Coatings

Modification and Technology of Thin Films

edited by

and Dongil Ho

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; surface modification; deposition techniques; semiconductor; insulator; metal nanostructuring; functional coatings; sputtering; sol-gel processing; thin film morphology; multilayer films; self-assembled monolayers; physical vapor deposition; chemical vapor deposition; atomic layer deposition; plasma-enhanced deposition; thin film characterization; thin film stress; adhesion properties; hybrid materials; microelectronics; renewable energy; biomedical coatings; optical properties; transistor; flexible electronics; photovoltaics; battery; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: New Ideas to Make Them More Effective

edited by

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13376 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; high-performance coatings; coating testing; coating reliability; multifunctional coatings

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

Advanced Biomaterials, Coatings and Techniques: Applications in Medicine and Dentistry, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lavinia Cosmina Ardelean

and

Laura-Cristina Rusu

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2061 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; dental materials; novel technologies; protective coatings; bioactive coatings; antibacterial coatings; regenerative medicine

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

Laser-Enhanced Wettability Control: Superhydrophilic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces

edited by Jingnan Zhao and Yan Wang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1757 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophilic; superhydrophobic; laser surface modification; surface structure control; durability; antifouling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advanced Strategies for Biofilm Prevention and Disruption: Materials, Coatings, Nanotechnologies, and Predictive AI Models

edited by

Lucien Reclaru

and Dan Cristian Grecu

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilms; biofilms on medical implants (metal; ceramic; plastic); biofilms in the food industry; destroying a biofilm; destroying a biofilm in vivo; electromagnetic field and biofilm; anti-biofilm coatings on implant (metal; ceramic; plastic); nanotechnology and new strategies; antimicrobial nanoparticles; silver (AgNPs) and copper (CuNPs) to prevent bacterial adhesion.; nanoceramic with antibiotic release.; antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) coating materials; bacteriophages coating materials; AI and quantum machine learning (QML); quantum chemistry simulations (e.g.; Hartree– Fock; DFT); new material combinations with QML algorithms; modeling the behavior of biomolecules on a surface; quantum simulators (Qiskit chemistry); regulatory aspects

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

Functional Coatings for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Chunfeng Meng

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; energy storage; electrochemistry; surface modification technology; surface and interface

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

Advanced Repair Strategies for Ceramic Coatings

edited by

Qi Song

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing; energy-assisted repair; defect detection

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

Polymeric Edible Coatings: Synthesis, Properties, and Cross-Industry Applications

edited by

Dilawar Hassan

and Ayesha Sani

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable polymer coatings; antimicrobial nanocoatings; edible coatings; polymeric hybrid coatings; wearable electronics coatings

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

Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Protection and Surface Engineering

edited by Xiaoru Zhuo

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel corrosion-resistant alloys; advanced surface modification techniques; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection; surface engineering

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

Coatings and Thin Films for Food Packaging and Preservation

edited by

Yiqin Zhang

and

Yaowen Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings/films; food preservation; food packaging; antibacterial and antioxidant; green packaging

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

Advanced Surface Coatings for Biomedical and Industrial Applications

edited by

John Henao

,

Astrid Giraldo Betancur

,

Carlos A. Poblano-Salas

and Guillermo Cesar Mondragón Rodríguez

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; in vitro; multifunctional coatings; functionalization; biomaterials

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

Surface and Interface Characteristics of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications

edited by Kui Hu, Wanyan Ren, Shihao Dong and Sen Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11815 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement surface functionality; asphalt mixture adhesion; interface characteristics; semi-flexible pavements; innovative pavement materials; pavement durability and sustainability; surface texture analysis; environmental impact of pavement coatings

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4025 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; direct energy deposition; laser cladding; metals; metal matrix composites; cermets; hard coatings

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

New Materials as Protective Coatings for Different Substrates (Wood, Stone, Paper, and Textile): Synthesis, Characterization Techniques and Their Applications

