@misc{serdechnova_properties_of_2021, 
author={Serdechnova, M., Blawert, C., Karpushenkov, S., Karpushenkava, L., Shulha, T., Karlova, P., Vasilic, R., Stojadinovic, S., Stojanovic, S., Damjanovic-Vasilic, L., Heitmann, V., Rabchynski, S., Zheludkevich, M.},
title={Properties of ZnO/ZnAl2O4 composite PEO coatings on zinc alloy Z1},
year={2021},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.126948},
abstract = {Recently the successful formation of PEO coatings on zinc alloy in a phosphate aluminate electrolyte was shown. The produced composite coatings contain various mixtures of ZnO and ZnAl2O4. In frame of the current study, the properties of the formed coatings including adhesion/cohesion, wear, corrosion and photocatalytic activity were analysed to identify possible applications. However, the coatings show internal porosity and a sponge-like structure. Thus the cohesion within the coating is quite low. Pull-off tests have demonstrated clear rupture within the PEO layer at strength values as low as 1 MPa. The photocatalytic activity is limited, in spite of the formation of a higher amount of ZnO at shorter treatment times. Interestingly, the composite coatings of ZnO and higher amounts of ZnAl2O4 spinel showed a higher activity, but not sufficient for fast and effective catalytic cleaning applications.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.126948} (DOI). Serdechnova, M.; Blawert, C.; Karpushenkov, S.; Karpushenkava, L.; Shulha, T.; Karlova, P.; Vasilic, R.; Stojadinovic, S.; Stojanovic, S.; Damjanovic-Vasilic, L.; Heitmann, V.; Rabchynski, S.; Zheludkevich, M.: Properties of ZnO/ZnAl2O4 composite PEO coatings on zinc alloy Z1. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2021. vol. 410, 126948. DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2021.126948}}