Coatings

Organic and Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

, Hangyu Dong and Jun Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11299 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; polymeric coatings; organic additives for coatings; new synthesis strategies for coating materials; polymer aging; nano additives; processing technologies; coating properties; barrier' anti-corrosion; shilding

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

Research Progress and Prospect of Functional Thin Films & Hard Protective Coatings

edited by Min Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6746 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films and devices; hard protective coatings; advanced deposition techniques; surface treatment & modification; computations and modeling for materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5923 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface properties; surface topography; surface wear; antimicrobial properties; dental materials; dental instruments

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

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

edited by Jasna Džunuzović and

Ivan S. Stefanović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5842 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composites/nanocomposites; synthesis methods; characterization; multifunctional coatings; potential applications

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

Syntheses, Properties and Applications of Organic Dyes and Pigments Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Rodica-Mariana Ion

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5711 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional dyes and pigments; medical dyes; biomedical applications; photodynamic therapy; natural dyes; dyes for solar cells; hair dyes; textile dyes; inorganic colorants; organic semiconductors; solar cells; nonlinear optical dyes; laser dyes; pigments and coatings for cultural heritage; porphyrins; phthalocyanines; organic dyes; coatings; photochemistry

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

Biolubricants: Synthesis, Properties, Applications and Future Prospects

edited by

Min Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3252 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); electrostatic atomization; multi-energy field empowerment; biolubricants; anti-wear and friction reduction mechanisms; nano-reinforced biolubricants; cutting and grinding of hard-to-machine materials

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

Advances in Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Zhigang Yang

and Hongya Wu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2701 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; sintering; powder engineering; mechanical properties; phase composition; coating; surface engineering; corrosion resistance; oxidation resistance; high entropy ceramic; ceramic matrix composite

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

Developments in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Margarita García-Hernández

and

Angel Morales Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2636 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent coatings and thin films; transparent films; coating on optical fibers; luminescent films; rare-earth luminescent films; polymeric luminescent films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2459 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; thin films; surface engineering; sputtering; HiPIMS; material characterization; tribology; antimicrobial coatings; CO2 capture; batteries

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

Novel Microcapsule Technology in Coatings

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1298 | Submission Open

Keywords: microcapsules; smart coatings; self-healing coatings; encapsulation techniques; controlled release; protective coatings; stimuli-responsive materials

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

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

,

Bing Wang

,

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Surfaces, Second Edition

edited by

Zhiwei He

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 709 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning; repellency; anti-icing; icing delay time; ice adhesion strength

Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Izabela Matuła and Magdalena Szklarska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biomedical applications; implants; nanotechnology; surface modification

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

Surface Engineering of Composites Coatings: Enhancing Mechanical and Functional Properties

edited by Mengze Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; mechanical properties; PVD/CVD deposition; thermal spraying; wear and corrosion resistance; nanomaterials; interface engineering; graded structures

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

Innovative Plasma-Assisted Processes for the Synthesis and Modification of Advanced Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Pietro Mandracci

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted processes; coatings; plasma-assisted processes; thin film growth; plasma characterization

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

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Anti-Corrosion Performance

edited by Haiyan Li and

Yexiang Cui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings ; self-healing coatings ; functional filler for anti-corrosion coatings ; damage evolution modeling of coatings

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

Recent Advances in the Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application of High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Ioana Daniela Dulama

and

Ioan Alin Bucurica

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; coatings; new materials; surface modification; characterization

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

Innovative Thin Films for Efficient Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Asad Asad

and

Pooria Karami

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film composite membranes; wastewater treatment; surface modification; antifouling coatings; nanostructured films; water purification; oil/water separation; dye and salt rejection; polymeric membranes; advanced separation processes

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

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; extreme environments; coatings; corrosion; wear; erosion; high temperature high strain rate; manufacturing; tribology

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

Advanced Coatings Used in Batteries and Electrodes

edited by

Hongbin Liu

and Yue Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coating technology; protective modification; coating encapsulation; electrode materials; electronic devices

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

Magnetron Sputtering Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by Fanping Meng

