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Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4455 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; direct energy deposition; laser cladding; metals; metal matrix composites; cermets; hard coatings

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

New Materials as Protective Coatings for Different Substrates (Wood, Stone, Paper, and Textile): Synthesis, Characterization Techniques and Their Applications

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1676 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials (new sustainable materials); characterization; protective coatings; case studies; analytical techniques; durability assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Metallic Materials and Alloys: Corrosion Protection, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by José Saúl Arias-Cerón

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1250 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metal alloys; protective coatings; mechanical properties; wear resistance; microstructure

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

Innovative Thin Films and Coatings for Solar Cells

edited by

Latha Marasamy

and

Karthick Sekar

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel energy materials; vacuum coatings; non-vacuum coatings; thin film solar cells; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cell; hybrid solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells

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

Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Coatings: Structures, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by Zhi Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; protective coatings; advanced coating materials; coating technologies; thermal durability; thermal stability; device design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Biodegradable and Bio-Based Coatings for Functional Textiles

edited by

Ana Paula Serafini Immich

Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira

and

Catia Rosana Lange De Aguiar

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; bio-based; eco-friendly; renewable; biodegradable

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

Molecular Research Progress on Corrosion Mechanisms and Advanced Coatings for the Protection of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Henryk Kania

, Angela Blažanović and Joanna Nackiewicz

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanism; corrosion resistance; corrosion in liquid metals; coatings; hot dip galvanizing; thermal spraying; electrogalvanizing; organic coatings

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

Synthesis, Characterization, Functional Properties, and Applications of Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Systems

edited by Emilia Annese and Pedro Schio

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured coatings; nanoparticles; organic and inorganic coatings and thin films; cutting edge techniques to characterize nanostructures; catalysis; spintronics; optics; quantum materials

Multifunctional Coatings in Alloys/Steels/Metals/Composites: Numerical Simulation, Techniques, Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Tomasz Matuła

and Jarosław Pia̧tkowski

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; alloys; steels; metals; composites; abrasion resistance; microstructure; heat treatment; chemical treatment; surface layer modification; crystallization; ATD thermal analysis; DSC scanning calorimetry

Recent Development in Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing (Second Edition)

edited by

Yuchao Bai

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; post-processing; surface modification; interface property; material characterization; hybrid manufacturing; multi-material; dimension accuracy; machining

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

Surface Modification, Functional Coatings, and Nanomaterials for Food Safety and Contact Applications

edited by

Katarzyna Mitura

and

Stanisław Mitura

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive food packaging; antimicrobial coatings; bioactive nanoparticles

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

Coating Electrode Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Qiongguang Li

and

Menglei Yuan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating electrode materials; energy conversion and storage; secondary battery; photo- and electrocatalysis; composite electrode design

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

Resin-Related Coatings and Thin Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Heriberto Rodríguez-Tobías and

Francisco J. Enriquez-Medrano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; coatings; synthesis; application; performance

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

Advanced Coatings in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jibing Chen

and

Junsheng Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; nanostructured coatings; machine learning in process optimization; multi-material; 3D printing; surface modification; surface properties; coatings

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

Tribological and Corrosion Properties of the Surfaces

edited by Huimin Qi, Song Li and Chunjian Duan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of novel polymer thin films; correlations and predictions of rheological and mechanical properties of polymer thin films; novel polymer thin films; novel materials with functional properties; e.g.; conductive; optical; tribological; barrier; protective; and antifouling coatings; among others; relationships between deposition process parameters and polymer thin film microstructures; preparation of sustainable polymer thin films; new trends in polymer thin films and coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Laser Processing and Functional Applications of Coated Tools

edited by

Hong-Jian Wang

, Hua-Tay Lin and

Ya-Qiang Ji

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface texturing; tribological behavior; cutting performance; gradient coatings; wettability control of coatings

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

Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications

edited by Patrycja Rawicka, Robert Gawecki and

Daniel Wasilkowski

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatible coatings; antimicrobial surfaces; thin films in biomedical applications; nanocarriers for drug delivery; functional nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings

edited by Wenqing Shi

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; wear-resistant coatings; tribological performance; microstructure– property relationships; surface engineering applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11799 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings

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

Welding Techniques in Surface Engineering

edited by

Jacek Górka

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2539 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing technologies; surface layers; properties and structure; wear; quality

Functional Surface and Coatings for Heritage and Cultural Protection

edited by Almudena Ortiz,

Pablo Caldevilla Domínguez

and

Marcin Górski

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional surfaces; advanced coatings; cultural heritage protection; deterioration mechanics; diagnostic techniques

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

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors: From Design to Application

edited by

Huan Yang

and

Yuqing Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film transistors; application-tailored device design; thin-film coatings; advanced display; beyond-display applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Wear-Resistance and Corrosion-Resistance Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Kang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; the forming mechanism; wear resistance; tribological property; hardness; corrosion resistance; environmental protection coating

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

Research Progress in Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Design to Application

edited by

Xiaoming Feng

submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces; bioinspired design; functional coatings; surface fabrication techniques; wettability and surface engineering

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

Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science for Coatings

edited by

Ricardo Orozco-Cruz

and

Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Gómez

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2675 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosion and antiwear coatings; electrochemical process; interfacial mechanism of protection; sustainability in coatings; artificial intelligence in coatings

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

Effect of Heat Treatment on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

edited by Xiaoyong Zhang,

Keren Zhang

and Ning Dang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance metallic materials; high-performance metallic coatings; microstructure evolution mechanisms; heat treatment; mechanical properties

