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Calcium Phosphate and Bioglass Materials for Bone Implant Applications

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 33025 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biomaterials with enhanced properties

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

Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Jun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4369 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly methods; multi-functions; surface modification and protection; mechanism of modification and protection; advanced materials

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

Studying the Optoelectronic Applications of Coating Materials for Perovskite Crystals

edited by Xueqiong Su and Yong Pan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating materials for perovskite crystal; photoelectric components; quantum dots; nanolaser

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

Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage

edited by Wen Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating technologies; electrode materials; polymeric coatings; energy storage; ionic conductivity; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; nanostructured coatings

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

Biodegradable Films and Composite Coatings: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Isabel Coelhoso

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 52088 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films and coatings antimicrobial; antioxidant; nanocomposites; nanolaminates; shelflife; packaging

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

Advanced Technology in Surface Characterization and Conservation for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

edited by Antonina Chaban,

Jana Striova

and

Rita Deiana

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7896 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation; architectural surface; archaeological surface; non-invasive characterisation; heritage science

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

Surface Treatment for Steel Materials

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6809 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface severe plastic deformation; surface chemical heat treatment; surface coating; surface electro-plating; electrodeposition

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings: Design, Characterization, Failure Analysis, and Applications

edited by Wang Zhu and

Fan Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1656 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); ceramic coatings; corrosion; mechanical property; failure analysis

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

Surface Modification of Magnesium, Aluminum Alloys, and Steel

edited by

Aurel Mihail Titu

Bin Miao

and

Alina Bianca POP

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19410 | Submission Open

Keywords: Surface; Roughness; Mechanical properties; Materials; Design of experiment; Quality assurance; Coatings

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

Coatings with Natural Products

edited by

Camelia Ungureanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11593 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extract; natural compound; natural coating; antimicrobial; functional coatings

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

Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Coatings

edited by

Marcella Balordi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4119 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic coatings and surfaces; synthesis and surface characterisation; contact angle measurements; theoretical and computational modelling

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

Advanced Functional Nanostructured Films and Coatings for Energy Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gianfranco Carotenuto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3776 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced energy materials; functional materials; nanocomposites; nanostructured materials; smart materials; polymeric coatings; hybrid coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Trends and Advances in Thin Films and Coatings for High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

edited by Guorong Ma, Zhiqiang Cao, Qiqi Zhang and Yunfei Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3729 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic solar cells; perovskite solar cells; conjugated polymers; organic small molecules; coating and thin films; morphology and stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

High-Temperature Protective Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3709 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation; superalloy; high-temperature protective coatings; high-temperature organic silicon coating; high-temperature inorganic silicon coating; thermal barrier coatings (TBC)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Environmentally Friendly Energy Conversion Materials and Thin Films

edited by

Christos Argirusis

Pavlos K. Pandis

and Georgia Sourkouni

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3366 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; fuel cells; thermoelectrics; piezoelectric thin films; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; thin-film preparation methods; batteries; supercapacitors; coating technologies

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

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Packaging Materials for Food Contact

edited by

Antía Lestido-Cardama

and

Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1837 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; food contact materials; biopolymers; packaging; coatings; NIAS; biodegradation

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

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

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1759 | 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)

Selected Papers from the 4th Coatings and Interfaces Conference (CIC2025)

edited by

Emerson Coy

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 745 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin and thick films; processes for coating deposition and modification; characterization techniques; in situ and in-operando methods for coatings and surfaces; functional; protective and decorative coatings; dyes; pigments and their intermediates; wear; corrosion and erosion; coatings for high temperatures; coatings in cultural heritage; film materials for packaging; applied surface science; adsorption; adhesion and functionalization; fundamental and functional properties of surfaces and interfaces; theoretical and computational modelling of surfaces and interfaces; high-surface-area systems: colloids; nanoparticles and large interfaces

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Alloy Surfaces

edited by

Víctor Orozco Carmona

and

David M. Bastidas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; functionalized coatings; sustainable coatings; smart coatings; advanced coatings; self-healing coatings; multifunctional coatings; anodic coatings; cathodic coatings; thermal spray coating; hybrid coating

(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 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by Zhi Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 154 | 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)

Surface Modification of Coatings for Energy Storage Devices and Applications

edited by Xiao Yu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; electrochemical energy storage; energy storage; electrode; wearable electronics; functional carbon film; coatings

Molecular Research Progress on Corrosion Mechanisms and Advanced Coatings for the Protection of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Henryk Kania

, Angela Blažanović and Joanna Nackiewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanism; corrosion resistance; corrosion in liquid metals; coatings; hot dip galvanizing; thermal spraying; electrogalvanizing; organic coatings

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

Advanced Bio-Based Materials and Coatings for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Shinhao Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced bio-based materials and coatings; alternative raw materials; low carbon; environmental protection; biodegradability; bio-based antimicrobial materials and coatings

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

Advancements in Films and Coatings for Food Packaging and Storage

edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior and

Roniérik Pioli Vieira

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; flexible packaging; biopolymer film; coatings; shelf life; storage; food stability; packaging sustainability; active packaging; intelligent packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by

María Cristina Moré Farias

and

Polyana Alves Radi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12631 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature mechanical and tribological characterization; low-friction and wear-resistant coatings; contact mechanics of coatings; advanced tribological characterization of coatings; modeling and simulation of wear and friction of coatings

