Plasma surface engineering is a cutting-edge research field that encompasses various disciplines, such as physics of plasmas and gas discharges, materials science and engineering, surface science, structural chemistry, and more. As a tool in the fields of chemistry and engineering, plasma typically consists of a mixture of electrons, ions, and excited and neutral species. One of the advantages of plasma surface modification and coating method is its environmental safety, as it does not require the use of solvents, initiators or stabilizers commonly used in classical processes. Additionally, it can provide uniform and reproducible surfaces, and a large variety of gases and monomers can be used in plasma. New and improved plasma surface modification and coatings technologies are being researched and developed worldwide, which will significantly contribute to both economic development and global environmental sustainability.
Plasmas, as the fourth state of matter composed of energetic and reactive species, can be a powerful tool to improve the physical and chemical characteristics of metallic materials. Despite extensive studies, the application of cold plasma in material fabrication and modification is still limited. Surface modification strategies should be tailored based on the properties of the material, such as mechanical properties, corrosion properties, wear of materials etc., and the application area where the material can be exposed to mechanical stress/load. Current plasma surface engineering includes plasma enhanced physical (or chemical) vapor deposition, plasma nitriding, micro-arc oxidation, plasma spraying and other technologies.
This Research Topic focuses on the development of new plasma surface modification processes and coating materials. I would like to invite all researchers interested in a comprehensive understanding of plasma surface engineering to present their results related to both experimental and theoretical studies. It is our belief that, due to the continued and extensive efforts, plasma surface engineering will become more efficient, green, and economical. Original Research articles, Review articles as well as Short Communications are invited.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
• Advanced plasma heat treatment;
• New technologies for hard and superhard thin films;
• Plasma spray;
• Plasma electrolysis and deposition;
• Functional surfaces and coatings;
• Thermal barrier coatings;
• Smart coatings;
• Modelling and simulation;
• Corrosion;
• Frictional and wear;
• Plasm surface science applied to energy conversion and storage.
Keywords:
Plasma heat treatment, New Technologies for Hard and Superhard Thin Films, Plasma spray, Plasma Electrolysis and Deposition, Functional Surfaces and Coatings, Smart coatings, Modelling and Simulation, Corrosion, Frictional and Wear, Plasma surface science
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Plasma surface engineering is a cutting-edge research field that encompasses various disciplines, such as physics of plasmas and gas discharges, materials science and engineering, surface science, structural chemistry, and more. As a tool in the fields of chemistry and engineering, plasma typically consists of a mixture of electrons, ions, and excited and neutral species. One of the advantages of plasma surface modification and coating method is its environmental safety, as it does not require the use of solvents, initiators or stabilizers commonly used in classical processes. Additionally, it can provide uniform and reproducible surfaces, and a large variety of gases and monomers can be used in plasma. New and improved plasma surface modification and coatings technologies are being researched and developed worldwide, which will significantly contribute to both economic development and global environmental sustainability.
Plasmas, as the fourth state of matter composed of energetic and reactive species, can be a powerful tool to improve the physical and chemical characteristics of metallic materials. Despite extensive studies, the application of cold plasma in material fabrication and modification is still limited. Surface modification strategies should be tailored based on the properties of the material, such as mechanical properties, corrosion properties, wear of materials etc., and the application area where the material can be exposed to mechanical stress/load. Current plasma surface engineering includes plasma enhanced physical (or chemical) vapor deposition, plasma nitriding, micro-arc oxidation, plasma spraying and other technologies.
This Research Topic focuses on the development of new plasma surface modification processes and coating materials. I would like to invite all researchers interested in a comprehensive understanding of plasma surface engineering to present their results related to both experimental and theoretical studies. It is our belief that, due to the continued and extensive efforts, plasma surface engineering will become more efficient, green, and economical. Original Research articles, Review articles as well as Short Communications are invited.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
• Advanced plasma heat treatment;
• New technologies for hard and superhard thin films;
• Plasma spray;
• Plasma electrolysis and deposition;
• Functional surfaces and coatings;
• Thermal barrier coatings;
• Smart coatings;
• Modelling and simulation;
• Corrosion;
• Frictional and wear;
• Plasm surface science applied to energy conversion and storage.
Keywords:
Plasma heat treatment, New Technologies for Hard and Superhard Thin Films, Plasma spray, Plasma Electrolysis and Deposition, Functional Surfaces and Coatings, Smart coatings, Modelling and Simulation, Corrosion, Frictional and Wear, Plasma surface science
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.