The present invention relates to a method for preparing a dual-layer magnesium alloy with fluoride and biopolymer coatings, wherein the dual-layer MgF.sub.2/PCL coating exhibits improved corrosion resistance as compared to fluoride-coated samples or uncoated Mg samples, and has excellent cell viability, cell adhesion and cell proliferation. Accordingly, the magnesium alloy provided with the dual MgF.sub.2/PCL coating layer controls corrosion degradation of conventional orthopedic Mg alloys and exhibits excellent biocompatibility, thus being useful as an implant for fixing bones.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a dual-layer magnesium alloy with fluoride and biopolymer coatings, wherein the dual-layer MgF.sub.2/PCL coating exhibits improved corrosion resistance as compared to fluoride-coated samples or uncoated Mg samples, and has excellent cell viability, cell adhesion and cell proliferation. Accordingly, the magnesium alloy provided with the dual MgF.sub.2/PCL coating layer controls corrosion degradation of conventional orthopedic Mg alloys and exhibits excellent biocompatibility, thus being useful as an implant for fixing bones.

A composite structure for an electric energy storage device is envisioned. The structure is made of a metal substrate and a metal oxide layer disposed over a majority of the metal substrate with the metal oxide layer being comprised of a first and second metals. Carbon nanotubes are disposed on the metal oxide layer. In an embodiment the first metal and the second metal are each selected from a group consisting of: iron, nickel, aluminum, cobalt, copper, chromium, and gold.

A composite structure for an electric energy storage device is envisioned. The structure is made of a metal substrate and a metal oxide layer disposed over a majority of the metal substrate with the metal oxide layer being comprised of a first and second metals. Carbon nanotubes are disposed on the metal oxide layer. In an embodiment the first metal and the second metal are each selected from a group consisting of: iron, nickel, aluminum, cobalt, copper, chromium, and gold.

A framework of copper oxide dendrites is formed on a copper substrate, and these are then coated or plated with silver, gold, or an equivalent metal to create metal-coated dendrites with nano-structures, favorably in range of 50 to 200 nanometers. The framework of metal-coated dendrites are well suited for use in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and other practical applications.

A framework of copper oxide dendrites is formed on a copper substrate, and these are then coated or plated with silver, gold, or an equivalent metal to create metal-coated dendrites with nano-structures, favorably in range of 50 to 200 nanometers. The framework of metal-coated dendrites are well suited for use in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and other practical applications.

A method of colorizing stainless steel strip involves the continuous surface treatment of stainless steel strip with aqueous suspensions of rare earth oxide nano or micro particles or aqueous rare earth nitrate solutions of nano or micro particles. The surface treatment can be applied by roll coating, spraying or other conventional application techniques. The coated strip is then continuously annealed. The surface treatment can provide a variety of colors. It also improves corrosion resistance of the processed stainless steel strip. Steel strip treated in this manner is suitable for a variety of applications in the building systems, automotive and appliance markets.

A method for treating a workpiece made of self-passivating metal and having a Beilby layer including applying a coating to a surface of the workpiece, the coating including a reagent, treating the coating to thermally alter the reagent, wherein the thermal altering of the reagent activates and/or hardens the surface.

A method of improving corrosion and mar resistance of steel components by creating a black magnetite finish, with a medium temperature process, prior to application of a phosphate layer coating.

A method of improving corrosion and mar resistance of steel components by creating a black magnetite finish, with a medium temperature process, prior to application of a phosphate layer coating.