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

Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Siyuan Lu

and

Wenjun Lu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12186 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; mechanical properties; metallic materials; coatings; microstructure; material characterization; wear and errosion

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

Surface Engineering and Properties of Steel Materials

edited by Yuefeng Wang and Kai Guo

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel; corrosion; wear; characterization; surface; coatings

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

Interfacial Electrochemistry of Coatings Produced or Applied in Solution

edited by

Rongguang Wang

Her-Hsiung Huang

and

Jiaqian Qin

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13097 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemistry; electroplating/electrodeposition; corrosion; catalyst; battery/fuel battery; wear/tribology; hydrophobic/hydrophilic

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

Electrochemical Properties and Applications of Thin Films

edited by

Ana Maria Julieta Popescu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9300 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; modeling and prediction; electrodeposition; corrosion; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

New Materials and New Applications for the Cold Gas Spray Process

edited by Sergi Dosta and Francesco Delloro

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2374 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; Intermetallics; fuctional materials; hard-phase dispersed alloys; cold spray additive manufacturing; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance

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

Functional Coatings in Electrochemistry and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Mayra Kerolly Sales Monteiro

and Elisama Vieira dos Santos

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental treatment; advanced oxidative processes; coating; nanotechnology; adsorptive membranes; electrochemical sensor; electrocatalysis; waste reuse

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

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)-Related Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Gintarė Kručaitė

and

Daiva Tavgeniene

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroactive materials; TADF; hole-transporting materials; organic chemistry; energy conversion technology; deposition methods for OLED thin films and coatings

The Role of Natural and Renewable Resources in Developing Eco-Friendly Paper Coatings for Packaging Applications

edited by

Klemen Možina

and Diana Gregor-Svetec

submission deadline 16 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1589 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural coatings; synthetic coatings; renewable resources; coating surface evaluation; print quality; packaging materials; contact and noncontact measuring technique for surface topography evaluation

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

Metasurfaces and Low-Dimensional Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Guanhai Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2260 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; low-dimensional materials; optical bound states in the continuum; device physics and modeling; photoelectric or thermal detection; coating

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

Advances in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jingbin Hao, Hao Liu and Haifeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1778 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; laser cladding; additive manufacturing; multi-energe field assist; surface strengthening; tribology behavior; impact wear; corrosion protection; composite coatings.

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

Recent Progress in Thin Films and Surfaces: Deposition, Characterization and Various Applications

edited by

Neringa Petrašauskienė

and

Ingrida Ancutiene

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1029 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films and coatings; thin film structures and materials; deposition techniques of thin films; thin film devices; surface and interface characterization and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Alloy Coatings: Tailored Performance for Modern Applications

edited by

Yuexia Lv

Wei Zhao

and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy coatings; corrosion resistance; advanced deposition techniques; multifunctional coatings; durability and performance

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings Technology: Heat Transfer Optimization, Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by

Beata Zygmunt-Kowalska

Monika E. Kuźnia

and

Artur Szajding

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature coatings; thermal insulation layers; heat-resistant materials; energy efficiency improvements

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

Advances in Polymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical applications; veterinary applications; drug delivery and release; biomedical and veterinary implants; antifungal and antibacterial materials

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

New Challenges in Wood Adhesives and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Benedetto Pizzo

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5988 | Submission Open

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

Advanced Functional and Smart Coatings for Energy Applications

edited by

M. B. Gomez-Mancebo

and

Susana Fernández

submission deadline 27 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional coatings; characterization techniques; corrosion protective; degradation; energy generation applications; energy storage applications

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

Thin Film Coatings for Medical Biosensing Applications

edited by

José Carlos Fonseca

and

Patrique Fiedler

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2181 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film coatings; biosensor; medical device; biosignal processing; wearable medical devices; machine learning

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

Advanced Coatings for Fuel Cells

edited by Dongxu Cui and Zewei Lyu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; electrode materials; carbon deposition; fuel conversion; biomass utilization; characterization of material and microstructure

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

Surface Engineering of Solid-State Electrochemical Systems for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Luca Vattuone

and Davide Cademartori

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface electrochemistry; energy conversion and storage; vibrational energy harvesting; nano- and micro-surface engineering; modeling of electrochemical processes

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

Characterization and Industrial Applications of PVD Coatings

edited by F.C. Silva, Luis Cesar Fontana and Mengying Wang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: PVD coatings; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance; electrical properties; wear resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Progress in Metal Additive Manufacturing and Post-Processing Techniques

edited by

Javier Bedmar

Sonia García Rodriguez

and

Najib Abu-Warda

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; surface; coatings; corrosion; tribology

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

Shape Memory Alloy Films and High-Entropy Alloy Films

edited by

Ana Sofia Ramos

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings/films; thin-film technologies; structure; properties and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Deposition, Characterization and Application of Anti-corrosion and Lubricating Coatings

edited by

Yiran Wang

Liang Sun

and

Wenyan Zhai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 40916 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; metal matrix composites; lubricating coatings; interface

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

Characterization and Manufacturing of Nano-Composites and Nano-Composite Coatings

edited by

Nikolaos Karkalos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17842 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of nanocomposite materials; coating materials testing procedures; optimization of nanocomposite coating production processes; machinability of coated surfaces; modeling of nanocomposite coating materials

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

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