Investigating the effects of cryogenic processing on the properties and performance of engineering coatings

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In manufacturing, automotive and aerospace applications, cryogenic treatments are used to improve strength, fatigue and wear resistance of structural and hard wearing engineering materials. However, for many applications these materials are also coated for tribological benefits or corrosion resistance. The proposed research will therefore explore the effects of cryogenic treatments on engineering coating systems through materials characterisation, mechanical and chemical testing techniques.