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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.

Open for Submission

Advanced Surface Engineering in Welding and Additive Manufacturing

Guest Editors: Wenchao Ke, Jianzhao Wu, Yinghong Yu
Viewed by 30

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Laser Coatings and Surface Engineering

Guest Editors: Azim Gökçe, Ekrem Altuncu
Viewed by 6

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Laser Welding and Cladding: Recent Developments

Guest Editors: Orhan Gülcan, Oğuzhan Yılmaz, Evren Yasa
Viewed by 46

Deadline: 20 September 2026

Open for Submission

Laser-Based Techniques for Coating Deposition and Surface Modification

Guest Editors: Hao Zhu, Viboon Saetang, Kun Xu
Viewed by 54

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Radiation-Resistant or Laser-Resistant Coatings

Guest Editors: Fei-Shuo Hung, Fei-Yi Hung, Hung-Mau Lin
Viewed by 63

Deadline: 15 August 2026

Open for Submission

Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings

Guest Editors: Kang Qi, Yanhua Zhao, Jiyu Du, Guangchao Hao
2 articles | Viewed by 2,439

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings

Guest Editor: Peilei Zhang
Viewed by 144

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies

Guest Editors: Xingyu Jiang, Kai Zhang, Boxue Song
1 article | Viewed by 703

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings

Guest Editor: Wenqing Shi
Viewed by 121

Deadline: 5 June 2026

Open for Submission

Laser-Enhanced Wettability Control: Superhydrophilic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Guest Editors: Jingnan Zhao, Yan Wang
2 articles | Viewed by 1,954

Deadline: 25 May 2026

Open for Submission

Ultrafast Laser-Engineered Surfaces for Smart and Adaptive Functionality

Guest Editor: Chi Wai Chan
Viewed by 133

Deadline: 20 May 2026

Open for Submission

Research in Laser Welding and Surface Treatment Technology

Guest Editors: Kun Liu, Wenhui Yu, Jieren Guan
7 articles | Viewed by 12,067

Deadline: 25 April 2026

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