Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Surface engineering plays a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and functionality of materials across diverse industries. Laser-based surface processing has emerged as a powerful and versatile technique suite that offers precise control over material surface properties, enabling tailored functionalities and improved performance characteristics. This Special Issue, "Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications", aims to showcase the latest advancements in this rapidly evolving field, encompassing fundamental research on underlying mechanisms to cutting-edge applications in various sectors.

We invite submissions that explore the breadth of laser-based surface processing, including but not limited to laser surface modification techniques, fundamental mechanisms of laser–material interaction, advanced characterization of laser-processed surfaces, applications in emerging fields, and so on.

This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and engineers to disseminate their latest findings and insights in laser-based surface processing. We anticipate that this collection of articles will contribute significantly to the advancement of the field and inspire further innovation in surface engineering for advanced materials and applications.

Dr. Yuhua Huang
Prof. Dr. Fulong Zhu
Dr. Yunlong Fu
Guest Editors

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