Advanced Surface Modifications on Materials (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 926
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in surface modifications on materials, focusing on novel techniques and their applications in materials engineering. Surface modifications play a crucial role in tailoring the properties of materials to meet specific requirements, such as improved functionality, enhanced performance, and increased durability. By altering the surface characteristics, researchers can create materials with unique properties and functionalities that are not achievable through conventional processing methods. This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research and innovative approaches to advance the field of surface modifications.
Surface modifications encompass a wide range of techniques, including physical, chemical, and biological methods, as well as the incorporation of nanostructures and coatings. By carefully manipulating the surfaces of materials, researchers can modify their chemical composition, roughness, topography, and wettability, among other properties. These modifications can significantly impact a material's behavior, making it more resistant to corrosion, improving adhesion, enhancing biocompatibility, or providing unique optical, electrical, or mechanical properties.
This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and case studies that delve into advanced surface modification techniques and their impact on material performance. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the functionalization of surfaces using self-assembled monolayers, plasma treatment, laser ablation, electrochemical methods, and biomimetic approaches. Additionally, contributions focusing on the development of novel coatings, such as thin films, nanocoatings, and composite coatings, are highly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, facilitating knowledge exchange and promoting the development of innovative surface modification strategies. Ultimately, the goal is to advance the understanding of surface modifications and their potential applications in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, healthcare, and more.
Dr. Mahmoud Moradi
Dr. Mohammad Rezayat
Prof. Dr. Rasoul Khandan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface modifications
- advanced surface techniques
- materials surface engineering
- surface properties
- laser surface modification
- laser surface coating
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