Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lightweight multifunctional composite materials and structures
Interests: multifunctional polymer-based composites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Multifunctional composite coatings have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional integrated performance. By combining multiple functional characteristics, such as high strength, corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and self-healing capabilities, these coatings demonstrate remarkable performance in extreme environments. Their widespread applications in aerospace, automotive, electronics, and energy sectors not only meet the growing demand for high-performance materials in modern engineering but also offer new pathways for sustainable development. The integration of nanotechnology, smart materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques has continuously pushed the performance boundaries of traditional materials, providing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
Current research focuses on developing novel composite coating systems, including hybrid coatings of organic and inorganic materials, nanocomposite coatings, and intelligent coatings that can sense and respond to environmental changes. The design and performance optimization of these coatings rely not only on the control of material microstructures but also on the synergistic interactions of mechanical, physical, and chemical properties across multiple scales. In-depth studies of these coatings can further reveal the underlying mechanisms of their multifunctionality, providing a theoretical basis and technical support for the development of future high-performance composite coatings.
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Composite Coatings;
- Nanocomposite Coatings for Advanced Applications;
- Self-Healing and Smart Composite Coatings;
- Multifunctional Polymer-Based Coatings and Films;
- Composite Coatings for Sustainable and Renewable Energy;
- Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Composite Coatings.
Dr. Bing Du
Dr. Jingwei Liu
Dr. Guiqiang Liang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite
- multifunctionality
- self-healing materials
- organic–inorganic hybrids
- smart coatings
- sustainable materials
- advanced manufacturing
- coatings
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