Surface Engineering and Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Surfaces (ISSN 2571-9637).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2023) | Viewed by 9382
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical metallurgy; phase transformations; hydrogen storage; MXenes
Interests: corrosion mechanisms; localized corrosion; corrosion-fatigue; local probe techniques; surface chemistry; biomedical alloys; magnesium alloys
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Interests: physical metallurgy; phase transformations, high-temperature oxidation; ultrafine grained metals and alloys; titanium alloys
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Development of metallic materials with enhanced mechanical and functional properties is a key issue to fulfill the performance requirements of modern industry. These advancements can be achieved by engineering the surfaces and microstructures of metals and alloys. The knowledge of several aspects of phase transformations and surface modifications in metallic materials, which are strongly influenced by alloys’ compositions, coating techniques, and processing routes, plays a major role in improving the performance and increasing the lifespan of metallic components. In this Special Issue on “Surface Engineering and Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys”, research and review articles addressing the influence of microstructure and surface features in all the functional and mechanical properties are welcome.
The main topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- Tribological properties and surface engineering;
- Coating techniques and performances;
- Corrosion, oxidation, and diffusion barrier;
- Biocompatible alloys;
- Fundamental aspects of phase transformations;
- Advanced processing techniques;
- High-entropy alloys;
- Advanced high-strength steels;
- Light alloys for structural applications;
- Hydrogen storage alloys;
- Recycling and circular economy in metals and alloys.
Dr. Sydney F. Santos
Prof. Dr. Renato Altobelli Antunes
Dr. Anibal Mendes Filho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phase transformations
- metals and alloys
- surface engineering
- coatings
- mechanical properties
- functional properties
- tribology
- corrosion
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