Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing

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
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
Corrosion inhibition of galvanised steel in a neutral model environment by phosphorus-containing molybdate and chromite conversion films	10
Characterisation and wear behaviour of SiC reinforced FeNiCrMo composite coating by HVOF process	9
Editorial	8
Optimisation of indium electroplating performance in a sulphamate system with composite additives: a response surface methodology study	7
Dr David Arrowsmith FIMF	7
Pulsed electrochemical deposition of calcium phosphate coatings for biomedical applications	7
Electrodeposition of Bi 2 Te 3 and Bi 2 Te 3 /reduced GO thi	6
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their coatings	6
Comparative study of anodic film formation on high-strength aluminium alloys in tartaric–sulphuric acid electrolyte	6
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anne Chapman FIMF (1931–2023)	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
High entropy alloy (HEA) electrodeposits: importance, properties and uses	1
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2025, volume 103 Subject Index	1
Surface morphology of silver thin films exposed to water vapour and/or oxygen in vacuum	1
Low-temperature electroless Ni-P plating on copper-based polyimide substrates for flexible printed circuits	1
Dr Tony Hart BSc DTech FIMF (21st March 1942–12th April 2022)	1
Prof. Samuel James Harris (8 January 1936–18 January 2023)	1
The characterisation of passivation and colouring of Zn-Ni electroplated 2024 aluminium alloy in the presence of Cu +	1
Characterisation of zinc phosphate coating deposited on carbon steel wire rod using an accelerator-side and iron-side phosphating solution	1

On the potential of combining dry and wet coating processes	1
Considerations for digitalisation of nickel electroforming	1
IMF Fellow Prof. Hideyuki Kanematsu is awarded Fellowship of ASM International	1
Characteristics and corrosion resistance of hard-anodised 6061-T6 aluminium alloy	1
Selective electrochemical stripping of chromium nitride coatings from tool steels using a neutral phosphate-molybdate electrolyte	1
Anticorrosive chromium free primers for aluminium alloys: application in the aerospace industry	1
Machine learning prediction of microhardness and corrosion current density of Ni-Co alloys produced by scanning jet electrodeposition	1
Editorial	1
Producing a thin coloured film on stainless steels – a review. Part 2: non-electrochemical and laser processes	1
Effect of copper-plated graphene modification on the dissolution behaviour of aluminium matrix composites	1
Annual Contents 2022	1
Pulse electrodeposition of aluminium coatings from molten salt bath; effect of processing parameters on the coatings’ corrosion and wear behaviour	1
Editorial	1
Tribological behaviour of HVOF-sprayed Ni-based self-lubricating composite coatings	1
Microstructural evolution and corrosion properties of Fe-based amorphous coating by laser cladding on 316L stainless steel	1
Improved performance of electrodes for alkaline electrolysis	1
Geometrical model for electrodeposition thickness distribution	1
Comparing brightness of nanocrystalline nickel coating with traditional bright nickel coating and investigation of stereochemistry of brightener molecules	1
A study on the repeatability of electroformed electrochemical gas driven micro-pump, using the surface roughness of cathode electrodes	1
Synthesis and characterisation of self-lubricating tungsten nitride thin films as protective machine tool coatings	1
The effect of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings from aluminate electrolyte processing systems on the fretting wear performance of TC4 alloy	1
Electrochemical characteristics and damage behaviour of DLC-coated 316L stainless steel for metallic bipolar plates of PEMFCs	1
Co-deposited CuNi@MWCNTs nanocomposites for structural applications: tribo-mechanical and anti-corrosion performances	1
Environmentally friendly electroless copper plating: methane sulphonic acid bath with D-mannitol for advanced electronics	1
Improving the electrodeposited cobalt coatings characteristics using red clover extract additive	1
Report of the President to the AGM, November 2024	1
High temperature erosion performance of NiCrAlY/Cr2O3/YSZ plasma spray coatings	1
Chronopotentiometric electrodeposition of Zn–W alloy films from citrate bath on 316L SS substrate	0
IMF and Industry News	0
Editorial	0
Pyrimidine derivative-based cyanide-free silver electroplating bath	0
Report of the President to the AGM, held at New Exeter House, 8th December 2022	0
Transactions of the institute of materials finishing 2023, volume 101Author Index	0
The effects of current density on the properties of HAp-Nb 2 O 5 films electrodeposited by pulsed current	0
