This book combines the contributions of experts in the field to describe the behavior of various materials, micromechanisms involved during processing, and the optimization of cold-spray technology. It spans production, characterization, and applications including wear resistance, fatigue, life improvement, thermal barriers, crack repair, and biological applications. Cold spray is an innovative coating technology based on the kinetic energy gained by particles sprayed at very high pressures. While the technique was developed in the 1990s, industrial and scientific interest in this technology has grown vastly in the last ten years. Recently, many interesting applications have been associated with cold-sprayed coatings, including wear resistance, fatigue life improvement, thermal barriers, biological applications, and crack repair. However, many fundamental aspects require clarification and description. 

Presents the latest scientific results of the production, characterization and applications of cold spray coatings

Describes a broad array of cold spray technology applications, including wear resistance, fatigue, life improvement, thermal barriers, biological applications, and crack repairing

Explores and analyzes different material behavior, micromechanisms involved during processing, and optimization strategies for cold-spray technologies