Properties of <scp>Bi₂S₃</scp> Coatings Deposited on the Bionic Leaf Vein Textured Surfaces With Different Surface Densities

ABSTRACT In order to investigate the impact of micro‐textured surfaces with varying surface density on coating properties, the bionic leaf vein micro‐texture with different surface densities were prepared on the substrate surface by laser processing. Bi 2 S 3 soft coatings were deposited on the textured surfaces by electrohydrodynamic atomization. The influence of textured surface density on the adhesion and tribological properties of the coatings was analysed and discussed by scratch tests and friction wear tests. The results showed a significant increase in the friction coefficient as the surface density increased. However, after reaching a certain point, the friction coefficient tended to decrease. The coatings deposited on the lower surface density (13.9%, 14.5%) have better tribological performance compared with the higher surface density (35.6%, 36.2%). Meanwhile, the adhesion of coatings on the textured substrate enhanced compared with coatings deposited on the polished substrate. A reasonable textured surface density can effectively improve the adhesion and tribological properties of the coating.