High-Entropy Alloy Films and Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2422
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high-entropy alloys; Al-based alloys; metal matrix composite materials; microstructure–structure-mechanical properties relationships; powder metallurgy and casting
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Interests: metal matrix composite; aluminum alloys; high-entropy alloys; phase transformations; microstructure relation with mechanical properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A surface is a critical material component and can be associated with performances in industrial applications. Altering the composition and microstructure of a surface can considerably improve its qualities based on the service environment without impacting the bulk material's performance, thereby extending the equipment's service life. In this sense, high-entropy alloys comprise a new generation of materials with unique characteristics and properties, such as improved mechanical properties and superior resistance to corrosion and high temperatures. In addition, they have shown great potential in coating and film applications for demanding environments. In recent years, tremendous developments have been observed in the design and synthesis methods of high-entropy coatings and films, resulting in the microstructural evolution of these alloys and generating more versatile applications. However, this exciting field of coatings and films is still waiting to be explored by materials scientists and surface engineers. Thus, this Special Issue aims to strengthen the current understanding, design, synthesis, and development of such materials in order to provide a platform to combine high-quality research and innovative ideas and bridge the gap between fundamental research and technological applications, such as applications demanding high-performance protection in extreme conditions.
In particular, the topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- High-entropy alloy films and coatings;
- Film and coating technologies;
- Composition design;
- Synthesis and development;
- Microstructure;
- Mechanical Properties;
- Technological applications.
Dr. Carlos G. Garay Reyes
Dr. Roberto Martínez Sánchez
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- high-entropy alloys
- films
- coatings
- microstructure
- mechanical properties.
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