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Advancements in Surface Engineering, Coatings and Tribology

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Tribology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 774

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Daoyun Chen

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School of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: fatigue; fracture mechanics; wear and tribology
Dr. Xinlong Liu

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School of Mechatronics and Vehicle Engineering, East China Jiaotong University, Nanchang 330013, China
Interests: electrical contacts; electrical connector; tribology of coatings; current density; wear
Prof. Dr. Esteban Broitman

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Research and Technology Development, SKF, 3992 AE Houten, The Netherlands
Interests: nanotribology; thin films; tribology; mechanical properties; carbon-based coatings; thin film
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Surface engineering and tribology are pivotal disciplines in enhancing the performance, durability, and functionality of materials across industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to biomedical and renewable energy. Rapid advancements in coating technologies, surface modification techniques, and tribological characterization methods are driving innovations that address critical challenges in wear resistance, friction reduction, corrosion protection, and energy efficiency.

This Special Issue of Coatings aims at highlighting cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary approaches in surface engineering and tribology. We invite contributions that explore novel materials, processes, and applications designed to optimize surface properties under extreme operating conditions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Advanced coatings (e.g., nanocomposites, bio-inspired, and multifunctional coatings);
  • Surface modification techniques (e.g., laser texturing, plasma treatments, and additive manufacturing);
  • Tribological behavior of engineered surfaces under wear, fatigue, and high-temperature environments;
  • Sustainable and eco-friendly surface engineering solutions;
  • Computational modeling of surface interactions and tribosystems;
  • Emerging characterization tools for surface and interface analysis;
  • Applications in biomedical devices, energy systems, transportation, and industrial machinery.

Dr. Daoyun Chen
Dr. Xinlong Liu
Prof. Dr. Esteban Broitman
Guest Editors

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • coatings
  • surface engineering
  • tribology
  • wear resistance
  • surface modification

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Research on the Influence of Surface Defects Under the Influence of Rail Corrosion on the Fatigue Damage of Wheel Rolling Contact
by Longzhi Zhao, Minghui Mou, Daoyun Chen and Minshi Zhong
Coatings 2025, 15(5), 589; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15050589 - 15 May 2025
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Heavy rolling contact fatigue (RCF) may be caused by wheel surface defects under the influence of rail corrosion, which threatens the operational safety of rail vehicles. To investigate the role of surface defects on wheel RCF damage under the influence of rail corrosion, [...] Read more.
Heavy rolling contact fatigue (RCF) may be caused by wheel surface defects under the influence of rail corrosion, which threatens the operational safety of rail vehicles. To investigate the role of surface defects on wheel RCF damage under the influence of rail corrosion, a salt spray tester was used to corrode the rails, an impact testing machine was employed to create surface defects, and RCF tests were completed. The role of surface defects on wheel RCF damage was studied by monitoring the wheel defect surface and cross-section. The results indicate that the tendencies of the RCF crack extension of surface defects of different sizes are similar, and they all extend in a C-shape along the tangential force direction. However, the larger the defect size, the later the crack is initiated. The leading edge material is continuously squeezed into the defect by the tangential force, and a larger plastic deformation layer is formed, which causes the RCF at the leading edge to crack more severely. Meanwhile, under the effect of combined normal force and shear stress, the leading edge crack intersects with the middle edge crack, and the leading edge material is spalled off first. Wheel RCF damage and wear are aggravated by rail corrosion, the longer the corrosion time, the more serious the RCF damage and wear, and the earlier the material spalling time, the lower the fatigue life. Full article
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The Evolution of Brake Disc Materials for Trains: A Review
by Yelong Xiao, Leliang Zhou, Huoping Zhao, Tianyong Wang, Junhua Du and Mingxue Shen
Coatings 2025, 15(6), 628; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15060628 - 23 May 2025
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As a key component of the train braking system, the comprehensive performance of brake discs plays a vital role in ensuring the operational safety of trains. With the advent of high-speed and heavy-haul trains, the thermal energy generated by braking systems has significantly [...] Read more.
As a key component of the train braking system, the comprehensive performance of brake discs plays a vital role in ensuring the operational safety of trains. With the advent of high-speed and heavy-haul trains, the thermal energy generated by braking systems has significantly increased. The resulting rapid temperature rise can easily exceed the material limits of brake discs. Consequently, research focused on enhancing brake disc performance in high-temperature environments, improving thermal fatigue resistance, and optimizing tribological properties has become increasingly critical. Brake disc materials have undergone substantial evolution, transitioning from traditional iron and steel to lightweight aluminum matrix composites and carbon matrix composites. While iron and steel benefit from mature manufacturing processes and proven reliability, their high mass density poses challenges in meeting the demands for lightweight and high-speed development in modern rail transit. Although aluminum matrix composites and carbon matrix composites offer advantages like low density and high heat capacity, they still face several technical challenges in practical applications. This paper outlines the key characteristics of train brake disc materials, emphasizing the application status and research progress of iron and steel, aluminum matrix composites, and carbon matrix composites. Additionally, it briefly introduces surface modification technologies for iron and steel brake discs, with the goal of providing insights and references to guide the innovation and development of train brake disc materials. Full article
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