Multifunctional Coatings in Alloys/Steels/Metals/Composites: Numerical Simulation, Techniques, Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1548
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extractive metallurgy; recycling; biomass; reduction processes; metal evaporation; metal casting; alloy modification
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: casting of non-ferrous metal alloys, especially Al and Mg alloys; crystallization; thermal analysis; identification of intermetallic phases, mainly iron phases; recycling of Al alloys; porosity; mechanical properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-end components for aviation, aerospace, and green energy, among others, must meet extremely high requirements in terms of surface properties. Conventional surface strengthening methods, such as induction hardening and spraying, are unable to meet these requirements. Multifunctional laser technologies show exceptional potential for improving the surface properties of metallic materials, which is why they are considered universal methods for improving surface resistance in modern industrial systems. Laser surface modification technologies utilize the characteristics of high-energy-density laser beams to rapidly process locally sensitive and operational areas of products, thereby achieving the desired surface microstructure effects and significantly extending their service life. The preparation of high-performance coatings on material surfaces is of great importance for the selection, design, and production of critical components.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest results of experimental research on multifunctional coatings on metal alloy products, metals, and composites. In addition, this Special Issue will include publications on advanced numerical simulation methods and the structural, tribological, and chemical characteristics of various types of coatings, such as organic, bio-based, metallic, and sol-gel coatings, as well as pretreatments. The method of producing these coatings is also designed to enhance the corrosion resistance of products used in various environments.
Dr. Tomasz Matuła
Prof. Dr. Jarosław Pia̧tkowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional coatings
- alloys
- steels
- metals
- composites
- abrasion resistance
- microstructure
- heat treatment
- chemical treatment
- surface layer modification
- crystallization
- ATD thermal analysis
- DSC scanning calorimetry
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