Journal of Thermal Spray Technology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology publishes contributions on all aspects -- fundamental and practical--of thermal spray science including processes, feedstock manufacture, testing, and characterization.

As the primary vehicle for thermal spray information transfer, its mission is to synergize the rapidly advancing thermal spray industry and related industries by presenting research and development efforts leading to advancements in implementable engineering applications of the technology.

The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Publishes critically reviewed scientific papers and engineering articles, which combine the best of new research with the latest applications and problem solving.

Covers all fundamental and practical aspects of thermal spray science, including processes, feedstock manufacture, and testing and characterization.

Contains worldwide coverage of the latest research, products, equipment and process developments.

Includes technical note case studies from real-time applications and in-depth topical reviews.

Provides abstracts of recent technical literature with patents and critically reviewed scientific papers.

Covers industry news such as organizational changes and event listings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8472

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2005

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.675

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	106

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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 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.

• Thermal barrier coatings for aircraft engines: history and directions

  Citation: 712

  Authors: R. A.

• From Particle Acceleration to Impact and Bonding in Cold Spraying

  Citation: 512

  Authors: Tobias, Hamid, Frank, Horst, Thorsten, Heinrich, Thomas

• An Analysis of the Cold Spray Process and Its Coatings

  Citation: 483

  Authors: T., H., H.J.

• Gas Dynamic Principles of Cold Spray

  Citation: 479

  Authors: R.C., M.F.

• Room Temperature Impact Consolidation (RTIC) of Fine Ceramic Powder by Aerosol Deposition Method and Applications to Microdevices

  Citation: 435

  Authors: Jun

• Thermal Spray Coatings Engineered from Nanostructured Ceramic Agglomerated Powders for Structural, Thermal Barrier and Biomedical Applications: A Review

  Citation: 421

  Authors: R. S., B. R.

• Residual Stresses in Thermal Spray Coatings and Their Effect on Interfacial Adhesion: A Review of Recent Work

  Citation: 415

  Authors: T. W., S. C.

• Knowledge Concerning Splat Formation: An Invited Review

  Citation: 400

  Authors: P., M., A., M.

• Particle Velocity and Deposition Efficiency in the Cold Spray Process

  Citation: 372

  Authors: D.L., R.C., R.A., T.J., M.F.

• On Parameter Selection in Cold Spraying

  Citation: 354

  Authors: H., T., H., J.-O., K., F., T., H.

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