Coatings

Advanced High-Entropy Materials: From Structural Performance to Energy Storage

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy coatings; high-entropy oxides; mechanics; battery electrodes; sustainable-material design

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

Graphene and Beyond: Advanced Coatings for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

M. Belen Gomez-Mancebo

and

Susana Fernández

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; 2D materials; advanced functional coatings; energy generation; energy storage

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

Advances in Photothermal Self-Healing Anticorrosion Coatings: Materials, Mechanisms, Fabrication and Applications

edited by Sicheng Yuan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal self-healing; anticorrosion coatings; photothermal materials; self-healing mechanisms; corrosion protection

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

Tribology and Tribocorrosion of Sintered Metallic Materials for Biomedical and Engineering Applications

edited by

María Cristina Moré Farias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; tribocorrosion; sintered metallic materials; powder metallurgy; coatings

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

Smart and Sustainable Coatings and Materials for Food Packaging

edited by

He Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings; biodegradable materials; bio-based polymers; sustainable and intelligent packaging; food safety; food preservation; life cycle assessment

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

Engineered Coatings for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Shiladitya Paul

and

Adamantini Loukodimou

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10649 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable, non-toxic, and biodegradable coatings; low VOC (volatile organic compounds) coatings; renewable materials and coatings; energy-efficient and resource-efficient coatings; eco-friendly coatings with a reduced environmental impact; advanced materials and coatings; high-performance coatings; durable coatings; functional coatings; corrosion resistant coatings; thermal barrier coatings; self-cleaning and self-healing coatings; antimicrobial coatings; wear resistance coatings; sustainable by design coatings

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

Innovative Surface Treatment Technologies for Enhanced Coating Performance

edited by

Yongfei Yang

and

Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5987 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatments; coating performance; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; microstructure modification

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

Advances in Pavement Materials and Civil Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Jiujiang Wu

and Jifeng Lian

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2735 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel pavement materials; the recycling and reuse of materials; environmental impact on pavement performance; material durability and performance; interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering

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

Advanced Functional Thin Films and Protective Coatings: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by Min Zhang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1613 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films and devices; hard protective coatings; advanced deposition techniques; surface treatment & modification; computations and modeling for materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Modification Technology and Advanced Functional Materials for Asphalt Pavement

edited by Xue Xin,

Shi Dong

and Rui Li

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1319 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt pavement; surface modification technology; advanced functional materials; pavement performance; intelligent monitoring

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

Plasma and Photonic Methods for Coatings, Surface Modification, and Materials Engineering

edited by Faramarz Sahra Gard and Joaquín Sacanell

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted deposition; photonic processing; surface modification; thin films and coatings; materials engineering

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

Microbiological Corrosion and Protection of Alloys and Metals

edited by

Zora Pilić

,

Željka Petrović

and Gloria Zlatić Jelić

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); biofilms and microbial activity; corrosion mechanisms; electrochemical and surface characterization; sustainable corrosion protection

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

Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Ercan Yildiz

and

Mehmet Yaman

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposite coatings; bio-based polymer films; food packaging materials; active and functional coatings; barrier properties

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

Luminescent Coatings and Thin Films: Next-Generation Materials and Applications

edited by

Stefano Marchesi

and

Ivana Miletto

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; luminescent materials; luminescent coatings; optical properties; optical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Thin Films, Surface and Interface in Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10612 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis surface; heterojunction interface; advanced photocatalytic thin films and coatings; new application of photocatalysis; photocatalytic DFT study; photoactive coating

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

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

,

Bing Wang

,

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2385 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Surface and Interfacial Engineering Strategies for Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites

edited by

Adriano Galvão Souza Azevedo

and

Holmer Savastano Junior

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2153 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; fiber–matrix interface; cementitious composites; functionalization of fibers; durability enhancement.

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

Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Izabela Matuła and Magdalena Szklarska

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biomedical applications; implants; nanotechnology; surface modification

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

Advanced Coatings for Catalytic Application

edited by

Agne Sulciute

and Brigita Abakevičienė

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic coatings; photocatalysis; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; energy and environmental applications

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

Coatings and Surface Texturing of Metals, Alloys and Composites: Processing, Characterization and Properties

edited by

Thirumalai Kumaran Sundaresan

and

Rendi Kurniawan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface texturing; protective coatings; surface engineering; microstructure characterization; modeling of coatings; coating processing

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

Polymer-Based Thin Films and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Applications

edited by

Zhengbai Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based thin films; polymer-based coatings; polymer composite; functional and smart coatings/films

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

Surface Engineering of Coatings and Claddings Performed by Welding Processes

edited by

Marco Arturo García-Rentería

,

Víctor Hugo López-Morelos

and

Francisco Fernando Curiel López

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: weld cladding and coatings; protective materials for coating; corrosion; metallurgy of weld overlay claddings; wear; welding thermal cycle of coatings

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

Advances in Protective Coatings: Materials, Corrosion, Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Milton Carlos Elías-Espinosa

,

Dulce Viridiana Melo Máximo

and

Emmanuel Segura-Cárdenas

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); high-temperature materials; aero-engine components; thermal cycling resistance; failure mechanisms

