Surface Engineering

Aims & Scope

Surface Engineering provides a forum for the publication of refereed material on both the theory and practice of this important enabling technology, embracing science, technology and engineering.

Coverage includes design, surface modification technologies and process control, and the characterisation and properties of the final system or component, including quality control and non-destructive examination.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.492

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11747

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	888

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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 Arts and Humanities, 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.

• Cold spray coating: review of material systems and future perspectives

  Citation: 643

  Authors: A., S. M., M., M.

• Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Plasma Nitrided Stainless Steel

  Citation: 497

  Authors: Z. L., T.

• Review of shot peening processes to obtain nanocrystalline surfaces in metal alloys

  Citation: 254

  Authors: S., M.

• Thermodynamics, kinetics, and process control of nitriding

  Citation: 183

  Authors: E. J., M. A. J.

• Surface engineering of austenitic stainless steel

  Citation: 182

  Authors: T.

• Surface Engineering of Titanium with Nitrogen

  Citation: 181

  Authors: T., H. W., J., P. H., A. M.

• Low temperature gaseous nitriding and carburising of stainless steel

  Citation: 165

  Authors: T., M. A. J.

• Silane based chromate replacements for corrosion control, paint adhesion, and rubber bonding

  Citation: 163

  Authors: W.J., D.Q., G., S., Y., N.

• Low temperature plasma carburising of austenitic stainless steels for improved wear and corrosion resistance

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Y., X., T.

• Electropolishing of surfaces: theory and applications

  Citation: 144

  Authors: G., B., K., H., S., G.

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