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1565 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials (new sustainable materials); characterization; protective coatings; case studies; analytical techniques; durability assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Metallic Materials and Alloys: Corrosion Protection, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by José Saúl Arias-Cerón

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metal alloys; protective coatings; mechanical properties; wear resistance; microstructure

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

Innovative Thin Films and Coatings for Solar Cells

edited by

Latha Marasamy

and

Karthick Sekar

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel energy materials; vacuum coatings; non-vacuum coatings; thin film solar cells; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cell; hybrid solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells

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

Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Coatings: Structures, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by Zhi Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; protective coatings; advanced coating materials; coating technologies; thermal durability; thermal stability; device design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Biodegradable and Bio-Based Coatings for Functional Textiles

edited by

Ana Paula Serafini Immich

,

Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira

and

Catia Rosana Lange De Aguiar

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; bio-based; eco-friendly; renewable; biodegradable

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

Synthesis, Characterization, Functional Properties, and Applications of Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Systems

edited by Emilia Annese and Pedro Schio

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured coatings; nanoparticles; organic and inorganic coatings and thin films; cutting edge techniques to characterize nanostructures; catalysis; spintronics; optics; quantum materials

Multifunctional Coatings in Alloys/Steels/Metals/Composites: Numerical Simulation, Techniques, Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Tomasz Matuła

and Jarosław Pia̧tkowski

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; alloys; steels; metals; composites; abrasion resistance; microstructure; heat treatment; chemical treatment; surface layer modification; crystallization; ATD thermal analysis; DSC scanning calorimetry

Recent Development in Post-Processing for Additive Manufacturing (Second Edition)

edited by

Yuchao Bai

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; post-processing; surface modification; interface property; material characterization; hybrid manufacturing; multi-material; dimension accuracy; machining

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

Surface Modification, Functional Coatings, and Nanomaterials for Food Safety and Contact Applications

edited by

Katarzyna Mitura

and

Stanisław Mitura

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive food packaging; antimicrobial coatings; bioactive nanoparticles

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

Coating Electrode Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Qiongguang Li

and

Menglei Yuan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating electrode materials; energy conversion and storage; secondary battery; photo- and electrocatalysis; composite electrode design

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

Resin-Related Coatings and Thin Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Heriberto Rodríguez-Tobías and

Francisco J. Enriquez-Medrano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; coatings; synthesis; application; performance

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

Advanced Coatings in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jibing Chen

and

Junsheng Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; nanostructured coatings; machine learning in process optimization; multi-material; 3D printing; surface modification; surface properties; coatings

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

Tribological and Corrosion Properties of the Surfaces

edited by Huimin Qi, Song Li and Chunjian Duan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of novel polymer thin films; correlations and predictions of rheological and mechanical properties of polymer thin films; novel polymer thin films; novel materials with functional properties; e.g.; conductive; optical; tribological; barrier; protective; and antifouling coatings; among others; relationships between deposition process parameters and polymer thin film microstructures; preparation of sustainable polymer thin films; new trends in polymer thin films and coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Laser Processing and Functional Applications of Coated Tools

edited by

Hong-Jian Wang

, Hua-Tay Lin and

Ya-Qiang Ji

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface texturing; tribological behavior; cutting performance; gradient coatings; wettability control of coatings

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

Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications

edited by Patrycja Rawicka, Robert Gawecki and

Daniel Wasilkowski

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatible coatings; antimicrobial surfaces; thin films in biomedical applications; nanocarriers for drug delivery; functional nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings

edited by Wenqing Shi

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; wear-resistant coatings; tribological performance; microstructure– property relationships; surface engineering applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11367 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings

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

Welding Techniques in Surface Engineering

edited by

Jacek Górka

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2338 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing technologies; surface layers; properties and structure; wear; quality

Functional Surface and Coatings for Heritage and Cultural Protection

edited by Almudena Ortiz,

Pablo Caldevilla Domínguez

and

Marcin Górski

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional surfaces; advanced coatings; cultural heritage protection; deterioration mechanics; diagnostic techniques

