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Thin Films and Nanostructures Deposition Techniques

edited by

José Guadalupe Quiñones-Galván

and

Laura Patricia Rivera Reséndiz

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4951 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film deposition; nanostructure synthesis; surface modification; deposition techniques

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

Surface Wear, Corrosion, and Erosion: Monitoring and Protection Techniques

edited by Georgios Chliveros,

Pavlos Pandis

and

Stylianos Vasileios Kontomaris

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2761 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface structural degradation monitoring; corrosion detection and characterization techniques; erosion detection and characterization techniques; advanced surface analysis methods; in situ and non-destructive material surface testing; sensors and instrumentation for non-destructive testing

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

Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hao Qian

Dongming Yan

and Yi Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 882 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant coatings; steel corrosion protection; concrete coatings; coated rebars; durability and performance; high-performance coatings; inorganic coatings; smart coatings; protective coatings for infrastructure; coating failure analysis; durability testing; real-world applications

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Composite Structural Design

edited by

, Weiwei Zhang,

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced materials; long lifespans; composite structures; high performance; failure mechanisms; material design; thermal cycles; finite element simulation

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

Advances in Laser Processing for Functional Coatings and Surface Modification

edited by

Lyubomir Lazov

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface modification; functional coatings; biocompatibility; antibacterial surfaces; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research in Laser Welding and Surface Treatment Technology

edited by Kun Liu, Wenhui Yu and

Jieren Guan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10447 | Submission Open

Keywords: reliability coatings; laser welding and joining; laser cladding coatings; additive manufacturing; protective corrosion coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Plasma Treatment for Coatings and Environmental Pollution Control

edited by Yong Han

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2649 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; coatings; surface modification; advanced oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Functional Films and Coatings for Perovskite Solar Cells: Stability, Efficiency and Scalability

edited by Lijun Cao and

Xinyan Dai

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1912 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; efficiency; coatings; stability; scalability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Magnetron Sputtering for Functional Films and Coatings

edited by

Seohan Kim

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent conductive oxides; thermochromic thin film; photochromic thin film; magnetron sputtering; physical vapor deposition

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

Advances in Surface Welding Techniques for Metallic Materials

edited by Wenyong Zhao, Xiangbo Liu and Xiaolin Bi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface welding engineering; laser cladding; wire arc additive manufacturing; advanced surface coatings and materials; heat transfer and fluid flow

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing of Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by Wenbin Gao, Taotao Li and Shengbin Zhao

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; laser metal deposition; additive manufacturing; corrosion; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advanced Nanomaterials, Films, and Coatings for Energy and Sustainability

edited by

Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo

and

Israr Ul Hassan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; films; coatings; hydrogen production; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advanced Tribological Coatings: Fabrication and Application

edited by

Young-Jun Jang

, Woo-Young Lee and

Jae-Il Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15655 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating tribology; diamond-like carbon (DLC); friction and wear mechanisms; solid lubricants; protective coatings; application of coating; coating systems; structural control; doping

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Organic and Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Yingru Li

, Hangyu Dong and Jun Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10841 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; polymeric coatings; organic additives for coatings; new synthesis strategies for coating materials; polymer aging; nano additives; processing technologies; coating properties; barrier' anti-corrosion; shilding

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films

edited by Jasna Džunuzović and

Ivan S. Stefanović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5560 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composites/nanocomposites; synthesis methods; characterization; multifunctional coatings; potential applications

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

Syntheses, Properties and Applications of Organic Dyes and Pigments Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Rodica-Mariana Ion

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5386 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional dyes and pigments; medical dyes; biomedical applications; photodynamic therapy; natural dyes; dyes for solar cells; hair dyes; textile dyes; inorganic colorants; organic semiconductors; solar cells; nonlinear optical dyes; laser dyes; pigments and coatings for cultural heritage; porphyrins; phthalocyanines; organic dyes; coatings; photochemistry

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

Research Progress and Prospect of Functional Thin Films & Hard Protective Coatings

edited by Min Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5279 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films and devices; hard protective coatings; advanced deposition techniques; surface treatment & modification; computations and modeling for materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5198 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface properties; surface topography; surface wear; antimicrobial properties; dental materials; dental instruments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Biolubricants: Synthesis, Properties, Applications and Future Prospects

edited by

Min Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3165 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); electrostatic atomization; multi-energy field empowerment; biolubricants; anti-wear and friction reduction mechanisms; nano-reinforced biolubricants; cutting and grinding of hard-to-machine materials

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

Advances in Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Zhigang Yang

and Hongya Wu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2509 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; sintering; powder engineering; mechanical properties; phase composition; coating; surface engineering; corrosion resistance; oxidation resistance; high entropy ceramic; ceramic matrix composite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Developments in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Margarita García-Hernández

and

Angel Morales Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2253 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent coatings and thin films; transparent films; coating on optical fibers; luminescent films; rare-earth luminescent films; polymeric luminescent films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1909 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; thin films; surface engineering; sputtering; HiPIMS; material characterization; tribology; antimicrobial coatings; CO2 capture; batteries

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

Novel Microcapsule Technology in Coatings

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1208 | Submission Open

Keywords: microcapsules; smart coatings; self-healing coatings; encapsulation techniques; controlled release; protective coatings; stimuli-responsive materials

