Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films

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

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.