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Surface Treatments and Coatings for Asphalt and Concrete

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and Jun Wang

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 7836 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; extreme environments; performance modeling; recycled concrete; asphalt; fiber-reinforced polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Advances of Hard Material Processing Technologies for Surface and Interface Improvement

edited by

Xiangyu Zhang

Zhenlong Peng

and

Wen Shao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12861 | Submission Open

Keywords: hard material; surface integrity; surface treatment; tool wear; cooling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Recent Studies of Metal and Metal Compound Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Agnė Šulčiūtė

Algirdas Šulčius

Dovilė Sinkevičiūtė

, Nerita Žmuidzinavičienė and

Ashish Kumar Srivastava

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7705 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo(catalyst); water splitting; energy conversion; energy storage; nanoparticles; metal corrosion; metal compounds; sustainable coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Development and Application of Anti/De-Icing Surfaces and Coatings

edited by Huanyu Zhao, Qiang He,

Dong-Dong Han

and Yulin Cheng

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2987 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti/de-icing coatings; superhydrophobic surface; ice adhesion strength; reliable coatings; experimental verification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Study of the Wear, Erosion and Corrosion Behavior of Metal Alloy Coatings for Industrial Applications

edited by

Walid Daoudi

and Abdelmalik El Aatiaoui

submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2275 | Submission Open

Keywords: specific industrial applications of metal alloy coatings; development of advanced coatings for protection against corrosion and wear; studies of degradation mechanisms under multiple stresses; effect of surface treatments and deposition processes on the performance of alloy coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation under industrial conditions

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials

edited by

Hui Wang

Ge Zhang

and

Ling Qin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 31 articles | Viewed by 53748 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement concrete; asphalt; cement-based materials; concrete durability; steel corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Calcium Phosphate and Bioglass Materials for Bone Implant Applications

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 41176 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biomaterials with enhanced properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Jun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7211 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly methods; multi-functions; surface modification and protection; mechanism of modification and protection; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Studying the Optoelectronic Applications of Coating Materials for Perovskite Crystals

edited by Xueqiong Su and Yong Pan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2501 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating materials for perovskite crystal; photoelectric components; quantum dots; nanolaser

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage

edited by Wen Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1668 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating technologies; electrode materials; polymeric coatings; energy storage; ionic conductivity; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; nanostructured coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Biodegradable Films and Composite Coatings: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Isabel Coelhoso

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 59166 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films and coatings antimicrobial; antioxidant; nanocomposites; nanolaminates; shelflife; packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Advanced Technology in Surface Characterization and Conservation for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

edited by Antonina Chaban,

Jana Striova

and

Rita Deiana

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10732 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation; architectural surface; archaeological surface; non-invasive characterisation; heritage science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Surface Treatment for Steel Materials

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8490 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface severe plastic deformation; surface chemical heat treatment; surface coating; surface electro-plating; electrodeposition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Thermal Barrier Coatings: Design, Characterization, Failure Analysis, and Applications

edited by Wang Zhu and

Fan Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); ceramic coatings; corrosion; mechanical property; failure analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Surface Modification of Magnesium, Aluminum Alloys, and Steel

edited by

Aurel Mihail Titu

Bin Miao

and

Alina Bianca POP

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22666 | Submission Open

Keywords: Surface; Roughness; Mechanical properties; Materials; Design of experiment; Quality assurance; Coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Coatings with Natural Products

edited by

Camelia Ungureanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12850 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extract; natural compound; natural coating; antimicrobial; functional coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Advanced Functional Nanostructured Films and Coatings for Energy Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gianfranco Carotenuto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6542 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced energy materials; functional materials; nanocomposites; nanostructured materials; smart materials; polymeric coatings; hybrid coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Corrosion, Oxidation, and/or Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5633 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation; superalloy; high-temperature protective coatings; high-temperature organic silicon coating; high-temperature inorganic silicon coating; thermal barrier coatings (TBC)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Coatings

edited by

Marcella Balordi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5056 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic coatings and surfaces; synthesis and surface characterisation; contact angle measurements; theoretical and computational modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Trends and Advances in Thin Films and Coatings for High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

edited by Guorong Ma, Zhiqiang Cao, Qiqi Zhang and Yunfei Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4742 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic solar cells; perovskite solar cells; conjugated polymers; organic small molecules; coating and thin films; morphology and stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Environmentally Friendly Energy Conversion Materials and Thin Films

edited by

Christos Argirusis

Pavlos K. Pandis

and Georgia Sourkouni

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4441 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; fuel cells; thermoelectrics; piezoelectric thin films; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; thin-film preparation methods; batteries; supercapacitors; coating technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Packaging Materials for Food Contact

edited by

Antía Lestido-Cardama

and

Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4209 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; food contact materials; biopolymers; packaging; coatings; NIAS; biodegradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Alloy Surfaces

edited by

Víctor Orozco Carmona

and

David M. Bastidas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4040 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; functionalized coatings; sustainable coatings; smart coatings; advanced coatings; self-healing coatings; multifunctional coatings; anodic coatings; cathodic coatings; thermal spray coating; hybrid coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanoparticles; anti-corrosion; anti-fouling; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Selected Papers from the 4th Coatings and Interfaces Conference (CIC2025)

edited by

Emerson Coy

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin and thick films; processes for coating deposition and modification; characterization techniques; in situ and in-operando methods for coatings and surfaces; functional; protective and decorative coatings; dyes; pigments and their intermediates; wear; corrosion and erosion; coatings for high temperatures; coatings in cultural heritage; film materials for packaging; applied surface science; adsorption; adhesion and functionalization; fundamental and functional properties of surfaces and interfaces; theoretical and computational modelling of surfaces and interfaces; high-surface-area systems: colloids; nanoparticles and large interfaces

