Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 469
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for advanced coatings with superior durability, protection, and multifunctionality is rapidly growing across industries. Inorganic fillers with tailored morphologies—spherical, fibrous, and platelet-like—are opening new opportunities to revolutionize coating performance. From enhancing barrier properties and mechanical strength to enabling thermal, electrical, and smart functionalities, these fillers are shaping the next generation of coating technologies.
This Special Issue invites researchers from academia and industry to share their latest breakthroughs in the preparation, characterization, and application of inorganic filler-reinforced coatings. We welcome cutting-edge studies on innovative fabrication strategies, fundamental mechanisms of filler–matrix interactions, and pioneering applications in corrosion protection, energy storage, environmental sustainability, and beyond. Both original research and comprehensive reviews are encouraged.
Join us in contributing to this Special Issue, and help drive forward the innovation and practical deployment of inorganic filler-based coatings for a smarter, more sustainable future.
Dr. Hongpeng Zheng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inorganic fillers
- corrosion protection
- barrier properties
- mechanical performance
- thermal and electrical functionalities
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