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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 polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Metal Composite Coatings and Films: Microstructure, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

Guest Editors: Ali Khalfallah, Zohra Benzarti
Viewed by 20

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Recent Progress in Magnetron Sputtering of Coatings and Thin Films

Guest Editors: Lianze Ji, Dapeng Zhu

Deadline: 25 August 2026

Open for Submission

Perovskite-Oxide-Based Thin Films for Battery Applications

Guest Editor: Carlos Jose Macedo Tavares
Viewed by 94

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Methods: CVD, ALD, and Emerging Technologies

Guest Editors: Mircea Nasui, Ramona Bianca Sonher
2 articles | Viewed by 4,293

Deadline: 15 July 2026

Open for Submission

Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings

Guest Editor: Lin Chen
1 article | Viewed by 1,101

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Innovative Surface Treatments for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fouling Performance

Guest Editors: Chen Zhang, Dejing Li
Viewed by 128

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Coatings and Materials: Recent Trends in Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Approaches

Guest Editor: Liaqat Ali
Viewed by 57

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Huan Yang, Yuqing Zhang
Viewed by 111

Deadline: 10 June 2026

Open for Submission

Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications

Guest Editors: Patrycja Rawicka, Robert Gawecki, Daniel Wasilkowski
Viewed by 104

Deadline: 5 June 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Maduka Lankani Weththimuni
1 article | Viewed by 1,676

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Zhi Li
Viewed by 223

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Open for Submission

Modification and Technology of Thin Films

Guest Editors: Choongik Kim, Dongil Ho
Viewed by 110

Deadline: 20 May 2026

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