The scope of ASST 2026 is focused on all aspects of aluminium surface science and technology, including state-of-the-art of surface modification methods and technological advances, characterization and modelling methods, performance evaluation, and industrial process development.

Areas of industrial applications : Aeronautics and Space, Transports (automotive, train, bicycle…), Energy storage and conversion, Transport of electrical energy, Architectural design and buildings, Electronic, heat exchanger, etc…

Scientific and technological topics

   – Microstructure and chemical composition of Al alloys

   – Influence of forming steps on alloy characteristics

   – Functional green coatings

   – Anodizing, plasma electrolytic oxidation

   – Metal matrix composite, design and performances

   – Simulation, modelling, artificial intelligence

   – Corrosion and other in-use functional properties…