coatings prepared by laser cladding	7
Structural investigation of ZrN+Si₃N₄ thin films co-deposited by magnetron sputtering	7
A new approach for constructing rough structures to fabricate superhydrophobic Ni–B/graphene oxide (GO) coating	7
Corrosion resistance and antibacterial property of hydroxyapatite and Titanium oxide coating deposited by electrophoretic on Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy	7
Microstructure and surface quality of SLM printed miniature helical gear in LSPwC	7
The evolution and future of polymer cold spray technology	7
Wear behaviour of different nano particles coating on Al6061 substrate	6
Exploring novel fillers A ² SiO ₂ in self-healing epoxy polysulfide coatings	6
Crack, microstructure, and phase-evolution in pulsed-wave LMD of NiCoCrAlY coating	6
Corrosion fatigue behaviour of electrospun PCL/HA coated magnesium biocomposites	6
Tribocoats for biomedical applications: Nanoscale mechanical stability	6
Characteristics of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) mixed HVOF-sprayed nanostructured coatings	6
Microstructure and wear resistance of cold sprayed CoCrFeNi HEA coatings: Influence of powder particle size and spraying temperature	6
Self-healing coatings	6
Ultra-slippery coated surfaces processed by picosecond laser	6
Understanding the fundamentals of TiO₂ surfacesPart II. Reactivity and surface chemistry of TiO₂ single crystals	6
Ni-P SiC composite coatings on piston rings by plate and bumper technique and its tribological properties	6
Examination of the metallization behaviour of an ABS surface	6
Non Halogenated Flame Retardants	6
Influence of D-gun coating on the thermomechanical, corrosion, and metallurgical behaviour of 1.2709 tool steel fabricated by the LPBF technique	6
Enhanced tribological performance and nanostructuring speed on AlTiN by beamshaping technology	6
Surface modification of tantalum	6
Influences of Sc(NO₃)₃ on characteristics of micro-arc oxidation coatings	6
Enhancing the hydrophobicity of Ti–6Al–4V through multi-level electrical discharge texturing	6
Hot corrosion and cyclic oxidation effect on deep cryogenically treated nimonic-90 superalloy	6
A green vanadium-based formulation for the conversion of steel	6
High-temperature wear behaviour of ZrC/NbC-reinforced CrMnFeCoNi coatings	6
Coatings to break the ice	6
LPBF-18Ni300 wear: Hatch pattern, powder reuse, Laser shock peening	6
Tribo-corrosion maps of thermally sprayed cemented carbide coatings: A critical review	6
Surface modification of polymer and thin film via plasma treatment: A comparative study of nitrogen and Sulfur hexafluoride effects	6

Analysis of adhesion strength and residual stresses developed by the EDC process	6
Improvement of AISI 316L laser cladding properties by high-frequency vibration process	6
Core shell particles	6
Al-Cr-Si-N coating: Substrate temperature effect on mechanical and scratch behaviour	6
Surface modification of stents	6
Protection of AA2024 alloy against wear and corrosion by HVAF sprayed AlCuFe coating	5
Effect of SeO₂ on corrosion resistance of micro-arc oxidation	5
Materials development for dust mitigation	5
Effect of the Nb content on the microstructure evolution and properties of the CrFeCoNiNbx layers prepared by laser cladding	5
Acrylic-based monocoat eco-friendly, anticorrosive coating for cathodic electrodeposition	5
Tailoring Ti Grade 2 and TNTZ alloy surfaces in a two-step mechanical–chemical modification	5
Investigation of tribological and corrosion properties in ceramic/PTFE coating	5
Vanadium promoted ZnO films: Effects on optical and photocatalytic properties	5
Rapid CVD technique for high-performance ZnO gas sensors	5
Effects of Er₂(SO₄)₃ doping on characteristics of MAO coating	5
Electrochemical behaviour of sputter-coated titanium films on AZ31 magnesium alloy	5
Electron beam hardening of nanobainitic steel	5
Graphene-based anti-corrosion coatings on magnesium alloys: a review	5
Influence of deposition voltage on hydroxyapatite–chitosan coatings on Ti6Al4V	5
Study on the thermal insulation property of lanthanum–cerium oxide coatings	5
Advancing M50 steel performance through plasma immersion ion implantation: A brief review of current progress and future outlook	5
Long-term oxidation of MoSi₂-modified HfB₂–SiC–Si/SiC–Si coating at 1700°C	5
Comparative erosion performance of HVOF and LVOF sprayed NiCrSiBCFe-WC-Co coating	5
Tungsten inert gas-assisted surface modification of 1045 steel with SiC particles	5