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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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Characterisation and wear behaviour of SiC reinforced FeNiCrMo composite coating by HVOF process	53
Towards improved electroplating of metal-particle composite coatings	42
High temperature erosion performance of NiCrAlY/Cr₂O₃/YSZ plasma spray coatings	33
Development of Al₂O₃-SiO₂ based magnetic abrasive by sintering method and its performance on Ti-6Al-4V during magnetic abrasive finishing	27
Biomedical applications of polymer and ceramic coatings: a review of recent developments	20
Improving wear and corrosion protection of AISI 304 stainless steel by Al₂O₃-TiO₂ hybrid coating via sol-gel process	13
The prediction of the ZnNi thickness and Ni % of ZnNi alloy electroplating using a machine learning method	13
Electro-codeposition and properties of Cu–Ni-MWCNTs composite coatings	12
A comprehensive review of vapour deposited coatings for cutting tools: properties and recent advances	12
Optimisation of process parameters and characterisation of composite ceramic coating with NaF additive on Ti-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo-25Nb by micro-arc oxidation	11
Antibacterial activity and biocompatibility of Ag-coated Ti implants: importance of surface modification parameters	11
Enhancing wear resistance of AISI 304 alloy with shot peening and investigation of corrosion behaviour in marine water	10
Impact of laser surface texturing (LST) on the tribological characteristics of piston rings and cylinder liners – a review. Part 1: development of LST technology	9
Comparative study of different surface treatments applied to Ti6Al4V parts produced by Selective Laser Melting	8
Influence of tool traverse speed on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuNi/B₄C surface composites	8
Microstructures and corrosion resistance of conversion film-electroless Ni-W-P ternary coatings on AZ91D magnesium alloy	8
Recent advances and challenges associated with thin film coatings of cutting tools: a critical review	8
Superhydrophobic properties of aluminium produced by surface abrasive blasting, anodic oxidation and fatty acid impregnation	8
Study of biocompatibility in ceramic coating doped with NaF on Ti-3Zr-2Sn-3Mo-25Nb by micro-arc oxidation	7
Modelling and optimisation of hardness in citrate stabilised electroless nickel boron (ENi-B) coatings using back propagation neural network – Box Behnken design and simulated annealing – genetic algo	7
Comparison of effects of simulated electric field interference and presence of a barrier in the nickel electroplating process to experimental data	6
The continued development of multilayered and compositionally modulated electrodeposits	6
Electrodeposition of Ni–Sn alloy from ethylene glycol electrolyte. Part 1. Cathodic reactions	6
Pyrimidine derivative-based cyanide-free silver electroplating bath	6
Electrostatic powder coating process optimisation by implementing design of experiments	6

Recent progress on the surface finishing of metals and alloys to achieve superhydrophobic surfaces: a critical review	6
Co-deposited Zn-Cu/Gr nanocomposite: Corrosion behaviour and in-vitro cytotoxicity assessment	5
Study of the effect of pulse plating parameters on the electrodeposition of NiP and NiP/SiC coatings and their microhardness values	5
Nickel-coated 3D-printed titanium electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors	5
Characterisation, hardness and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited ZnFe and ZnFe/BN composite coatings	5
Electroless metallisation of ABS polymer samples produced by different technologies	5
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	5
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 2: non-electrochemical and laser processes	5
A Taguchi approach to synthesise Al/Fe core–shell composite powders through electroless deposition	4
Pulsed electrochemical deposition of calcium phosphate coatings for biomedical applications	4
Tribological performance of thermally sprayed NiWCrBSi alloy coating by two different oxyacetylene flame stoichiometries	4
Electroless copper plating of dielectrics from environmentally friendly reducer-free electrolyte	4
Slurry erosion behaviour of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coating prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying	4
