Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 1289
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional elastomeric composites and their applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composite coatings and films have emerged as a key area of research and application due to their multifunctional properties, including enhanced mechanical strength, durability, barrier performance, corrosion resistance, flame retardancy, ultraviolet resistance, antibacterial activity, and tailored surface functionalities. With the rapid development of advanced materials, the integration of polymers with nanomaterials, bio-based components, and smart functional additives has opened up new opportunities for sustainable, high-performance coatings and films. These systems not only extend the service life of materials under demanding conditions but also enable coatings with smart responses, improved energy efficiency, and environmental compatibility, which are increasingly critical properties in modern industrial and societal contexts.
This Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films”, aims to showcase the latest progress in the design, fabrication, characterization, and applications of polymer-based composite coatings and films. We welcome original research articles, communications, and reviews that highlight novel processing strategies, structure–property relationships, interfacial engineering, and multifunctional applications in areas such as energy, environment, healthcare, protective technologies, and advanced manufacturing. By bringing together contributions from diverse disciplines, this collection seeks to provide a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, stimulate innovative thinking, and inspire further breakthroughs toward next-generation polymer composite coatings and films with enhanced performance, sustainability, and global impact.
Dr. Long Zheng
Dr. Xi Zhang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- polymer composite coatings
- functional films
- interfacial engineering
- structure–property relationships
- protective coatings
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