Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; surface treatment; anti-corrosion
Interests: additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloy; high temperature corrosion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for advanced materials with enhanced performance under harsh environmental conditions has led to significant advancements in the field of corrosion and wear-resistant coatings. This Special Issue seeks to explore cutting-edge research and innovations in the development of smart alloys and coatings designed to resist corrosion and wear. These coatings, often achieved through advanced surface treatments and structural designs, offer promising solutions for improving the lifespan and performance of critical components across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. This Issue will highlight the integration of functional materials, design strategies, and characterization techniques that enable the creation of coatings with superior protective capabilities. We invite contributions that address both theoretical and applied aspects of these smart coatings, ranging from fundamental understanding to practical applications.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced surface treatment techniques for enhancing alloy corrosion and wear resistance.
- Structural design of coatings with multifunctional properties for harsh environments.
- Nanostructured coatings for improving the performance of smart alloys in corrosive and abrasive conditions.
- The role of additive manufacturing in the fabrication of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings.
- Case studies and industrial applications of smart alloy coatings in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.
Dr. Gaopeng Xu
Dr. Jiang Ju
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface treatment
- structural design
- coating
- corrosion
- wear
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