Dear Colleagues,

Mechanical/structural component degradation phenomena are responsible for the increasing cost of maintenance and downtime in industrial applications. Hence, to ensure the performance of equipment and devices, and to increase the efficiency and reliability of products and processes, various surface modification methods have been proposed. Surface engineering modification is a challenging task that comprises oxidation, thermal degradation, wear, diffusion resistance, static, and fatigue mechanisms.

Surface modification techniques, used to improve the different properties of engineering components, may consist of thermal, thermochemical, electrical, or electrochemical treatments and may include material addition to the substrate. Therefore, proper material and surface modification methods should be thoroughly evaluated according to the substrate material of the component, the predicted loading, and environmental conditions.

Topics for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the full range of surface modification methods adopted to improve the multifunctional performance of mechanical/structural components. Original research papers and review articles on improvements in all subjects of surface engineering are welcomed.

The main topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Study of the microstructural characteristics of engineered surfaces;
• Tribological and mechanical evaluation;
• The recent development of technologies for surface modification;
• Sustainable surface methods;
• Study of modified surfaces under aggressive environments.

Dr. Argelia Fabiola Miranda Pérez
Guest Editor

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• surface modification
• tribological characterization
• mechanical properties
• optimization techniques
• adhesion phenomenon