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Synthesis and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by Shenglian Yao

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10725 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel synthesis techniques for bioactive coatings; characterization and properties of bioactive coatings; medical applications and biocompatibility assessment; bioactive coatings in tissue engineering; environmental and industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Self-Cleaning and Anti-Fouling Coatings

edited by Liming Liu and Wei Tong

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1629 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; self-cleaning; anti-fouling; micro-nanostructures; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Novel Coatings for Enhanced Water Desalination and Treatments

edited by

Md Sohrab Hossain

and

Mohd. Hazwan Hussin

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: water desalination coatings; advanced surface modifications; eco-friendly coating; artificial intelligence for coating optimization; regression analysis for coating performance prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Advanced Surface Engineering of Biocompatible Coatings: Innovation and Application

edited by Chenchen Wang and Jincan Yan

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1856 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings; biomimetic coatings; surface modification of bone implants; fretting wear at bone interfaces; biological lubricating materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Recent Advancement in Biological Microelectromechanical Systems (BioMEMS) and Biomimetic Coatings

edited by

Song-Jeng Huang

Ming-Tzer Lin

and

Chao-Ching Chiang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 37373 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behavior of Alloy/Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Saideep Muskeri

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16836 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired hierarchical structures; graded architecture; multilayers; tribology; friction and wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Coating Technologies Involving Surface Adsorption and Diffusion

edited by Yang Yang and Chengsong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10876 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal chemical treatment; film deposition; duplex treatment; adsorption; diffusion; microstructure; surface properties; first-principles calculations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, Friction and Service Life

edited by Yujie Fan and Zhiqiang Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9570 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; surface etching; micro-texture; friction reduction; wear resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Innovative Surface Treatment Technologies for Enhanced Coating Performance

edited by

Yongfei Yang

and

Yu Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3714 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatments; coating performance; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; microstructure modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Surface Treatment and Coating of Additively Manufactured Components

edited by

Ozgur Poyraz

and Fei Cheng

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization of additive manufacturing process parameters for surface quality; binder jetting; directed energy deposition; material extrusion; and powder bed fusion; abrasive flow machining; chemical polishing/milling; laser polishing; shot/shock peening; and vibratory finishing; coatings for aerospace; aesthetic; and biomedical purposes; coating and material characterization for adhesion; abrasion; friction; lubrication; mechanical performance; and wear; the modelling and simulation of post-manufacturing processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Treatments and Modifications for Wood Surface Protection and Wood Bonding

edited by

Xuedong Xi

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood protection; wood modification; wood surface treatment; coating; wood adhesives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Advances in the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Films and Coatings

edited by

Haichao Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; polymer films and coatings; advanced characterization; durability; sustainable design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Advanced Polishing and Finishing via Laser and Multi-Energy Field Processing

edited by

Wenhui Li

, Yan Wang and Jingnan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface modification; multi-energy field composite processing; surface finishing and polishing; functional surface structures; wear and corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Preparation and Applications of Innovative Optoelectronic Films and Materials

edited by Hanlu Zhang, Junlu Sun and Xuexia Chen

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic films; 2D materials; optoelectronic devices; optical coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces: Biomedical and Healthcare Applications

edited by

Tsvetelina Batsalova

and

Denitsa Kiradzhiyska

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17971 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials and interfaces; multifunctional surfaces; design; synthesis; and processing technologies; physical; chemical; and biological evaluations; surface characterization; biomedical and healthcare applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Cold Spray for Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing Applications

edited by

Wen Sun

and Ruitao Li

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3641 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold spray additive manufacturing; cold spray remanufacturing; cold spray repair and restoration; cold spray fundamentals; cold spray of novel and functional materials; artificial intelligence in cold spray

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Surface Integrity, Surface Properties, and Fatigue Performance of Coated Metallic Materials

edited by Weibing Dai

submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface integrity; coating; lightweight materials; surface properties; fatigue performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Conservation and Durability of Modern Buildings

edited by

Carla Lisci

submission deadline 28 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2388 | Submission Open

Keywords: building durability; building pathology; conservation; advanced coatings; durability testing; case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Corrosion and Protection of Metal Material Surface

edited by Ruiming Su

submission deadline 28 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanisms; protective coatings; surface modification; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Fatigue and Wear Mechanisms of Different Surface Coatings for Industrial Application

edited by

Kamil Mucha

and

Andrzej N. Wieczorek

submission deadline 29 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2252 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear-resistant coatings; modified metallic surfaces; mechanical failure; friction; wear; damage mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Innovative Coatings for Enhancing the Corrosion Resistance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

edited by

Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando

Manuel Valcuende-Payá

Ana Martínez-Ibernón

Isabel Gasch-Molina

and José Manuel Gandía-Romero

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1493 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; concrete cover; reinforced concrete structures; durability; corrosion; protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advances and Applications of Sustainable Food Packaging Coating

edited by

Daniela Denisse Castro Enriquez

and

Ramón Francisco Dórame Miranda

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 913 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; sustainable; films; food packaging; advances and applications; active and intelligent food packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Advances in Concrete and Construction Coatings: Materials, Mechanical Properties, Applications

edited by Yongjun Zhou,

Peng Zhu

and

Yuan Jing

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete design; ultra-high-performance concrete; functional concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; green concrete; recycled materials; life-cycle sustainability; impact resistance properties; durability; concrete surface treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Microstructure, Friction and Wear, Hardness Properties and Numerical Simulation of Coatings