Corrosion behaviour of Zn-Co alloy and multilayered metallic coatings: a comparative insight	4
Improved performance of electrodes for alkaline electrolysis	4
Influence of deposition time and applied voltage on the properties of electrophoretically deposited nickel oxide colloidal nanoparticles thin film	4
Effect of sodium dodecyl sulphate on Cu electrodeposition: interaction with hydrophobic substrate and Cu ions	4
Barrel electroplating of Zn-Ni alloy coatings from a modified deep eutectic solvent	3
Effects of PVD deposition method on electrochemical properties and interfacial contact resistance of CrN coated titanium as PEMFC bipolar plate	3
Simulation research on the laser electrochemical compound deposition process based on electric coupling with temperature and flow field	3
Electrocatalytic properties of pulse plated Ni-W alloy coatings in alkaline electrolytes	3
Growth characterisation of TiAl₃during initial period of hot dip aluminising on Ti6Al4V	3
High temperature erosive behaviour of plasma sprayed NiCrAlY/B₄C/Cenosphere coating on MDN 321 turbine steel	3
A new approach to design of anti-corrosive three layers self-stratifying coatings	3
Investigation of Al-doped CuO thin film deposition by the thermionic vacuum arc technique	3
Preparation of Cu/ZrW₂O₈ structures by chemical deposition from formaldehyde-free solution	3
Modelling the electroforming process: significance and challenges	3
Impact of laser surface texturing (LST) on the tribological characteristics of piston rings and cylinder liners – a review. Part 2: application of the process	3
Anodising of aluminium in formate solutions with formation of porous alumina arrays	3
Investigation of cooling hole blockage in the plasma spraying of thermal barrier coatings on super-alloy	2
Electrochemical characteristics and damage behaviour of DLC-coated 316L stainless steel for metallic bipolar plates of PEMFCs	2
Electrochemical double-pulse technique to modulate the roughened surface of copper foil for copper-clad laminates	2
Designing effective plating baths for use in the pulse-reverse plating of copper nanocomposite coatings	2
Development of anti-corrosion properties using ternary electrodeposited Zn–Ni–Co alloys from acidic electrolyte for automobile applications	2
Co-deposited CuNi@MWCNTs nanocomposites for structural applications: tribo-mechanical and anti-corrosion performances	2
Tribological behaviour of the hardfacing alloys utilised to fabricate the wear parts of an excavator bucket	2
Hydroxyapatite formation of Ca and P modified micro-arc oxidation coating on Ti alloy	2
A novel strategy for designable alloy coatings in electroless plating	2
Cu metallisation on glass substrate with through glass via using wet plating process	2
Nanoporous anodic alumina layers obtained from novel deep eutectic solvent formulations	2
Effects of microstructure and nanohardness of 8Cr4Mo4V steel under high-dose-rate N-PIII	2
Sn-Cu intermetallic compound laminated film with excellent friction coefficient, contact resistance, and solder wettability	2
Effect of incorporation of graphite nanoparticles on wear characteristics of Mg-WC nano-composites in dry sliding condition	2
Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles coating on Ti-6Al-4V substrate using plasma spray method	2
Preparation and properties of FHA coatings on micro-arc oxidised AZ91D magnesium alloy with different deposition times	2
Study on the surface morphology and corrosion rates of electroplated coatings based on binary alloys of refractory metals after accelerated acid tests	2
Preparation and electrochemical properties of a polyN,N’-methylene diacrylamide-based cross-linking copolymer film on 6063 Al alloy	2
Optimisation of PEO layers with incorporated nanoparticles	2
Thermal barrier coatings: state-of-art developments and challenges – a mini review	2
Surface characteristics of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings on Cp-Ti and hot-dip aluminised Cp-Ti	2

Biofilms formed on metallic materials by E. coli and S. epidermidis and their evaluation by crystal violet staining and its reflection	2
Effect of etching conditions on electroless Ni-P plating of 3D printed polylactic acid	2
Modification of the surface of ABS polymer by swelling operation and its influence on some properties of electroless deposited metal coatings	1
The Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists 2023	1
Stanislas Sorel and the origins of cold galvanising	1
Novel silver-enhanced hard gold electrodeposit applied for electrical contacts: comparison with conventional gold–cobalt alloy	1
Pulse electrodeposition of aluminium coatings from molten salt bath; effect of processing parameters on the coatings’ corrosion and wear behaviour	1
Effects of NaH ₂ PO ₂ concentration and deposition potential on microstructural characteristics and corrosion properties of electr	1
Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO₂ nanostructures produced by anodic oxidation of pre-deformed Cp–Ti	1
14th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating 10th European Pulse Plating Seminar and EAST Forum	1
Self-healing properties of microencapsulated linseed oil-poly(urea formaldehyde) additives embedded polyester coating on Galvalume steel sheet	1
Effects of halide stripping with ferric ions and hydrogen peroxide oxidants for 18K gold alloys	1
Synthesis and characterisation of self-lubricating tungsten nitride thin films as protective machine tool coatings	1
Water-repellency and surface roughness with the structures of double layers using electroplated nickel deposit from a chloride bath	1
Comparative study on machining performance of TiAlSiN, AlTiN/TiAlSiN-coated cutting tools	1
Influence of picoseconds laser irradiation on the properties of black chromium obtained in a trivalent chromium bath	1
Prizes and grants from European Academy of Surface Technology	1
Corrosion protection of electrogalvanised steel by application of non-conducting polyaniline-silica particles	1
Zn–Cr pulse plated alloy coatings for corrosion protection	1
Unconventional pulse plating parameters for surface area measurement applications	1
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 1: electrochemical processes	1
Ultra-low Pt loading catalyst on (Nb–Ti) ₂ AlC support as advanced material for low-temperature fuel cell application	1
Mathematical modelling of sound transmission loss (STL) in metallic and graphite based coatings	1
Janus particles: features, synthesis and potential uses, including surface functionalisation	1
Study of a system for creating a statistical model of the electroless plating of Cu-Ni-P alloys	1
Study on pin temperature and wear behaviour of plasma sprayed Ni-Cr coatings with nano Al ₂ O ₃ particle	1
Global competitiveness of European surface technology. Part 1: competitiveness and the relationship between European manufacturing and surface finishing sectors	1
Effect of surface finish on the colour anodising of Ti-6Al-4V at various voltages	1
How to create a Ni-free corrosion protecting deposit on basis of ZnFe-X	1
2022 Prize and grants from European Academy of Surface Technology	1
Prize giving and annual meeting 2021 of the European Academy of Surface Technology	1
Sol–gel derived highly hydrophobic Polystyrene/SiO ₂ spray coatings on polished stainless steel and textured aluminium substrates	1
Microstructural evolution and corrosion properties of Fe-based amorphous coating by laser cladding on 316L stainless steel	1
Preparation of nanoporous copper foil by chemical dealloying from electro-deposited CuZn alloy	1
Investigation on the effect of nickel and nickel-chromium alloy pulse current plating on copper substrate	1
Editorial	0
Prof. Samuel James Harris (8 January 1936–18 January 2023)	0
Dr Lars Pleth Nielsen (December 1968 - 23 May 2024)	0
Anne Chapman FIMF (1931–2023)	0
Report of the IMF President to the AGM, November 2023	0
Dr Tony Hart BSc DTech FIMF (21st March 1942–12th April 2022)	0
Is our industry up to speed with new technology?	0
Editorial	0
A simple one-step method to synthesise CuO films having different morphologies for flexible supercapacitor electrodes	0
Effect of nitriding nitrogen pressure on the structural, morphological, mechanical and tribological properties of plasma nitrided hard chromium electroplated layer	0
Optimisation of a Ce–Mn co-doped SnO₂–Sb anode based on a nanotubular TiO₂ array for electrochemical decolourisation of wastewater	0
2022 – The centenary volume for Transactions	0
Editorial	0
Selection of a suitable environmentally friendly (non-toxic) etching solution in the electroless metallisation of ABS polymers	0
Hollow nanospheres and monatomic amorphous metals (MAMs): the scope for electrochemical synthesis and processing	0
IMF News	0
