Ternary alloys of Zn_0.78Cd_0.22S nanoparticles (NPs) are synthesized via the facile co-precipitation technique. The as-synthesized sample exhibits a zincblende-type cubic phase with an average crystalline size of 2 nm. Thermal annealing and UV irradiation are utilized as post-treatment processes for tailoring the optical properties of Zn_0.78Cd_0.22S NPs. The as-synthesized sample exhibits a stable cubic phase up to 400 °C, during which partial phase transformation to a hexagonal structure is observed at a higher temperature of 500 °C. The oxidation of Zn_0.78Cd_0.22S NPs to mixed oxide phases with the majority of ZnO begins at 600 °C which induces morphology transformation to a relatively large nano-hexagon with a single crystalline domain size. The increase of the annealing temperature is accompanied by a decrease of Zn_0.78Cd_0.22S NPs optical band gap (E_g) due to the weakness of size confinement as well as the formation of localized states below the mobility band edges. The brief UV irradiation results in the increase of E_g whereas a further increase in exposure time is accompanied by a reduction of E_g. The photoluminescence (PL) spectrum of the as-synthesized sample covers a wide spectral range from UV to visible. Thermal annealing has a slight effect on the PL emission at high excitation energy, whereas low excitation energy reveals higher sensitivity to deep-state emission. Thermal oxidation incorporates a high concentration of oxygen-related defects that induce strong enhancement in the green emission at the expense of UV emission. This indicates the thermal-induced bleaching of shal

The unique properties of aluminum (Al) and its alloys make Al one of the most versatile, economical, and widely-used materials in various industries. However, the corrosion and leaching of Al can cause significant issues for the lifetimes of mechanical structures and machine components as well as environment and health problems. In the present study, a simple, eco-friendly, and rapid fabrication of superhydrophobic Al surfaces was introduced. The superhydrophobic Al surfaces with hierarchical composite structures combining microstructures prepared by laser texturing, the new formation of pseudo-boehmite nanostructures prepared by boiling water treatment, and low surface energy prepared by silicone oil heat treatment showed excellent corrosion resistance. The mechanism for wettability change and anti-corrosion were analyzed. The influence of laser parameters and surface modification procedures on the wettability and corrosion resistance of Al surfaces was also analyzed systematically through a series of surface characterization techniques, potentiodynamic polarization tests, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests. The corrosion protection efficiency of the fabricated superhydrophobic Al surface has reached up to 99.40 % as compared with an untreated flat surface. Furthermore, the fabricated superhydrophobic surfaces show good stability even after prolonged exposure to air, fresh water, seawater, and high temperature environments. The performance of the non-wetting surfaces is demonstrated through self-cleaning, water jetting, and water droplet bouncing phenomena. This research provides a novel and sustainable approach for superhydrophobic metal surfaces and improved corrosion resistance for potential practical applications.