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Laser-Based Techniques for Coating Deposition and Surface Modification
edited by Hao Zhu, and Kun Xu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; coating deposition; surface modification; hybrid machining; characterization; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Advances in Metal Composite Coatings and Films: Microstructure, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal composite coatings; thin and thick films; microstructure– property relationships; physicochemical properties; mechanical performance; wear and corrosion resistance; electrodeposition and vapor deposition; thermal spray and surface engineering; nanocomposite and multifunctional coatings; advanced characterization and modeling; sustainable and high-performance materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advanced Coatings and Interfaces for Next-Generation Energy Storage Systems
edited by Byung-Hyuns Shin
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; interface engineering; energy storage; lithium-ion battery; energy saving system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Thin Films and Coatings: Application in the Repair and Conservation of Cultural Heritage
edited by Bingjie Mai
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural relics protection; functional coating; nanomaterials; self-repairing; atomic-layer deposition; non-destructive testing; durability bionic material; reversibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Construction and Building Materials submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; durability; microstructure; energy-efficient materials; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Pavement Surface Status Evaluation and Smart Perception
edited by Shihao Dong
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: pavement surface evaluation; pavement surface reconstruction; intelligent sensing; deep learning for pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Innovative Coating Technologies for Preservation and Safety of Horticultural Produce submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings for fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables; postharvest quality of horticultural produce; biopolymer-based edible materials for fruit and vegetable preservation; functional edible coatings as safe; sustainable postharvest treatments; edible coating composition and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings
edited by and Juan Wang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3329 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings
Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); low-voltage PEO (LV-PEO); surface engineering; multifunctional coatings; lightweight alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies
edited by Shanhui Liu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface engineering; thin films; microstructured surfaces
Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; matrix modification; interface science; polymer– matrix composites; ceramic– matrix composites; carbon– matrix composites; metal– matrix composites; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: painting materials; painting layers; non-destructive analytical techniques; microanalytical techniques; portable spectroscopy; in-situ analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis
edited by , Dan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; energy storage and conversion; surface and interface; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings
edited by Oksana Gaponova and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel material systems; functional and protective coatings; advanced surface modification; hybrid and multilayer coatings; electrospark alloying (ESA)/concentrated energy methods; nanostructured and gradient layers; mechanical and tribological properties; smart or adaptive coatings; functional applications and service life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials
edited by Paulo Cordeiro Machado and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings
edited by and Ewa Dobruchowska
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; metals and alloys for implants; polymers for biomedical applications; ceramic and composite biomaterials; surface modification; functional coatings; nanostructured surfaces; 3D printing of biomaterials; mechanical and tribological properties; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
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