Advanced Coating and Surface Engineering for Tribology and Corrosion Resistance

Dear Colleagues,

Coating techniques and surface engineering are critical areas of research in the field of tribology and tribocorrosion, especially when it comes to improving the performance and longevity of materials subjected to mechanical wear and corrosive environments. With the increasing demands of modern applications in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy industries, there is a pressing need for advanced solutions that can withstand extreme conditions. The design and application of high-performance coatings—whether they be metallic, ceramic, composite, or nanostructured—play a pivotal role in minimizing friction, wear, and material degradation.

The integration of experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches offers extensive opportunities to explore and optimize coating–substrate interactions under varying tribological conditions. However, significant challenges remain, particularly in understanding and modeling tribocorrosion mechanisms, improving surface modification techniques, and enhancing the precision of performance assessment. Addressing these issues involves not only refining existing coating methods but also innovating new materials and surface engineering strategies to better protect and prolong the life of critical components.  To achieve this goal, this Special Issue from the journal Coatings aims to encourage researchers worldwide and provide them with a platform to publish their novel studies, offering the chance to submit their valuable research relating to “Advanced Coating and Surface Engineering for Tribology and Corrosion Resistance”. 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• The development of nanostructured coatings for enhanced tribological performance;
• The tribocorrosion behavior of advanced coatings in extreme environments;
• Surface engineering techniques for wear-resistant coatings;
• The mechanisms of tribocorrosion in coated metallic alloys;
• The electrochemical and mechanical characterization of tribological coatings;
• The application of ceramic and composite coatings in high-temperature tribology;
• The modeling and simulation of tribocorrosion processes in coating systems;
• In situ monitoring techniques for wear and corrosion in coated surfaces;
• The optimization of coating–substrate interfaces for improved durability;
• The tribological performance of bioinspired and biomimetic coatings;
• Advanced surface modification techniques for reducing friction and wear;
• The impact of environmental factors on the tribocorrosion resistance of coatings. 

Dr. Kailash Dhondiram Arole
Guest Editor

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