Resin-Related Coatings and Thin Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 57
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis and characterization of polymers for applying as coatings and composites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Resin-based coatings and thin films play a critical role in a wide range of industrial and technological applications, from protective layers and functional surfaces to advanced electronic and biomedical devices. Advances in resin chemistry, curing technologies, and formulation strategies have enabled the development of high-performance coatings and films with tailored physicochemical properties, improved durability, and multifunctional capabilities. Furthermore, the growing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly, and resource-efficient materials has further spurred research into renewable raw materials, green synthesis routes, and low-VOC systems, as well as novel resin modifications to meet emerging environmental and performance standards.
This Special Issue aims to bring together original research articles and reviews focusing on recent developments in the synthesis, processing, characterization, and application of resin-based coatings and thin films. Contributions addressing structure–property relationships, innovative resin formulations, hybrid and nanocomposite systems, and advanced deposition or curing techniques are particularly encouraged. Studies exploring the integration of resins with functional fillers, responsive polymers, or bio-based components to enhance optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, or barrier properties are also welcome.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Synthesis and chemical modification of resins for coatings and thin films.
- Bio-based and sustainable resin systems.
- UV-, EB-, and thermal-curable resin technologies.
- Structure–property relationships in resin-based films.
- Hybrid, nanostructured, and composite resin coatings.
- Functional coatings with optical, electronic, or antimicrobial properties.
- Corrosion-, wear-, and weather-resistant resin coatings.
- Advanced deposition methods (spray, dip, spin, 3D printing, etc.).
- Characterization techniques for resin films (spectroscopy, microscopy, mechanical testing, etc.).
- Industrial applications in electronics, automotive, aerospace, packaging, and biomedicine.
Dr. Heriberto Rodríguez-Tobías
Dr. Francisco J. Enriquez-Medrano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- resin
- coatings
- synthesis
- application
- performance
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