Special Issues

Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Section
Search by Title/Keyword
 
Order results
Display
Results per page
Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings
edited by Kang Qi, Yanhua Zhao, Jiyu Du and Guangchao Hao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2326 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser metal deposition; advanced materials; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Recent Advances in Research and Application of Organic and Inorganic Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloys; coatings; ceramics; thermal spraying; testing for qualification; numerical modeling; theoretical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Innovations in Sustainable Pavement Design: Advancing Recycled Materials for Low-Carbon Infrastructure
edited by and Chamroeun Se
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1344 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable pavement design; recycled materials; low-carbon infrastructure; geopolymer stabilization; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); alternative binders; circular economy in construction; life cycle assessment (LCA); durability and performance evaluation; green road infrastructure; surface treatments and modification; protective and functional coatings; interface performance
Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings
edited by Lin Chen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal protection coatings; ceramic coatings; high-temperature corrosion/oxidation; anti-corrosion coating; environmental barrier coatings; thermal/mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Novel Protective Coatings on Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Wear, and Corrosion Resistance Properties
edited by Hui Dong, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface technology; additive manufacturing; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; wear resistance; mechanical behaviour; theoretical modelling; high-throughput analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Pavement Materials and Asphalt Mixtures
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings for pavements; modification of asphalt materials; mechanical properties of asphalt materials; recycled pavement materials; durability and sustainability of pavement structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies
edited by Xingyu Jiang, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser surface treatment; surface modification; coating technologies; laser-material interactions; functional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Emerging Trends in Plasma Coating and Interface Technologies submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 571 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma processing; thin films; green coatings; plasma polymerization; functional materials and interfaces; nano and biomaterials; wetting control and superhydrophobicity; membranes and catalysts; hybrid technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings
edited by Jingfa Zhang, and Dan Xing
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; advanced functional coatings; wear; nanocomposite; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Heterogeneous Nanostructured Coatings: Design, Preparation, and Application
edited by , Shiyang Sun, , Talha Bin Yaqub and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous nanostructured coatings; hard coatings; self-lubricant coatings; 3D-printed materials; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Semiconductor and Functional Thin-Film Materials: From Basic Research to Innovative Applications in Engineering Structure Performance Regulation
edited by , Qiannan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor materials; thin-film deposition; functional materials; engineering structures; performance regulation; material characterization; interface science; structural durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Surface Modification Techniques Utilizing Plasma and Photonic Methods
edited by , Qianglong He and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma-assisted surface modification; photonic processing and laser surface engineering; light– matter and plasma– material interactions; advanced coatings and interface engineering; surface functionalization for energy; electronics; and engineering applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium
edited by Wei Pan, , , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface deposition; coatings technology; chemical deposition; functional coatings
Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications
edited by Gaopeng Xu and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; structural design; coating; corrosion; wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Innovative Surface Treatments for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fouling Performance
edited by Chen Zhang and Dejing Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; antimicrobial; antifouling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting; laser coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Ceramic Coatings in Energy Storage Applications
edited by Xiaoxiao Lu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating processes; designing of coating compositions; surface and interfaces; modeling and simulation of coating behaviors; coatings for lithium-ion; sodium-ion; solid-state batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface topography; sustainable surface engineering; tribology; tool life enhancement; micro- and nano-scale features
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Protective Coatings/Films for Electrodes: Novel Materials and Corrosion Prevention Mechanisms
edited by Hong Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocathodic protection; corrosion prevention; heterojunction photoanodes; visible-light catalysis; protective coatings/films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Next-Generation Surface Engineering for Corrosion Protection in Industry and Extreme Environments
edited by Edgar Carneiro, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; corrosion protection; extreme environments; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Catalytic Coatings and Films for High-Performance Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic coatings; electrocatalysis; energy materials; surface engineering; thin films; hydrogen production; environmental applications; coating stability; nanostructured materials; electrochemical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Polymer Coatings and Polymer Composites: Testing and Modeling
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer coatings; polymer composites; testing; mechanical property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Coatings and Materials: Recent Trends in Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced coatings; nanocomposite materials; computational modeling; finite element analysis (FEA); molecular dynamics (MD); self-healing coatings; plasma spray deposition; machine learning in materials science; sustainable coatings; multiscale simulation; mathematical physics; non-linear dynamics; computational fluid dynamics; magneto hydrodynamics; nanofluids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Recent Developments in Tribological and Mechanical Performance of Metallic Materials and Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; tribological properties; mechanical performance; surface engineering; wear resistance; protective coatings; nanostructured films; friction and lubrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Novel Application of Films and Coatings for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Younes Ziat and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; wastewater treatment; surface modifications; functional materials; thin-film nanocomposite; nanocoatings; DFT; sensors and biosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Research Progress in Fusion Coatings and Additive Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion coating; additive manufacturing; laser welding and cladding; corrosion and wear resistance; coating– substrate interface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7871 | Submission Open
