MCDM selection of pulse parameters for best tribological performance of Cr–Al2O3 nano-composite co-deposited from trivalent chromium bath

Optimum operating parameters for pulse co-deposition of nano-Al2O3 with Cr from a trivalent chromium bath onto Cu cathode are selected by using “technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution” (TOPSIS), “VIšekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje” (VIKOR), “elimination and choice expr...

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Published in:Journal of alloys and compounds 2017-12, Vol.727, p.286-296
Main Authors: Feizabadi, A., Salehi Doolabi, M., Sadrnezhaad, S.K., Zafarani, H.R., Salehi Doolabi, D., AsadiZarch, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum oxide
Analytic hierarchy process
Chromium
Corrosion resistance
Corrosive wear
Current efficiency
Entropy
Materials selection
Mathematical analysis
MCDM methods
Microhardness
Nano-composite coating
Protective coatings
Pulse electrodeposition
Tribology
Trivalent chromium
Weighing
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Summary:Optimum operating parameters for pulse co-deposition of nano-Al2O3 with Cr from a trivalent chromium bath onto Cu cathode are selected by using “technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution” (TOPSIS), “VIšekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje” (VIKOR), “elimination and choice expressing the reality” (ELECTRE) and “complex proportional assessment” (CORPAS) accompanied with analytic hierarchy processing (AHP) to compare methods for achievement of the best tribological coating performance. Criteria for appropriate selection include wear loss, corrosion resistance, micro-hardness, bath condition and current efficiency. Results ascertain the best Cr–Al2O3 nano-composite coating with 40% duty cycle, 10 Hz current frequency and 1 g/L nano-Al2O3 dispersed into the electrolyte bath. Comparison of the different calculated Speraman's coefficients weighed with the «subjective» analytic hierarchy process indicates more consistent results than «objective» entropy technique. The study clarifies the comparative capability of the weighing and the ranking methods in choosing the best way to make consistent final results independent of the level of knowledge and standpoints of the researchers. Recommendation of subjective rather than objective weighing apparatus to the MCDM researchers is therefore a constructive achievement. •Optimal parameters for Cr-Al2O3 nano-composite coating was selected by MCDM methods.•Ranking of the alternatives was done by all VIKOR, TOPSIS, ELECTRE and COPRAS methods.•Subjective and objective weighting approaches were simultaneously used for ranking.•Subjective AHP weighting resulted in better concurrence than objective entropy method.•Best coating condition was 40% duty cycle, 10 Hz current frequency and 1 g/L nano-Al2O3.
ISSN:0925-8388
1873-4669
DOI:10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.08.098