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Article Effects of Grain Refinement, Eutectic Modification, and T6 Heat Treatment on Tribological Properties of Al8Si3Cu Alloys(Springer India, 2026) Gurtaran, Mikdat; Uludag, MuhammetIn this study, the effects of grain refinement and eutectic modification on the wear behaviour of Al8Si3Cu cast alloys produced both before and after degassing were investigated in detail. Grain refinement and eutectic modification were conducted by adding AlTi5B1, Al3B, and AlSr15, respectively. Following the casting process, half of the samples were T6 heat-treated to evaluate the impact of heat treatment on their wear rate. Adhesive wear testing was conducted using a steel ball under a load of 3 N, at a speed of 8 mm/s over 20 m in dry and oily mediums. Microstructural characterisation was performed using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed that grain refinement enhances wear resistance by reducing the secondary dendrite arm spacing and strengthening the aluminium matrix. Conversely, while T6 heat treatment significantly promotes the precipitation of secondary phases and intermetallic compounds, improving wear resistance, it also results in more superficial wear on T6-treated samples, which can be attributed to insufficient surface wettability during the solution treatment stage of T6 heat treatment.Article Enhanced Oxidation and Thermal Shock Resistance of N-Type Mg2Si0.89(Sn0.1,Sb0.01) Thermoelectric Material Via Cr0.9Si0.1 Coating(Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2025) Gurtaran, Mikdat; Zhang, Zhenxue; Li, Xiaoying; Dong, HanshanIn this study, Cr0.9Si0.1 coatings are deposited onto Mg2Si0.89(Sn0.1Sb0.01) thermoelectric (TE) materials using a closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system. The cyclic oxidation behavior of uncoated and Cr0.9Si0.1-coated TE materials is thoroughly investigated at 500 degrees C for 10 and 50 cycles, with each cycle lasting 1 h. Surface morphology, phase constitution, cross-sectional layer structure, and elemental distribution are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Oxidation kinetics are assessed by measuring the mass gain of samples after cyclic oxidation testing. The uncoated TE material exhibits significant surface degradation after cyclic oxidation, initially forming MgO particles, followed by the development of SiO2 and Mg2SiO4 phases in later stages. Encouragingly, the Cr0.9Si0.1 coating demonstrates excellent thermal stability on the n-type Mg2Si0.89(Sn0.1Sb0.01) substrate. Although some oxygen diffusion occurs along grain boundaries within the coating, it is effectively trapped, thereby preventing further penetration into the underlying substrate. The high oxygen affinity of Cr and/or Si atoms plays a critical role in blocking oxidation, offering robust protection. These findings strongly support the use of Cr0.9Si0.1 coatings as an effective antioxidant barrier for TE materials under harsh operational conditions, ensuring the long-term operation of TE modules at elevated temperatures.Article Characterisation of Electro-Brush Plated Nickel Coatings on P-Type (Zr,ti)co Half-Heusler Thermoelectric Materials for Stable Contact Layers(MDPI, 2025) Gurtaran, Mikdat; Zhang, Zhenxue; Li, Xiaoying; Dong, HanshanIn this study, a highly conductive nickel (Ni) layer was deposited onto a P-type (Zr,Ti)Co(Sn,Sb) half-Heusler (HH) thermoelectric (TE) material using a low-cost electro-brush plating technique. Before depositing Ni on the TE material, the plating process was optimised on a stainless steel (SS) substrate. An optimal medium-rate deposition voltage of 6V was identified on the SS substrate, with the desired thickness, superior mechanical performance, reduced sheet resistance and surface roughness, and enhanced electrical conductivity. The optimised deposition condition was then applied to the P-type (Zr,Ti)Co(Sn,Sb) material, resulting in a Ni layer that significantly enhanced its electrical and thermal stability. After thermal exposure at 500 degrees C for 10 h, the Ni coating effectively protected the TE surface against oxidation and sublimation, suggesting that the interfacial contact properties of P-type (Zr,Ti)Co(Sn,Sb) TE material can be effectively enhanced by depositing a highly conductive, oxidation-resistant Ni layer using the cost-effective, straightforward electro-brush plating technique.Article Protection of N-Type (Ni,Fe)TiSb Half-Heusler Materials Against Static and Cyclic Oxidation Using a Si-Doped Cr Coating(Amer Chemical Soc, 2025) Gurtaran, Mikdat; Zhang, Zhenxue; Li, Xiaoying; Dong, HanshanIn this study, Cr-Si coatings were deposited on N-type (Ni,Fe)TiSb thermoelectric (TE) materials by using a closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering PVD technique. Oxidation behavior was evaluated under both isothermal (static) conditions (500 degrees C for 10 h and 600 degrees C for 50 h) and thermal cycling regimens (500 and 600 degrees C for 10 or 50 1 h cycles). Mass gain, surface morphology, cross-sectional microstructure, elemental distribution, and phase composition were examined by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Regardless of exposure mode, uncoated samples oxidized severely: a duplex scale formed, consisting of an outer TiO2 layer and a subjacent NiSb-rich zone, accompanied by extensive cracking and delamination. In sharp contrast, the Cr-Si coatings remained thermally stable and highly oxidation-resistant, maintaining the substrate's integrity during both static and cyclic tests. After exposure, coated samples showed negligible mass gain, no discernible morphological change, and no mechanical damage, confirming that the Cr-Si layer markedly enhances thermal durability and prevents surface degradation.