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Abrahami, S.T. (author), de Kok, J.M.M. (author), Gudla, V.C. (author), Marcoen, Kristof (author), Hauffman, T. (author), Ambat, R. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author), Terryn, H.A. (author)Nanoporous anodic aluminum oxides (AAOs) are used as templates in various technological applications, including load-bearing aircraft structures. But in spite of their popularity, the important aspects that control their (dis-)bonding to an organic coating are not fully understood. To study the mechanisms behind the negative effect of fluorides...journal article 2018
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Abrahami, S.T. (author), de Kok, John M.M. (author), Terryn, H.A. (author), Mol, J.M.C. (author)For more than six decades, chromic acid anodizing (CAA) has been the central process in the surface pre-treatment of aluminum for adhesively bonded aircraft structures. Unfortunately, this electrolyte contains hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)), a compound known for its toxicity and carcinogenic properties. To comply with the new strict...journal article 2017