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Advanced Hydrophobic Surfaces and Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Design, Fabrication, and Performance

edited by Fatang Liu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrophobic coating; hydrophobic surface; protective coating; interfacial corrosion

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

Tribological Behavior and Corrosion Resistance Characterization of Advanced Materials and Coatings

edited by Guoqing Wang, Yuzhen Liu and

Gaifen Lu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; corrosion resistance; advanced coatings; surface modification; wear mechanisms

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

The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Oana-Georgiana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; eco-friendly coatings; green materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; smart coatings; nanostructured coatings; corrosion resistance; photocatalytic coatings; energy-efficient coatings; circular economy; life cycle assessment; environmental remediation

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

Modern Polymer Coating Materials Containing Graphene Derivatives

edited by

Michal Strankowski

and

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; coatings; self-healing; nanocomposites; thermal analysis

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

2D Material-Based Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by

Vivek Saraswat

Mehmet Topuz

and Yüksel Akınay

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; composite coatings; optoelectronics; energy harvesting

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

Recent Advances in Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications

edited by Kaifu Zhang and

Yang Qu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic materials; surface/interface engineering; mechanism characterization; energy conversion; environmental purification

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

Cold-Spray Coatings: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by

Xin Chu

, Yingchun Xie and Fanchao Meng

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold-spraying coating; high-strain-rate deformation; surface strengthening/functionalization; additive manufacturing; repair and remanufacturing

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

Cutting Performance of Coated Tools

edited by

Yue Meng

and Xin Tong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 8091 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for cutting tools; textured cutting tools; tool wear prediction; tribological behavior; cutting performance of cutting tool

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

Advanced Plasma Surface Treatments and Their Applications in Coating Technologies

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

and

Teresa Moskalioviene

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5624 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surfaces; alloys; stainless steel; biocompatibility; diffusion; nitriding; carburizing; mass transport; solid-state reactions; nitrides; lattice stresses; trapping– detrapping; mathematical modeling; computer simulations

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

The Preparation and Characterization of Carbon- and Silicon-Based Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Liyong Wang

and

Guizhen Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2652 | Submission Open

Keywords: new electromagnetic wave absorption and electromagnetic shielding materials; environmental functional materials; novel coating design; new energy materials and devices; energy storage and conversion; novel catalyst

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

Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings

edited by Kang Qi, Yanhua Zhao, Jiyu Du and Guangchao Hao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser metal deposition; advanced materials; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Plasma Coating and Interface Technology: New Horizons in Surface Science

edited by Qiang Chen and Haibao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2143 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; vacuum; deposition technique; coating; thin films; surface and interface; application

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

Innovations in Sustainable Pavement Design: Advancing Recycled Materials for Low-Carbon Infrastructure

edited by

Menglim Hoy

and Chamroeun Se

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

Keywords: sustainable pavement design; recycled materials; low-carbon infrastructure; geopolymer stabilization; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); alternative binders; circular economy in construction; life cycle assessment (LCA); durability and performance evaluation; green road infrastructure; surface treatments and modification; protective and functional coatings; interface performance

Recent Advances in Research and Application of Organic and Inorganic Coatings

edited by

Fernando Juárez López

and

Margarita García-Hernández

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; coatings; ceramics; thermal spraying; testing for qualification; numerical modeling; theoretical modeling

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

Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings

edited by Lin Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1041 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal protection coatings; ceramic coatings; high-temperature corrosion/oxidation; anti-corrosion coating; environmental barrier coatings; thermal/mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Novel Protective Coatings on Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Wear, and Corrosion Resistance Properties

edited by Hui Dong, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 827 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface technology; additive manufacturing; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; wear resistance; mechanical behaviour; theoretical modelling; high-throughput analysis

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

Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Pavement Materials and Asphalt Mixtures

edited by

Changjiang Kou

and

Di Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings for pavements; modification of asphalt materials; mechanical properties of asphalt materials; recycled pavement materials; durability and sustainability of pavement structures

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

Emerging Trends in Plasma Coating and Interface Technologies

edited by

Kosmas Ellinas

and

Panagiotis Dimitrakellis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma processing; thin films; green coatings; plasma polymerization; functional materials and interfaces; nano and biomaterials; wetting control and superhydrophobicity; membranes and catalysts; hybrid technologies

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

Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings

edited by Jingfa Zhang,

Peng Li

and Dan Xing

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; advanced functional coatings; wear; nanocomposite; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies

edited by Xingyu Jiang,

Kai Zhang

and

Boxue Song

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface treatment; surface modification; coating technologies; laser-material interactions; functional coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advanced Semiconductor and Functional Thin-Film Materials: From Basic Research to Innovative Applications in Engineering Structure Performance Regulation

edited by

Yi Wan

, Qiannan Wang and

Dong Cui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor materials; thin-film deposition; functional materials; engineering structures; performance regulation; material characterization; interface science; structural durability

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

Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium

edited by Wei Pan,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface deposition; coatings technology; chemical deposition; functional coatings

Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications

edited by Gaopeng Xu and

Jiang Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; structural design; coating; corrosion; wear

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

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

edited by Chen Zhang and Dejing Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; antimicrobial; antifouling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings

edited by

Peilei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting; laser coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Ceramic Coatings in Energy Storage Applications

edited by Xiaoxiao Lu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating processes; designing of coating compositions; surface and interfaces; modeling and simulation of coating behaviors; coatings for lithium-ion; sodium-ion; solid-state batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells

