Plasma Sprayed Wear-Resistant, Low-Friction, and Non-Stick Quasicrystalline Al-Cu-Fe Coatings

Abstract This study examines the development of plasma-sprayed quasicrystalline Al-Cu-Fe coatings with wear-resistant, low-friction, and non-stick properties. Varying hydrogen flow rates during plasma spraying were investigated, revealing that moderate hydrogen addition creates an optimal balance of quasicrystalline phases and oxide formation. These optimized coatings demonstrated superior sliding wear resistance compared to the baseline. Post-treatment by grinding reduced surface roughness, achieving a non-stick surface.