Surface composition and depth profile analysis of sulphate and chloride-based trivalent chromium electrodeposits using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy	0
Comparative study on machining performance of TiAlSiN, AlTiN/TiAlSiN-coated cutting tools	0
Effect of bath temperature on electroplating of nickel on a copper substrate	0
Subject Index	0
Interface analysis and properties of Al–Fe alloy aluminising coating on S50C steel	0
Advances in anti-fog technologies: from mechanisms to applications	0
Investigating PLGA/HA composite coating for improved corrosion resistance and mechanical integrity of biodegradable Mg alloys	0
Corrosion, electrodeposition and tribology: reporting guidelines	0
Enhancing NiCoB alloy coatings with hBN nanoparticles: exploring structural, mechanical, and corrosion improvements through pulse electrodeposition	0
2022 awards	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
Editorial	0
Anodising of aluminium in formate solutions with formation of porous alumina arrays	0
Zirconium-based surface treatment for welded aluminium alloys: overcoming phosphating limitations prior to organic coating	0
Interfinish 2024: 21st World Congress of the IUSF	0
Study of preparation and performance of rGO improved Ni/P-PTFE composite coatings	0
Novel silver-enhanced hard gold electrodeposit applied for electrical contacts: comparison with conventional gold–cobalt alloy	0
Study of mechanical properties and biocompatibility of tantalum-containing coatings on NiTi orthodontic archwires	0
Electrochemical deposition of a biofunctionalised silver and strontium substituted hydroxyapatite nanocomposite coating on a β-type titanium alloy	0
EDNANO-16 Workshop	0
In-situ growth process and corrosion resistance of steam coatings on the surface of LA103Z Mg-Li alloy	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2025, volume 103 Author Index	0
Effect of surface microporous copper coatings on corrosion properties of graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix composites	0
Tribological study on cast iron based, graphite and CNT enriched hybrid HVOF coating from room temperature to 300°C	0
The effect of positive and reverse current cycles on the wettability, morphology, and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited nickel matrix layer	0
Nickel-coated 3D-printed titanium electrodes for electrochemical flow reactors	0
Investigating of surface blistering on electroplated zinc die casting parts	0
Editorial	0
Effect of WC-Co-Cr coating on fatigue behaviour of AISI 1045 steel without and with heat treatment	0
Annual contents	0
New key persons when research institute on precious metals turns 100 years old	0
Antibiofilm potential of graphene-dispersed alkoxysilane coatings: a materials science perspective	0
Professor Tohru Watanabe (1941–2024)	0
Transactions of the Institute of Materials Finishing 2024, volume 102Author Index	0
Sustainable cleaning solutions for improved profitability and reduced CO2 footprint	0
Development of an environmentally friendly pre-treatment for electroless metallisation of glasses	0
A novel strategy for designable alloy coatings in electroless plating	0
Simultaneously filling process and mechanism of through-hole and blind hole by copper electroplating	0
Nanoporous anodic alumina layers obtained from novel deep eutectic solvent formulations	0
2025 AGM Report. / Report of the President to the AGM, November 2025.	0
Biographical note on H.C. Hamaker 1905–1993	0
Dr Lars Pleth Nielsen (December 1968 - 23 May 2024)	0
Hollow nanospheres and monatomic amorphous metals (MAMs): the scope for electrochemical synthesis and processing	0
2022 Prize and grants from European Academy of Surface Technology	0
Study of a system for creating a statistical model of the electroless plating of Cu-Ni-P alloys	0

Dr JPG Farr FIMF (1931–2023)	0
Evaluation of metallic structures and material properties of thermal sprayed coatings using stainless-steel wires	0
Impact of the phosphorus concentration on the morphological and corrosion behaviour of Ni-P, Co-P and Co-Ni-P electrodeposits	0
Surface modification of ABS polymer by electroless deposition of thin nickel film from a solution without reducing agent	0
Influence of functional groups in heterocyclic compounds on microvia filling by copper electrodeposition	0
Electrochemical machining post-processing of additively manufactured nickel-based superalloys via laser directed energy deposition	0
TiSZ-reinforced hydroxyapatite coatings on magnesium substrate with titanium interlayer	0
The growth and corrosion resistance of MgAl layered double hydroxide films on the surface of LA43M Mg-Li alloy	0
Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on the tribo-mechanical properties of TiN coated aluminium alloys	0
Mass transfer analysis of electropolishing inclined flat surfaces under natural convection	0
