等离子喷涂硅灰石涂层结构和性能的研究

采用等离子喷涂技术，在Ti-6Al-4V基体上制备了硅灰石涂层，利用SEM和XRD分析技术对涂层的形貌，结构和相组成进行了研究，按ASTMC－633标准对涂层的结合强度也进行了测试，将涂层试样浸泡于模拟体液中以评估其生物活性，利用SEM及配备的能谱仪（EDS），XRD和IR对浸泡后涂层表面产物的形貌，结构和相组成等进行了分析，结果表明，等离子喷涂硅灰石涂层具有粗糙的表面和层状结构，涂层内部存在一些气孔和微裂纹，涂层的主晶相是三斜晶系硅灰口，也存在玻璃相，硅灰石涂层和Ti-6Al-4V基体热膨胀系数相近，因此涂层和T-6Al-4V基体具有较高的结合强度，其值可达约39MPa，模拟体液浸泡试验显示，硅灰石涂层表面能形成含有碳酸根的羟基磷灰石层，这表明硅灰石涂层会有良好的生物活性，可作为生物活性涂层的候选材料。     

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of thermally sprayed coating modified by laser remelting and injection with tungsten carbide

The forming quality of thermally sprayed coatings is often severely impacted by inherent defects, including porosity, microcracks, and mechanical bonding. The poor adhesive strength hinders the utilization of thermal spray technology when fabricating ceramic-reinforced metal matrix composite coatings (MMCCs). Thus, in this study, a negative defocus laser remelting and injection method (LRI) is introduced to modify a thermally sprayed coating with WC ceramics. The microstructure and mechanical property (microhardness, elastic modulus, and wear resistance) evolution of a LRI-modified WC reinforced composite coating is systematically characterized and compared with that for an as-sprayed coating. The LRI method is proven to improve the inherent defects of the initial coating and avoid severe reactions and dissolution of reinforced particles at high temperatures, and can be used to form a high-quality composite coating with a maximum strengthening effect of the ceramic particles. Compared with the initial coating, the elastic modulus and microhardness of the LRI coating are increased by 57.22% and 111.06%, respectively, whereas the abrasion rate is decreased by 54.33%.     

Comparison of microstructure and mechanical properties of plasma-sprayed nanostructured and conventional yttria stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings

The main goal of this paper was to evaluate and compare the microstructure and mechanical properties of plasma-sprayed nanostructured and conventional yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) thermal barrier coatings (TBCs). To this end, NiCrAlY bond coat, nanostructured, and conventional YSZ coatings were deposited on Inconel 738LC substrate by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). The mechanical properties of the coating were evaluated using nanoindentation and bonding strength tests. The microstructure and phase composition of the coating were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The nanostructured YSZ coating contained both nanosized particles retained from the powder and microcolumnar grains formed through the resolidification of the molten part of the powder, whereas the microstructure of the conventional YSZ coating consisted of columnar grain splats only. The phase composition of the as-sprayed nanostructured coating consisted of the non-transformable tetragonal phase, while the conventional coating showed the presence of both the monoclinic and non-transformable tetragonal phases. The results of nanoindentation and bonding strength tests indicated that the mechanical properties of the nanostructured coating were better than those of the conventional coating.     

Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of cold sprayed Ti coatings with relatively large powder particles

In this study, the effect of post-spray heat treatment on the microstructure, microhardness, and adhesive strength of the cold-sprayed Ti coating was investigated. It was found that a thick and relatively porous Ti coating was deposited by cold spraying. The coating surface layer presented a more porous structure. The microhardness of the as-sprayed Ti coating was slightly higher compared to pure Ti bulk, owing to the work hardening effect during deposition. After annealing at 850°C for 4 h under vacuum condition, the Ti coating also presented a porous structure with more uniformly distributed small pores. A metallurgical bonding between the deposited particles was formed through annealing treatment. The adhesive strength of coating was significantly improved after annealing. The microhardness of the annealed Ti coating was also increased.     

