Current Trends in Coatings and Films for Optical Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit papers on the latest trends in coatings and films for optical sensors. This topic is of great importance in various industries, including healthcare, automotive, and aerospace, where the development of high-performance optical sensors is essential for continued progress.

Papers that explore new coating materials, enhanced functionality, improved sensitivity and selectivity, increased durability, and sustainable coating materials are highly encouraged. We welcome original research, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field, be it through experimental or simulation approaches. The main points for the topic of interest includes but are not limited to:

• New coating materials such as metal oxides and thin films being developed to provide optical clarity, environmental protection, and compatibility with substrates for optical sensors.
• Coatings with additional functionality, such as self-healing, anti-fouling, and anti-reflective properties, are becoming more popular for optical sensors.
• Coatings and films that enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of optical sensors are being developed to meet the growing demand for high-performance sensors in various industries.
• Durability and resistance to wear and tear are key considerations in the development of coatings and films for optical sensors, and advancements in coating materials and deposition techniques are leading to more durable coatings.
• Sustainable coating materials that are eco-friendly and biodegradable, such as cellulose and chitosan, are being developed to address environmental concerns in the production of coatings and films for optical sensors.

Keywords:

gas sensing coatings; volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing coatings; metal‒organic framework (MOF) coatings; nanoparticle coatings; polymer coatings; Composite coatings; multi-layer coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; anti-static coatings; anti-icing coatings; metal oxides; selectivity; durability; wear resistance; sustainability

Your papers will be reviewed by our esteemed panel of experts, and the selected papers will be published in MDPI’s Coatings journal, which is highly respected in the field. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this important area.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and thank you for your contributions to the field of coatings and films for optical sensors.

Dr. Farhan Mumtaz
Prof. Dr. Yutang Dai
Dr. Jie Huang
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.