Electrochemical deposition of a biofunctionalised silver and strontium substituted hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coating on a β-type titanium alloy	0
International Union for Surface Finishing – Interfinish 2020	0
Effect of additives on the microstructure and properties of pulsed electrodeposited copper foils	0
Research into sustainable surface finishing at the University of Leicester	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2022, volume 100Author Index	0
Editorial	0
The characterisation of passivation and colouring of Zn-Ni electroplated 2024 aluminium alloy in the presence of Cu ⁺	0
Growth process and mechanism of hot-dip galvanised Zn–5Al coating on steel	0
Editorial	0
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 1	0
The growth and corrosion resistance of MgAl layered double hydroxide films on the surface of LA43M Mg-Li alloy	0
Interfinish2020, 20th World Congress	0
Effect on wear properties of coating the surface of 904L super austenitic stainless steel by APS with white/grey Al₂O₃	0
Effect of V ₂ O ₇ ⁴⁻ anion intercalation on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of MgAl Layered Dou	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2020, volume 98Author Index	0
Electrodeposition of Ni–Sn alloy from ethylene glycol electrolyte. Part 2. Reactions in the bulk electrolyte	0
Multi-scan cyclic voltammetry to roughen the surface of copper foil for application in copper-clad laminates	0
Sustainable approach to electroless copper plating process	0
President’s report	0
Annual Contents	0
EDNANO-16 Workshop	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2021, volume 99 Author Index	0
Biographical note on H.C. Hamaker 1905–1993	0
Influence of processing parameters on final characteristics of Ni-P-MWCNT coatings produced by pulsed electrodeposition	0
Dr. Joe Edwards FIMF (1925–2021)	0
Cavitation erosion characteristics of hard chromium plated diesel engine cylinder liner	0
Dr David Arrowsmith FIMF	0
15th EDNANO (International Workshop on Electrodeposited Nanostructures) integrating EAST Forum 2023	0
Industry News	0

Effect of silicon content on microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi alloy coating obtained by physical vapour deposition	0
Zen and electrochemical surface finishing of materials	0
Typical metal implant materials and the application of laser cladding in their surface modification	0
Development of electroless NiSnP plating with excellent bath stability using nickel hydroxide	0
Editorial	0
Machine learning prediction of microhardness and corrosion current density of Ni-Co alloys produced by scanning jet electrodeposition	0
Kinetic study of boron diffusion in a γ-TiAl intermetallic alloy using the pack-boronising method	0
Electrochemical methods of nanostructure preparation	0
Production of superhydrophobic surfaces on hydrophilic AA 6063 aluminium alloy and optimisation using a Taguchi design approach	0
Thermal oxidation of Ni – 40 wt.% W and Ni – 50 wt.% W coated copper	0
UK Team to be world leaders in studying the recovery of gallium from WEEE	0
Interface analysis and properties of Al–Fe alloy aluminising coating on S50C steel	0
IMF qualification modules	0
Corrosion protection behaviour of electrogalvanised steel sheet by tetravalent vanadium ion	0
Environmental and legislative impacts on anti-corrosion primers and paints: the use of anti-corrosive primers and coatings in aerospace applications	0
IMF Fellow Prof. Hideyuki Kanematsu is awarded Fellowship of ASM International	0
Annual Contents 2023	0
Natural convection mass transfer correlation of the electropolishing of horizontal cylinders with active ends	0
11th European Pulse Plating Seminar/EAST Forum 2024, Vienna	0
Arne Tiselius (1902–1971), a pioneer in electrophoresis, leading to our better understanding of electrohydrodynamics	0
Subject Index	0
Annual contents	0
Surface composition and depth profile analysis of sulphate and chloride-based trivalent chromium electrodeposits using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	0
Impact of the phosphorus concentration on the morphological and corrosion behaviour of Ni-P, Co-P and Co-Ni-P electrodeposits	0
CF Ipal – a case study of the chrome-free drop in replacement for IP1041 hexavalent chrome coating	0
Determination of antibacterial performance of boric acid ester in the paint industry	0
Industry news	0
