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Synthesis, Properties and Application of Thin Films, Nanofilms and Nanocrystals

edited by

Irina Ya Mittova

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15094 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale films; nanocrystals; activation of synthesis processes; heterostructures; core-shell structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Films/Coatings Processing Technologies: Deposition and Process

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16307 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in the Materials, Preparations, and Properties of Thermal Barrier Coatings

edited by

Xiaofeng Zhao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8610 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings; yttria stabilized zirconia; plasma spray; physical vapour deposition; high-temperature oxidation; thermal conductivity; failure mechanisms; durability; corrosion resistance; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Electrodeposited Composite Coatings: Diversity, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Walter Ricardo Brito

and

Yonny Romaguera Barcelay

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4655 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; composite; modelling; thin films; sensors; electrochemical process

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

Thin Films/Coatings Preparation and Kinetic Analysis of Growth Processes

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; coalescence; multicomponent and compound films; surface diffusion; kinetic modeling; surface roughness; phase separation; multilayers; structure and morphology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Epitaxial Thin Films: Materials and Applications

edited by

Mircea Nasui

and

Ramona Bianca Sonher

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1933 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; epitaxial thin films; chemical deposition; chemical vapor deposition; precursor solution; functional oxide film

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Modification of Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Simona Liliana Iconaru

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1116 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; coating technology; thin films for biomedical applications; biomedical applications; surface analysis; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Glass Materials and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Application

edited by

Luka Pavic

and

Jana Pisk

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1086 | Submission Open

Keywords: glass materials; glass ceramic; glass coatings; glass films; structure-property correlation; characterization methods

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

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

edited by Jingbin Hao, Hao Liu and Haifeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1032 | 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)

Selected Papers of the National University Students Innovation Contest on Plasma Science and Technology

edited by

Cheng Zhang

and Bingyan Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; plasma surface treatment; plasma diagnostics; plasma-driven propulsion systems; novel plasma-based material synthesis; practical applications in electronics; aerospace; medicine and so on

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Recent Developments and Practical Applications of Thin Films in Metal Oxides, Perovskites, and Rare Earth Oxides

edited by

William Chiappim

and

Joaquim Pratas Leitão

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metal oxides; chalcogenides; perovskites; rare earth oxides; GaAs thin films; atomic layer deposition (ALD); chemical vapor deposition (CVD); Sol– gel processes; magnetron sputtering; molecular-beam epitaxy (MBE); characterization methods; photovoltaics; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; memory devices; surface passivation; antimicrobial properties; biomedical applications; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Trends in Sustainable Food Packaging and Coatings

edited by

Swarna Jaiswal

and

Amit K. Jaiswal

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 25754 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; edible films and coatings; biodegradable polymers; surface modification; sustainability in the packaging industry; life cycle assessment; circular economy

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 17506 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; direct energy deposition; laser cladding; metals; metal matrix composites; cermets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloys

edited by Shuiqing Liu and Ru Su

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14193 | Submission Open

Keywords: zirconium for nuclear power; advanced alloys; additive manufacturing; microstructure characterization and analysis; strengthening and toughening mechanism; wear mechanism; solidification and casting; surface treatment and heat treatment; machine learning

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

Corrosion/Wear Mechanisms and Protective Methods

edited by Hejie Yang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6674 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; corrosion and erosion; surface modification; protective coating

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

Advances in Hydrophobic Surfaces, Texturing, and Coatings: Unveiling the Future of Surface Engineering

edited by

Fernando Chiñas-Castillo

, Javier Lara-Romero and

Melvyn Alvarez Vera

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2313 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrophobic surfaces; laser surface texturing (LST); coatings tribology; advanced coatings; advanced surface engineering; biomedical and engineering applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Films: Properties and Applications

edited by

Pengfei Guo

Shaoding Liu

and

Chaoping Liu

submission deadline 27 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15210 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanostructures; photodetectors; nanolasers; nonlinear nanophotonics; metasurface; thin films and heterostructures; optoelectronic devices

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

Advanced Functional and Smart Coatings for Energy Applications

edited by

M. B. Gomez-Mancebo

and

Susana Fernández

submission deadline 27 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 2 | 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)

Application of Laser Processing Technology in Automobile Manufacturing

edited by

Peilei Zhang

Mingwen Bai

and

Yingtao Tian

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16343 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research Progress on Coatings Degradation and Atmospheric Corrosion of Metal Surfaces

edited by Steven A. Policastro

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4766 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; inorganic coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation; accelerated test methods; atmospheric corrosion; coating performance prediction; marine coatings

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

Analysis of Structure and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by Huayang Dang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3364 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings and thin films; structure analysis; mechanical properties preparation technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

High-Temperature Protective Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1972 | 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)

Recent Developments in Multifunctional Biomaterials and Coatings

edited by

Carmen Ristoscu

and

Irina Negut

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; surface coatings; multifunctional properties; biocompatibility; fabrication techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Advanced Biomaterials and Coatings

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 29280 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced biomaterials; bioactive coatings; calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biocompatibility; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Surface Engineering and Mechanical Properties of Building Materials

edited by

, Hui Li and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 18 articles | Viewed by 25707 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; damage mechanics; fracture mechanics; multiscale characterization; fracture modeling; data-driven fracture analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Advances in the Preparation and Characterization Techniques for Developing Coating Materials and Applications

edited by

Sheng-Rui Jian

and

Phuoc Huu Le

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19193 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film/coating preparation techniques; nanoindentation; material processing conditions and properties; molecular dynamics simulations; thin films and coating materials and their applications