Keywords: eco-friendly methods; multi-functions; surface modification and protection; mechanism of modification and protection; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Heritage Conservation and Restoration: Surface Treatments, Coatings and Sustainable Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; conservation; surface treatments; protective coatings; non-invasive stratigraphic methods; spectroscopic techniques; computer modeling; test methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Coating Strategies for Steel Materials
edited by and Yuying Yang
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: steel materials; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; high-temperature coatings; functional coatings; coating– substrate interface; laser cladding; thermal spraying
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Surface Functionalization of Photovoltaic Materials
edited by and Rong Zhou
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface functionalization; interface engineering; functional coating; nanostructured surface; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Methods: CVD, ALD, and Emerging Technologies submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4293 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; epitaxial thin films; chemical deposition; chemical vapor deposition; precursor solution; functional oxide film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Development and Application of Anti/De-Icing Surfaces and Coatings
edited by Huanyu Zhao, Qiang He, and Yulin Cheng
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti/de-icing coatings; superhydrophobic surface; ice adhesion strength; reliable coatings; experimental verification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Surface Chemistry in Science and Industry
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface chemistry; functional films; functional coatings; dispersed systems; ion-specific effects; flotation; superhydrophobic; superhydrophilic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Advanced Functional Coatings on Fibrous Materials for Multifunctional Applications submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional effects; flexible structures; health effects; application of AI; coating mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Recent Progress on Functional Films and Surface Science
edited by , Duan Bin and Li Jiang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21907 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticorrosive coatings; heat insulating or conducting coatings; electronic or ionic conducting coatings; passive cooling coatings; electromagnetic shielding coatings; antimicrobial coatings; heat-resistant coatings; photothermal coatings; hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings; smart coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5732 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure characterization; strengthening and toughening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Development of Low-Carbon Coatings/Materials and Intelligent Construction Protection Technology
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4895 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon materials; coatings; artificial intelligence; intelligent control; life cycle assessment
Surface Structure and Adsorption Properties of Mesoporous Materials for Pollutant Removal
edited by Chonghe Xu and Shuying Shi
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 888 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous material design and synthesis; surface coatings and material doping; surface structure characterization; adsorption performance and mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Coatings for Alloy Protection and Performance Enhancement
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; deposition techniques; high-temperature alloys
Multifunctional Polymer Thin Films for Surface Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 594 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional thin film/coating fabrication; processing condition; microstructure and properties; polymer coatings; thin films and applications; smart and multifunctional polymers and processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Resistance and Surface Engineering submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion resistance; surface engineering; protective coatings; nanostructured coatings
Porous Ceramic Coatings and Materials
edited by Mingshi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous ceramic coatings; hierarchical porosity; sol– gel templating; polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs); additive manufacturing (direct ink writing); advanced manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Modern Methods of Shaping the Structure and Properties of Coatings, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; surface layer; tribology  ; cladding; surfacing; hardening; coating  ; alloying; wear resistance; corrosion resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Dongdong Song
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare earth element; raw materials; alloy casting; extrusion and deformation; surface treatment; joining and machining; simulation and modeling; microstructure evolution and corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Coating Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for Enhancing Robotic Capabilities
edited by Su Ding, , Ziheng Zhan and He Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-skins; 3D printing; wear resistance; electronic packaging; machining learning
Thin Layers for Applications in Photovoltaic Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin solid films for PV; buffer layer for PV; optical properties; structural characterization; I-V characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Recent Progress in Coatings and Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel semiconductors; optoelectronic and photonic properties; scalable manufacturing; thin-film heterojunctions; perovskite; surface modification; functional coatings
Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Resistance in Industrial Concrete Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative coatings; corrosion resistance; industrial concrete structures; protective coating materials; self-healing coatings; nanomaterial-enhanced coatings; eco-friendly coatings; durability enhancement; steel reinforcement protection; coating performance evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Precision Machining of Parts and Surface Processing Technology
edited by , Guangyu Yan and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision machining; Surface processing; coating preparation; lubrication; ceramic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Functional Organic Semiconductor Coatings for Sensor Applications
edited by and Nur Adilah Roslan
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic semiconductor coatings; flexible electronics; hybrid materials; organic-based sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Back to TopTop