Synergistic effect of L-cysteine and iodide ions during electrodeposition of nanocrystalline nickel from a Watts bath	0
Estimation of indenter depth during frictional treatment of nickel-based coatings using optical profilometry	0
Effect of bath temperature on electroplating of nickel on a copper substrate	0
Subject Index	0
The effect of positive and reverse current cycles on the wettability, morphology, and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited nickel matrix layer	0
Surface modification of ABS polymer by electroless deposition of thin nickel film from a solution without reducing agent	0
Sustainable cleaning solutions for improved profitability and reduced CO₂ footprint	0
Optimisation and analysis of jet impingement erosion behaviour of composite titanium based electroless nickel ENi-P coated naval steel (AH36)	0
ReGaIL acknowledged by the SEA	0
Anticorrosive chromium free primers for aluminium alloys: application in the aerospace industry	0
International Process Metallurgy Symposium (IPMS) 2021	0
Evaluation of metallic structures and material properties of thermal sprayed coatings using stainless-steel wires	0
Global competitiveness of European surface technology. Part 2: challenges to and future development of the surface finishing sector	0
Editorial	0
IMF and Industry News	0
Corrosion - theory and practice	0
Surface morphology of silver thin films exposed to water vapour and/or oxygen in vacuum	0
IMF News	0
Industry News	0
Mechanical and tribological response of thin polymer coating filled with graphite powder and deposited on polymer substrate	0
Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on the tribo-mechanical properties of TiN coated aluminium alloys	0
Transactions of the institute of materials finishing 2023, volume 101Author Index	0
Tribological study on cast iron based, graphite and CNT enriched hybrid HVOF coating from room temperature to 300°C	0
Editorial	0
Subject Index	0
International Union for Surface Finishing – Interfinish 2021	0
Characteristics and corrosion resistance of hard-anodised 6061-T6 aluminium alloy	0
Some structural aspects and future challenges for the global surface finishing industry	0
Effect of surface microporous copper coatings on corrosion properties of graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix composites	0
Editorial	0
71st Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, Belgrade Online 2020 – a great contribution from EAST European board members	0
Editorial	0
The effects of turmeric on the grain structure and properties of copper electrodeposited composites	0
Annual Contents 2022	0
Editorial	0
Electrodeposition of Bi ₂ Te ₃ and Bi ₂ Te ₃ /reduced GO thi	0
15th International Workshop On Electrodeposited Nanostructures	0
New key persons when research institute on precious metals turns 100 years old	0
Considerations for digitalisation of nickel electroforming	0
TiSZ-reinforced hydroxyapatite coatings on magnesium substrate with titanium interlayer	0
2022 awards	0
Dr JPG Farr FIMF (1931–2023)	0
Electrochemical deposition of coloured Ni/Cu ₂ O bilayer films on large area plastic substrates for decorative applications	0
Industry News	0
Structural and morphological characteristics of nanocrystalline palladium deposits prepared from ammonia complex by electrodeposition technique	0
Subject Index	0
Comparing brightness of nanocrystalline nickel coating with traditional bright nickel coating and investigation of stereochemistry of brightener molecules	0
IMF and Parliamentary and Science Committee discuss ‘sector deals for SMEs’	0
Influence of microstructure and surface topography on material removal by the Hirtisation® process	0
A study on the repeatability of electroformed electrochemical gas driven micro-pump, using the surface roughness of cathode electrodes	0
Tribological behaviour of HVOF-sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings	0
Plasma etching for carbon materials by inward RF plasma apparatus	0
Annual Contents	0
Sustainable valorisation of industrial residues as an enabler for achieving the goals of the EU Green Deal: European Training Network SOCRATES	0
Report of the President to the AGM, held at New Exeter House, 8th December 2022	0
Adhesion strength of electrodeposited Ni, Zn, and Fe coatings with copper substrates	0
Electrochemical machining post-processing of additively manufactured nickel-based superalloys via laser directed energy deposition	0