Development of innovative and effective coating of magnesium components

The general objective of this project is to promote strengthening the growth of the Latvian economy and achieving the objectives of the smart specialisation strategy, investing in research, innovation, and their promotion activities. The goal of the project – develop […]

Nanoindentation testing of nanoparticle reinforced PEO coating

Overview of activities The mechanical response of the PEO coatings was investigated in this phase of the research. Nano mechanical characterization of the coatings was performed on a Bruker Hysitron TI 980 Triboindenter. The nanoindenter tip was made of diamond […]

Literature research on advancements in magnesium coating processes

Applying a protective coating to the surface of magnesium alloys is an obvious strategy to improve their wear and corrosion. Among the various surface treatments used for magnesium alloys is the plasma-assisted physical vapor deposition (PAPVD) technique, which has been […]

Improving pre-treatment method in PEO protective coating for magnesium

Work is continuing on the development of a sample pre-treatment method. In order for the PEO protective coating to be homogeneous, the magnesium alloy parts must be degreased in an ultrasonic bath. Possibilities of etching Mg alloys in acid and […]

Protective coatings for magnesium alloys by way of PVD process

Work continued on the scientific paper “Promising Methods for Corrosion Protection of Magnesium Alloys in the Case of Mg-Al, Mg-Mn-Ce and Mg-Zn-Zr: A Recent Progress Review”. As of the end of Q1 2021, the volume of the article is 36 […]

Si-P electrolyte system in PEO coating for magnesium

Work on a new PEO treatment method and optimization continues. The development of the Si-P electrolyte system, which ensures the homogeneous introduction of these elements into the protective coating, has been started. The requirements for P and Si input parameters […]

Corrosion protection of alloy systems: Mg-Al, Mg-Mn-Ce and Mg-Zn-Zr

The scientific article Predko, P .; Rajnovic, D .; Grills, ML; Postolnyi, BO; Zemcenkovs, V .; Rijkuris, G .; Pole, E .; Lisnanskis, M. Promising Methods for Corrosion Protection of Magnesium Alloys in the Case of Mg-Al, Mg-Mn-Ce and Mg-Zn-Zr: […]