Article collection on surface treatment

Smart Materials in Manufacturing is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal. We publish original research papers and authoritative reviews that drive innovation in the manufacturing and processing of advanced materials with embedded functionality. The focus is on existing and emerging manufacturing technologies that process novel materials and systems. Typically, these offer a variety of enhancements and capabilities, including, but not limited to, structural hierarchy, controlled phase formation, improved and bespoke properties for target applications, shape memory and morphing ability, stimuli responsiveness, sensing and actuation. We are interested in papers that characterise these constructs and assess their ability to achieve real-world functionality.

This collection features articles on Surface Treatment published in Smart Materials in Manufacturing. All articles are free to read and download.

• Machine learning prediction of surface roughness in sustainable machining of AISI H11 tool steel
  Balasuadhakar A,Kumaran ST,Uthayakumar M.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2025;3(100075).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100075
   
• Self-lubrication and enhanced wear and corrosion resistance of calcium silicate hydrate nanostructures on Ti-based micro-arc oxidized coatings
  Dai X,He J,Chen Y,Fu A,Zhang W,Huang Q.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2025;3(100081).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100081
   
• Green and cost-effective anodizing approach for enhanced aluminium-polyurethane adhesive joints
  Bakhbergen U,Moldabayeva M,Demiral M,Meng Q,Araby S.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2025;3(100100).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2025.100100
   
• Enhancing corrosion and wear resistance of Nickel–aluminum bronze through laser-cladded amorphous-crystalline composite coating
  Liu HT,Zhao QQ,Dai YL,Deng B,Lin JG.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2024;2(100046).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2024.100046
   
• Gradient microstructures and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V alloy induced by laser surface quenching
  Wang EQ,Tuo JP,Hou FQ,Li DJ,Li YH,Zheng LH,Zhang K,Dong LL,Yang Y,Wang H,Huang A,Zhang LC.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2024;2(100056).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2024.100056
   
• Corrosion resistance of in situ steam LDH coating on AZ31 and AM30 Alloys: Influence of NaOH and Al–Mn phase
  Zhao YJ,Zhang F,Cui LY,Li SQ,Liu CB,Zeng RC.
  Smart Materials in Manufacturing.2024;2(100045).
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2024.100045

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