Special Issues
Surfaces 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.
Surface Characteristics, Interface Behavior and Performance Optimization of Metallic Materials
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Design of Catalytic Surfaces for Waste Valorization
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Surface Modification, Coating Development and Microstructure Evolution of Metallurgical Alloys
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Cutting-Edge Developments in Photocatalysis and Photovoltaics
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Wetting Phenomena and Preparation Methods
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Bio-Inspired Surfaces, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Surface and Interface Science in Energy Materials
Deadline: 30 April 2027
Recent Advances in Catalytic Surfaces and Interfaces, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 30 June 2027
Surface Science and Functional Interfaces for Energy and Environmental Applications
Deadline: 31 July 2027
Nanostructured Surfaces and Interfaces for Environmental and Energy Applications
Deadline: 31 August 2027
Sustainable and Hybrid Surface Engineering of Metal Alloys
Deadline: 31 December 2027