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

Advanced Surface Technology and Application

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 17757 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; novel surface material systems; external field assisted surface technology; repair; novel surface technology methods; simulation analysis; monitoring and control of surface technology processes; frictional wear and lubrication

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

Recent Progress on Functional Films and Surface Science

edited by

Hongbin Lu

, Duan Bin and Li Jiang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9159 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosive coatings; heat insulating or conducting coatings; electronic or ionic conducting coatings; passive cooling coatings; electromagnetic shielding coatings; antimicrobial coatings; heat-resistant coatings; photothermal coatings; hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings; smart coatings

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

Selection of Lubricants and Coatings for Engine Components Using Machine Learning

edited by

Pantelis G. Nikolakopoulos

and

Anastasios Zavos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8357 | Submission Open

Keywords: engine tribology; engine lubricant additives; machine learning; piston rings; journal bearings; thrust bearings

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

Role of Coatings on Corrosion, Wear and Erosion Behavior

edited by

David W. Wheeler

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8218 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; corrosion; tribo-corrosion; erosion; surface modification; wear

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

Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4146 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings

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

Anti-corrosion and Anti-wear Coatings: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Wei Dai

and

Hao Wu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4111 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-wear coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; coating preparation; microstructure.

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

Advances in Polymer Coatings for Industrial Applications: Innovations in Sustainability, Performance, and Processing

edited by

Apoorva Kulkarni

and Kosuke Yoshinaga

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1736 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based; sustainable; green chemistry; biobased materials; processing techniques; industrial applications; corrosion resistance

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

Advances and Trends in Edible Films and Coatings

edited by Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva Brito and Glória Maria Vinhas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1703 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial and antioxidant coating; edible nanocoating; bioactive films; biopolymeric films; biodegradable materials; application and drying of edible coating

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

Environmentally Friendly Energy Conversion Materials and Thin Films

edited by

Christos Argirusis

Pavlos K. Pandis

and Georgia Sourkouni

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | 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)

Advances in Antibacterial Coatings: From Materials to Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Liqun Xu

and

Lei Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1022 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface coatings; polymers; nanohybrids; antibacterial; antifouling; bio-inspired coatings; phototherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Recent Advances in Nanoscale Multilayer Thin Films/Foils

edited by

Ana Sofia Ramos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Machining and Metrology in the Manufacturing Industries

edited by

Jarosław Korpysa

and

Magdalena Zawada-Michałowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining processes; surface texture; dimensional and geometrical accuracy; coordinate metrology; cutting tools; machining conditions; machining dynamics; thin-walled elements

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

Advances in Amorphous and High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by

Cheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: amorphous coatings; amorphous thin films; high-entropy alloy coatings; high-entropy alloy films

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

Self-Lubricating Polymer Composites for Wear and Friction Applications

edited by Gabriele Baiocco

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite; lubrication; wear; tribology

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

High Entropy Alloy Films

edited by

Chun-Hway Hsueh

submission deadline 5 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15563 | Submission Open

Keywords: High entropy alloy films; Thin film technologies; Composition design; Structures and properties; Hardening and strengthening; Modeling; Applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Technology in Environmental Remediation and Resource Utilization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Deling Yuan

and

Shoufeng Tang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12968 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource utilization; advanced oxidation process; environmental catalysis; environmental function material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Advances in Textile-Based Materials and Polymer Composite Coatings

edited by

Alin Dinita

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile materials; polymers; composites; adhesion; coatings; mechanical properties; chemical properties

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

Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Metals by Surface Treatments

edited by

Pinghu Chen

Yun Zhang

and

Ruiqing Li

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 21 articles | Viewed by 31711 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; advanced materials; advanced treatment technology; advanced characterization method; subsequent heat treatment

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

Mechanical Automation Design and Intelligent Manufacturing

edited by

Dan Zhang

, Zhongbin Wang and Wei Tang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 712 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical design; advanced manufacturing; robots; mechanical system dynamics; fault diagnosis; unmanned system; automation science

Recent Advances in Thin Films and Coatings of Surface Engineered Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Kedhareswara Sairam Pasupuleti

Pradyumna Prakash Waifalkar

and Keval Jayantilal Gadani

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings and thin films; novel nanomaterials and hybrid heterostructure coatings; smart coating technologies; advanced thin films and device fabrication methods; energy storage and conversion; coatings for optoelectronics and smart sensors technology; environmental remediation

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

Chitosan and Other Edible Coatings with Antimicrobial Activity: Synthesis, Properties and Horticultural Applications II

edited by

María B. Pérez-Gago

and

Lluís Palou

submission deadline 17 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4798 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; horticultural produce; physiological responses; microbial decay control; postharvest quality and safety

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

Recent Advances in Wood Coatings

edited by

Stefano Rossi

and

Massimo Calovi

submission deadline 18 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5877 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood coatings; functional filler; coatings durability; innovative pigments

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

New Functional Coatings and Thin Films for Sensor and Green Energy Technologies

edited by

Gergana Alexieva

, Rositsa Gergova and

Tsvetanka Babeva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 12084 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; functional coatings; thin films; design; sensing; solar energy conversion and storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Coatings for Advanced Devices

edited by

Xu Long

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11014 | Submission Open

Keywords: WBG power device packaging; coatings or plating technology; interface and surface reaction; Pb-free solder; Ag or Cu sinter joining; evolution of interface; high temperature application; properties of surface and interfaces; applied surface science

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

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