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 30 articles | Viewed by 102242 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface coating technology; microstructure; coatings material design; simulation analysis; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Latest Insights in Metal Fatigue, Failure, and Fracture

edited by

Dušan Arsić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9643 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue assessment; fatigue failure; fatigue damage evaluation; crack initiation and propagation; life prediction; fracture mechanisms; failure prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Engineered Coatings for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Shiladitya Paul

and

Adamantini Loukodimou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5892 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable; non-toxic; and biodegradable coatings; low VOC (volatile organic compounds) coatings; renewable materials and coatings; energy-efficient and resource-efficient coatings; eco-friendly coatings with a reduced environmental impact; advanced materials and coatings; high-performance coatings; durable coatings; functional coatings; corrosion resistant coatings; thermal barrier coatings; self-cleaning and self-healing coatings; antimicrobial coatings; wear resistance coatings; sustainable by design coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advancements in Surface Engineering, Coatings and Tribology

edited by

Daoyun Chen

Xinlong Liu

and

Esteban Broitman

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4961 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; tribology; wear resistance; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advanced 2D Materials and Wide-Band-Gap Compound Semiconductors: Epitaxial Growth, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Wei-Chun Chen

and Wei-Lin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2352 | Submission Open

Keywords: epitaxy; van der waals; TMDs; nitride; CVD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Surface Engineering of Bone Implants

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1180 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface; bone implant; bioactivity; biocompatibility; biomaterials; hard tissue repair; skeleton; biomedical

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance

edited by

Bing Du

Jingwei Liu

and Guiqiang Liang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; multifunctionality; self-healing materials; organic– inorganic hybrids; smart coatings; sustainable materials; advanced manufacturing; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Liquid–Solid Interfaces in Environmental Research

edited by

Michele Ferrari

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid– solid interfaces; thin-film formation; surface chemistry; adsorption kinetics; molecular dynamics at surfaces; surface modification; nanostructures; surface energy; interfacial tension; surface characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Advances in Surface and Coatings Technologies

edited by

Indrani Coondoo

, Ana Violeta Girão and

Miguel Ângelo Neto

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biosensors; functional coatings; remediation; extreme environments; coating technologies; reliability coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Coatings with Various Functionalities in Marine Environments

edited by

Yanhui Cao

and Yanling Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings; super-hydrophobic coatings; multi-functional coatings; electrochromic coatings; surface interface characterization; service/failure evaluation of coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Carbon-Based Thin Films for Enhanced Surface Properties

edited by

Fabrizia Cilento

and

Barbara Palmieri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based thin films; two-dimensional nanostructured films; multifunctional coatings; advanced coatings; the synthesis and characterization of thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Ceramic Coatings: Fabrication, Properties and Applications in Industry, Energy and Biomedicine

edited by

Azmah Hanim Mohamed Ariff

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; thin films; high-temperature applications; wear resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; functional materials; manufacturing techniques; corrosion resistance; biomedical coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Corrosion Resistance of Innovative Composite Coatings Based on Nanoparticles

edited by

Marin Kurtela

and

Ivan Stojanović

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11552 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanoparticles; graphene; composite coating; antifouling; antimicrobial; nanotechnology; corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7738 | Submission Open

Keywords: texturing; surface modification; wetting behavior; surface finish; surface characterization; wear resistance treatment; corrosion resistance surface treatment; tribological applications; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Laser Welding and Cladding for Enhanced Mechanical Performance

edited by Egidijus Vanagas

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; coating engineering; laser-assisted coatings; laser welding; laser cladding; laser peening; CW laser; nanosecond laser; picosecond laser; femtosecond laser; metal– metal welding/cladding; glass– metal welding/cladding; plastic– metal welding/cladding; glass– glass welding/cladding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods

edited by Yuyun Yang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings design; material characterization; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); data-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Research Progress and Application of Super-hydrophobic Anti-icing Surface

edited by Qiang He and

Xuewu Li

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14434 | Submission Open

Keywords: icing; anti-deicing; superhydrophobic surface; aviation safety; energy conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Advanced Materials for Safe and Smart Food Packaging

edited by Deniz Turan

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2391 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and biodegradable smart materials; active and responsive coatings; data-driven material design for packaging; nanomaterials for food safety and sensing; real-time intelligent packaging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Anti-Icing Coatings for Aviation and Renewable Energy

edited by

Xinshu Zou

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-icing coatings; icephobic surfaces; surface engineering; renewable energy; aviation safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Micro- and Nano- Mechanical Testing of Coatings and Surfaces

edited by

Nigel Jennett

and

Mingwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 35317 | Submission Open

Keywords: in situ techniques; small-scale mechanical testing; coatings and thin films; environmental testings; failure mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Surface Science of Degradation and Surface Protection

edited by

Matic Jovičević-Klug

Patricia Jovičević-Klug

and

László Tóth

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20306 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and inorganic coatings; self-healing coatings; modified metallic surfaces; degradation; mechanical failure; delamination; corrosion; biocorrosion; tribology; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Effective Coating Barriers for Protection of Reinforced Concrete, 2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

and

Hongwei Lin

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14917 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; epoxy coatings; protective coating; innovative coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Investigation on Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Steels/Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongwei Liu

and

Wei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8998 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; corrosion properties; corrosion resistance; alloys and steels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Deposition-Based Coating Solutions for Enhanced Surface Properties

edited by

Meng Zhang

Yanpeng Xue

and Dandan Ma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1974 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition technology; surface strengthening; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; hard coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Wear and Tribology Properties of Materials, Films and Coatings

edited by

Chin-Chung Wei

, Jeng Haur Horng and

Wen-Hsien Kao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1681 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; engineering materials; friction; wear; lubrication; simulation; contact mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Powder Metallurgy of Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing-Based Coating Applications

edited by

Sayan Sarkar

and Ahmed Degnah

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; advanced coatings; process– structure– property relationship; CALPHAD modeling; density functional theory; materials simulation; performance evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by