Development of Nanocomposite Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

Increasing demands for durability and reliability of elements, components, and interacting systems which operate in challenging conditions, such as significantly high/low temperatures, high pressures, complex loading configurations, exposure to electrochemical changes, and severe lubrication conditions require innovative and novel design and engineering solutions. In recent years, surface engineering, including surface modifications and coatings, has made significant contributions to enhancing service life of components and systems.
Nanoscale developments have allowed engineers and scientists to study and investigate nanocomposites to engineer surfaces applied in severe operational conditions. Although nano or nanocomposite coating is a relatively new area in terms of industrial applications, there are major benefits to be realised. Research into nanocoatings has been advanced in recent years mainly due to their robust, reliable, and cost-effective attributes. Control and optimisation of properties at the nanoscale has enabled researchers to achieve the best possible solutions.
This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research papers and comprehensive reviews that report new research findings in terms of nano and nanocomposite coating development applied in, but not limited to, tribology, corrosion, cavitation, fluid flow, and heat transfer.

Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar A Khan
Guest Editor

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