Advances in laser-based surface texturing for developing antifouling surfaces: A comprehensive review

Cholkar, Abhijit; McCann, Ronan; Perumal, Gopinath; Chatterjee, Suman; Swayne, Mark; Kinahan, David; Brabazon, Dermot

doi:10.1016/j.apsadv.2023.100513

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“…Furthermore, the dislocation density (ρ) results from the CTE mismatch, and fd is the improvement factor based on the dislocation density. These are approximated using Equations ( 6) and (7), respectively:…”

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“…It was concluded that the micro-hardness of the coated layer is increased due to the formation of metallic carbides on the surface of the samples during the electric discharge coating [6]. The different range of surface fouling methods, physical surface, micro and nano-size surface texture production methods were discussed in detail in a study by Abhijit Cholka et al [7]. It was observed that the smooth and hard surface provided fatigue and wear resistance.…”

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Studies on the Mechanical, Strengthening Mechanisms and Tribological Characteristics of AA7150-Al2O3 Nano-Metal Matrix Composites

Maddaiah,

Kumar,

Pramod

2024

J. Compos. Sci.

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Stir-casting with ultrasonic cavitation produced nano-Al2O3-filled AA7150 matrix composites in this study. The SEM microstructure study shows that all composites include nano-Al2O3 particles with consistent particle sizes and homogenous distribution. EDS and XRD showed no secondary phases or impurities in the composite. Optical microscopy showed intense ultrasonic cavitation effects, and nano-Al2O3 particles caused grain refinement in the AA7150 matrix. The composite’s mechanical characteristics improved when the Al2O3 nanoparticle weight percentage (wt.%) increased. With only 2.0 wt.% nano-Al2O3 particles, the composites yielded 232 MPa, 97.52% higher than the sonicated AA7150 matrix alloy. Multiple models were used to characterize the strength of the AA7150 nano-Al2O3 composite. The findings showed that thermal incongruity, Orowan strengthening, the Hall–Petch mechanism, and load transfer effects contributed the most towards the increased strength of the composite. Increasing the nano-Al2O3 wt.% in the AA7150 matrix improved hardness by 95.08%, yield strength by 90.34%, and sliding wear resistance by 46.52%. This enhancement may be attributed to the combined effects of better grain refinement, enhanced dispersion with dislocation strengthening, and better load transfer between the matrix and reinforcement, which are assisted by the inclusion of reinforcements. This result was confirmed by optical studies.

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Section: Dislocation Strengthening Mechanismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Studies on the Mechanical, Strengthening Mechanisms and Tribological Characteristics of AA7150-Al2O3 Nano-Metal Matrix Composites

Maddaiah,

Kumar,

Pramod

2024

J. Compos. Sci.

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Combining Ultrafast Laser Texturing and Laser Hardening to Enhance Surface Durability by Improving Hardness and Wear Performance

Cholkar,

Chatterjee,

Kumar

et al. 2024

Adv Eng Mater

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Aluminum alloy 7075 is utilized widely across marine, aerospace, and automotive sectors. However, its surface wear resistance has hindered its application in certain tribological environments. Addressing this challenge, the current study examines a hybrid laser method to increase surface wear resistance by combining two techniques: ultrafast laser texturing and laser‐based surface hardening. Ultrafast laser processing is conducted using 3 W laser power, 100 kHz pulse repetition rate, 4 mm s−1 scanning speed, and three different scan patterns. After the texturing operation, laser‐based surface hardening is then performed on these textures using a continuous wave laser. The laser heat treatment is conducted using laser powers of 400 and 500 W with three different scan speeds of 1, 2, and 3 mm s−1. Microhardness evaluations show a notable increase in hardness, with the hardest sample exhibiting a 17.8% increase compared to the pristine sample. The laser‐textured and laser heat‐treated samples exhibit a significant reduction in the average coefficient of friction and wear volumes compared to samples that were laser‐textured but not laser heat‐treated. The investigated laser processing strategy offers a promising approach for surface modification, enhancing both mechanical properties and wear resistance of aluminum alloy 7075 surfaces.

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Parametric investigation of ultrashort pulsed laser surface texturing on aluminium alloy 7075 for hydrophobicity enhancement

Cholkar,

Chatterjee,

Jose

et al. 2024

Int J Adv Manuf Technol

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Hydrophobicity plays a pivotal role in mitigating surface fouling, corrosion, and icing in critical marine and aerospace environments. By employing ultrafast laser texturing, the characteristic properties of a material’s surface can be modified. This work investigates the potential of an advanced ultrafast laser texturing manufacturing process to enhance the hydrophobicity of aluminium alloy 7075. The surface properties were characterized using goniometry, 3D profilometry, SEM, and XPS analysis. The findings from this study show that the laser process parameters play a crucial role in the manufacturing of the required surface structures. Numerical optimization with response surface optimization was conducted to maximize the contact angle on these surfaces. The maximum water contact angle achieved was 142º, with an average height roughness (Sa) of 0.87 ± 0.075 µm, maximum height roughness (Sz) of 19.4 ± 2.12 µm, and texture aspect ratio of 0.042. This sample was manufactured with the process parameters of 3W laser power, 0.08 mm hatch distance, and a 3 mm/s scan speed. This study highlights the importance of laser process parameters in the manufacturing of the required surface structures and presents a parametric modeling approach that can be used to optimize the laser process parameters to obtain a specific surface morphology and hydrophobicity.

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Advances in laser-based surface texturing for developing antifouling surfaces: A comprehensive review

Cited by 6 publications

References 173 publications

Studies on the Mechanical, Strengthening Mechanisms and Tribological Characteristics of AA7150-Al2O3 Nano-Metal Matrix Composites

Studies on the Mechanical, Strengthening Mechanisms and Tribological Characteristics of AA7150-Al2O3 Nano-Metal Matrix Composites

Combining Ultrafast Laser Texturing and Laser Hardening to Enhance Surface Durability by Improving Hardness and Wear Performance

Parametric investigation of ultrashort pulsed laser surface texturing on aluminium alloy 7075 for hydrophobicity enhancement

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