Surface: A Key Factor for Quality and Functionality of Materials and Coatings

Dear Colleagues,

Surface topography is a key factor that determines the quality and functionality of materials and coatings. It influences various properties and phenomena, such as friction, wear, corrosion, adhesion, lubrication, and contact mechanics including functional analysis. Therefore, it is essential to understand how surface topography can be measured, characterized, modeled, and controlled to optimize the performance and durability of materials and coatings in various applications.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and developments on the surface topography of materials and coatings. It covers topics such as surface metrology, surface characterization techniques, surface modification methods, surface interactions and tribology, surface effects on mechanical and physical properties, and surface engineering for sustainability and energy efficiency.

For this Special Issue, we welcome the submission of original research articles, reviews, and short communications from both academia and industry that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.

This Special Issue is a continuation of the previous one on Surface Topography Description as a Determinant of Quality and Functionality, which focused on the measurement and assessment of surface texture in different fields, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and others. The current Special Issue expands on this topic by exploring the various aspects and applications of surface topography of materials and coatings.

Dr. Wiesław Graboń
Dr. Karol Grochalski
Dr. Gilmar Batalha
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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• surface texture
• surface treatment
• surface metrology
• surface characterization
• surface texture analysis
• manufacturing processes
• measurement science
• functional analysis

• Surface Topography Description as a Determinant of Quality and Functionality in Materials (12 articles)