Surface Modification and Durability Enhancement of Advanced Alloys

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
Dr. Yu-Cun Gu
Topic Editors