Advanced Polishing and Finishing via Laser and Multi-Energy Field Processing
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 27
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Interests: new processes and equipment for form-property manufacturing; intelligent form-property manufacturing
Interests: ultrasonic special machining; research and development of special equipment for aerospace
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Interests: laser surface modification; surface modification technology of metal materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Various surface properties, including roughness, hardness, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and wettability, play a crucial role in the mechanical performance and service life of components across various industries. However, traditional surface polishing and finishing techniques often have limited precision, efficiency, and ability to adapt to complex geometries and advanced material systems. As a result, innovative surface modification technologies, particularly laser-assisted and multi-energy field composite processing techniques, have emerged as effective strategies for enhancing mechanical performance.
Laser surface modification attracts a great deal of attention due to its precise energy control, localized treatment, and adaptability. Techniques such as laser polishing, laser texturing, laser hardening, and laser-assisted coating deposition offer a versatile approach to optimizing surface properties. In parallel, multi-energy field composite processing—combining laser energy with electric fields, magnetic fields, ultrasonic vibration, or plasma—further enhances material interactions at the micro/nanoscale, improving surface characteristics and functional properties.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advances in laser surface modification and multi-energy field processing techniques, focusing on their mechanisms, processing strategies, material interactions, and industrial applications. We welcome contributions that address theoretical modelling, experimental research, and practical implementations in fields such as aerospace, biomedical engineering, electronics, and high-precision manufacturing.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
- The fundamentals and mechanisms of laser surface modification.
- Laser polishing and its effects on surface morphology and mechanical properties.
- Laser-assisted texturing for friction and wear control.
- Multi-energy field composite processing for surface finishing and functionalization.
- Hybrid processing combining laser technology with electric, magnetic, and ultrasonic fields.
- In situ monitoring and control of laser surface treatment processes.
- Applications of advanced surface finishing in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronic industries.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers to share their insights into the latest developments in surface polishing and finishing strategies, fostering innovation in advanced manufacturing and engineering applications.
Prof. Dr. Wenhui Li
Dr. Yan Wang
Dr. Jingnan Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser surface modification
- multi-energy field composite processing
- surface finishing and polishing
- functional surface structures
- wear and corrosion resistance
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