OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Surface & Coatings Technology is 51. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Polymer infiltration synthesis of inorganic nanoporous coatings: Does polymer template affect their properties?	162
Laser assisted electrodeposition of binary metallic alloys from water-based electrolytes: The case of palladium‑platinum	127
Improved oxidation resistance of AIP NiCrAlYSi coatings by applying positive bias	115
Improved lithium storage performance by encapsulating silicon in free-standing 3D network structure carbon-based composite membranes as flexible anodes	97
Friction surfacing of aluminum alloys on Ti6Al4V - Investigation of process parameters, material deposition behavior and bonding mechanisms	90
Highly durable amphiphobic coatings and surfaces: A comparative step-by-step exploration of the design variables	89
Alleviating internal stress in diamond-like carbon films for enhanced tribological performance under high contact pressure via interface texturing	86
Unusual indentation depth dependent hardness and creep behaviors in NbMoTaW films at the nanoscale	86
Editorial: Anti-corrosion coatings	85
Investigation of microstructural changes of Pt-Al-7% YSZ coating during high-temperature hot corrosion and its effect on tensile properties of coated Rene-80 superalloy at 950 °C	81
Physical principles of radio-frequency magnetron sputter deposition of calcium-phosphate-based coating with tailored properties	80
Surrogate model for energy release rate and structure optimization of double-ceramic-layers thermal barrier coatings system	80
Optimization of deposition parameters and performance analysis of Nb-Zr-N composite films	79
Area selective atmospheric pressure PECVD of organosilicon precursors: Role of vinyl and ethoxy groups on silicon oxycarbide deposition patterns - A case study	78
Generalized approach of scratch adhesion testing and failure classification for hard coatings using the concept of relative area of delamination and properly scaled indenters	78
Influence of anodically grown TiO2 nanotubes on shear strength and fatigue behavior of pure titanium	74
High-temperature steam oxidation resistance of Cr Si substitutional solid solution coating on Zr-4	73
Influences of the near-spherical 3D pore on failure mechanism of atmospheric plasma spraying TBCs using a macro-micro integrated model	71
Processing of Co-base/C-nanotubes compound coatings on D2 steel using plasma transferred by arc: Tribological and mechanical performance	69
Effect of Ta alloying on isothermal oxidation behavior of DC magnetron sputtered Ti1-xAlxN coatings on titanium substrate	69
Effects of silicon and neodymium additions on microstructures and mechanical properties of CoCrNi medium entropy alloy films	67
Interface phase and mechanical properties of (Fe50Mn30Co10Cr10)100-xAlx laser cladding layer with adjustable Al content	66
Corrosion and friction behaviours of MoSi2/MoS2 nanoparticles incorporated tinted coating on Ti6Al4V alloy	66
Microstructure and tribological properties of Al-30Si-5Cu composite coating reinforced with ceramic phases synthesized in situ by plasma spraying	65
Rational design of pH-responsive hydrogel micropatterns on magnesium alloy with enhanced biological activity	63

Evaluation of the abilities of atomic oxygen/ultraviolet resistance for the filled silicone rubber coating: Structures, properties, and aging mechanism	62
Laser based process chain to use LIPSS on forming tools	62
Structure and tribological properties of “carbon steel – VC containing coating” compositions formed by non-vacuum electron-beam surfacing of vanadium-containing powder mixtures	61
Laser cladding Ni3Si/CrNi3 reinforced metal matrix composite coatings: Microstructure evolution, tribological behavior and oxidation resistance	60
Study on oxidation resistance and Al diffusion of Cr1-xAlx coatings with different low Al content	59
A case study on CMAS corrosion of an in-situ microstructure modification YSZ TBCs fabricated by EB-PVD	58
Enhanced mechanical and tribological properties of hydrogen-free DLC coating by introducing SiAl interlayer	57
Microstructure control of Ti-based conversion coatings for optimizing organic coating properties in A6063 and A3003 alloys	57
A fluid-solid coupled model for particle velocity and validation in spiral bevel gear shot peening	56
Fabricating an anti-corrosion carbonate coating on Mg Li alloy by low-temperature plasma	56
Particle impact ignition-resistance of a ductile phase toughened glass-ceramic coating	56
Thermal evolution of yttrium tetraboride thin films – A candidate for high temperature applications	55
Development of Ti/Ti-DLC multilayers on magnesium alloys. Part 1: Microstructure and mechanical properties	54
Influence of helium incorporation on growth process and properties of aluminum thin films deposited by DC magnetron sputtering	54
Thickness-controlled porous NiO films by Ni(OH)2/alginate layer-by-layer assembly	54
Comparative study on the annealing of cold-sprayed boron nitride nanosheet/copper coating using spark plasma sintering and atmosphere furnace	53
Characteristic, corrosion and high-temperature steam oxidation behavior of FeCrAl-coated Zr alloy by magnetron sputtering: Synergistic effect of deposition temperature and substrate bias	53
Role of residual stress and ultrafine grain layer at the surface introduced by water jet cavitation peening in stress corrosion cracking of alloy 600 in high temperature water	53
Strengthening mechanisms and tensile properties of 20Cr2Mn2Mo processed by laser shock peening and vacuum carbonitriding	52
Effects of molten silicate reactivity on high temperature erosion behavior of plasma sprayed Yb2Si2O7-based EBCs	52
Improving surface electrochemical polishing quality of additive manufactured AlSi10Mg by reconstituting the Si phase	52
Effects of B4C particle size and content on microstructure and properties of in-situ TiB2-TiC composite coatings prepared by plasma spraying	52
Nano-mechanical properties of Mo coating prepared on Invar alloy substrate by double glow plasma surface alloying	51
Evaluation of the interface stability of Al/AlN multilayered composites under thermal stress	51
Mechanically tailored surface of titanium based alloy (Ti6Al4V) by laser surface treatment	51
Evaluation of coating properties with a Micro Slurry-jet Erosion (MSE) test	51