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Surface Technology and Coatings Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 5034

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Dr. Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
Interests: nanocomposite coatings; icephobic coatings; superhydrophobic surfaces; polymer coatings; laser texturization
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Dr. Sandra Paszkiewicz

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Department of Materials Technologies, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: polymer composites; nanocomposites; polymers processing; characterization of polymer-based composites; fibre reinforced plastics; conductive polymers
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Functional and protective coatings and surfaces play a crucial role in various industries due to their versatile chemical and physical properties. Coatings and surfaces formed by novel surface engineering techniques offer a unique blend of durability and customizable functionalities. This distinctive combination makes innovative coatings and surfaces well-suited for applications across aerospace, automotive, construction, and other sectors. The capacity to finely adjust properties such as abrasion resistance, adhesion, corrosion protection, thermal insulation, or optical clarity enables tailored solutions that precisely meet the demands of diverse applications.

This Special Issue, titled “Surface Technology and Coatings Materials”, concentrates on the latest progress in modelling, manufacturing, modification, and characterization of novel surfaces and coatings with functional properties utilized in demanding sectors such as aviation, the automotive industry, offshore wind energy production, and many others. Researchers interested in these domains are encouraged to contribute original research papers or comprehensive reviews to this Special Issue.

Dr. Bartlomiej Przybyszewski
Dr. Sandra Paszkiewicz
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Keywords

  • functional coatings
  • functional surfaces
  • nanocomposite coatings
  • surface engineering
  • emerging surface technologies
  • hybrid coatings
  • thin films
  • surface modifications