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

Functional Coatings for Thermal Applications: Thermoelectrics and Thermal Management

edited by

Bingfei Nan

and

Changan Xu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; thermoelectric coatings; thermal management; heat transfer

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

Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations

edited by

Hongpeng Zheng

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic fillers; corrosion protection; barrier properties; mechanical performance; thermal and electrical functionalities

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

Advanced Alloy Degradation and Implants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing'an Li

and Zhe Fang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13480 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; alloys; coatings; degradation; surface; interface; biocompatibility

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

Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technique: Processes and Novel Materials

edited by

Gilda Renna

Paola Leo

and

Teresa Primo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8286 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; material characterization; advanced material; alloys; post-processing; heat treatments; laser cladding; laser metal deposition; powder bed fusion (PBF); novel materials; corrosion monitoring; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Alloy Surface Mechanics: The Effects of Coating Technologies on Performance

edited by

Ningning Li

and

Yaling Deng

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1852 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy surface mechanics; coating technologies; mechanical performance; wear resistance; corrosion protection

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

Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, 5th Edition

edited by

Alicia Esther Ares

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface treatment; oxidation resistance; friction and wear; corrosion resistance; coatings

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

Coatings Materials for Photovoltaic

edited by

Fernando J. Sanchez-Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings materials; chalcogenides; novel buffer layers; hole transport layer; solar cells

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

Advanced Films and Coatings for Energy Storage Materials and Power Insulation Systems

edited by

Jixing Sun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal particles; kinematic properties; coatings; collision recovery coefficient; power cable insulation; polymer films; dielectric properties; interface compatibility; electrical treeing external insulation; discharge mechanism; failure and degradation processes; optimization strategies; complex environments; advanced insulation materials

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

Advanced Coatings for Enhancing Properties and Applications of Organic/Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by

Manuela Ferrara

and

Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro

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

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; deposition process; coatings; organic materials; inorganic materials

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

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Judit Telegdi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional nanolayers/coatings; anticorrosion coatings; inhibitors with combined activity; inhibition of corrosion-relevant microorganisms; biofilm; and biofouling formation; environmentally acceptable smart inhibitors applied in nanolayers and coatings; new trends in multifunctional coatings; special surface analyses for coatings characterization

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

Advanced Corrosion- and Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Wangping Wu

and Mengqi Cong

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; corrosion; wear; friction; surface; interface; engineering

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

Engineering in Battery Technologies—Advanced Surface Modification for High-Performance Energy Storage

edited by

Xuan Tang

and Qingfeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrode materials; electrolyte; battery management; battery thermal management; battery state estimation; surface engineering; coating electrode materials; electrolyte and interfaces

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

Surface Engineering of Alloys and Metals: Material Properties and Coating Performance

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification techniques; functional coatings; electrochemical performance; nano-engineered coatings; coating-substrate interactions; environmentally friendly coatings; long-term performance stability

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

Advanced Hydrophobic Surfaces and Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Design, Fabrication, and Performance

edited by Fatang Liu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrophobic coating; hydrophobic surface; protective coating; interfacial corrosion

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

Tribological Behavior and Corrosion Resistance Characterization of Advanced Materials and Coatings

edited by Guoqing Wang, Yuzhen Liu and

Gaifen Lu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 744 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; corrosion resistance; advanced coatings; surface modification; wear mechanisms

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

The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Oana-Georgiana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; eco-friendly coatings; green materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; smart coatings; nanostructured coatings; corrosion resistance; photocatalytic coatings; energy-efficient coatings; circular economy; life cycle assessment; environmental remediation

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

Modern Polymer Coating Materials Containing Graphene Derivatives

edited by

Michal Strankowski

and

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; coatings; self-healing; nanocomposites; thermal analysis

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

2D Material-Based Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by

Vivek Saraswat

Mehmet Topuz

and Yüksel Akınay

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; composite coatings; optoelectronics; energy harvesting

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

Recent Advances in Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications

edited by Kaifu Zhang and

Yang Qu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic materials; surface/interface engineering; mechanism characterization; energy conversion; environmental purification

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

Cold-Spray Coatings: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by

Xin Chu

, Yingchun Xie and Fanchao Meng

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold-spraying coating; high-strain-rate deformation; surface strengthening/functionalization; additive manufacturing; repair and remanufacturing

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

Cutting Performance of Coated Tools

edited by

Yue Meng

and Xin Tong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 8892 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for cutting tools; textured cutting tools; tool wear prediction; tribological behavior; cutting performance of cutting tool

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

Advanced Plasma Surface Treatments and Their Applications in Coating Technologies

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

and

Teresa Moskalioviene

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6309 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surfaces; alloys; stainless steel; biocompatibility; diffusion; nitriding; carburizing; mass transport; solid-state reactions; nitrides; lattice stresses; trapping– detrapping; mathematical modeling; computer simulations

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

The Preparation and Characterization of Carbon- and Silicon-Based Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Liyong Wang

and

Guizhen Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open

Keywords: new electromagnetic wave absorption and electromagnetic shielding materials; environmental functional materials; novel coating design; new energy materials and devices; energy storage and conversion; novel catalyst

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

Plasma Coating and Interface Technology: New Horizons in Surface Science

edited by Qiang Chen and Haibao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; vacuum; deposition technique; coating; thin films; surface and interface; application

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

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