Post-hydrothermal treatment of hydrothermal electrodeposited CaHPO4 on C/C composites in sodium silicate-containing solution at various temperatures

Direct deposition of hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on carbon/carbon(C/C) composites through hydrothermal electrochemical deposition (HED) were limited by the poor bonding strength. To overcome this problem，in this work, CaHPO₄ (monetite) coating was firstly deposited on C/C using HED, and then converted into HA coating in a sodium silicate–containing solution by post-hydrothermal treatment. Effects of post-treatment temperatures on the chemical composition, structure, and bonding strength of the coatings were investigated. The results showed that obtained monetite showed a compact microstructure, and could react with the solution to produce a well-crystallized HA as well as amorphous silicate which contained some calcium and sodium ions. All the coatings were composed of rod-like crystals. The diameter of these crystals increased when the post-hydrothermal temperature was changed from 110?℃ to 140?℃, and then decreased at 155?℃. The Si contents and the adhesive strength of the HA coatings showed a similar temperature dependence to the crystal size of the HA. 140?℃ is determined to the optimal treatment temperature, at which the HA coating reached the highest critical load of 24.02?N, corresponding to the shear strength of 82.83?MPa. The bioactivity of the HA coating on C/C increased with the increasing post-treatment temperature.     

Boosting bonding strength of hydroxyapatite coating for carbon/carbon composites via applying tree-planting interface structure

Hydroxyapatite (HA) coated carbon/carbon composites (CC) is a potential material for orthopedic application because of the combination of good biocompatibility and mechanical properties. In this work, we synthesize a tree-planting interface which is composed of holes formed by micro-oxidized CC substrates and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to achieve a high bonding strength of HA coating. The holes include annular gaps between carbon fiber and pyrolytic carbon, as well as irregular holes formed by oxidized pyrolytic carbon. The CNTs can grow inside the holes and extend into the HA coating. As a result, the bonding strength of HA coating with tree-planting interface achieves 11.14 ± 0.78 MPa. It increases by 181.3% comparing with the HA coating on CC without interface (3.96 ± 0.30 MPa). The in-vitro bioactivity evaluated by the response of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) shows promotions of cell proliferation and cell activity with increasing culture time. After applied with tree-planting interface, the HA coating with strong bonding and good bioactivity may be applied in orthopedic field in the future.     

等离子体喷涂生物陶瓷涂层

综合介绍了文献及中国科学院上海硅酸盐研究所在等离子体喷涂生物涂层方面的近期研究进展。羟基磷灰石涂层已在临床上获得应用,但使用效果仍然受其较低的结合强度和结晶度所制约。通过优化喷涂工艺和制备羟基磷灰石基复合涂层,可有效提高羟基磷灰石涂层的结合强度和结晶度。此外,为了获得综合性能优良的植入体材料,制备了多种新型的生物活性陶瓷涂层。纳米氧化钛涂层经合适工艺的后处理可具有良好的生物活性,由于其与钛合金基体有较高的结合强度,在体液环境下具有高稳定性和生物相容性,使纳米氧化钛涂层成为一种具有发展前景的植入体涂层候选材料。新型生物活性硅酸钙涂层具有良好的生物活性,与骨组织能形成有效结合。此外,对这些新型涂层的生物活性机制也做了必要的描述。     

Melting index characterization and thermal conductivity model of plasma sprayed YSZ coatings

The melting index of particle was measured to quantitatively characterize the spraying parameters of as-sprayed YSZ coatings. Moreover, new and reliable representation of melting index was achieved, using in-flight particle temperature and velocity. The prediction of microstructure features, such as total porosity and spheroidal porosity of as-sprayed coatings, could be available by the quantitative relationship between melting index and porosity. Based on the real microstructure characteristics, finite element models were generated to simulate heat transfer and calculate thermal conductivity of coatings. The large deviation between the experimental thermal conductivity and simulation results was attributed to the influence of microcracks, which was not shown in as-analyzed images due to resolution limit. Taking all the effects of microcracks and porosity into account comprehensively, the calculation model of thermal conductivity was established with the calculated error lower than 10%.     

