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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.
Advances in Metal Composite Coatings and Films: Microstructure, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Recent Progress in Magnetron Sputtering of Coatings and Thin Films
Deadline: 25 August 2026
Perovskite-Oxide-Based Thin Films for Battery Applications
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Methods: CVD, ALD, and Emerging Technologies
Deadline: 15 July 2026
Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Innovative Surface Treatments for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fouling Performance
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Coatings and Materials: Recent Trends in Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Approaches
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors: From Design to Application
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications
Deadline: 5 June 2026
New Materials as Protective Coatings for Different Substrates (Wood, Stone, Paper, and Textile): Synthesis, Characterization Techniques and Their Applications
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Coatings: Structures, Properties and Emerging Applications
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Modification and Technology of Thin Films
Deadline: 20 May 2026
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