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

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors: From Design to Application

edited by

Huan Yang

and

Yuqing Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film transistors; application-tailored device design; thin-film coatings; advanced display; beyond-display applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Wear-Resistance and Corrosion-Resistance Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Kang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; the forming mechanism; wear resistance; tribological property; hardness; corrosion resistance; environmental protection coating

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

Research Progress in Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Design to Application

edited by

Xiaoming Feng

submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces; bioinspired design; functional coatings; surface fabrication techniques; wettability and surface engineering

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

Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science for Coatings

edited by

Ricardo Orozco-Cruz

and

Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Gómez

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2467 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosion and antiwear coatings; electrochemical process; interfacial mechanism of protection; sustainability in coatings; artificial intelligence in coatings

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

Effect of Heat Treatment on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

edited by Xiaoyong Zhang,

Keren Zhang

and Ning Dang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2151 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance metallic materials; high-performance metallic coatings; microstructure evolution mechanisms; heat treatment; mechanical properties

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

Functional Coatings for Thermal Applications: Thermoelectrics and Thermal Management

edited by

Bingfei Nan

and

Changan Xu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; thermoelectric coatings; thermal management; heat transfer

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

Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations

edited by

Hongpeng Zheng

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic fillers; corrosion protection; barrier properties; mechanical performance; thermal and electrical functionalities

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

Advanced Alloy Degradation and Implants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing'an Li

and Zhe Fang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12954 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; alloys; coatings; degradation; surface; interface; biocompatibility

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

Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technique: Processes and Novel Materials

edited by

Gilda Renna

,

Paola Leo

and

Teresa Primo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7863 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; material characterization; advanced material; alloys; post-processing; heat treatments; laser cladding; laser metal deposition; powder bed fusion (PBF); novel materials; corrosion monitoring; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Alloy Surface Mechanics: The Effects of Coating Technologies on Performance

edited by

Ningning Li

and

Yaling Deng

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy surface mechanics; coating technologies; mechanical performance; wear resistance; corrosion protection

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

Advanced Films and Coatings for Energy Storage Materials and Power Insulation Systems

edited by

Jixing Sun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal particles; kinematic properties; coatings; collision recovery coefficient; power cable insulation; polymer films; dielectric properties; interface compatibility; electrical treeing external insulation; discharge mechanism; failure and degradation processes; optimization strategies; complex environments; advanced insulation materials

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

Advanced Coatings for Enhancing Properties and Applications of Organic/Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by

Manuela Ferrara

and

Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; deposition process; coatings; organic materials; inorganic materials

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

Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, 5th Edition

edited by

Alicia Esther Ares

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface treatment; oxidation resistance; friction and wear; corrosion resistance; coatings

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

Coatings Materials for Photovoltaic

edited by

Fernando J. Sanchez-Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings materials; chalcogenides; novel buffer layers; hole transport layer; solar cells

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

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Judit Telegdi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional nanolayers/coatings; anticorrosion coatings; inhibitors with combined activity; inhibition of corrosion-relevant microorganisms; biofilm; and biofouling formation; environmentally acceptable smart inhibitors applied in nanolayers and coatings; new trends in multifunctional coatings; special surface analyses for coatings characterization

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

Advanced Corrosion- and Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Wangping Wu

and Mengqi Cong

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; corrosion; wear; friction; surface; interface; engineering

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

Engineering in Battery Technologies—Advanced Surface Modification for High-Performance Energy Storage

edited by

Xuan Tang

and Qingfeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrode materials; electrolyte; battery management; battery thermal management; battery state estimation; surface engineering; coating electrode materials; electrolyte and interfaces

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

Surface Engineering of Alloys and Metals: Material Properties and Coating Performance

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification techniques; functional coatings; electrochemical performance; nano-engineered coatings; coating-substrate interactions; environmentally friendly coatings; long-term performance stability

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

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