Surface Modification and Durability Enhancement of Advanced Alloys

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Dear Colleagues,

The surface integrity and long-term durability of alloy materials are critical factors in ensuring their reliable performance under harsh mechanical and environmental conditions. In recent years, significant advances have been made in surface modification technologies aimed at enhancing the corrosion resistance, fatigue life, wear performance, and thermal stability of structural and functional alloys. This Topic showcases innovative surface engineering strategies—including coating technologies, surface treatments, microstructure tailoring, and multi-scale characterization—that improve the service performance and lifespan of alloy materials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, laser and plasma-based modification, ion implantation, nanostructured coatings, surface nanocrystallization, and hybrid treatment techniques. Both experimental investigations and theoretical modeling efforts are welcome, while contributions addressing the mechanisms of surface-induced property changes, the design of multifunctional surfaces, and real-world engineering applications are particularly encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Ping Zhang
Dr. Chuang He
Dr. Damian Przestacki
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Coatings coatings	2.8	5.4	2011	14.7 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Lubricants lubricants	2.9	4.5	2013	14.8 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Metals metals	2.5	5.3	2011	18 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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