Abstract
Despite their significant functions and properties, the performance characteristics of Al2O3 ceramic particles and graphene oxide (GO) within hybrid copper composite coatings have been seldom investigated. This study successfully fabricated a Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating featuring fine particulate spherical network-like structures on St37 low carbon steel using an ultrasonic-electroless coating method. The effects of Al2O3-decorated graphene oxide hybrid reinforcement on the texture and nanomechanical properties of the copper matrix were examined. The tribological performance of the Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating under dry sliding conditions was evaluated, and the wear mechanism was investigated in detail. Results demonstrate that the Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating effectively reduces the wear rate and friction of the GO/ Al2O3 hybrid reinforced composite coating. Potentiodynamic polarization tests indicated that the Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating exhibits higher corrosion resistance compared to the copper matrix. The enhanced mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of the Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating are primarily attributed to: (i) the fine particulate spherical network-like structure; (ii) the synergistic effect of the GO and ceramic particle hybrid with a decorated structure; (iii) the formation of graphene oxide/ Al2O3 nanorolls in tribofilms and the excellent self-lubrication properties of graphene oxide. The Cu-GO- Al2O3 composite coating significantly improves the frictional and electrochemical properties of the copper matrix, offering new perspectives for next-generation electrical contacts and nanoelectromechanical systems.
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