Advances in the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Films and Coatings
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer processing; polymer recycling; polymer film; waste rubber recycling; polyurethane recycling; pyrolysis; rubber powder; polymer adhesive
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer films and coatings are at the forefront of materials innovation, enabling breakthroughs in fields as diverse as flexible electronics, biomedical engineering, energy storage, and corrosion-resistant technologies. Their mechanical behavior—governed by factors such as adhesion, viscoelasticity, fracture resistance, and environmental durability—directly dictates their performance in real-world applications. As industries increasingly demand materials that are thinner, lighter, and more adaptive, understanding and optimizing the mechanical properties of polymer-based systems has emerged as a critical challenge. For this Special Issue, entitled “Advances in the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Films and Coatings”, we invite you to contribute original research, reviews, and perspectives that address both fundamental and applied aspects of this rapidly evolving field.
The scope of this Special Issue will serve as a forum for papers on the following topics:
Design and Fabrication: Nanostructured polymers, hybrid composites, bio-inspired materials, and stimuli-responsive systems.
Mechanical Characterization: Advanced techniques for probing interfacial adhesion, fatigue, creep, and fracture at multiple scales (e.g., in situ microscopy, nanoindentation, dynamic mechanical analysis, etc.).
Durability and Degradation: Effects of environmental stressors (temperature, humidity, UV exposure, chemical agents, etc.) on mechanical stability.
Theory and Modeling: Predictive frameworks for viscoelasticity, delamination, and time-dependent deformation.
Sustainability: Eco-friendly processing, recyclability, and lifecycle analysis of polymer films and coatings.
Emerging Applications: Innovations in stretchable electronics, smart packaging, wearable devices, and protective coatings.
Dr. Haichao Liu
Guest Editor
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
- mechanical behavior
- polymer films and coatings
- advanced characterization
- durability
- sustainable design
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