On the role of the hierarchical structures in the friction-induced phenomena of directed energy deposited 316L+WC sliding against different counter-bodies

Saggionetto, Enrico; Maurizi-Enrici, Tommaso; Dedry, Olivier; Boschini, Frédéric; Tchuindjang, Jérôme Tchoufack; Mertens, Anne

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On the role of the hierarchical structures in the friction-induced phenomena of directed energy deposited 316L+WC sliding against different counter-bodies

Saggionetto, Enrico; Maurizi-Enrici, Tommaso; Dedry, Olivier et al.

2025 • In Tribology International

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Metal matrix composite; Directed energy deposition; Hierarchical structures; Counter-bodies influence

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[en] A tribological study was conducted on a Directed Energy Deposited Metal Matrix Composite made of 316L and tungsten carbides as reinforcements. Pin-on-disc campaign in dry sliding conditions was carried out using counter-bodies with different properties. WC-6Co and Si3N4 were selected as main counter-bodies, complemented by Al2O3 and stainless steel for a more comprehensive study. The characterization of the wear behaviour considered each tribosystem at all levels, allowing to observe the different friction-induced phenomena at the macro-, micro- and nano-scale. Each counter-body stresses a specific hierarchical structure of the material making it possible to identify two main wear mechanisms: tribo-corrosive vs tribo-chemical.

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CAREM - Center for Applied Research and Education in Microscopy
Sirris Research Center

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Materials science & engineering

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Saggionetto, Enrico ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Aérospatiale et Mécanique (A&M)

Maurizi-Enrici, Tommaso ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Aérospatiale et Mécanique (A&M) ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Science des matériaux métalliques

Dedry, Olivier ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Aérospatiale et Mécanique (A&M)

Boschini, Frédéric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de chimie (sciences) > GREEnMat

Tchuindjang, Jérôme Tchoufack ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Aérospatiale et Mécanique (A&M)

Mertens, Anne ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Aérospatiale et Mécanique (A&M)

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English

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On the role of the hierarchical structures in the friction-induced phenomena of directed energy deposited 316L+WC sliding against different counter-bodies

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July 2025

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Tribology International

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0301-679X

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1879-2464

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Elsevier, United Kingdom

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Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

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IAWATHA

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FEDER - Fonds Européen de Développement Régional
FNR - Fonds National de la Recherche

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PDR number 35298295

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