Influence of in-flight particle state diagnostics on properties of plasma sprayed YSZ-CeO2 nanocomposite coatings

This article describes the influence of controlling in-flight hot particle characteristics on properties of plasma sprayed nanostructured yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) coatings. This article depicts dependence of adhesion strength of as-sprayed nanostructured YSZ coatings on particle temperature, velocity and size of the splat prior to impact on the metallic substrate. Particle temperature measurement is based on two-color pyrometry and particle velocities are measured from the length of the particle traces during known exposure times. The microstructure and adhesion strength of as-sprayed nano-YSZ coatings were studied. Field emission scanning electron microscopy results revealed that morphology of coating exhibits bimodal microstructure consisting of nano-zones reinforced in the matrix of fully melted particles. The coating adhesion strength is noticed to be greatly affected by the melting state of agglomerates. Maximum adhesion strength of 42.39 MPa has been experimentally found out by selecting optimum levels of particle temperature and velocity. The enhanced bond strength of nano-YSZ coating may be attributed to higher interfacial toughness due to cracks being interrupted by adherent nano-zones.     

Mechanical and tribological properties of nano/micro composite alumina coatings fabricated by atmospheric plasma spraying

Adding nano particles can significantly improve the mechanical properties and wear resistance of thermal sprayed Al₂O₃ coating. However, it still remains a challenge to uniformly incorporate nano particles into traditional coatings due to their bad dispersibility. In the present work, nanometer Al₂O₃ (n-Al₂O₃) powders modified by KH-560 silane coupling agent were introduced into micrometer Al₂O₃ (m-Al₂O₃) powders by ultrasonic dispersion to afford nano/micro composite feedstock, and then four resultant coatings (weight fraction of n-Al₂O₃: 0%, 3%, 5% and 10%) were fabricated by atmospheric plasma spraying. The features and constitutes of feedstock and as-sprayed coatings, as well as their porosity, bonding strength, microhardness and frictional behaviors were investigated in detail. Results show that the nano/micro composite feedstock with uniform microstructure can be better melted in the spraying process, thereby obtaining coatings with denser microstructure, higher hardness and bonding strength. Added n-Al₂O₃ has no obvious effect on the friction coefficient of composite coatings, whereas can improve their wear-resistant and reduce the worn degree of counterpart. The wear mechanism of traditional coating is brittle fracture and lamellar peeling, while that of composite coating with weight fraction of n-Al₂O₃ of 10% is adhesive wear.     

2A12铝合金冷喷铜涂层的组织与性能

铝合金是常用的导电类零部件基材,工程上一般采用电镀铜或热喷涂铜技术在铝合金零部件表面制备单质铜涂层提高其导电性,但电镀铜层与基体结合不稳定,热喷涂铜涂层存在粗糙度大、易氧化的问题。以冷喷涂技术为手段在2A12铝合金基体上制备单质铜涂层,采用显微镜、扫描电镜、X-射线衍射、表面粗糙度测量仪、显微硬度计和划痕试验机进行涂层组织与性能研究。结果表明,涂层氧化率较低,粗糙度与电弧喷铜涂层相比明显减小,涂层组织过渡良好,未发现明显的疏松与空洞,结合力高于电弧喷涂涂层,电阻率约小于电弧喷涂。     

不同材料涂层/基体界面应力的有限元评价

涂层 /基体结合强度是衡量喷涂质量的关键指标。利用有限元方法对涂层 /基体剪切结合强度的测定方法进行了力学分析 ,着重讨论了涂层 /基体交界面上的应力分布。然后 ,在此基础上 ,针对 3种不同涂层材料 (Al2 O3、Al、Cr3C2 / Ni- Cr) ,对涂层 -基体交界面进行了应力分析 ,比较了不同的涂层材料性能对涂层 /基体剪切结合强度的影响 ,给实际喷涂工艺有一定的指导意义。     

