Polymer Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 1178
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electronic packaging; bioelectronics; micro-nano welding and joining; electrochromism
Interests: orthopadic implants; hydrogels; antibacterial materials; tissue engineering
Interests: electrically conductive adhesive; resin-based composite materials; conductive polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer coatings play a pivotal role in modern materials science and engineering, serving as functional interfacial layers that provide protection, enable advanced functionalities, and enhance the performance and durability of underlying substrates. With rapid progress in polymer chemistry, processing technologies, and characterization methods, polymer coatings have evolved far beyond conventional protective layers and have become indispensable components in a wide range of advanced systems, including electronics, biomedical engineering, energy technologies, corrosion protection, and smart materials.
This Special Issue of Coatings, entitled “Polymer Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications”, aims to systematically showcase the latest advances in both fundamental mechanistic studies and engineering applications of polymer coatings. Particular emphasis is placed on elucidating structure–property–function relationships, interfacial physical and chemical behaviors, and the intrinsic correlations between processing strategies and in-service performance, which collectively govern the reliability, stability, and multifunctional integration of coating systems. Contributions that effectively bridge fundamental insights with application-driven requirements are especially encouraged.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, polymer coatings for electronic packaging, bioelectronics, biomedical engineering, and tissue engineering, where electrical functionality, biocompatibility, mechanical compliance, and long-term interfacial stability are of critical importance. Functional polymer coatings for energy-related applications, such as energy storage, energy conversion, and electrochemical systems, are also within scope, with particular interest in interfacial regulation, performance optimization, and durability enhancement. In addition, works on polymer coatings designed for corrosion protection and harsh or extreme environments are strongly encouraged, with emphasis on long-term stability, adhesion strength, and environmental resistance. Advances in micro- and nano-scale coating technologies, including micro-/nano-welding, joining, and interfacial engineering strategies, as well as polymer coatings enabling electrochromic, optoelectronic, and multi-physical coupled functionalities, are likewise welcomed.
Original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive review papers are invited. By bringing together contributions from diverse application domains, this Special Issue seeks to highlight emerging trends, unresolved challenges, and future opportunities in polymer coatings, while fostering interdisciplinary exchange among researchers in coating science, engineering, and applications.
Dr. He Zhang
Dr. Jiaxin Guo
Dr. Ge Cao
Guest Editors
Dr. Mingze Sun
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-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.
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Keywords
- polymer coatings
- interfacial engineering
- bioelectronics and biomedical engineering
- energy-related coatings
- corrosion protection
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