JOURNAL OF THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Thermal Spray Innovations for Tomorrow's Materials
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Thermal Spray Processes and Techniques:
The journal covers a range of thermal spray processes including High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF), Plasma Spraying, Cold Spray, and Detonation Spraying, focusing on the operational parameters and their effects on coating properties. - Material Development and Characterization:
Research on the development of new materials, particularly high-entropy alloys, composite coatings, and advanced ceramics, is a core focus, along with their characterization for mechanical, thermal, and corrosion resistance. - Application in Industry:
The journal emphasizes applications of thermal spray technologies in various fields such as aerospace, biomedical, energy, and automotive sectors, highlighting innovations that enhance performance and durability. - Simulation and Modeling:
Numerical modeling and simulation studies are frequently published, addressing the physics of the thermal spray process, particle dynamics, and thermal behavior, contributing to the optimization of coating processes. - Surface Engineering and Coating Performance:
The performance of thermal spray coatings is a significant theme, including studies on wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and tribological behavior, as well as surface modifications to enhance functionality.
Trending and Emerging
- High-Entropy Alloy Coatings:
Research on high-entropy alloy coatings is on the rise, highlighting their superior properties and potential applications in extreme environments, such as aerospace and energy sectors. - Machine Learning and AI Integration:
The integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in optimizing thermal spray processes and predicting coating properties is becoming a significant trend, enhancing efficiency and precision. - Environmental and Sustainable Coatings:
There is an increasing focus on developing environmentally friendly and sustainable thermal spray coatings, including biocidal and antifouling applications, addressing global sustainability challenges. - Advanced Characterization Techniques:
The use of advanced characterization techniques such as in situ monitoring, acoustic emission, and high-speed imaging is trending, providing deeper insights into coating formation and performance. - Multifunctional Coatings:
Research into multifunctional coatings that combine properties such as wear resistance, thermal insulation, and antimicrobial effects is gaining prominence, reflecting the demand for versatile materials in various applications.
Declining or Waning
- Basic Research on Conventional Coatings:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on basic studies of conventional thermal spray coatings, as the field shifts towards more advanced materials and innovative applications. - Non-Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Papers that do not incorporate interdisciplinary methodologies or applications are becoming less common, as there is a growing emphasis on combining thermal spray technology with other fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology. - Traditional Surface Treatments:
Research on traditional surface treatments and coatings that do not utilize advanced thermal spray methods is declining, indicating a shift towards more modern, innovative processes.
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