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Applications of Self-Healing and Environment-Responsive Coatings

edited by

Karol Chilmon

and

Maciej Kalinowski

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing coatings; stimuli-responsive materials; smart functional surfaces; photocatalytic coatings; durability and environmental performance

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

Topography Evolution of Thin Films in Electronic, Biomedical and Industrial Applications

edited by Jesús Rafael Gonzalez-Parra and

Arturo Barba Pingarrón

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; coatings; corrosion; antibacterial; semiconductors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Surface Engineering in Additive Manufacturing: Coatings, Modeling, and AI-Driven Approaches

edited by

Taoufik Hachimi

and

Mark James Jackson

submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; surface coating; post-processing; fracture mechanics; computational modeling; artificial intelligence

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

Coating Applications with Modern 3D Technologies

edited by

Igor Iljin

and

Jūratė Jolanta Petronienė

submission deadline 18 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D-printed coatings; hydrogel coatings; additive manufacturing; smart manufacturing; sol–gel method; metal coatings

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

Surface Modification Techniques Utilizing Plasma and Photonic Methods

edited by

Zaichun Sun

, Qianglong He and

Jiaji Zhang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4301 | 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 High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

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

edited by Hui Dong, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3095 | 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)

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

edited by Chen Zhang and Dejing Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1874 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; antimicrobial; antifouling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Polymer Coatings for Sensors

edited by

Zine Ghemari

and

Abdesselam Hocini

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 966 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer coatings; sensors; chemical sensors; gas sensors; biosensors; conductive polymers; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); polymer nanocomposites; MEMS sensors; flexible and wearable sensors; smart sensors; IoT sensing systems; signal transduction; surface functionalization; thin films; coating technologies; biomedical sensing; sensor reliability and stability

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

Advanced Surface Modification and Protective Coatings for Durable Structural Materials and Engineering Structures

edited by

Jie Liu

and

Zhaoyan Cui

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; corrosion protection; structural degradation; functional coatings; protective coating systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Advanced Coatings and Surface Modifications for Dental Materials

edited by Doğu Ömür Dede

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance dental polymers; PAEKs (PEEK, PEKK); surface modification; non-thermal plasma; tribochemical silica coating; bond strength

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

Multifunctional Coatings for Protection and Performance Enhancement

edited by Matic Jovičević Klug,

Patricia Jovičević-Klug

and J. Manoj Prabhakar

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; coatings; corrosion protection; surface treatments

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

Advances of Epoxy-Based Thin Films and Coatings

edited by Han Yan,

Meng Cai

and

Chuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy coatings; nanoscale reinforcement; surface engineering; multifunctional thin films; durability and sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Additive Manufacturing Technology for Coatings and Surface Modification

edited by

Fuxiang Li

Jianfeng Wang

, Yu Ni and Lin Wang

submission deadline 22 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metallic coatings; surface strengthening; microstructure; service performance

(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 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3383 | Submission Open

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

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

2D Material-Based Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by

Vivek Saraswat

Mehmet Topuz

and Yüksel Akınay

submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1970 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Progress in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings and Films

edited by Enikő Réka Fábián and Ádám Vida

submission deadline 25 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open

Keywords: cantor alloys; laser melting deposition; hardness; refractory proprieties

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

Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings

edited by Jingfa Zhang,

Peng Li

and Dan Xing

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3944 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications

edited by Gaopeng Xu and

Jiang Ju

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2039 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Protective Coatings and Surface Modification for Civil Engineering Structures: Corrosion, Fire and Thermal Protection

edited by

Zofia Szweda

, Elżbieta Stanaszek-Tomal and

Tomasz Jaśniok

submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; surface modification; diagnostic testing of protective coatings; degradation of protective coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Alloy Surfaces

edited by

Víctor Orozco Carmona

and

David Bastidas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9903 | 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)

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

edited by Xiaoyong Zhang,

Keren Zhang

and Ning Dang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6843 | 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)

Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications

edited by

Chithirai Pon Selvan

Avinash Lakshmikanthan

and

Wahidul K. Biswas

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5456 | 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)

Advanced Catalytic Coatings and Films for High-Performance Applications

edited by

Ivana Perović

Snežana Brković

and

Igor A. Pašti

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5268 | 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 Films and Coatings for Energy Storage Materials and Power Insulation Systems

edited by

Jixing Sun

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3695 | 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)

