“…Pulsed anodizing method, a promising alternative anodic technique, performs with obvious superiorities in fast oxidation speed, easy heat dissipation, and high oxidation efficiency. , In view of discontinuous anodizing in the pulsed anodic process, Joule heat is easier to diffuse toward the electrolyte compared with DC anodization, avoiding local burning losses in the oxidation process. , Furthermore, many studies have reported that the pulsed method improves efficiency and saves energy due to the unique behavior of ions in a non-uniform electric field when it is used in electroplating, electrodeposition, coloring, and anodizing. , Besides, the alumina film prepared by pulsed anodizing has the advantages of uniformity, compactness, and crystallinity; thus, it is widely used in the surface treatment of aluminum and its alloys, which improves the hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance . However, the previous work mainly focused on porous anodic alumina; there are few reports on barrier anodic alumina.…”