A Review of Corrosion-Protective Transition Metal Nitride Coatings

摘要

Recently, transition metal nitride (TMN) coatings have attracted numerous attentions. The superior corrosion-resistant properties, combined with high abrasion resistance, thermal stability and good biocompatibility, make TMN coatings very promising candidates for applications as corrosion-protective coatings in many fields. In this paper, the recent progress in research on corrosion-protective TMN coatings is reviewed. The relationship between deposition process, structure and corrosion-resistant properties of TMN coatings is revealed. The important patents and applications concerning corrosion-protective TMN coatings are presented, and the current status of the research and future challenges are discussed.