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Mechanical, Corrosion, and Wear Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2175

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tiewei Xu

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School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
Interests: microstructure and mechanical properties of metals; phase transformation of titanium alloy; passivation and localized corrosion of metals; additive manufacturing of metals; plasma electrolytic oxidation; corrosion resistance; nanocrystalline; textural evolution; defective lattice; friction and wear
Dr. Botao Xiao

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Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Material Surface Engineering, Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University, Nanchang 330099, China
Interests: waer; plasma
Dr. Xiyao Liu

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School of Mechatronic Engineering, Xi`an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
Interests: friction and wear; anti friction and wear-resistant coating; surface wear-resistant texture; friction interface structure design; solid lubricants; multi functional integrated coating; surface anti-corrosion technology
Dr. Zhiwei Lu

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School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
Interests: micro-nano processing for coating; lubrication and sealing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Typical strategies of surface engineering for the corrosion and wear resistance of metallic materials focus on the development of coatings, surface modification, and the exploration of matrix compositions, microstructures, and reinforcements. This Special Issue will include reviews, investigations, and innovations of the mechanical, corrosion, and wear properties of metallic materials (steels, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, etc.) or coatings. Studies in advanced surface processing (additive manufacturing processes, plasma electrolytic oxidation, laser and plasma processing, thermal spray, PVD, CVD, etc.) and characterization techniques (electron backscattered diffraction, transmission electron microscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, electrochemical measurements, etc.), corrosion and wear theories, mathematical model and simulation, and the relationship between processing, microstructures, and properties are highly encouraged. Research related to durability in demanding environmental conditions required by current applications ranging from marine, aerospace, automobile, energy and chemical industries to biomedical technologies is also welcome.

Dr. Tiewei Xu
Dr. Botao Xiao
Dr. Xiyao Liu
Dr. Zhiwei Lu
Guest Editors

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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

  • protective corrosion coatings
  • wear-resistant coatings
  • performance modification
  • extreme environments
  • surface science and engineering

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Influence of Nano-Sized Ceramic Reinforcement Content on the Powder Characteristics and the Mechanical, Tribological, and Corrosion Properties of Al-Based Alloy Nanocomposites
by Müslim Çelebi, Aykut Çanakçı and Sezai Kütük
Coatings 2026, 16(1), 143; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16010143 - 22 Jan 2026
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In this study, B4C nanoparticles were incorporated into AA2024, one of the aluminum alloys with superior mechanical and wear properties, with the aim of further enhancing its mechanical, tribological, and corrosion performance. The nanocomposites were produced using mechanical milling followed by [...] Read more.
In this study, B4C nanoparticles were incorporated into AA2024, one of the aluminum alloys with superior mechanical and wear properties, with the aim of further enhancing its mechanical, tribological, and corrosion performance. The nanocomposites were produced using mechanical milling followed by powder metallurgy techniques. The effects of nano-sized B4C additions on powder characteristics, microstructure, and physical, mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties were systematically investigated through microhardness, density, SEM, XRD, bulk hardness, wear, and corrosion tests. B4C was added at weight fractions of 0–2 wt.%, and all samples were mechanically milled for 8 h. The results revealed a gradual reduction in powder particle size and a corresponding increase in particle microhardness with increasing B4C content. The sample reinforced with 2 wt.% nano-B4C exhibited an approximately 80% increase in hardness and around a 55% improvement in tensile strength compared to the unreinforced alloy. Wear resistance was significantly enhanced, showing up to an 8-fold improvement under a 5 N load and a 6-fold improvement under a 25 N load. Furthermore, corrosion resistance nearly doubled with the addition of B4C nanoparticles. Full article
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Ni20/PTFE Composite Coating Material and the Synergistic Friction Reduction and Wear Resistance Mechanism Under Multiple Working Conditions
by Xiyao Liu, Ye Wang, Zengfei Guo, Xuliang Liu, Lejia Qin and Zhiwei Lu
Coatings 2025, 15(7), 830; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15070830 - 16 Jul 2025
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The design of friction materials with integrated friction reduction and wear resistance functions has been a research challenge for many researchers and scholars, based on this problem, this paper proposes a nickel-based hard-soft composite coating structure. With 20CrMo steel as the matrix material, [...] Read more.
The design of friction materials with integrated friction reduction and wear resistance functions has been a research challenge for many researchers and scholars, based on this problem, this paper proposes a nickel-based hard-soft composite coating structure. With 20CrMo steel as the matrix material, Ni20 powder doped with reinforced phase WC as hard coating material, using laser melting technology to prepare nickel-based hard coating on the surface of 20CrMo. PTFE emulsion and MoS2 as a soft coating are prepared on the hard coating, and the nickel-based hard-soft composite coating is formed. At 6N-0.3 m/s, the new interface structure obtains the optimum tribological performance, and compared to 20CrMo, the friction coefficient and wear amount are reduced by 83% and 93% respectively. The new friction interface can obtain stable and prominent tribological properties at wide load and low to high speed, which can provide the guidance on the structural design of friction reduction and wear resistance materials. Full article
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