Superhydrophobic and Superhydrophilic Surface Coatings

Dear Colleagues, 

From an applied perspective, this Special Issue, "Superhydrophobic and Superhydrophilic Surface Coatings", unified under the concept of superwettability, aims at the development of self-cleaning, anti-corrosive, anti-fouling, and anti-fogging surfaces, as well as surfaces with amphiphilic and amphiphobic characteristics, among others, along with multifunctional surfaces associated with these properties. Theoretical modeling, together with experimental and empirical understanding, can lead to new methods and designs for the fabrication of such surfaces, favoring production and enabling new applications. 

Computer simulation plays an important role in understanding microscopic phenomena and in correlating them with the macroscopic perspective. AI is emerging as a powerful tool capable of predicting wettability and designing multifunctional films, in addition to its capacity to generate metadata. Durability and environmental friendliness are critical factors for industrial application; in this context, self-healing and regenerative structures, fluorine-free surfaces, and enhanced mechanical and thermal resistance and chemical stability are currently gaining prominence. 

I kindly invite all colleagues interested in this highly relevant topic to contribute to this Special Issue. 

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Fundamentals of superwetting and superwettability; 
• Modeling, simulation, and AI-driven design; 
• Advanced and scalable fabrication methods; 
• Fluorine-free and sustainable coating chemistries; 
• Durability, self-healing, and mechanical/chemical resistance; 
• Self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-corrosive, and anti-fogging surfaces; 
• Anti-icing, drag reduction, and drop manipulation; 
• Oil–water separation, condensation heat transfer, and water harvesting; 
• Biomedical, photocatalytic, and energy-related applications; 
• Characterization, metrology, and standardization; 
• Industrial scalability and environmental impact. 

Dr. Pedro Lovato Gomes Jardim
Guest Editor

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