Surface and Interface Technologies for Next-Generation Composite Manufacturing
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: materials surfaces and interfaces; developing composite systems through the integration of dissimilar materials; surface modification processes; interfacial reactions; bonding mechanisms using advanced analytical methods; molecular bonding; plasma treatment; surface energy control; adhesion, reliability, and functionality in high-performance composite and coating materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The performance and reliability of next-generation composite materials are largely governed by their surface and interfacial characteristics. As the demand for lightweight, high-strength and multifunctional materials continues to grow, controlling surface chemistry and interfacial structures has become essential for advanced manufacturing. This Special Issue aims to present recent progress in surface and interface technologies that enable robust bonding, improved adhesion and enhanced durability across metal, polymer, ceramic and hybrid systems.
Topics of interest include novel surface treatment methods, interface design strategies, adhesion mechanism analysis and advanced characterization techniques for understanding interfacial phenomena at multiple scales. Studies addressing industrial applications—such as flexible electronics, automotive and aerospace composites or energy-related coatings—are especially welcome. By bridging fundamental science with practical implementation, this Special Issue seeks to foster innovations that accelerate the development of reliable and sustainable composite manufacturing.
Dr. Jing Sang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- surface treatment
- interface technology
- composite manufacturing
- adhesion control
- durability
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