热处理对钛基体表面电泳沉积GO/HA生物活性涂层的影响

采用电泳沉积法在钛基体表面制备氧化石墨烯(GO)/羟基磷灰石(Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂, HA)复合涂层,通过XRD和SEM等测试手段对不同热处理条件下得到的GO/HA涂层进行表征。研究结果表明,热处理有助于促进涂层中HA结晶度的提高,600 ℃和800 ℃的热处理温度并没有导致HA发生热分解,但有可能破坏了涂层中GO的有序晶体结构。GO/HA涂层具有优异的生物活性,但随热处理温度的升高,涂层的润湿性和生物活性下降。热处理过程有利于涂层致密,加强涂层与基体的结合,800 ℃热处理后的涂层结合强度高达25.31 MPa。     

Microstructures,mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of sprayed Ca–P coating for micropatterning carbon/carbon substrate surface

Carbon/carbon (C/C) surface micropatterning is a method of modifying the surface into the complete and regular geometry. In this work, we introduce a positive effect on bonding strength between sprayed Ca–P coating and surface micropatterning C/C substrate. Interestingly, C/C substrate coated by Ca–P coating provides textured surface for a new bone ingrowth. The sprayed Ca–P coating is then subjected to microwave-hydrothermal (MH) treatment with the aim of eliminating surface defects and obtaining a uniform purity phase. These objectives were achieved in our previous study by the MH method. The molar ratio of Ca/P in the coatings is nearly close to 1, which is far below that of Ca/P for hydroxyapatite (Ca₁₀(PO₄)₆(OH)₂, HA, 1.67). The purpose of this article is to transform the phases in the sprayed Ca–P coating, which owns the better bioactivity and high corrosion resistance. In order to raise the molar ratio of Ca/P, the coatings are treated under high-temperature (around 700 °C). They are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and a fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR). The bonding strength (coating/substrate), biological activity and corrosion resistance of the coatings are investigated. The resulting coatings own the different microstructures and phase compositions from the original sprayed Ca–P coating. Especially, results show that the shear strength of the sprayed Ca–P coating deposited on surface micropatterning C/C substrate increases by 61% which is more than that of the coating on non-surface micropatterning C/C substrate. Additionally, high-temperature treated coating presents a good biological activity and an excellent corrosion resistance of current density (1.3078 × 10^-6 A/cm²) and potential (−0.17 V_SCE).     

Effects of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia on Plasma-Sprayed Hydroxyapatite/Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Composite Coatings

The low bonding strength between hydroxyapatite (HA) and the metal substrate interface of plasma-sprayed HA coating has been a point of potential weakness in its application as a biomedical prosthesis. In the present study, yttria-stabilized (8 wt%) zirconia (YSZ) has been used to enhance the mechanical properties of HA coatings. The effects of YSZ additions (in the range 10–50 wt%) on the phase composition, microstructure, bond strength, elastic modulus, and fracture toughness of plasma-sprayed HA/YSZ composite coatings have been studied. The results indicated that decomposition of HA during plasma spraying was reduced significantly with the addition of zirconia. The higher the zirconia content, the lower the amount of calcium oxide, tricalcium phosphate, and tetracalcium phosphate formed in the coatings. In addition, there was a trace of calcium zirconate formed when less than 30 wt% zirconia was present. A solid solution of HA mixed with YSZ formed during plasma spraying; however, the amount of unmelted particles increased as the zirconia increased. The mechanical properties of the HA/YSZ composite coatings, such as bond strength, elastic modulus, and fracture toughness, increased significantly as the contents of zirconia increased.     

Processing of a multi‐layer polyetheretherketone composite for use in acetabular cup prosthesis

The hydroxyapatite polyetheretherketone (HAPEEK) as a non‐degradable bioactive polymer composite material with coating of hydroxyapatite (HA) as a bioactive ceramic material can enhance the osteointegration of carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRPEEK) as a non‐degradable bioinert polymer composite. This study describes the joining process of CFRPEEK and HAPEEK beam components and coating process of HA on the HAPEEK substrate to achieve the multi‐layer PEEK composite for use in the application of acetabular cup prosthesis. The CFRPEEK and HAPEEK components were ultrasonically welded while the HA was plasma sprayed on the HAPEEK substrate. Ultrasonic welding parameters (length and direction of the energy directors at the interface, welding time, and pressure) were investigated by single cantilever beam and lap shear tests to achieve the optimum bonding strength of CFRPEEK and HAPEEK components. Plasma spraying parameters (e.g., surface speed, powder feed, current, primary gas flow, and system voltage) were altered to achieve the good adhesion of HA coating on the HAPEEK substrate, which was evaluated by scratch test. The results showed that the proposed multi‐layer composite was successfully processed by carrying out the ultrasonic welding and plasma spraying coating processes. The outcomes of this study could be used to develop a non‐metal acetabular cup prosthesis using the proposed multi‐layer composition. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2014 , 131, 40915.     

