Special Issues
Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films
Deadline: 11 November 2026
Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Advances in Ceramic Coatings: Fabrication, Properties and Applications in Industry, Energy and Biomedicine
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Advances in Functional Bio-Coatings: Emerging Materials and Advanced Deposition Technologies, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications
Deadline: 15 November 2026
Recent Developments in Thin Films for Technological Applications
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Surface Integrity, Surface Properties, and Fatigue Performance of Coated Metallic Materials
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Effects of Laser Treatment on Surface Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Alloys, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Advanced Surface Engineering of Alloys: Coatings and Thin Films
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Exploring Wear and Friction Mechanisms in Tribological Coatings and Surface Textures
Deadline: 20 November 2026
Advanced Coatings and Surface Integrity for Fatigue-Resistant Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials
Deadline: 20 November 2026
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