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Novel Numerical Method for Studying Water Freezing on Surfaces Texturized by Laser
by Samih Haj Ibrahim, Tomasz Wejrzanowski, Christian W. Karl, Espen Sagvolden, Jakub Karwaszewski, Monika Pilz, Bartłomiej Przybyszewski and Rafał Kozera
Materials 2024, 17(24), 6155; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17246155 - 17 Dec 2024
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Within this study, a methodology for the numerical simulation of droplet freezing, including a micrometer texturized pattern, was developed. The finite volume method was then applied to simulate the behavior of water droplets. The procedure was divided into two processes: stabilization and freezing. [...] Read more.
Within this study, a methodology for the numerical simulation of droplet freezing, including a micrometer texturized pattern, was developed. The finite volume method was then applied to simulate the behavior of water droplets. The procedure was divided into two processes: stabilization and freezing. In the stabilization step, the droplet was dropped onto the material surface and took an equilibrium shape. In the second step, additional energy equation and temperature boundary conditions were applied to perform freezing simulation. Based on the laser-texturized samples of polyurethane-coated metal substrates studied with freezing delay experiments, numerical models were generated, and droplet freezing simulations were performed. Three cases were studied—non-texturized and texturized with respectively linear and triangular patterns. The obtained simulation results of freezing time were compared with experimental measurements to evaluate the proposed methodology. The study revealed that despite the inability to predict accurate freezing delay time, the proposed methodology can be used to compare the freezing delay capabilities for different texturized patterns. Additionally, the proposed model renders it possible to analyze additional aspects of wetting and freezing of the droplet on rough surfaces, which may be helpful in understanding these processes. Full article
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Numerical Analysis of Cavitation Erosion in 316L Steel with CrN PVD Coating
by Artur Maurin
Materials 2024, 17(17), 4397; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17174397 - 6 Sep 2024
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The erosion process of a 4 μm monolayer CrN coating deposited on 316L stainless steel due to cavitation was investigated using finite element analysis (FEA). To estimate load parameters from cavitation pit geometry resulting from high impact velocity and high strain rate, the [...] Read more.
The erosion process of a 4 μm monolayer CrN coating deposited on 316L stainless steel due to cavitation was investigated using finite element analysis (FEA). To estimate load parameters from cavitation pit geometry resulting from high impact velocity and high strain rate, the explicit dynamic solver was employed. Water microjet impacts at velocities of 100, 200 and 500 m/s were simulated to recreate different cavitation erosion intensities observed in the experiment. The resulting damage characteristics were compared to previous studies on uncoated 316L steel. The relationship between impact velocity and postimpact geometry was examined. Simulations revealed that only impact at 500 m/s can exceed the maximum yield stress of the substrate without penetrating the coating. Subsequent impacts on the same zone deepen the impact pit and penetrate the coating, leading to direct substrate degradation. The influence of impact velocity on the coating degradation process is discussed. Full article
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Direct Ink Writing of SiCN/RuO2/TiB2 Composite Ceramic Ink for High-Temperature Thin-Film Sensors
by Yusen Wang, Lida Xu, Xiong Zhou, Fuxin Zhao, Jun Liu, Siqi Wang, Daoheng Sun and Qinnan Chen
Materials 2024, 17(15), 3792; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153792 - 1 Aug 2024
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Direct ink writing (DIW) of high-temperature thin-film sensors holds significant potential for monitoring extreme environments. However, existing high-temperature inks face a trade-off between cost and performance. This study proposes a SiCN/RuO2/TiB2 composite ceramic ink. The added TiB2, after [...] Read more.
Direct ink writing (DIW) of high-temperature thin-film sensors holds significant potential for monitoring extreme environments. However, existing high-temperature inks face a trade-off between cost and performance. This study proposes a SiCN/RuO2/TiB2 composite ceramic ink. The added TiB2, after annealing in a high-temperature atmospheric environment, forms B2O3 glass, which synergizes with the SiO2 glass phase formed from the SiCN precursor to effectively encapsulate RuO2 particles. This enhances the film’s density and adhesion to the substrate, preventing RuO2 volatilization at high temperatures. Additionally, the high conductivity of TiB2 improves the film’s overall conductivity. Test results indicate that the SiCN/RuO2/TiB2 film exhibits high linearity from room temperature to 900 °C, high stability (resistance drift rate of 0.1%/h at 800 °C), and high conductivity (4410 S/m). As a proof of concept, temperature sensors and a heat flux sensor were successfully fabricated on a metallic hemispherical surface. Performance tests in extreme environments using high-power lasers and flame guns verified that the conformal thin-film sensor can accurately measure spherical temperature and heat flux, with a heat flux sensor response time of 53 ms. In conclusion, the SiCN/RuO2/TiB2 composite ceramic ink developed in this study offers a high-performance and cost-effective solution for high-temperature conformal thin-film sensors in extreme environments. Full article
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Oligoester Identification in the Inner Coatings of Metallic Cans by High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry with Cone Voltage-Induced Fragmentation
by Monika Beszterda-Buszczak and Rafał Frański
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2771; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112771 - 6 Jun 2024
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The application of polyesters as food contact materials is an alternative to epoxy resin coatings, which can be a source of endocrine migrants. By using high-pressure liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization–mass spectrometry (HPLC/ESI-MS) with cone voltage-induced fragmentation in-source, a number of polyester-derived migrants were detected [...] Read more.
The application of polyesters as food contact materials is an alternative to epoxy resin coatings, which can be a source of endocrine migrants. By using high-pressure liquid chromatography/electrospray ionization–mass spectrometry (HPLC/ESI-MS) with cone voltage-induced fragmentation in-source, a number of polyester-derived migrants were detected in the extracts of inner coatings of metallic cans. The polyester-derived migrants were detected in each inner coating of fish product-containing cans (5/5) and in one inner coating of meat product-containing can (1/5). They were not detected in the inner coatings of vegetable/fruit product-containing cans (10 samples). The respective detected parent and product ions enabled differentiation between cyclic and linear compounds, as well as unambiguous identification of diol and diacid units. Most of the detected compounds, cyclic and linear, were composed of neopentyl glycol as diol and two diacid comonomers, namely isophthalic acid and hexahydrophthalic acid. The other detected oligoesters were composed of neopentyl glycol or propylene glycol and adipic acid/isophthalic acid as comonomers. The compounds containing propylene glycol as diol were found to be exclusively linear cooligoesters. On the basis of abundances of [M+Na]+ ions, the relative contents of cyclic and linear oligoesters were evaluated. Full article
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