International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering

Aims & Scope

IJSurfSE publishes refereed quality papers in the broad field of surface science and engineering including tribology, but with a special emphasis on the research and development in friction, wear, coatings and surface modification processes such as surface treatment, cladding, machining, polishing and grinding, across multiple scales from nanoscopic to macroscopic dimensions.

High-integrity and high-performance surfaces of components have become a central research area in the professional community whose aim is to develop highly reliable ultra-precision devices.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	21064

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	53

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.202

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, Materials Science and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Laser surface hardening: a review

  Citation: 80

  Authors: P. Dinesh, K.R., G.

• Comparison between plasma- and HVOF-sprayed ceramic coatings. Part I: microstructure and mechanical properties

  Citation: 55

  Authors: G., L., T., F. Pighetti, R., E., T., S P.

• Laser cladding of metals: a review

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Loredana

• An influence of active additives on the formation of selected indicators of the condition of the X10CrNi18-8 stainless steel surface layer in MQCL conditions

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Radoslaw W., Stanislaw, Grzegorz M., Sergej, Mariusz

• Thin film Li electrolytes for all-solid-state micro-batteries

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Hui, Hai Long, Wei, Man On, Li

• Tribological characterisation of carbon nanotubes/ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene composites: the effect of sliding distance

  Citation: 31

  Authors: S., M.T., A., M.S.A., J.A.O., L.A.

• Friction model selection in FEM simulations of aluminium extrusion

  Citation: 28

  Authors: L., L., M., N. Ben, A.E.

• Friction coefficient and wear rate of polymer and composite materials at different sliding speeds

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Dewan Muhammad, Mohammad Lutfar, Mohammad Asaduzzaman

• Investigation of the Effect of NiCrAlY/Cr2O3/YSZ Plasma Coatings on Erosion Performance of MDN 420 Steel at High Temperature

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Gagan, Naresh, Ramesh M., Pradeep, Madhu Sudana Reddy, Durga Prasad

• Influence of graphene and multi-walled carbon nanotube additives on tribological behaviour of lubricants

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Rabesh Kumar, Amit Rai, Anuj Kumar, Arun Kumar, Vimal, Alokesh

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