Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metals; chemical heat treatment; heat treatment; surface modification; properties
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Interests: advanced metals; high-entropy alloy; heat treatment; surface modification; properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of our previous Special Issue "Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals" (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/coatings/special_issues/7FMZSK26Y0), which published 15 impactful papers and attracted over 30,000 views, we are pleased to announce a new follow-up issue in Coatings, entitled “Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition”.
Heat treatment is a fundamental process for unlocking the potential properties of metals, while surface modification is a crucial technology for enhancing surface characteristics and extending component service life.
Surface modification can be categorized into three primary methods: physical, chemical, and thermal. Physical approaches, such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) and thermal spraying, function by applying a new layer of material onto the substrate. Chemical methods, including chemical heat treatment, chemical etching, and anodizing, alter both the chemical composition and microstructure of the surface layer. Thermal methods, such as induction quenching and laser surface hardening, utilize concentrated energy to modify the microstructure of the surface layer.
This Special Issue, “Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition”, in Coatings invites front-line researchers to submit original research and review articles on various aspects in the field of novel heat treatment and surface modification of metals. The advancement of heat treatment and surface modification will help to provide better combined properties and higher efficiency.
It is our great honor to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue that provides an excellent opportunity for those who are working within these fields, paving the way for further advancements in chemical heat treatment for metals.
Prof. Dr. Jing Hu
Dr. Xulong An
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metals
- chemical heat treatment
- heat treatment
- surface modification
- properties
- microstructure
- physical vapor deposition (PVD)
- thermal spraying
- induction quenching
- laser surface hardening
- plasma treatment
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