Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aluminum alloys melt; solidification; nucleation mechanism; heat treatment; strengthening and toughening; mechanical properties; electrical and thermal conductivity; corrosion resistance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal is one of the most important materials, due to its high strength and ductility. However, metals are usually subject to corrosion, wear, oxidation, etc., during service. This not only affects their performance but also introduces safety problems. Therefore, advancements in surface protection technology are particularly important. In recent years, the development of new coating materials, such as superhydrophobic coatings, nanostructured coatings and antibacterial coatings, has effectively enhanced the corrosion and wear resistance of metals. In addition, physical and chemical surface treatment techniques, such as anodizing, laser surface modification and electrochemical deposition, are also widely used to improve the performance of metal surfaces. Driven by these technologies, the surface protection of metal materials not only enhances damage resistance but also shows promising prospects in terms of environmental protection and sustainable development. Meanwhile, by integrating intelligent sensors and monitoring technologies, future surface protection systems will be capable of real-time monitoring and self-repair, further extending the service life of metal materials. In summary, surface protection technology for metals has been continuously advancing, providing more efficient and economical solutions for various industries, promoting the application of metals under extreme conditions.
We invite researchers to contribute to this Special Issue, “Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces”. The topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:
- The corrosion resistance of coatings;
- The wear resistance of coatings;
- The thermal insulation of coatings;
- Superhydrophobic coatings;
- The adhesion of coatings;
- Protective performance;
- Microstructural characterization of surface protection coatings;
- Mechanical properties of surface protection coatings;
- Modern production methods of surface protection coatings;
- Physical–chemical treatments;
- Additive manufacturing;
- Laser processing of coatings;
- Laser metal deposition;
- Composite coatings;
- Eco-friendly coatings;
- Nanostructured coatings;
- Self-healing coatings;
- Smart coatings;
- Monitoring technologies.
Dr. Huabing Yang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- corrosion
- wear
- protection coatings
- smart coatings
- eco-friendly coatings
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