Surface Modification of Coatings for Energy Storage Devices and Applications

edited by Xiao Yu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; electrochemical energy storage; energy storage; electrode; wearable electronics; functional carbon film; coatings

Molecular Research Progress on Corrosion Mechanisms and Advanced Coatings for the Protection of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Henryk Kania

, Angela Blažanović and Joanna Nackiewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanism; corrosion resistance; corrosion in liquid metals; coatings; hot dip galvanizing; thermal spraying; electrogalvanizing; organic coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advanced Bio-Based Materials and Coatings for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Shinhao Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced bio-based materials and coatings; alternative raw materials; low carbon; environmental protection; biodegradability; bio-based antimicrobial materials and coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Advancements in Films and Coatings for Food Packaging and Storage

edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior and

Roniérik Pioli Vieira

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; flexible packaging; biopolymer film; coatings; shelf life; storage; food stability; packaging sustainability; active packaging; intelligent packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Siyuan Lu

and

Wenjun Lu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16549 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; mechanical properties; metallic materials; coatings; microstructure; material characterization; wear and errosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by

María Cristina Moré Farias

and

Polyana Alves Radi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15811 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature mechanical and tribological characterization; low-friction and wear-resistant coatings; contact mechanics of coatings; advanced tribological characterization of coatings; modeling and simulation of wear and friction of coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Surface Engineering and Properties of Steel Materials

edited by Yuefeng Wang and Kai Guo

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel; corrosion; wear; characterization; surface; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Interfacial Electrochemistry of Coatings Produced or Applied in Solution

edited by

Rongguang Wang

Her-Hsiung Huang

and

Jiaqian Qin

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16548 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; electroplating/electrodeposition; corrosion; catalyst; battery/fuel battery; wear/tribology; hydrophobic/hydrophilic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Electrochemical Properties and Applications of Thin Films

edited by

Ana Maria Julieta Popescu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14575 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; modeling and prediction; electrodeposition; corrosion; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

New Materials and New Applications for the Cold Gas Spray Process

edited by Sergi Dosta and Francesco Delloro

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3188 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; Intermetallics; fuctional materials; hard-phase dispersed alloys; cold spray additive manufacturing; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Functional Coatings in Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Mayra Kerolly Sales Monteiro

and Elisama Vieira dos Santos

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1552 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental treatment; advanced oxidative processes; coating; nanotechnology; adsorptive membranes; electrochemical sensor; electrocatalysis; waste reuse

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)-Related Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Gintarė Kručaitė

and

Daiva Tavgeniene

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroactive materials; TADF; hole-transporting materials; organic chemistry; energy conversion technology; deposition methods for OLED thin films and coatings

The Role of Natural and Renewable Resources in Developing Eco-Friendly Paper Coatings for Packaging Applications

edited by

Klemen Možina

and Diana Gregor-Svetec

submission deadline 16 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3170 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural coatings; synthetic coatings; renewable resources; coating surface evaluation; print quality; packaging materials; contact and noncontact measuring technique for surface topography evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Recent Progress in Thin Films and Surfaces: Deposition, Characterization and Various Applications

edited by

Neringa Petrašauskienė

and

Ingrida Ancutiene

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4822 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films and coatings; thin film structures and materials; deposition techniques of thin films; thin film devices; surface and interface characterization and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Metasurfaces and Low-Dimensional Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Guanhai Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4601 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; low-dimensional materials; optical bound states in the continuum; device physics and modeling; photoelectric or thermal detection; coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advances in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jingbin Hao, Hao Liu and Haifeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; laser cladding; additive manufacturing; multi-energe field assist; surface strengthening; tribology behavior; impact wear; corrosion protection; composite coatings.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advances in Alloy Coatings: Tailored Performance for Modern Applications

edited by

Yuexia Lv

Wei Zhao

and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy coatings; corrosion resistance; advanced deposition techniques; multifunctional coatings; durability and performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Thermal Barrier Coatings Technology: Heat Transfer Optimization, Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by

Beata Zygmunt-Kowalska

Monika E. Kuźnia

and

Artur Szajding

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature coatings; thermal insulation layers; heat-resistant materials; energy efficiency improvements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advances in Polymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical applications; veterinary applications; drug delivery and release; biomedical and veterinary implants; antifungal and antibacterial materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

New Challenges in Wood Adhesives and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Benedetto Pizzo

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6972 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Advanced Functional and Smart Coatings for Energy Applications

edited by

M. B. Gomez-Mancebo

and

Susana Fernández

submission deadline 27 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional coatings; characterization techniques; corrosion protective; degradation; energy generation applications; energy storage applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Thin Film Coatings for Medical Biosensing Applications

edited by

José Carlos Fonseca

and

Patrique Fiedler

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3963 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film coatings; biosensor; medical device; biosignal processing; wearable medical devices; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Advanced Coatings for Fuel Cells

edited by Dongxu Cui and Zewei Lyu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; electrode materials; carbon deposition; fuel conversion; biomass utilization; characterization of material and microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Characterization and Industrial Applications of PVD Coatings

edited by F.C. Silva, Luis Cesar Fontana and Mengying Wang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: PVD coatings; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance; electrical properties; wear resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Engineering of Solid-State Electrochemical Systems for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Luca Vattuone

and Davide Cademartori

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface electrochemistry; energy conversion and storage; vibrational energy harvesting; nano- and micro-surface engineering; modeling of electrochemical processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

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