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Novel Microcapsule Technology in Coatings

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 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)

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 4792 | 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 in Electrically Conductive Coatings: Materials, Preparation and Applications

edited by

Shuai Chen

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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 Coating Protection Technology in the Oil and Gas Industry

edited by Dezhi Zeng

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

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

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

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 29 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 60 | 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)

Functional Coatings for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Chunfeng Meng

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 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)

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

edited by

Dilawar Hassan

and Ayesha Sani

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 24 | 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 | Viewed by 13 | 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 | 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)

Coating Electrode Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Qiongguang Li

and

Menglei Yuan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | 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)

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

edited by José Saúl Arias-Cerón

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Yuchao Bai

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 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)

Coatings Materials for Photovoltaic

edited by

Fernando J. Sanchez-Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 7 | 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)

Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings

edited by Jingfa Zhang,

Peng Li

and Dan Xing

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

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

edited by

Menglim Hoy

and Chamroeun Se

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 81 | 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

Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications

edited by Gaopeng Xu and

Jiang Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

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

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

Surface Chemistry in Science and Industry

edited by

Stoyan Karakashev

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

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