Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Technologies for Advanced Functional Coatings and Materials
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2025) | Viewed by 693
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thin films and nanotechnology; materials characterization; surface modification; polymers; polyesters; nanocomposites; graphene-based materials; nanoparticle preparation; nanotechnology in drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Functional coatings add value by enhancing surfaces through the deposition of advanced, refined materials.
This Special Issue on coatings and advanced functional materials aims to collate cutting-edge research on coatings, encompassing both reviews and original studies with practical or potential applications. The focus is on integrating functionalities that contribute to green energy solutions and foster scientific innovation in sustainable practices.
Desired functionalities include intrinsic characteristics such as self-cleaning, superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic, anticorrosion, antibacterial, antiviral, antistatic, antireflective, antifouling, and barrier properties. Additionally, the exploration of functionalities induced by external stimuli is encouraged.
These functionalities are envisioned to address various end-use applications across industries such as transportation, aviation, aerospace, energy, and electronics. Moreover, the development of functional coatings aligns with the quest for green energy solutions, contributing to sustainability efforts in these sectors.
Coating preparation processes encompass a range of techniques, including chemical and physical vapor deposition, dipping, spraying, the incorporation of micro and nanoparticles, multilayer deposition, and sol–gel methods. Each process offers unique advantages in terms of efficiency, scalability, and environmental impact, underscoring the pivotal role of functional materials in advancing green energy solutions.
This Special Issue aims to spotlight the innovative role of surface engineering in seeking solutions for sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies.
Dr. Sandra M. A. Cruz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coating
- thin film
- sputtering
- sustainability
- energy
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