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Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2118

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Wei Pan

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State Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Interests: low thermal conductivity ceramics for gas-turbines; solid-electrolytes and nanomaterials
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Prof. Dr. Guanjun Yang

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State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: thermal barrier coatings
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Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao

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Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced High-Temperature Materials and Precision Forming, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Prof. Dr. Rong Tu

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State Key Lab of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: chemical vapor deposition; physical vapor deposition; surface protective coatings; wear resistant
Prof. Dr. Cheng Zhang

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School of Materials Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Interests: amorphous coating; high-entropy alloy coatings; thermal spray; sputtering; additive manufacturing; corrosion; friction and wear
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

To foster scientific and technological exchanges between experts and scholars in the field of coatings and enhance the applications of coating technology, the Special Ceramics Branch of the Chinese Silicate Society, in collaboration with the international journal Coatings, will host the “2025 Materials Coating Science and Technology Symposium” in Wuhan, China. This conference aims to promote interactions among professionals in coating science and technology, thereby elevating the overall application standards of coating technologies.

In conjunction with this event, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled “Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium”, which will showcase cutting-edge research, advancements, and innovative approaches within the materials coating field.

Papers submitted to this Special Issue should present original research or significant review articles related to the theme of materials coating. We welcome studies on topics such as the following:

S1. Surface Protective Coatings.
S2. Spraying Technology.
S3. Bio- and Biomedical Coatings.
S4. Deposition Technology and Applications.
S5. Photofunctional Coatings.
S6. Energy Coatings.
S7. Cultural Heritage Preservation.

Please note that submitted manuscripts should adhere to our journal’s guidelines and formatting requirements, which can be found on our website.

We look forward to receiving your contributions; this Special Issue will contribute valuable advancements in the field of materials coating science and technology.

Best regards,

Prof. Dr. Wei Pan
Prof. Dr. Guanjun Yang
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao
Prof. Dr. Rong Tu
Prof. Dr. Cheng Zhang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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-blind 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

  • surface deposition
  • coatings technology
  • chemical deposition
  • functional coatings

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Mechanisms of Surface Deposition-Induced Optical Degradation of Mineral Pigments Under Soot Exposure: A Case Study of Painted Surfaces in Zhaomiao Temples, Inner Mongolia
by Xin Wen, Shiqiang Wang, Yi Meng, Diandian Chen and Xiaoming Su
Coatings 2026, 16(1), 80; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16010080 - 9 Jan 2026
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Soot particle deposition is a common form of surface contamination in enclosed architectural environments and can significantly alter the optical appearance of painted surfaces. In the Zhaomiao temple halls of Inner Mongolia, long-term exposure to soot generated by butter lamps and incense burning [...] Read more.
Soot particle deposition is a common form of surface contamination in enclosed architectural environments and can significantly alter the optical appearance of painted surfaces. In the Zhaomiao temple halls of Inner Mongolia, long-term exposure to soot generated by butter lamps and incense burning has led to pronounced color darkening of mural pigments. To clarify the mechanisms by which soot deposition affects pigment optical behavior, this study investigates the surface deposition-induced color degradation of mineral pigment coatings, using Zhaomiao temple murals as a representative application context. Thirty-six typical mineral pigments were prepared as standardized coating specimens, and controlled soot deposition experiments were conducted to simulate progressive particulate accumulation on pigment surfaces. Variations in Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage (CIE) XYZ tristimulus values, luminance, and color difference (ΔE) were quantitatively analyzed under different soot-loading conditions. The results show systematic luminance attenuation and chromatic compression with increasing soot deposition, indicating that optical degradation is primarily governed by surface absorption and scattering effects introduced by carbonaceous particles. These results establish a quantitative framework based on measurable optical parameters—rather than a single absolute value—for evaluating particulate-induced optical degradation of pigment coatings. This study provides a quantitative basis for evaluating particulate-induced optical degradation of pigment coatings and supports surface condition assessment and digital reconstruction of soot-contaminated painted surfaces in architectural contexts such as the Zhaomiao temples. Full article
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Research on the Formation Mechanisms of Red Stains on Outdoor Marble Cultural Relics at Beijing Confucian Temple and the Imperial College
by Yuanyuan Wang, Jiaru Liu, Yi Zhou, Wenjia Hu, Jiao Pan and Jianrui Zha
Coatings 2025, 15(12), 1488; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15121488 - 17 Dec 2025
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Stone relics exposed to outdoor environments frequently experience surface deterioration, with red stains being a common and persistent issue. The stains often observed on marble and limestone surfaces arise from complex interactions involving chemical reaction, pollutant deposition, and microbiological process. Although microbial colonization [...] Read more.
Stone relics exposed to outdoor environments frequently experience surface deterioration, with red stains being a common and persistent issue. The stains often observed on marble and limestone surfaces arise from complex interactions involving chemical reaction, pollutant deposition, and microbiological process. Although microbial colonization has been associated with biodeterioration, the specific mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study focuses on the red stains found on the Danbi marble carvings at Beijing Confucian Temple and the Imperial College. Combining microbial cultivation, molecular identification (ITS sequencing), SEM-EDS (Scanning Electron Microscopy), Raman spectroscopy, and HPLC-MS (high-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry), we identified the pigment-producing fungus Lizonia empirigonia as the dominant agent, with no evidence of inorganic contributors such as iron/lead oxides. Metabolite profiling revealed flavonoids and polyketides as key coloring material, while controlled infection experiments demonstrated the fungus’s reliance on exogenous organic matter rather than direct stone degradation. Our findings highlight microbial activity as a primary driver of red stains in marble relics and underscore the importance of organic contaminant control in conservation. Full article
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