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Laser Techniques for Surface and Interface Engineering: Protocols and Applications in Materials Science

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 662

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Dr. Aziz Ul Hassan Mohsan

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
Interests: laser cladding; ultrasonic vibration assisted manufacturing system design; L-PBF; hybrid machining; FEA (modal/harmonic response analysis)
Dr. Peirong Zhang

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
Interests: metal cutting and cutting tools; high-efficiency machining; ultrasonic-assisted burnishing; machined surface
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Prof. Dr. Xuedao Shu

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
Interests: coatings; crack formation; cross-wedge rolling; titanium alloy; boundary element
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Dr. Aqib Mashood Khan

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College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
Interests: sustainable manufacturing; machining; lifecycle assessment; cooling and lubrication
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Laser-based techniques have revolutionized surface and interface engineering, enabling unprecedented precision in modifying material properties for advanced applications. This Special Issue explores cutting-edge protocols and the applications of laser processing in materials science, emphasizing innovations in surface functionalization, micro/nano-structuring, and hybrid manufacturing. Contributions will address laser ablation, cladding, texturing, alloying, and shock peening, alongside emerging methods like ultrafast laser patterning and AI-driven process optimization. We seek research elucidating the mechanisms of laser-matter interaction, in situ monitoring, and post-processing effects on microstructure, tribology, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Submissions covering multi-scale characterization (SEM, TEM, XRD, AFM) and computational modeling of laser-induced phenomena are encouraged. This Issue aims to bridge fundamental research with industrial applications in aerospace, energy, biomedicine, and electronics, fostering solutions for wear-resistant coatings, adhesive joints, catalytic surfaces, and smart interfaces. By compiling advances in laser surface engineering, this collection will serve as a reference for designing next-generation materials with tailored functional performance.

Dr. Aziz Ul Hassan Mohsan
Dr. Peirong Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xuedao Shu
Dr. Aqib Mashood Khan
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Keywords

  • laser surface engineering
  • laser materials processing
  • laser additive manufacturing
  • surface functionalization
  • laser cladding and alloying
  • micro/nano-structuring
  • interface engineering
  • laser-induced surface modification
  • advanced materials characterization

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Biocompatible Thin Films Deposited by Laser Techniques
by Andrei Teodor Matei and Anita Ioana Visan
Materials 2026, 19(5), 925; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19050925 - 28 Feb 2026
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Biocompatible thin films are essential for advancing biomedical devices, as they enhance integration with biological tissues, improve device longevity, and reduce complications. The rapid evolution of both medical needs and materials science has led to a diverse array of deposition techniques, each offering [...] Read more.
Biocompatible thin films are essential for advancing biomedical devices, as they enhance integration with biological tissues, improve device longevity, and reduce complications. The rapid evolution of both medical needs and materials science has led to a diverse array of deposition techniques, each offering unique advantages and challenges for tailoring surface properties without compromising the bulk characteristics of implants and sensors. While laser-based methods—such as pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE)—are renowned for their precision, ability to preserve complex material stoichiometry, and suitability for low-temperature processing, the broader landscape includes several other important approaches. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) techniques, including magnetron sputtering and pulsed electron deposition, are widely used for their ability to create uniform, adherent coatings with controlled thickness and composition, making them suitable for both hard and soft biomedical substrates. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and its plasma-enhanced variant (PECVD) offer conformal coatings and excellent control over film chemistry, which is particularly valuable for functional polymer and ceramic films. Other methods, such as sol–gel processing, ion beam deposition, and electrophoretic deposition, provide additional flexibility in terms of coating composition, adhesion, and processing temperature, allowing for the fabrication of films with tailored mechanical, chemical, and biological properties. Despite these advances, the field faces ongoing challenges in optimizing film properties for specific clinical applications, ensuring reproducibility, and scaling up production for widespread use. The necessity of this review lies in its comprehensive comparison of laser-based techniques with alternative deposition methods, providing critical insights into their respective strengths, limitations, and suitability for different biomedical scenarios. By synthesizing recent developments and highlighting current gaps, this review aims to guide researchers and clinicians in selecting the most appropriate thin-film deposition strategies to meet the evolving demands of next-generation biomedical devices. Full article
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