Emerging Trends in Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface engineering; corrosion; wear; biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous progress in materials engineering and surface modification has led to the rapid development of functional coatings for biomedical applications. Such coatings play a crucial role in improving the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, bioactivity, and biocompatibility of metallic and polymeric substrates used in medical devices, implants, and surgical tools.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles and comprehensive reviews focused on recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and performance of coatings for biomedical use. Topics include thin films, surface layers, and coatings produced by physical and chemical vapor deposition (PVD, CVD), the sol–gel method, electrochemical processes (e.g., anodization), plasma treatments, and thermal oxidation. Contributions addressing the relationships between coating microstructure, composition, and functional behavior—such as adhesion, corrosion resistance, tribological properties, and biological response—are particularly welcome.
Both experimental and theoretical studies, as well as papers exploring innovative approaches to multifunctional, antimicrobial, biocompatible, or biodegradable coatings are encouraged.
Dr. Tomasz Borowski
Dr. Emilia Skołek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface engineering
- coating
- layer
- corrosion resistance
- bioactivity
- biocompatibility
- wear resistance
- biodegradable coatings
- resorbable coatings
- antimicrobial coating
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