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Advanced Surface Engineering: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2026 | Viewed by 869

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Prof. Dr. Maria Richert

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Faculty of Management, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow Gramatyka 10, 30-067 Krakow, Poland
Interests: metals; surface engineering; nanomaterials; heat treatment; aluminum alloys; management and risk in metal industrytal industry
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Dr. Marzanna Książek

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Faculty of Non-Ferrous Metals, AGH University of Cracow, 30 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Interests: surface engineering; thermal spray coatings; thermal spraying technologies; metal/ceramic joints; liquid-phase bonding; adhesion and interface phenomena; composite coatings

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Surface engineering is present in almost all areas of the economy. Due to the constant demand for various types of protective, decorative, wear-resistant and other coatings, numerous studies are carried out on the improvement of coating deposition techniques, and the mechanisms of their production are investigated. The search for new solutions in surface engineering is the driving force behind the innovative development of coatings in the automotive and aerospace sectors.

This Special Issue aims to cover all aspects related to surface engineering. It focuses on innovative solutions for the improvement and protection of surfaces, anti-corrosion coatings, surfaces covered with various types of coatings—produced by both conventional and unconventional methods and techniques. The presented solutions may also relate to the techniques of coating deposition or surface treatment, or to the protection of surfaces against wear or corrosion. The presented research may include topics such as decorative surfaces, mechanical treatment and surface strengthening. Issues explaining the mechanisms of the formation of layers, coatings and other surface phenomena will be gladly accepted. All works discussing not only surface tests of products but also tools will be accepted. In particular, we encourage you to present the results of application or the importance of potential application. Circular economy and risk in surface technologies may be the subject of studies, in particular the recovery of rare metals and the risks associated with harvesting them.

Prof. Dr. Maria Richert
Dr. Marzanna Książek
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Keywords

  • structure and phase composition of surface layers
  • surface residual stresses
  • wear resistance
  • corrosion resistance
  • heat resistance
  • wettability
  • biocompatibility
  • forming the properties of metal surfaces
  • composite and ceramic details
  • durability and reliability of surfaces
  • surface heat treatment
  • nitriding
  • other manufacturing methods
  • PVD
  • CVD
  • thermal spraying
  • surface protection
  • painting
  • anodizing
  • mechanisms of coating
  • circular economy and risk in surface technologies

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Preliminary Assessment of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of a Graphene-Rich Carbon Coating on 3003-H14 Aluminum Alloy for Potential Anti-Icing Applications
by Abdallah Almomani, Mu’nis Alkhasawneh, Mohammed A. Almomani and Muath A. Bani-Hani
Materials 2026, 19(6), 1150; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19061150 - 16 Mar 2026
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Icing poses significant operational and safety risks in aviation, especially for engine components such as cowls and baffles. This study explores the potential of a chemically exfoliated graphene-rich carbon platelet epoxy coating to improve the anti-icing and de-icing performance of 3003-H14 aluminum alloy, [...] Read more.
Icing poses significant operational and safety risks in aviation, especially for engine components such as cowls and baffles. This study explores the potential of a chemically exfoliated graphene-rich carbon platelet epoxy coating to improve the anti-icing and de-icing performance of 3003-H14 aluminum alloy, which is widely used in such applications. Chemically exfoliated graphite was incorporated into an epoxy resin, then applied to aluminum substrates. Characterization of the coated samples revealed ~30% improvement in surface Vickers hardness (HV) (HV 75.6 ± 1.15 vs. HV average of 98.3 ± 1.5) and enhanced thermal dissipation, with coated surfaces cooling from 104 °C to 22 °C in 530 s compared to 870 s for uncoated samples. While anti-icing performance was not directly evaluated, the observed improvements in thermal dissipation and surface hardness suggest that chemically exfoliated graphene-rich carbon platelet coatings could be promising for passive anti-icing applications. The literature suggests that graphene coating improves hydrophobicity, reducing ice adhesion and delaying nucleation due to its low surface energy and nanoscale roughness, thereby supporting potential passive anti-icing functionality for aircraft engine components. SEM analysis confirmed a uniform, compact coating layer. These preliminary findings indicate that chemically exfoliated graphene-rich carbon platelet coatings can deliver multifunctional performance—mechanical, thermal, and surface—making them promising candidates for passive anti-icing/de-icing solutions in engine components where conventional systems are ineffective. Full article
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The Influence of Methods for Distributing the IF-WS2 Modifier into the Structure of Al2O3 Aluminium Oxide Coatings on Their Micromechanical Properties
by Joanna Korzekwa, Adrian Barylski, Mateusz Niedźwiedź, Krzysztof Cwynar and Marek Bara
Materials 2026, 19(4), 667; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19040667 - 9 Feb 2026
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This work examines the micromechanical response of Al2O3/IF-WS2 (IF-inorganic fullerene-like) composite coatings formed on the EN AW 5251 aluminium alloy by anodic oxidation. The resulting amorphous oxide layer contains a nanopores system that can be filled with IF-WS [...] Read more.
This work examines the micromechanical response of Al2O3/IF-WS2 (IF-inorganic fullerene-like) composite coatings formed on the EN AW 5251 aluminium alloy by anodic oxidation. The resulting amorphous oxide layer contains a nanopores system that can be filled with IF-WS2 particles, provided the modifier is properly dispersed. Because commercial IF-WS2 powders exhibit strong agglomeration, a high-intensity ultrasonic treatment was applied to enhance particle separation before incorporation. The influence of newly established incorporation parameters was assessed using a two-level experimental design. As part of the research, analyses of the microstructure, micromechanical, and sclerometric properties were performed. Cross-sectional SEM observations confirmed the presence of IF-WS2 within the oxide structure and revealed differences in particle distribution, depending on the incorporation technique used. The results indicate that although microhardness and Young’s modulus are largely insensitive to the nanopowder incorporation method, the interaction between the anodising current density and the incorporation technique significantly influences the strain energy components and tribological response of the coatings. These findings suggest that appropriately selected processing parameters can be used to tailor the mechanical and tribological properties of Al2O3/IF-WS2 coatings to specific loading conditions and functional requirements, rather than striving for a single, universal, optimal processing configuration. Full article
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