Advanced Functional Coatings for Electromagnetic Absorption and Surface Protection
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electromagnetic wave absorbing materials; transparent hydrophobic coatings; functional coatings; composite materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to submit your research in this Special Issue “Advanced Functional Coatings for Electromagnetic Absorption and Surface Protection”. Functional coatings have garnered significant attention due to their versatile applications in aerospace, electronics, automotive, and civil engineering. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of coatings with tailored electromagnetic wave absorption properties and surface functionalities, including transparency and hydrophobicity.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) has become a critical issue due to the proliferation of electronic devices, driving the need for efficient, lightweight absorbing materials. Meanwhile, transparent hydrophobic coatings offer promising solutions for self-cleaning, anti-icing, and anti-fogging applications, enhancing durability and performance in harsh environments.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Design and fabrication of electromagnetic synergistic absorbing coatings;
- Transparent and hydrophobic surface coatings;
- Multi-functional composite coatings;
- Novel materials for EMI shielding and absorption;
- Durability and environmental stability of functional coatings;
- Advanced characterization techniques for coating performance.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and fostering a platform for sharing cutting-edge research in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Yongqian Shen
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- electromagnetic absorbing materials
- transparent hydrophobic coatings
- functional coatings
- surface protection
- multi-functional composites
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