Advances in Multifunctional Coatings for Metals, Steels, and Alloys
A Special Issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412) belonging to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 250
Editors
Interests: thin films; luminescent films; antibacterial films; films for corrosion protection; sol–gel films
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Interests: sol–gel and hybrid coatings for optical, photonic, and optoelectronic applications; techniques for coating preparation; characterization of coating properties (biological performances, mechanical behaviour, optical properties, etc.); application of multifunctional coatings
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Interests: corrosion; thermal-spray; superalloy; sintering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of advanced coatings is pivotal for enhancing the performance, durability, and functionality of metallic substrates in demanding environments. While traditional coatings primarily offer protection against corrosion and wear, the next generation demands a multifunctional approach. These advanced systems are engineered to provide additional properties such as anti-fouling, self-healing, thermal barrier, photocatalytic, antibacterial, or anti-icing capabilities, often while maintaining or even improving their primary protective role.
This Special Issue, "Advances in Multifunctional Coatings for Metals, Steels, and Alloys", aims to gather high-quality research and review articles that explore the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs in this dynamic field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the design and synthesis of novel coating materials (e.g., nanocomposites, smart coatings, bio-inspired materials), advanced deposition and characterization techniques, and the investigation of performance mechanisms. We welcome contributions that address the challenges of integration, scalability, and long-term stability, pushing the boundaries of what protective coatings can achieve.
Dr. Angel Morales Ramirez
Dr. Margarita García-Hernández
Dr. Fernando Juárez López
Guest Editors
Dr. María Luz Carrera Jota
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-anonymized peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- multifunctional coatings
- corrosion protection
- wear resistance
- smart coatings
- self-healing coatings
- nanocomposite coatings
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