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Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering

edited by

Chang-Hwan Choi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 118 | 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)

Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials

edited by

Marijan Pere Marković

and

Domagoj Vrsaljko

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface engineering; thin films; microstructured surfaces

Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies

edited by Shanhui Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring

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

Plant-Based Composite Films and Coatings: Green Techniques, Natural Products and Sustainability to a Healthier Future

edited by

Bárbara Elisabeth Teixeira Costa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based composite films; biodegradable active packaging; intelligent coatings; green extraction techniques; food by-products; bioactive compounds; circular economy in food packaging; sustainability; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food packaging

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

Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Luigi Calabrese

and Davide Palamara

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; material science and technology; functional materials; industrial applications; new material concepts; energy materials; sustainable materials; innovative technologies

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

Functional Coatings for Biosensor Applications

edited by

Antanas Zinovicius

and Inga Morkvėnaitė

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biosensors; artificial intelligence; nanostructured films; polymer nanocomposites; surface functionalization; wearable sensors

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

Laser Coatings and Surface Engineering

edited by

Azim Gökçe

and

Ekrem Altuncu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface engineering; laser cladding; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); laser additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface modification; thermal spray coatings; laser– material interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites

edited by

Zongyi Deng

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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

edited by

Maja D. Gajic-Kvascev

Velibor Andric

, Stefano Ridolfi and

Radmila Jančić-Heinemann

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 53 | 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

Hao Xu

, Dan Wang and

Anmin Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | 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

Tomasz Mościcki

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 58 | 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

Gustavo Tressia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology

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

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2924 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanoparticles; anti-corrosion; anti-fouling; sustainability

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

Design, Coating and Modification of Eco-Friendly Materials for Environmental Pollution Remediation and Control

edited by

Xiaowei Wang

, Dongyang Li and Likun Huang

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-coatings; green synthesis; sustainable surfaces; remediation; pollution control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Egemen Avcu

Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu

and

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biocompatible coatings; additive manufacturing; functionally graded materials (FGMs); plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)

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

Advanced Manufacturing for Architected Materials and Multifunctional Coatings

edited by

Likai Yang

, Zhijie Hu,

Yuyang Gao

Chen Yin

and Haimin Zhai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; architected materials; composite materials; multifunctional materials; bio-inspired design; surface engineering mechanical properties; machine learning

Polymer-Based Thin Films and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Applications

edited by

Zhengbai Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; polymer-based coatings; polymer composite; functional and smart coatings/films

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

Multi-Principal Element Alloy Design and Surface Modification Technology

edited by Yinghao Zhou,

Pinghu Chen

and

Dandan Liang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4684 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal elements alloys; high-entropy alloys; surface modifications; mechanical properties; corrosion and wear resistance

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

Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings

edited by

Mieczysław Pancielejko

and Ewa Dobruchowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 56 | 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)

Sustainable Smart and Active Food Coatings and Packaging

edited by

Swarna Jaiswal

and

Amit K. Jaiswal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart food packaging; bio-based films; edible coatings; antimicrobial materials; biodegradable polymers; colorimetric indicators; freshness sensors; spoilage detection; food preservation

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

Corrosion Characteristics and Surface Protection of Coastal Infrastructure

edited by

Zhiquan Xing

and

Dong Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: coastal durability; atmospheric corrosion; offshore structures; protective corrosion coatings; wind turbine towers; extreme environments; transmission infrastructure; performance modeling; damage evolution modeling of coatings lifecycle management; reliability coatings

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

Advanced Surface Engineering in Welding and Additive Manufacturing

edited by Wenchao Ke, Jianzhao Wu and

Yinghong Yu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; welding; additive manufacturing; coatings; wear and corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research Progress in Atmospheric Corrosion and Coating Deterioration—2nd Edition

edited by Steven A. Policastro

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; inorganic coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation; accelerated test methods; atmospheric corrosion; coating performance prediction; marine coatings

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

Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering for Asphalt and Concrete

edited by