Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer 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: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 3729
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polyurethane networks; polyurethane nanocomposites; waterborne polyurethane; hyperbranched polymers; polymer synthesis; polymer characterization
Interests: polyurethane copolymers; polyurethane networks; polyurethane nanocomposites; waterborne polyurethane; coatings; composites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coatings is preparing a Special Issue titled “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films”.
Polymer coatings are thin layers of polymer that act as a physical barrier and provide superior adherence and protection to the applied substrate, while polymer films represent affordable thin sheets of polymeric material with good surface roughness. The structure–property relationship of polymer coatings and films is significantly influenced by the molecular structure and composition of the used reactants, the addition of micro- or nanofillers, the applied synthetic procedure, molecular weight, the morphology and crystallinity of the final product, and much more. Depending on their end use, polymer coatings and films must fulfill certain requirements, such as adequate mechanical, thermal, and optical properties, good chemical resistance, durability, adjustable surface morphology, cost-efficiency, excellent substrate suitability, etc. Polymer coatings and films have found application as paints, inks, protective and decorative coatings, in pharmaceuticals, etc.
The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a forum for discussion and to publish the latest advances and innovations in the field of the synthesis of polymer coatings and films with superior and targeted properties. Therefore, the Editors are pleased to announce that this Special Issue is open for submissions. Researchers are cordially invited to participate and submit their latest original papers, reviews, or short communications on the topic of the “Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films”.
Dr. Jasna Džunuzović
Dr. Ivan S. Stefanović
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer films
- polymer coatings
- polymer-based thin films
- polymer composites/nanocomposites
- synthesis methods
- characterization
- multifunctional coatings
- potential applications
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