Advanced Thermal Spray Coatings for Emerging Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Thermal spray is growing in many directions. Probably the most exciting developments for coatings revolve around new applications: for example, coatings that are applied to new forms of energy generation such as electrolysis; self-cleaning surfaces by photocatalysis; biomaterials; electronic-based functionalities and many others. The research considered for this special issue can have theoretical or experimental character. The theoretical studies may include the modeling of thermal spray processes such as plasma spray, HVOF or Cold Spray processes that are related to a new application; as well as modeling of phenomenon during coating build up; such as sintering, the generation of residual stresses and other behavior. The experimental research may concern studies on new types of torches or processes; for example the process of physical vapor deposition that is associated with the plasma spray process or special torches for suspension plasma spraying as well as the investigation of microstructure and of the functional properties of the coatings being developed for new applications. The topics of interest should correspond to coatings used for low temperature applications since the journal proposes a special edition for high temperature coatings. Please contact the Editors of this Special Issue if you have any questions or wish to discuss your topical contribution.

Prof. Dr. Lech Pawlowski
Guest Editors

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