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.
Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Multi-Functional Liquid-Repellent Coatings: Innovative Approaches for Protecting Surfaces
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Microstructure, Surface Topography and Tribological Properties of Coatings
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Laser Technologies: Laser Deposition Thin Films and Coatings Formation
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Renewable Resources in Films and Coatings Technologies: Part II: Protein and Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Thermal Barrier Coatings: From Materials to Applications
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Antibacterial and Osteogenic Coatings for Implants
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Cellulose Materials and Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Application
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Mechanical Performance of Coatings for Welding Interfaces
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Environmentally Friendly Thin Films and Coatings for Packaging
Deadline: 20 October 2026
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