Recent 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: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 74
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tribology; coating; friction; nanocomposites; microfluidics
Interests: tribology; friction; rolling contact; wear identification
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based composite coatings represent an important class of materials for various applications due to their capabilities to couple the elastic, optical, or wettability properties of the polymers with the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of metals, dielectrics, or ceramics. The ongoing research in this field is pivotal for addressing global challenges in sustainability, corrosion protection, energy storage, biomedical engineering, and smart packaging.
This Special Issue aims to capture the cutting-edge of this rapidly evolving field. It will serve as a platform for presenting high-quality research and comprehensive reviews that highlight recent innovations in the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of polymer composite coatings and films.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel Material Systems: development of composites with advanced nanofillers (e.g., 2D materials, cellulose nanocrystals, MXenes), bio-based polymers, and self-healing agents.
- Advanced Functionalities: design of coatings and films with smart properties, such as stimuli-responsiveness, anti-fouling, anti-icing, superhydrophobicity, enhanced flame retardancy, and controlled release.
- Innovative Processing Techniques: exploration of scalable and green fabrication methods, including 3D printing, layer-by-layer assembly, and solvent-free processes.
- Performance and Characterization: in-depth studies on the mechanical, barrier, thermal, and tribological performance, utilizing advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and in situ characterization.
- Emerging Applications: reports on applications in energy (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors), aerospace, biomedical devices, active packaging, and anti-corrosive coatings.
Prof. Dr. Yafeng Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xiaolu Cui
Dr. Licheng Hua
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- coatings
- polymer composites
- functional coatings
- nanocomposites
- thin films
- smart materials
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