Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Applied Material Science and TCM, Sumy State University, Kharkivska St. 116, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine
Interests: coatings and surface engineering; surface modification using concentrated energy flows; electrospark alloying (ESA); hybrid and multifunctional coatings; high-performance and radiation-resistant materials; microstructure–property relationships; tribological behavior and wear resistance; advanced materials for nuclear and extreme environments
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Interests: magnetron sputtering; materials science of thin films and coatings (hard-wear-resistant, heat-resistant, low-friction, tribological coatings, etc.); transition metal ceramics (borides, carbides, etc.)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid progress of technology and the growing demands of advanced engineering systems are driving the development of novel materials and coatings with specific structures and multifunctional properties. These materials must be high-performing, durable and reliable, particularly when used in critical components operating under extreme mechanical, thermal, chemical or radiation conditions. Today, enhancing the service life of parts, improving operational safety and reducing failures are among the most important engineering challenges. In this case, innovative surface engineering and advanced coating technologies are crucial. The surface state largely determines corrosion, wear, fatigue resistance, and overall functionality. This surface state includes its microstructure, residual stresses, roughness, and phase composition. Consequently, designing and developing new coating architectures, hybrid layer systems, and smart or adaptive coatings is one of the most dynamic areas of modern materials science.
Global market trends also demonstrate the rapid growth of protective and functional coatings, reflecting the need for sustainable solutions, energy efficiency, and high-performance surfaces across various industries (aerospace, nuclear, biomedical, automotive, tooling, etc.)
This Special Issue of Coatings aims to present the latest advances in the structures, properties and applications of novel material systems and coatings, highlighting emerging concepts, innovative processing routes, and their practical implementation in surface engineering.
We invite the submission of original research papers, reviews and case studies focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Development and characterization of novel coating materials and multilayer/gradient systems;
- Relationships between structure and property in modern coatings;
- Innovative and improved surface modification technologies;
- Hybrid and multifunctional coatings with enhanced performance;
- Nanostructured and amorphous coating systems;
- Surface modification using concentrated energy techniques (electron beam, ion/plasma processes, laser treatment, electrospark alloying, etc.);
- Functional coatings for corrosion, wear, thermal, radiation, or biomedical applications;
- Evaluation of coating performance, durability, adhesion, and failure mechanisms.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue and to advancing the field of novel material systems and coatings together.
Dr. Oksana Gaponova
Dr. Tomasz Mościcki
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- novel material systems
- functional and protective coatings
- advanced surface modification
- hybrid and multilayer coatings
- electrospark alloying (ESA)/concentrated energy methods
- nanostructured and gradient layers
- mechanical and tribological properties
- smart or adaptive coatings
- functional applications and service life
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