Electrodeposition of Thick and Crack-Free Fe-Cr-Ni Coatings from a Cr (III) Electrolyte

The electrodeposition of iron-nickel-chromium coatings is a more environmentally friendly and economical alternative to hard-chrome coatings made from chromium (VI) electrolytes and stainless-steel bulk materials. The aim of the study was to develop a suitable deposition method for thick and low-crack Fe-Cr-Ni coatings. Iron-nickel-chromium coatings were electrodeposited using a more ecological chromium (III) electrolyte with direct current (DC), stepped direct current, and pulse current (PC). The influence of the deposition method on the electrolyte aging, the alloy composition of the coating, and their microstructure was investigated. Corrosion studies of the Fe-Cr-Ni coatings in 3.5% NaCl solution were performed using polarization tests. Furthermore, hardness measurements and scratch tests were carried out to determine the adhesion strength. Phase analyses were performed by X-ray diffraction, and the chemical composition and microstructure were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. Using the stepped DC and PC method, crack-free Fe-Cr-Ni coatings were successfully deposited.

Obtaining microdispersed iron-nickel powder in the process of electrochemical processing of VNZh type heavy tungsten alloys

The process of electrochemical processing of the VNZh type heavy tungsten alloy (wt. %: 80 W, 16 Ni, 4 Fe) under the action of direct and alternating current of industrial frequency in an ammonia-alkaline solution has been investigated. It was found, that the process is accompanied by the transition of tungsten from the alloy to the solution and the formation of a microdispersed powder, based on iron and nickel.

Core-Shell Iron-Nickel Hexacyanoferrate Nanoparticle-Based Sensors for Hydrogen Peroxide Scavenging Activity

To access hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity, we propose a sensor based on core-shell iron-nickel hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles. On the one hand, the sensor preparation procedure is simple: syringing the nanoparticles suspension with subsequent annealing. On the other hand, the sensor demonstrates a stable response to 0.05 mM of H2O2 within one hour, which is sufficient for the evaluation of antioxidant activity (AO). The analytical performance characteristics of the sensor (0.5–0.6 A M−1 cm−2, detection limit 1.5 × 10−7 M and linear dynamic range 1–1000 µM) are leads to advantages over the sensor based on Prussian Blue films. The pseudo-first-order constant of hydrogen peroxide scavenging was chosen as a characteristic value of AO. The latter for trolox (standard antioxidant) was found to be linearly dependent on its concentration, thus allowing for the evaluation of antioxidant activity in trolox equivalents. The approach was validated by analyzing real beverage samples. Both the simplicity of sensor preparation and an expressiveness of analytical procedure would obviously provide a wide use of the proposed approach in the evaluation of antioxidant activity.

DESIGNING OF NANOCOMPOSITE MODEL STRUCTURE USING GLYCITEIN AND GENISTEIN WITH TWELVE DIFFERENT METAL ATOMS USING IN SILICO METHOD

Nanocomposite formulation is still in its evolving state. However due to its significant therapeutic applications it has grabbed the attention of many researchers. Isoflavonewhich is widely found in soy products have tremendous medicinal propertieswhen it interacts with nanoparticles can become a boon. Hence in this study, we are reporting the interaction properties/patterns of two ubiquitous flavones namelyGlycitein and Genistein forming a nanocomposite model with 12 different metals such as Gold, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Ruthenium, Rhodium, Cadmium, Iron, Nickel, Zinc, Copper and Antimony based ontheir potency to form nanoparticles. To mimic the Nanocomposite, model the formulation was conducted in Avogadro Software for windows. Glycitein and Genistein create a possibility of selecting the most suitable -OH position that would serve as the binding site. On selection of the appropriate binding site the interaction amid two molecules of glycitein and genistein placed sidewise held together by above-mentioned metals also surrounded by the same metal on another vacant -OH position forming a close saturated structure subjected for interaction. Based on predominantly energy levels the least energy obtained model was Cadmium and the peak procured by Antimony making it least stable and unfavorable for the perceived result.