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 23198 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films and coatings; structure and microstructure; mechanical properties; protection properties; functional properties

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

Perovskite Films as Functional Coatings: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Lucjan Jacak

and

Witold A. Jacak

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8740 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and manufacturing of perovskite films; perovskite film properties; perovskite solar cells; metallization of perovskite cells; tandem architecture; stability and durability of perovskite cells; QD applications in perovskite materials; various routes to optimize PV efficiency of perovskite cells; other optoelectronic applications of perovskite materials

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

Advances and Trends in Edible Films and Coatings

edited by Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva Brito and Glória Maria Vinhas

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8282 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial and antioxidant coating; edible nanocoating; bioactive films; biopolymeric films; biodegradable materials; application and drying of edible coating

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

Advances in Electrically Conductive Coatings: Materials, Preparation and Applications

edited by

Shuai Chen

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1514 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive coating; carbon-based material; optoelectronic film; electromagnetic shielding; flexible electronics

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

Surface Coating, Functionalization, and Characterization of Cell- and Tissue-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Jason K. Lee

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial surface modification; cell– material interactions; functional coatings; smart coatings; tissue engineering; biointerface characterization

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

Advanced Surface Treatment Technologies of Alloys/Steels: Mechanical and Tribological Performances

edited by

Piotr Kurp

, Yichen Meng and Zdzisław Nowak

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings and top layers; wear resistance of coatings and top layers; computer modelling of coatings and top layers; microstucture of coatings and top layers

Advanced Technologies in Durability Enhancement of Concrete: Coatings, Low-Carbon Cements, Additives and Admixtures

edited by

Yubin Cao

, Yanru Wang, Ran Li and Chuansheng Xiong

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; microstructure; permeability; low-carbon cement

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

Advanced Films and Coatings for High Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Abdul Hakeem Anwer

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured films; thin film technologies; conductive coatings; electrochemical performance; energy density; solid-state batteries; hybrid supercapacitors; functional nanocomposites; electrolyte materials; interface engineering; surface functionalization; charge transport mechanisms

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

Advanced Coating Protection Technology in the Oil and Gas Industry

edited by Dezhi Zeng

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; oil and gas industry service environment; failure analysis; degradation mechanisms; performance evaluation modeling of coatings

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

Ceramic-Based Coatings for High-Performance Applications

edited by Yuhou Wu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2049 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic-based coatings; preparation methods; structural characterizations; high-performance applications; damage evolution modelling of coatings

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

Mechanical, Corrosion, and Wear Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

edited by

Tiewei Xu

,

Botao Xiao

,

Xiyao Liu

and Zhiwei Lu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; wear-resistant coatings; performance modification; extreme environments; surface science and engineering

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

Advanced Thin Films Technologies for Optics, Electronics, and Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Octavian Buiu

and

Titus Sandu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings & materials; 2D materials and flexible electronics; machine learning for materials discovery; data-driven materials optimisation; microstructure– property relationship; hybrid materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Coatings for Biomedical Applications: Biocompatibility, Drug Delivery, Antibiosis and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Run Huang

and

Yusong Pan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: preparation techniques; coatings; characterization and biomedical applications; surfaces and interfaces; nanomaterials

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

Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

edited by Bo Guan, Jing Xu,

Xiao Li

and Changjian Yan

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

Keywords: advanced coating materials; surface engineering; characterization techniques; mechanical properties; modelling and simulation

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

Coatings for Cutting Tools: Their Design, Manufacture, Performance and Optimization

edited by Tao Zhou and Hao Du

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale design of tool coatings; deposition and post-treatment processes; membrane-based interface and stress regulation; wear resistance mechanism and cutting adaptability; performance simulation and collaborative process optimization

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

Thin Films: Materials, Fabrication Techniques, and Applications

edited by

Marek Szindler

and

Magdalena M. Szindler

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; vacuum deposition; sol– gel coatings; functional nanostructures; hybrid thin films

