Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification
A section of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Section Information
Aims
The success of products strongly depends on the properties of the outermost layer, which can be significantly enhanced by appropriate surface treatments and suitable coatings. These technologies offer the possibility to combine the attractive properties of materials in a growing domain of disciplines: in mechanics and tribology, optics and microelectronics, fluid dynamics, and in many other fields that either already exist or are expected to arise in the future. Moreover, surface engineering includes a diversity of innovative technologies that comprise, among others, nano and other emerging high-tech processes. Therefore, in the recent decade, the field of surface engineering has gained a leading role in materials science and engineering and attracted great scientific and research interest with a view to producing cost-effective and advanced multifunctional materials. The Section “Surface Characterization, Deposition, and Modification” is a forum for the rapid publication of scientific papers pertaining to surface and interface engineering for modifying the superficial properties of materials in order to attain protection under demanding contact conditions and/or to improve functional performance.
Scope
- Coating deposition processes
- Surface treatments
- Microstructural characterization and determination of mechanical properties
- Performance studies of modified or treated surfaces
- Development of novel characterization devices that are specifically designed to study the structural and other properties of modified surfaces
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Anti-Icing Coatings for Aviation and Renewable Energy (Deadline: 15 February 2026)
- Micro- and Nano- Mechanical Testing of Coatings and Surfaces (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Surface Science of Degradation and Surface Protection (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Deposition-Based Coating Solutions for Enhanced Surface Properties (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Advances in Asphalt and Concrete Coatings (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Coatings About Materials and Techniques for Electromagnetic Shielding (Deadline: 25 February 2026)
- Electrodeposited Coatings for Functional Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Surface Engineering in the Diagnostics, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Advanced Functional Coatings for Corrosion Protection (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Porous Materials in Coating Technologies: Design, Fabrication, and Applications (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Additive Manufacturing: Customizing Surface Properties for Enhanced Performance (Deadline: 1 March 2026)
- Electrodeposition, Sustainability, Characterization and Application of Metals and Alloy Coatings (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Green and Low-Carbon Buildings: Materials, Technology and Processes and Techniques (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Present Status of Thin Films and Coatings Fabricated by Magnetron Sputtering (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advanced Thin Film Fabrication by Sputtering (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces (Deadline: 25 March 2026)
- Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Thin Films and Nanostructures for Electronics (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Effects of Laser Treatment on Surface Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Alloys, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Coating Science (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Coating Innovations in Energy-Assisted Deposition (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Thin Films and Nanostructures Deposition Techniques (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Advanced Functional Coatings and Composite Structural Design (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Recent Advances in Magnetron Sputtering for Functional Films and Coatings (Deadline: 25 April 2026)
- Advances in Surface Welding Techniques for Metallic Materials (Deadline: 25 April 2026)
- Biolubricants: Synthesis, Properties, Applications and Future Prospects (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Surface Engineering of Composites Coatings: Enhancing Mechanical and Functional Properties (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Magnetron Sputtering Coatings: From Materials to Applications (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Advances in Electrically Conductive Coatings: Materials, Preparation and Applications (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Advanced Coating Protection Technology in the Oil and Gas Industry (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Advanced Technologies in Durability Enhancement of Concrete: Coatings, Low-Carbon Cements, Additives and Admixtures (Deadline: 15 May 2026)
- Thin Films: Materials, Fabrication Techniques, and Applications (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Coatings for Cutting Tools: Their Design, Manufacture, Performance and Optimization (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Protective Coatings for Heritage Conservation: Development and Application (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Recent Development in Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing (Second Edition) (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advanced Coatings in Additive Manufacturing (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Laser Processing and Functional Applications of Coated Tools (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Functional Surface and Coatings for Heritage and Cultural Protection (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Research Progress in Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Design to Application (Deadline: 12 June 2026)
- Effect of Heat Treatment on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Functional Coatings for Thermal Applications: Thermoelectrics and Thermal Management (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technique: Processes and Novel Materials (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, 5th Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advances in Alloy Surface Mechanics: The Effects of Coating Technologies on Performance (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Surface Engineering of Alloys and Metals: Material Properties and Coating Performance (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advanced Hydrophobic Surfaces and Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Design, Fabrication, and Performance (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- 2D Material-Based Coatings: Properties and Applications (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Cutting Performance of Coated Tools (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Pavement Materials and Asphalt Mixtures (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Research Progress in Fusion Coatings and Additive Manufacturing (Deadline: 5 July 2026)
- Heritage Conservation and Restoration: Surface Treatments, Coatings and Sustainable Approaches (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Surface Structure and Adsorption Properties of Mesoporous Materials for Pollutant Removal (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Modern Methods of Shaping the Structure and Properties of Coatings, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Resistance in Industrial Concrete Structures (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Recent Progress in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings and Films (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Advances in Thermal Deposition Methods for Functional Coatings: Properties and Applications (Deadline: 29 July 2026)
- The Effect of Surface Heat Treatment on Mechanical and Friction-Wear Properties of Materials (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- High-Entropy Alloy Films and Coatings (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Technologies and Processes That Involve Surface Interaction or Successive Coating Processes for Additive Manufacturing (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Development of Composites, Metals, and Alloys for Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- New Insights into Everyday Heritage: Surface Analysis and Conservation (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Technology and Applications (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Smart Materials and Textiles Coatings: Preparation, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Advanced Functional Coatings for Electromagnetic Absorption and Surface Protection (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Spectral Properties and Regulation of Material Surface with Diversified Structures (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Green Asphalt Materials—Surface Engineering and Applications (Second Edition) (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Surface Engineering of Alloys: Durability and Performance (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Strengthening and Repair of Concrete Structures: Surface Technologies and Applications (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- CMAS Penetration, Thermal Insulation Degradation, and Life Prediction of Thermal Barrier Coatings (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Coatings Renovation—the Second Life of Surfaces (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Recent Research on Functional Cement-Matrix Composites and Construction Coatings (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Thin Films and Coatings: Application in the Repair and Conservation of Cultural Heritage (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Construction and Building Materials (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Surface Engineering of Additively Manufactured Alloys (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Developments in Anti-Icing Coatings for Cold Environments (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Durability Enhancement and Performance Optimization (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Surface Modification of Composite Coatings and Films: From Fundamental Design to Market-Driven Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Novel Coatings for Enhanced Water Desalination and Treatments (Deadline: 10 October 2026)
- Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Cellulose Materials and Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Coatings with Various Functionalities in Marine Environments (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Surface Topography Measurement Analysis of Additively Manufactured Modern Materials and Coatings (Deadline: 25 November 2026)
- Advances in Multifunctional Coatings for Metals, Steels, and Alloys (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Surface and Interfacial Engineering Strategies for Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Multi-Principal Element Alloy Design and Surface Modification Technology (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering for Asphalt and Concrete (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Tribological, Nano-Structured, Boron-Based, Superconducting, Asphalt, and Bio-Inspired Coatings for Multifunctional Surface Engineering (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
