Multi-Functional Liquid-Repellent Coatings: Innovative Approaches for Protecting Surfaces
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface coating; atmospheric water collection; superhydrophobic surface; spontaneous fluid transportation
Interests: bio-inspired surface; atmospheric pressure plasma; non-traditional machining
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for anti-liquid intrusion technology is increasing globally across diverse applications. From consumer electronics (mobile phones, televisions, audio equipment) to transportation systems (automobiles, ships) and building infrastructure, effective liquid intrusion prevention technology has become critical for product reliability and longevity. However, traditional methods for preventing liquid intrusion often face challenges, including complex fabrication processes, inadequate interfacial adhesion between coatings and substrates, and limited durability. To address these limitations, researchers are actively developing innovative strategies such as one-step coating preparation methods, enhancing the bonding strength between coatings and substrates, improving the coating durability, etc.
This Special Issue aims to advance the science and engineering of liquid-repellent coatings through cutting-edge research in three key areas:
(1) Novel preparation technologies (additive manufacturing, thermal spraying, laser/plasma surface modification, chemical vapor deposition, etc.);
(2) Performance characterization (hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, abrasion resilience, high-temperature stability, extreme environmental adaptability, etc.);
(3) Coating durability (computational modeling of failure mechanisms, accelerated aging tests, in-service performance prediction, etc.).
We particularly welcome submissions focusing on multifunctional coating systems, sustainable fabrication approaches, and solutions addressing real-world challenges (including, but not limited to, marine corrosion protection, electronic device sealing, and infrastructural waterproofing). Both fundamental studies and application-oriented developments will be considered.
Dr. Defeng Yan
Dr. Jiyu Liu
Dr. Weihao Pan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coating
- liquid-repellent
- preparation technologies
- performance characterization
- coating durability
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