Poly(urea-formaldehyde) microcapsules with linseed oil: size reduction and performance optimisation for protective coatings on galvanised steel	0
Recent advances and challenges associated with thin film coatings of cutting tools: a critical review	0
Corrosion - theory and practice	0
Subject Index	0
CF Ipal – a case study of the chrome-free drop in replacement for IP1041 hexavalent chrome coating	0
Examination of the impact of laser treatment on the wear characteristics of electroplated Ni-CNT coatings	0
Self-healing properties of microencapsulated linseed oil-poly(urea formaldehyde) additives embedded polyester coating on Galvalume steel sheet	0
Industry News	0
Sustainable manufacturing in the finishing industries and the management of critical technology metals	0
Effect of V 2 O 7 4− anion intercalation on the microstructure and corrosion resistance of MgAl Layered Dou	0
Effects of 2-aminothiazoline and benzotriazole on copper foil etching	0
A practical approach to increase the moderate antibacterial activity of the NiTi biomedical alloy: Surface modification by a HAp-Ta 2 O	0
Industry News	0
Growth process and mechanism of hot-dip galvanised Zn–5Al coating on steel	0
MXene layers by electrophoretic deposition: materials, applications and opportunities	0
Editorial	0
Electrodeposition of Ni by oxidation of Ni powder using I 2 in a choline chloride-ethylene glycol electrolyte	0
Enhancement of corrosion resistance of LA103Z magnesium-lithium alloy by hydrothermally synthesised MgAlCa-LDH coating	0
Electrochemical deposition of coloured Ni/Cu 2 O bilayer films on large area plastic substrates for decorative applications	0
Effects of NaH 2 PO 2 concentration and deposition potential on microstructural characteristics and corrosion properties of electr	0
Effects of PVD deposition method on electrochemical properties and interfacial contact resistance of CrN coated titanium as PEMFC bipolar plate	0
Editorial	0
Modification of the surface of ABS polymer by swelling operation and its influence on some properties of electroless deposited metal coatings	0
Nucleation and growth mechanism during electrodeposition of HAp-based coatings	0
A review of reverse pulse plating techniques in the electrodeposition of magnetic alloys – Part 2	0
Environmental and legislative impacts on anti-corrosion primers and paints: the use of anti-corrosive primers and coatings in aerospace applications	0
Adhesion strength of electrodeposited Ni, Zn, and Fe coatings with copper substrates	0
Prof. David R. Gabe FIMF (25th December 1936–14th November 2025)	0
Layered double hydroxide films: synthesis and applications	0
IMF News	0
Plasma etching for carbon materials by inward RF plasma apparatus	0
Investigation and modelling of an electroformed micro-electrolysis pump using regression analysis	0
Ultra-low Pt loading catalyst on (Nb–Ti)2AlC support as advanced material for low-temperature fuel cell application	0
The continued development of multilayered and compositionally modulated electrodeposits	0
The Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists 2023	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
Characterisation, hardness and corrosion behaviour of electrodeposited ZnFe and ZnFe/BN composite coatings	0
IMF qualification modules	0
Optimisation and analysis of jet impingement erosion behaviour of composite titanium based electroless nickel ENi-P coated naval steel (AH36)	0
Hydroxyapatite formation of Ca and P modified micro-arc oxidation coating on Ti alloy	0
Slurry erosion behaviour of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy alloy coating prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying	0
AEPSE–ICSE–regional Interfinish 2025: bridging plasma and wet surface engineering in Asia and Europe	0
Thermal oxidation of Ni – 40 wt.% W and Ni – 50 wt.% W coated copper	0
11th European Pulse Plating Seminar/EAST Forum 2024, Vienna	0
Editorial	0
Estimation of indenter depth during frictional treatment of nickel-based coatings using optical profilometry	0
Annual Contents 2023	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
Investigation on the effect of nickel and nickel-chromium alloy pulse current plating on copper substrate	0
Sol–gel derived highly hydrophobic Polystyrene/SiO2spray coatings on polished stainless steel and textured aluminium substrates	0
Typical metal implant materials and the application of laser cladding in their surface modification	0
A simple one-step method to synthesise CuO films having different morphologies for flexible supercapacitor electrodes	0
Mechanism of convection-dependence of leveller and its effect on copper pillar bump filling uniformity	0
Investigation of impurity ions on the influence of copper electrodeposition in through holes of printed circuit board	0
Effects of microstructure and nanohardness of 8Cr4Mo4V steel under high-dose-rate N-PIII	0