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

Heterogeneous Nanostructured Coatings: Design, Preparation, and Application

edited by

Bingyang Ma

, Shiyang Sun,

Filipe Fernandes

, Talha Bin Yaqub and

Hongbo Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous nanostructured coatings; hard coatings; self-lubricant coatings; 3D-printed materials; simulations

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

Protective Coatings/Films for Electrodes: Novel Materials and Corrosion Prevention Mechanisms

edited by Hong Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocathodic protection; corrosion prevention; heterojunction photoanodes; visible-light catalysis; protective coatings/films

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

Next-Generation Surface Engineering for Corrosion Protection in Industry and Extreme Environments

edited by Edgar Carneiro,

José David Castro

and

Ricardo Serra

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; corrosion protection; extreme environments; sustainable materials

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

Advanced Catalytic Coatings and Films for High-Performance Applications

edited by

Ivana Perović

Snežana Brković

and

Igor A. Pašti

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic coatings; electrocatalysis; energy materials; surface engineering; thin films; hydrogen production; environmental applications; coating stability; nanostructured materials; electrochemical performance

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

Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications

edited by

Chithirai Pon Selvan

Avinash Lakshmikanthan

and

Wahidul K. Biswas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface topography; sustainable surface engineering; tribology; tool life enhancement; micro- and nano-scale features

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

Polymer Coatings and Polymer Composites: Testing and Modeling

edited by

Boyuan Yin

and

Wenbo Luo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; polymer composites; testing; mechanical property

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

Surface Modification Techniques Utilizing Plasma and Photonic Methods

edited by

Zaichun Sun

, Qianglong He and

Jiaji Zhang

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

Keywords: plasma-assisted surface modification; photonic processing and laser surface engineering; light– matter and plasma– material interactions; advanced coatings and interface engineering; surface functionalization for energy; electronics; and engineering applications

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

Recent Developments in Tribological and Mechanical Performance of Metallic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Slavica Miladinovic

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; tribological properties; mechanical performance; surface engineering; wear resistance; protective coatings; nanostructured films; friction and lubrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

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

edited by

Liaqat Ali

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; nanocomposite materials; computational modeling; finite element analysis (FEA); molecular dynamics (MD); self-healing coatings; plasma spray deposition; machine learning in materials science; sustainable coatings; multiscale simulation; mathematical physics; non-linear dynamics; computational fluid dynamics; magneto hydrodynamics; nanofluids

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Novel Application of Films and Coatings for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Charaf Laghlimi

, Younes Ziat and

Abdelaziz Moutcine

submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; wastewater treatment; surface modifications; functional materials; thin-film nanocomposite; nanocoatings; DFT; sensors and biosensors

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

Research Progress in Fusion Coatings and Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jin Peng

and

Zhipeng Yuan

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: fusion coating; additive manufacturing; laser welding and cladding; corrosion and wear resistance; coating– substrate interface

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

Heritage Conservation and Restoration: Surface Treatments, Coatings and Sustainable Approaches

edited by

Claudia Pelosi

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; conservation; surface treatments; protective coatings; non-invasive stratigraphic methods; spectroscopic techniques; computer modeling; test methods

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

Advanced Coating Strategies for Steel Materials

edited by

Depeng Shen

and Yuying Yang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel materials; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; high-temperature coatings; functional coatings; coating– substrate interface; laser cladding; thermal spraying

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

Surface Functionalization of Photovoltaic Materials

edited by

Feiyu Diao

and Rong Zhou

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface functionalization; interface engineering; functional coating; nanostructured surface; characterization techniques

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

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

edited by

Mircea Nasui

and

Ramona Bianca Sonher

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4017 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; epitaxial thin films; chemical deposition; chemical vapor deposition; precursor solution; functional oxide film

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Chemistry in Science and Industry

edited by

Stoyan Karakashev

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface chemistry; functional films; functional coatings; dispersed systems; ion-specific effects; flotation; superhydrophobic; superhydrophilic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Advanced Functional Coatings on Fibrous Materials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Jiri Militky

and

Mohanapriya Venkataraman

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional effects; flexible structures; health effects; application of AI; coating mechanisms

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

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Minghe Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4935 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure characterization; strengthening and toughening mechanism

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

Development of Low-Carbon Coatings/Materials and Intelligent Construction Protection Technology

edited by

Tian Su

Fubo Cao

and

Jianwen Shao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4360 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon materials; coatings; artificial intelligence; intelligent control; life cycle assessment

Surface Structure and Adsorption Properties of Mesoporous Materials for Pollutant Removal

edited by Chonghe Xu and Shuying Shi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesoporous material design and synthesis; surface coatings and material doping; surface structure characterization; adsorption performance and mechanisms

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

Multifunctional Polymer Thin Films for Surface Engineering

edited by

Shuai Yang

and

Dawei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional thin film/coating fabrication; processing condition; microstructure and properties; polymer coatings; thin films and applications; smart and multifunctional polymers and processing

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

Advanced Coatings for Alloy Protection and Performance Enhancement

edited by

Xiangkui Liu

and

Junxiu Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; deposition techniques; high-temperature alloys

Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Resistance and Surface Engineering

edited by

Aida B. Moreira

and

Bruno Alderete

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion resistance; surface engineering; protective coatings; nanostructured coatings

Porous Ceramic Coatings and Materials

edited by Mingshi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous ceramic coatings; hierarchical porosity; sol– gel templating; polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs); additive manufacturing (direct ink writing); advanced manufacturing

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

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