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

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

Bing Wang

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 848 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Izabela Matuła and Magdalena Szklarska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biomedical applications; implants; nanotechnology; surface modification

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

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Surfaces, Second Edition

edited by

Zhiwei He

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning; repellency; anti-icing; icing delay time; ice adhesion strength

Innovative Plasma-Assisted Processes for the Synthesis and Modification of Advanced Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Pietro Mandracci

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted processes; coatings; plasma-assisted processes; thin film growth; plasma characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Anti-Corrosion Performance

edited by Haiyan Li and

Yexiang Cui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings ; self-healing coatings ; functional filler for anti-corrosion coatings ; damage evolution modeling of coatings

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

Surface Engineering of Composites Coatings: Enhancing Mechanical and Functional Properties

edited by Mengze Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; mechanical properties; PVD/CVD deposition; thermal spraying; wear and corrosion resistance; nanomaterials; interface engineering; graded structures

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

Recent Advances in the Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application of High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Ioana Daniela Dulama

and

Ioan Alin Bucurica

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; coatings; new materials; surface modification; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Innovative Thin Films for Efficient Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Asad Asad

and

Pooria Karami

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film composite membranes; wastewater treatment; surface modification; antifouling coatings; nanostructured films; water purification; oil/water separation; dye and salt rejection; polymeric membranes; advanced separation processes

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

Advanced Coatings Used in Batteries and Electrodes

edited by

Hongbin Liu

and Yue Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coating technology; protective modification; coating encapsulation; electrode materials; electronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; extreme environments; coatings; corrosion; wear; erosion; high temperature high strain rate; manufacturing; tribology

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

Magnetron Sputtering Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by Fanping Meng

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20582 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films and coatings; structure and microstructure; mechanical properties; protection properties; functional properties

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

Perovskite Films as Functional Coatings: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Lucjan Jacak

and

Witold A. Jacak

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7918 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and manufacturing of perovskite films; perovskite film properties; perovskite solar cells; metallization of perovskite cells; tandem architecture; stability and durability of perovskite cells; QD applications in perovskite materials; various routes to optimize PV efficiency of perovskite cells; other optoelectronic applications of perovskite materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advances and Trends in Edible Films and Coatings

edited by Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva Brito and Glória Maria Vinhas

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7720 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial and antioxidant coating; edible nanocoating; bioactive films; biopolymeric films; biodegradable materials; application and drying of edible coating

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

Advances in Electrically Conductive Coatings: Materials, Preparation and Applications

edited by

Shuai Chen

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1334 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive coating; carbon-based material; optoelectronic film; electromagnetic shielding; flexible electronics

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

Advanced Surface Treatment Technologies of Alloys/Steels: Mechanical and Tribological Performances

edited by

Piotr Kurp

, Yichen Meng and Zdzisław Nowak

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings and top layers; wear resistance of coatings and top layers; computer modelling of coatings and top layers; microstucture of coatings and top layers

Surface Coating, Functionalization, and Characterization of Cell- and Tissue-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Jason K. Lee

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial surface modification; cell– material interactions; functional coatings; smart coatings; tissue engineering; biointerface characterization

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

Advanced Technologies in Durability Enhancement of Concrete: Coatings, Low-Carbon Cements, Additives and Admixtures

edited by

Yubin Cao

, Yanru Wang, Ran Li and Chuansheng Xiong

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; microstructure; permeability; low-carbon cement

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

Advanced Films and Coatings for High Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Abdul Hakeem Anwer

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured films; thin film technologies; conductive coatings; electrochemical performance; energy density; solid-state batteries; hybrid supercapacitors; functional nanocomposites; electrolyte materials; interface engineering; surface functionalization; charge transport mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advanced Coating Protection Technology in the Oil and Gas Industry

edited by Dezhi Zeng

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; oil and gas industry service environment; failure analysis; degradation mechanisms; performance evaluation modeling of coatings

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

Ceramic-Based Coatings for High-Performance Applications

edited by Yuhou Wu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic-based coatings; preparation methods; structural characterizations; high-performance applications; damage evolution modelling of coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Mechanical, Corrosion, and Wear Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

edited by

Tiewei Xu

Botao Xiao

Xiyao Liu

and Zhiwei Lu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; wear-resistant coatings; performance modification; extreme environments; surface science and engineering

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

Advanced Thin Films Technologies for Optics, Electronics, and Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Octavian Buiu

and

Titus Sandu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings & materials; 2D materials and flexible electronics; machine learning for materials discovery; data-driven materials optimisation; microstructure– property relationship; hybrid materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

edited by Bo Guan, Jing Xu,

Xiao Li

and Changjian Yan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coating materials; surface engineering; characterization techniques; mechanical properties; modelling and simulation

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

Coatings for Biomedical Applications: Biocompatibility, Drug Delivery, Antibiosis and Tissue Engineering

edited by

Run Huang

and

Yusong Pan

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: preparation techniques; coatings; characterization and biomedical applications; surfaces and interfaces; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Coatings for Cutting Tools: Their Design, Manufacture, Performance and Optimization

edited by Tao Zhou and Hao Du

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale design of tool coatings; deposition and post-treatment processes; membrane-based interface and stress regulation; wear resistance mechanism and cutting adaptability; performance simulation and collaborative process optimization

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

Thin Films: Materials, Fabrication Techniques, and Applications

edited by