New Horizons in Surface Engineering
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: coatings; surface chemistry; degradation analysis; surface engineering; corrosion; tribology; material synthesis; material characterizations; thin films
Interests: anti-reflective coating; passivating coating; transparent conductive adhesive coating; advanced coatings for next-generation solar cells
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surface engineering is a rapidly evolving field within materials science, encompassing contributions from chemists, as well as experimental and theoretical physicists, worldwide. This discipline focuses on the development and modification of material surfaces to enhance performance and durability, covering a wide array of applications from industrial manufacturing to advanced nanotechnology. The innovations in surface engineering primarily involve techniques such as coating deposition, surface treatment, and nano-structuring, which are aimed at improving properties like wear resistance, corrosion protection, and functionalization.
Recent years have seen significant interest in nanostructured coatings and advanced surface treatments, which offer unprecedented control over surface properties. Traditional materials have been revolutionized by precise surface engineering techniques, allowing for the creation of smart surfaces with tailored functionalities. Progress in this field is driven by both incremental improvements in existing technologies and groundbreaking new methodologies. The rich variety of physical phenomena observed, such as superhydrophobicity, enhanced catalytic activity, and advanced tribological performance, showcases the potential of surface engineering.
Surface engineering techniques can be fine-tuned to produce materials with specific desired properties, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in materials science. These advances come at the intersection of multiple phases and states, such as the development of self-healing coatings and adaptive surfaces that respond to environmental changes. The interplay between surface structure and material properties is an area of ongoing research, with new discoveries continually emerging.
The present Special Issue on "New Horizons in Surface Engineering" aims to compile the latest advancements and research findings in this dynamic field. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of surface engineering, highlighting significant achievements and outlining future directions. By examining both fundamental research and practical applications, this collection aspires to be a key resource for scientists and engineers seeking to understand and innovate within the realm of surface engineering.
Dr. Simpy Sanyal
Dr. Muhammad Q. Khokhar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface coatings
- nano-structured coatings
- surface treatments
- surface functionalization
- advanced materials
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