Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces
A section of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Section Information
The study of interactions of synthetic materials and biological systems is one of the most innovative and growing areas of research nowadays. Specifically, the surface properties of materials govern such interactions with the surrounding biological environment; therefore, there is a great demand on the design and control of appropriate biofunctional surfaces with the aim of modifying properties or even the creation of new properties in common materials by the development, for instance, of suitable surface treatments and coatings.
This section is dedicated to fundamental and applied research on bioactive surfaces and bio-interfacial phenomena with special relevance to the biomedical, biomaterials, biotechnological, food and cosmetic fields. The scope of “Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces” section comprises innovative coatings and surface treatments especially designed to interact with systems of biological origin. Studies of bio-interfacial phenomena, as well as novel studies on structural/properties characterization of such bioactive surfaces are welcome in this section. All manuscripts to be considered for publication in this section will undergo a rigorous peer-review process and decisions are based on the recommendations of independent reviewers.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Bioactive Coatings on Elements Used in the Oral Cavity Environment (Deadline: 30 July 2025)
- Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- New Advance in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances and Trends in Bio-Based Electrospun Nanofibers (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Coated Fabrics and Textiles (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Calcium Phosphate and Bioglass Materials for Bone Implant Applications (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Coatings with Natural Products (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advanced Bio-Based Materials and Coatings for Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Synthesis and Applications of Bioactive Coatings (Deadline: 10 January 2026)
- Self-Cleaning and Anti-Fouling Coatings (Deadline: 10 January 2026)
- Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Preparation and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Coatings (Deadline: 27 March 2026)
- Coatings for Biomedical Applications: Biocompatibility, Drug Delivery, Antibiosis and Tissue Engineering (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