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

Ultrafast Laser-Engineered Surfaces for Smart and Adaptive Functionality

edited by Chi Wai Chan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast laser processing; surface functionalization; laser texturing; smart coatings; adaptive surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Modification and Technology of Thin Films

edited by

Choongik Kim

and Dongil Ho

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; surface modification; deposition techniques; semiconductor; insulator; metal nanostructuring; functional coatings; sputtering; sol-gel processing; thin film morphology; multilayer films; self-assembled monolayers; physical vapor deposition; chemical vapor deposition; atomic layer deposition; plasma-enhanced deposition; thin film characterization; thin film stress; adhesion properties; hybrid materials; microelectronics; renewable energy; biomedical coatings; optical properties; transistor; flexible electronics; photovoltaics; battery; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: New Ideas to Make Them More Effective

edited by

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13828 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; high-performance coatings; coating testing; coating reliability; multifunctional coatings

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

Advanced Biomaterials, Coatings and Techniques: Applications in Medicine and Dentistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lavinia Cosmina Ardelean

and

Laura-Cristina Rusu

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2703 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; dental materials; novel technologies; protective coatings; bioactive coatings; antibacterial coatings; regenerative medicine

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

Laser-Enhanced Wettability Control: Superhydrophilic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces

edited by Jingnan Zhao and Yan Wang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1836 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophilic; superhydrophobic; laser surface modification; surface structure control; durability; antifouling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advanced Strategies for Biofilm Prevention and Disruption: Materials, Coatings, Nanotechnologies, and Predictive AI Models

edited by

Lucien Reclaru

and Dan Cristian Grecu

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilms; biofilms on medical implants (metal; ceramic; plastic); biofilms in the food industry; destroying a biofilm; destroying a biofilm in vivo; electromagnetic field and biofilm; anti-biofilm coatings on implant (metal; ceramic; plastic); nanotechnology and new strategies; antimicrobial nanoparticles; silver (AgNPs) and copper (CuNPs) to prevent bacterial adhesion.; nanoceramic with antibiotic release.; antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) coating materials; bacteriophages coating materials; AI and quantum machine learning (QML); quantum chemistry simulations (e.g.; Hartree– Fock; DFT); new material combinations with QML algorithms; modeling the behavior of biomolecules on a surface; quantum simulators (Qiskit chemistry); regulatory aspects

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

Functional Coatings for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Chunfeng Meng

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; energy storage; electrochemistry; surface modification technology; surface and interface

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

Advanced Repair Strategies for Ceramic Coatings

edited by

Qi Song

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; energy-assisted repair; defect detection

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

Polymeric Edible Coatings: Synthesis, Properties, and Cross-Industry Applications

edited by

Dilawar Hassan

and Ayesha Sani

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer coatings; antimicrobial nanocoatings; edible coatings; polymeric hybrid coatings; wearable electronics coatings

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

Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Protection and Surface Engineering

edited by Xiaoru Zhuo

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel corrosion-resistant alloys; advanced surface modification techniques; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection; surface engineering

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

Coatings and Thin Films for Food Packaging and Preservation

edited by

Yiqin Zhang

and

Yaowen Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings/films; food preservation; food packaging; antibacterial and antioxidant; green packaging

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

Advanced Surface Coatings for Biomedical and Industrial Applications

edited by

John Henao

,

Astrid Giraldo Betancur

,

Carlos A. Poblano-Salas

and Guillermo Cesar Mondragón Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; in vitro; multifunctional coatings; functionalization; biomaterials

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

Surface and Interface Characteristics of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications

edited by Kui Hu, Wanyan Ren, Shihao Dong and Sen Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12630 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement surface functionality; asphalt mixture adhesion; interface characteristics; semi-flexible pavements; innovative pavement materials; pavement durability and sustainability; surface texture analysis; environmental impact of pavement coatings

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

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Alloy Surfaces

edited by

Víctor Orozco Carmona

and

David M. Bastidas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4628 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; functionalized coatings; sustainable coatings; smart coatings; advanced coatings; self-healing coatings; multifunctional coatings; anodic coatings; cathodic coatings; thermal spray coating; hybrid coating

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

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