Advances in Nanocomposite Coatings for Surface Engineering: Design, Properties and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 November 2023) | Viewed by 445
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanocomposite coatings; anti-corrosive coatings; anti-wear coatings; smart coatings; surface functionalization of nanomaterials; multifunctional coatings; coating preparation
Interests: smart coatings; nanocomposite coatings; surface functionalization of nanomaterials
Interests: corrosion inhibitor; anti-corrosion coatings; 2D materials; hybrid multifunctional nanomaterials; self-assembled film; electrochemistry; molecular modeling
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Dear Colleagues,
Nanocomposite coatings have become an essential component in surface engineering given their ability to enhance the physical and mechanical properties of various substrates. The combination of nanoscale fillers with a matrix material offers a unique opportunity to tailor the properties of coatings for specific applications. Researches reveal that the size, shape, concentration, and the surface functionalization of filler have a significant effect on the mechanical, thermal, tribological, and corrosion properties of nanocomposite coatings. Additionally, the nanocomposite coatings prepared with the advanced manufacturing techniques, such as atomic layer deposition, physical vapor deposition, and chemical vapor deposition, are also widely reported and investigated for various applications.
This Special Issue aims to collect original research articles, reviews, and communications on nanocomposite coatings, including design strategies for achieving desired properties, new types of nanofillers and their incorporation methods, characterization techniques to evaluate coating performance, and applications in various industries. The Special Issue will collate researchers from academia and industry to share their latest discoveries, promote collaboration, and foster new opportunities for the development of advanced nanocomposite coatings.
Dr. Mingjun Cui
Dr. Chengbao Liu
Dr. Yujie Qiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanocomposite coatings
- anti-corrosive coatings
- anti-wear coatings
- smart coatings
- surface functionalization of nanomaterials
- multifunctional coatings
- coating preparation
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