Alloy Coating: Microstructure, Tribological Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Sciences and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 247
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Interests: high-entropy alloy; laser additive manufacturing; multi-energe field assist; surface strengthening
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Interests: shock wave in-situ assisted laser cladding; impact wear behavior; surface engineering and tribology; laser/arc welding technology
Interests: laser cladding; high-entropy alloy; surface engineering; microstructure; tribology behavior; wear
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coatings have become increasingly important in engineering and industry, as they provide enhanced surface properties such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and improved tribological behavior. Among the various types of coatings, alloy coatings with advanced design concepts have emerged as a promising option due to their superior mechanical and chemical properties.
This Special Issue focuses on the microstructure and tribological properties of alloy coatings. The microstructure of coatings plays a critical role in determining their mechanical and tribological behavior. Therefore, the articles in this Special Issue present research on the microstructural characterization of various alloy coatings using advanced techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
Furthermore, the tribological properties of alloy coatings are also discussed in this Special Issue. Tribology is the study of the friction, wear, and lubrication of contacting surfaces in relative motion. The articles in this Special Issue cover research on the tribological behavior of various alloy coatings under different situations, especially in extreme working conditions.
Overall, this Special Issue brings together a collection of original research articles and review papers on alloy coating microstructure and tribological properties. We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers working in the field of coatings and tribology, as well as for students and academics interested in this exciting area of materials science.
Dr. Jingbin Hao
Dr. Haifeng Yang
Dr. Hao Liu
Guest Editors
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