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Recent Advances in Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications

edited by Kaifu Zhang and

Yang Qu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 263 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2179 | 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 | 18 articles | Viewed by 18639 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11811 | 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)

Advances in Food Technology: Bioactive Films and Coatings for Food Packaging

edited by

Danijela Šuput

Mia Kurek

and

Alena Stupar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10748 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; bioactive components; antimicrobials; antioxidants; biobased materials; active packaging; food packaging; shelf-life

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

Plasma Coating and Interface Technology: New Horizons in Surface Science

edited by Qiang Chen and Haibao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5474 | Submission Open

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

(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 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3978 | 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)

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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3845 | 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)

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

edited by

Slavica Miladinovic

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2747 | 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)

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

edited by Wei Pan,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Menglim Hoy

and Chamroeun Se

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2294 | 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

Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies

edited by Xingyu Jiang,

Kai Zhang

and

Boxue Song

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2180 | 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)

Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Pavement Materials and Asphalt Mixtures

edited by

Changjiang Kou

and

Di Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2015 | 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)

Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings

edited by Lin Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1681 | 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)

Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings

edited by Jingfa Zhang,

Peng Li

and Dan Xing

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1411 | 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 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

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

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

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | 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)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymer Coatings and Polymer Composites: Testing and Modeling

edited by

Boyuan Yin

and

Wenbo Luo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

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

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

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 397 | 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)

Ceramic Coatings in Energy Storage Applications

edited by Xiaoxiao Lu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 310 | 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)

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

edited by Hong Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 279 | 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)

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

edited by

Liaqat Ali

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 233 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2983 | 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 314 | 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)

Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Jun Jiang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10421 | 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)

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

edited by

Claudia Pelosi

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2836 | 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 Functionalization of Photovoltaic Materials

edited by

Feiyu Diao

and Rong Zhou

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | 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)

Advanced Coating Strategies for Steel Materials

edited by

Depeng Shen

and Yuying Yang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1054 | 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)

Development and Application of Anti/De-Icing Surfaces and Coatings

edited by Huanyu Zhao, Qiang He,

Dong-Dong Han

and Yulin Cheng

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6247 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti/de-icing coatings; superhydrophobic surface; ice adhesion strength; reliable coatings; experimental verification

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

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 5555 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1662 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 448 | 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)

Recent Progress on Functional Films and Surface Science

edited by

Hongbin Lu

, Duan Bin and Li Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 30971 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosive coatings; heat insulating or conducting coatings; electronic or ionic conducting coatings; passive cooling coatings; electromagnetic shielding coatings; antimicrobial coatings; heat-resistant coatings; photothermal coatings; hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings; smart coatings

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

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 | 17 articles | Viewed by 17361 | Submission Open

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

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Minghe Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12382 | 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)

Advances in Corrosion, Oxidation, and/or Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9034 | 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)

Advanced Coatings for Alloy Protection and Performance Enhancement

edited by

Xiangkui Liu

and

Junxiu Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3968 | Submission Open

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

Multifunctional Polymer Thin Films for Surface Engineering

edited by

Shuai Yang

and

Dawei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2780 | 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)

Modern Methods of Shaping the Structure and Properties of Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksander Lisiecki

and

Agnieszka Kurc-Lisiecka

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2777 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; surface layer; tribology ; cladding; surfacing; hardening; coating ; alloying; wear resistance; corrosion resistance

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

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 2165 | 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)

Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Resistance and Surface Engineering

edited by

Aida B. Moreira

and

Bruno Alderete

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 332 | 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 225 | 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)

Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Dongdong Song

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare earth element; raw materials; alloy casting; extrusion and deformation; surface treatment; joining and machining; simulation and modeling; microstructure evolution and corrosion

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

Advanced Coating Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for Enhancing Robotic Capabilities

edited by Su Ding,

Wanli Li

, Ziheng Zhan and He Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4779 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-skins; 3D printing; wear resistance; electronic packaging; machining learning

Thin Layers for Applications in Photovoltaic Solar Cells

edited by

Piotr Potera

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin solid films for PV; buffer layer for PV; optical properties; structural characterization; I-V characterization

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

Functional Organic Semiconductor Coatings for Sensor Applications

edited by

Azzuliani Supangat

and Nur Adilah Roslan

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic semiconductor coatings; flexible electronics; hybrid materials; organic-based sensors

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

Recent Progress in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings and Films

edited by Enikő Réka Fábián and Ádám Vida

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Progress in Coatings and Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications

edited by

Chengqiang Wang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel semiconductors; optoelectronic and photonic properties; scalable manufacturing; thin-film heterojunctions; perovskite; surface modification; functional coatings

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Resistance in Industrial Concrete Structures

edited by

Hang Sun

and

Mingming Jia

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative coatings; corrosion resistance; industrial concrete structures; protective coating materials; self-healing coatings; nanomaterial-enhanced coatings; eco-friendly coatings; durability enhancement; steel reinforcement protection; coating performance evaluation

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

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