Advances in Laser Processing for Functional Coatings and Surface Modification
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Laser Coatings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laser technologies; laser marking; laser surface texturing; laser hardening; laser roughness; laser biocompatibility; laser color marking; laser cutting; laser welding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in laser processing have unlocked new possibilities for the design and functionalisation of coatings across a wide range of applications—from corrosion and wear resistance to biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and catalytic performance. For this Special Issue, “Advances in Laser Processing for Functional Coatings and Surface Modification,” we are seeking original research and review articles focused on the use of laser-based methods for tailoring surface properties and enhancing coating performance.
We welcome contributions exploring topics such as laser-assisted deposition techniques, micro- and nano-structuring of surfaces, laser-induced chemical modifications, as well as hybrid approaches combining laser processing with other surface engineering methods. Submissions addressing thin films, multilayer systems, or structured surfaces applied in sectors such as biomedical devices, energy, optics, tribology, and environmental engineering will also be considered.
Research that provides mechanistic insights, reports on new materials or characterisation methods, or bridges the gap between laboratory-scale innovation and industrial implementation is of particular interest.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for researchers to share their recent findings, compare approaches, and provide a broader understanding of how laser processing can be used to design next-generation coatings with advanced or multifunctional properties.
Edmunds Sprudzs edmunds.sprudzs@rtu.lv
Affiliation: RTU Rezekne, Laser Centre, Atbrivosanas aleja 115, LV-4601 Rezekne, Latvia
Interests: laser textured surfaces for biocompatibility
Dr. Lyubomir Lazov
Guest Editor
Edmunds Sprudzs
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- laser surface modification
- functional coatings
- biocompatibility
- antibacterial surfaces
- surface engineering
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