Advances in Alloy Surface Mechanics: The Effects of Coating Technologies on Performance
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: material forming; surface protection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in alloy surface mechanics have highlighted the critical role of coating technologies in enhancing material performance across industrial applications. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted interactions between coating systems and alloy substrates, focusing on how innovative coating technologies optimize mechanical properties, durability, and functionality under extreme conditions.
Spanning theoretical analyses, experimental investigations, and computational modeling, this Special Issue welcomes original research and reviews addressing the following key themes: mechanisms of coating-induced improvements in hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength; novel coating processes (e.g., thermal spray, CVD, additive manufacturing); performance under harsh environments (high temperatures, corrosive media, dynamic loading); and degradation pathways of coated alloys. Interdisciplinary studies integrating materials science, mechanical engineering, and surface chemistry are particularly encouraged to advance fundamental understanding and practical applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical sectors.
We invite contributions that push the boundaries of alloy surface mechanics, fostering dialog on cutting-edge coating solutions for next-generation material systems.
Potential topics:
- Mechanisms of coating-induced mechanical property enhancements;
- Advanced coating fabrication processes (thermal spray, CVD, additive manufacturing);
- Coating performance under extreme environments (high temperatures, corrosion, dynamic loading);
- Degradation mechanisms of coated alloys (wear, corrosion, interface failure);
- Computational modeling and simulation of coating performance;
- Interdisciplinary approaches in coating design and testing.
Dr. Ningning Li
Dr. Yaling Deng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- alloy surface mechanics
- coating technologies
- mechanical performance
- wear resistance
- corrosion protection
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