Recent Advances in Research and Application of Organic and Inorganic Coatings

edited by

Fernando Juárez López

and

Margarita García-Hernández

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3641 | 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)

Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings

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

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3485 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

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

edited by

Slavica Miladinovic

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3198 | 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)

The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Oana-Georgiana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3190 | 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)

Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies

edited by Xingyu Jiang,

Kai Zhang

and

Boxue Song

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2961 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

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

edited by

Hongpeng Zheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2918 | 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)

Sustainable Polymer Coatings: Eco-Friendly Materials and Green Processing Technologies

edited by Yu Tan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2019 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; eco-friendly materials; green processing technologies; green chemistry; hydrogel coating; sustainable design; bio-based materials

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

Recent Applications of Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials and Coatings

edited by

Yishun Liao

Yifeng Ling

and Yibing Zuo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1141 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon cementitious materials for coatings; rapid-setting cementitious materials for coatings; ultra-high-strength cementitious materials for coatings; 3D printing of cementitious materials for coatings; coating materials under extreme environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Recent Insights into Ultrathin Polymer Films

edited by

Gianfranco Carotenuto

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 1138 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrathin polymer films; functional materials; electronic spectroscopy; spectroscopic interferometry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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

edited by Edgar Carneiro,

José David Castro

and

Ricardo Serra

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open

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

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

Cement-Based Concrete and Slurry: Surface Modification and Functional Optimization for Rock Engineering

edited by Yue Wu,

Shuai Zhang

, Yinge Zhu and

Weiguo Qiao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete and cement slurry; building materials; fractured rock reinforcement; surface modification and functional optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Corrosion-Resistant Metallic Materials: Surface Engineering & Applications

edited by

Zhu Xiao

and

Ziqian Zhao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metal and alloys; surface engineering; coatings; multi-field coupling corrosion

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Intelligent Surface Engineering for Sustainable Cement-Based Composite Materials

edited by

Jihuan Han

and Yankai Wu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; corrosion inhibition; surface engineering; powder infiltration plating; anti-corrosion coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Novel Optical Thin Films and Advanced Coatings

edited by

Emilia Mihaylova

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel optical thin films; advanced coatings; smart thin films and coatings; light-modifying films and coatings; 2D luminescent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Ceramic Films and Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by Ce Wang and

Peng He

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface; ceramics; coatings; dissimilar materials; regulation mechanism

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

Polymer Coatings and Polymer Composites: Testing and Modeling

edited by

Boyuan Yin

and

Wenbo Luo

submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

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

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

Ceramic–Polymer Hybrid Coatings: Multifunctional Solutions

edited by Danica Bajić, Vera Obradović and Bojana Fidanovski

submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic–polymer hybrid coatings; organic–inorganic hybrids; multifunctional coatings; nanoceramic polymer composite coatings; wear-resistant coatings; tribological coatings; thermal barrier coatings; advanced coating characterization; structure–property relationships

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

Novel Application of Films and Coatings for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Charaf Laghlimi

, Younes Ziat and

Abdelaziz Moutcine

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3340 | 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)

Microstructure–Property Relationships and Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Materials/Coatings

edited by

Mehmet Akif Erden

and

Bahadır Furkan Kinaci

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; microstructure–property relationships; mechanical behavior; coatings; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Surface Process)

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Minghe Zhang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14524 | 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)

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

edited by

Claudia Pelosi

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3674 | 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)

Surface Chemistry in Science and Industry

edited by

Stoyan Karakashev

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1886 | 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)

Coatings in Cultural Heritage: Original Surfaces, Protection and Long-Term Performance

edited by Eduarda Vieira, Isabel Tissot and

Andrea Macchia

submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; surface characterization; corrosion and weathering; protective coatings; decorative and historical coatings; patinas and corrosion products; natural ageing; green conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cultural Heritage and Protective Coatings)

Advanced Plasma Surface Treatments and Their Applications in Coating Technologies

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

and

Teresa Moskalioviene

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14039 | 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 High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

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

edited by

Liyong Wang

and

Guizhen Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4441 | 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)

Recent Progress in Magnetron Sputtering of Coatings and Thin Films

edited by