Improved corrosion resistance of AZ91D magnesium alloy coated by novel cold-sprayed Zn-HA/Zn double-layer coatings

In order to improve the corrosion resistance and bioactivity of biodegradable Mg alloy substrate, novel Zn-HA/Zn double-layer coatings with different HA/Zn ratios in weight were deposited on AZ91D substrates by cold spraying. Phase compositions and microstructures of as-sprayed coatings and coatings after corrosion tests were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Electrochemical corrosion behaviors of both Zn-HA/Zn double-layer coatings were investigated in Hanks’ simulated body fluid using potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results showed that both the pure Zn coating and HA/Zn composite coatings presented the similar phase compositions with their primary powders in addition to Zn oxidizations. Zn powders were plastically deformed and partially oxidized due to its low melting point, while HA powders were mainly crashed into fragments and hill-like splats. Both Zn under layer and HA/Zn upper layer were well bonded and presented dense structures, differences in HA/Zn upper layers were related to the HA/Zn ratios. Potentiodynamic polarization and EIS measurements illustrated that the cold-sprayed Zn-HA/Zn double-layer coatings not only improve the corrosion resistance of Mg alloy substrates, but also enhance its bioactivity due to the HA existed in composite upper layer.     

Effect of the surface microstructure of SiC inner coating on the bonding strength and ablation resistance of ZrB2-SiC coating for C/C composites

The present study has been conducted in order to investigate the effect of the surface morphology of SiC inner coating on the bonding strength and ablation resistance of the sprayed ZrB₂-SiC coating for C/C composites. The microstructure of SiC inner coatings prepared by chemical vapor deposition and pack cementation at different temperatures were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and 3D Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. Tensile bonding strength and oxyacetylene ablation testing were used to characterize the bonding strength and ablation resistance of the sprayed ZrB₂-SiC coating, respectively. Results show that SiC inner coating prepared by chemical vapor deposition has a smooth surface, which is not beneficial to improve the bonding strength and ablation resistance of the sprayed ZrB₂-SiC coating. SiC inner coating prepared by pack cementation at 2000 °C has a rugged surface with the roughness of 72.15 µm, and the sprayed ZrB₂-SiC coating with it as inner layer exhibits good bonding strength and ablation resistance.     

等离子喷涂纳米二氧化锆涂层性能的研究

采用大气等离子喷涂技术,在镍基高温合金基体上制备了纳米氧化锆涂层.运用扫描电镜对涂层显微结构进行观察和分析,同时测试了涂层的显微硬度、结合强度扣热震性能.结果表明:纳米氧化锆涂层由完全融化区和部分融化区组成,孔隙率约为7%,显微硬度为655.81 HV,结合强度为54.37 MPa,在1 000℃下,可承受40次热循环,涂层无明显脱落现象.     

Effect of cooling rate on residual stress and mechanical properties of laser remelted ceramic coating

Mild steel substrates were coated with commercially available alumina and chromia powders using the powder flame spraying process. The top layers of the flame sprayed coatings were remelted using a 2?kW fiber laser. Thermo-cycles of the laser remelting process were monitored on-line using an infrared pyrometer. Cooling rates were varied using different laser scanning speeds. Surface morphology, microstructure and phases of the laser treated and as-sprayed coatings were investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray tomography. Surface residual stress of the as-sprayed and laser treated coatings was measured using X-ray diffraction. The inherent defects like porosity and inter-lamellar boundary diminish to a great extent upon laser remelting. Surface residual stress of the remelted coatings tends to increase with increase in cooling rate. Surface crack density of the laser treated coating was reduced appreciably when coatings were preheated prior to laser remelting.