Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Engineering Applications and Green Sustaibable Solutions
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "2D and Carbon Nanomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; surface engineering; thin films; PVD magnetron sputtering; solid lubricants; tribological properties; 2D materials
Interests: PVD hard coating technology; carbon-based film
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Interests: PVD; hard coatings; tribological properties; 3D
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanostructured materials and thin films are at the forefront of engineering innovation, offering enhanced performance for a wide range of advanced applications. These materials are engineered at the atomic scale to deliver remarkable mechanical strength, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity, making them essential in industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, and energy. One of the most promising areas of application is tribology, where nanostructured coatings and films significantly improve wear resistance, reduce friction, and extend the service life of components under extreme conditions.
Beyond performance, the push for sustainability and green energy is reshaping how these materials are developed. Nanostructured coatings, particularly those utilizing eco-friendly or renewable components, provide green solutions by reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and lowering the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes. As the demand for more sustainable technologies grows, these advanced materials offer a crucial pathway to achieving both high functionality and environmental responsibility.
This Special Issue of Nanomaterials explores the intersection of tribology, advanced engineering, and sustainability. It features cutting-edge research on nanostructured materials and thin films for energy-efficient coatings, renewable energy systems, and eco-friendly devices, highlighting their potential to drive both technological and environmental innovations. The scope of manuscript includes but is not limited to the following:
- Fundamentals and novel concepts in surface engineering technologies;
- Soft low-friction and wear-resistant coatings for green mobility applications;
- Self-lubricant coatings for advanced applications;
- Nanostructured materials and additives for anti-friction and anti-wear performance;
- Nanomaterials and alloys for energy conservation and sustainable technologies;
- Advanced characterization techniques for nanomaterials and thin films;
- Simulation of the microstructure and performances of hard coatings.
Dr. Talha Bin Yaqub
Dr. Jicheng Ding
Dr. Hongbo Ju
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanostructured materials
- thin films
- tribology
- sustainable engineering
- green mobility technology
- wear and friction resistance
- eco-friendly materials
- simulations
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