Tribological Behavior and Corrosion Resistance Characterization of Advanced Materials and Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 1850
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; molecular simulation; coating; friction
Interests: coatings; tribology; in situ observation; nano-tribology; tribochemistry; magnetron sputtering deposition
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tribology and corrosion represent two pivotal areas of research in materials science, since they directly influence the service life and reliability of engineered systems across the aerospace, energy, biomedical, and manufacturing sectors. The interplay between mechanical wear and electrochemical degradation poses complex challenges that drive the development of novel materials and protective coatings. Advancements in characterization methodologies, predictive modeling, and surface engineering continue to unveil new mechanisms and strategies for enhancing material performance in severe operational environments.
This Special Issue of Coatings is dedicated to the “Tribological and Corrosion Characterization in Advanced Materials and Coatings.” It aligns closely with the journal’s focus on surface treatments, functional coatings, and interfacial phenomena, providing a platform for cutting-edge research that bridges fundamental understanding and practical application. We aim to compile a curated collection of at least 10 high-quality articles that offer substantial insights into these domains. Upon reaching this threshold, the Special Issue may be considered for publication as a book, ensuring broader dissemination and impact.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Development and testing of coatings for tribological applications;
- Corrosion-resistant material design and evaluation;
- Innovative methods for characterizing wear and corrosion;
- Degradation mechanisms in high-performance materials and composites;
- Surface modification techniques to improve tribo-corrosion resistance;
- The role of microstructure and interface design on coating durability;
- Computational and predictive modeling of tribological and corrosion behavior;
- Real-world applications and case studies in industry.
Dr. Guoqing Wang
Dr. Yuzhen Liu
Guest Editors
Dr. Gaifen Lu
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- tribological properties
- corrosion resistance
- advanced coatings
- surface modification
- wear mechanisms
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