Plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings with particle additions – A review

Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) processing for light metals is known for decades and has been established as a well-known industrial surface treatment offering a reasonable wear and corrosion protection. However, long-term protection is compromised by the intrinsic porosity and limited range of composition in the PEO layer. A novel approach is to introduce particles to the electrolyte, aiming at their in-situ incorporation into PEO coatings...