Emerging Trends in the Future of Plasma Science and Technology

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2025) | Viewed by 662

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Interests: thermal spray coating; microstructure; phase transformation; electronic microscopy; splat formation
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Interests: biodegradable metallic materials; biomaterials; microstructural analysis; surface characterization; APS coatings
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Dear Colleagues,

As we all learned from our physics lessons, plasma, as a generic term, is the fourth state of matter, consisting of ions, electrons, and neutral particles (atoms or molecules), which is present as totally or partially ionized gas and is electrically neutral. Since 1928, when Irving Langmuir defined this state of matter, the potential for developing applications has grown exponentially, directly proportional to the progress of plasma technologies.

As we all know, a large part of the products and services on which modern society relies depend on plasma science and plasma processes, including the integrated circuit industry for cell phones and computers, the treatment/coating of different surfaces to improve their properties (wear-resistant, self-cleaning, self-repairing, anti-microbial, bi-compatibility, a.s.o.), energy generation and storage and the processing of metallic materials for power distribution systems, cars, and aircraft engines.

Thus, plasma science is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary field, which promises much in terms of R&D and technological innovation opportunities.

In this Special Issue, we invite you to contribute to the development of innovation in the field of surface modification by plasma technology by submitting a manuscript, whether it is about coatings on different types of substrates (i.e., metallic, polymeric, or textile), the transformation of surface functionality by various technologies involving plasma science or about the in-depth analysis of the physical–chemical phenomena that occur during these processes.

Dr. Daniela-Lucia Chicet
Prof. Dr. Munteanu Corneliu
Dr. Bogdan Istrate
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Keywords

  • plasma technology
  • surface modification
  • coatings
  • surface functionality
  • plasma science

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A Comprehensive Review of Improving the Durability Properties of Agricultural Harrow Discs by Atmospheric Plasma Spraying (APS)
by Corneliu Munteanu, Iurie Melnic, Bogdan Istrate, Mark Hardiman, Lidia Gaiginschi, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Vlad Nicolae Arsenoaia, Daniela Lucia Chicet, Constantin Zirnescu and Vladimir Badiul
Coatings 2025, 15(6), 632; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15060632 - 25 May 2025
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This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the application of thermal spraying techniques to enhance the durability and wear resistance of agricultural machinery components, with a particular focus on disc harrow assemblies. Given the harsh conditions under which tillage tools [...] Read more.
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in the application of thermal spraying techniques to enhance the durability and wear resistance of agricultural machinery components, with a particular focus on disc harrow assemblies. Given the harsh conditions under which tillage tools operate—characterized by abrasive wear, impact stresses, and chemical exposure from various soil types—thermal sprayed coatings have emerged as a viable solution to extend the service life of these components. The study discusses various deposition methods, particularly Atmospheric Plasma Spraying (APS), and evaluates their effectiveness in creating high-performance surface layers that resist wear, corrosion, and mechanical degradation. The review also summarizes experimental and field test results for coatings based on materials such as NiCrBSi, WC-Co-Cr, TiO2, Al2O3, Cr2O3, and ceramic–metal composites, highlighting their significant improvements in hardness, friction reduction, and resistance to delamination and oxidation. The paper highlights research using thermal spraying techniques, especially APS for agricultural applications, with emphasis mostly on components intended for soil processing and requiring good resistance to abrasive wear. Full article
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