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Surface Coatings: Design, Characterization and Biomedical Applications

edited by Yanbin Zhao and Chengbiao Ding

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; surface coatings; bioactive coatings; biocompatibility; surface modification; biomedical applications; antibacterial coatings; osseointegration; drug-eluting coatings

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

Research in Laser Welding and Surface Treatment Technology

edited by

Kun Liu

, Wenhui Yu and

Jieren Guan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21908 | Submission Open

Keywords: reliability coatings; laser welding and joining; laser cladding coatings; additive manufacturing; protective corrosion coatings

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

Corrosion Characteristics and Surface Protection of Coastal Infrastructure

edited by

Zhiquan Xing

and

Dong Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 12899 | Submission Open

Keywords: coastal durability; atmospheric corrosion; offshore structures; protective corrosion coatings; wind turbine towers; extreme environments; transmission infrastructure; performance modeling; damage evolution modeling of coatings lifecycle management; reliability coatings

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

Multi-Principal Element Alloy Design and Surface Modification Technology

edited by Yinghao Zhou,

Pinghu Chen

and

Dandan Liang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11365 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal elements alloys; high-entropy alloys; surface modifications; mechanical properties; corrosion and wear resistance

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films

edited by Jasna Džunuzović and

Ivan S. Stefanović

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9830 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composites/nanocomposites; synthesis methods; characterization; multifunctional coatings; potential applications

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

Advanced Optical Film Coating

edited by Shuangqiang Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6395 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coating; coating technology; environmental adaptability coating; coating mechanism; coating characterization and test

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

Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hao Qian

,

Dongming Yan

and Yi Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5380 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant coatings; steel corrosion protection; concrete coatings; coated rebars; durability and performance; high-performance coatings; inorganic coatings; smart coatings; protective coatings for infrastructure; coating failure analysis; durability testing; real-world applications

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

Deposition-Based Coating Solutions for Enhanced Surface Properties

edited by

Meng Zhang

,

Yanpeng Xue

and Dandan Ma

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3835 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition technology; surface strengthening; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; hard coatings

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

Wear and Tribology Properties of Materials, Films and Coatings

edited by

Chin-Chung Wei

, Jeng Haur Horng and

Wen-Hsien Kao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3290 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; engineering materials; friction; wear; lubrication; simulation; contact mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering for Asphalt and Concrete

edited by

Tianfeng Yuan

, Kai Yan and

Lianfang Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2288 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; asphalt; cementitious composites; protection; interfacial property

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Composite Structural Design

edited by

,

, Weiwei Zhang,

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1655 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced materials; long lifespans; composite structures; high performance; failure mechanisms; material design; thermal cycles; finite element simulation

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

Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings

edited by

Mieczysław Pancielejko

and Ewa Dobruchowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1563 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; metals and alloys for implants; polymers for biomedical applications; ceramic and composite biomaterials; surface modification; functional coatings; nanostructured surfaces; 3D printing of biomaterials; mechanical and tribological properties; biocompatibility

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

Novel Materials and Coatings for Functional, Protective, and Sustainable Textiles and Wearables

edited by

Miao Tian

and

Zhenzhen Quan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1429 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textiles; surface modification; additive manufacturing; protective coatings; sustainable textiles; computational modeling

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

Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Medium- and High-Entropy Alloys

edited by

Yao Qiu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 903 | Submission Open

Keywords: strengthening and toughening; coating technology; corrosion; wear; extreme condition

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

Bound States in the Continuum in Metamaterials and Metasurfaces

edited by Guidong Liu, Hongju Li, Chaobiao Zhou and

Tian Sang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; metasurfaces; metamaterials; bound states in the continuum; multidimensional photonic structures; strong coupling; nonlinear optics

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

Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings

edited by

Luca Magagnin

,

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

and Alexandros Zoikis-Karathanasis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 795 | Submission Open

Keywords: safe and sustainable; coatings; surface treatment; metal matrix composite coatings; additive manufacturing; thin film technologies and applications; surface finishing

Steel Surface Modification and Corrosion Resistance: Intelligent Monitoring and AI-Driven Approaches

edited by

Mohammad Nishat Akhtar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel surface modification; corrosion resistance mechanisms; advanced coating technologies; artificial intelligence; corrosion monitoring; computer vision; steel inspection

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

Research Progress in Atmospheric Corrosion and Coating Deterioration—2nd Edition

edited by Steven A. Policastro

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; inorganic coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation; accelerated test methods; atmospheric corrosion; coating performance prediction; marine coatings

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

Polymer-Based Innovations for Sustainable and Resilient Pavements

edited by

Hao Wu

and

Weimin Song

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-modified asphalt; polymer-based binder; inorganic polymers; smart and functional polymer materials; waste plastic recycling; resilient pavements

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

Advanced Surface Engineering in Welding and Additive Manufacturing

edited by Wenchao Ke, Jianzhao Wu and

Yinghong Yu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; welding; additive manufacturing; coatings; wear and corrosion resistance

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

Additive Manufacturing Enabled Surface Engineering and Coatings on Conventional Steel Substrates

edited by

Nikša Čatipović

,

Massimo Rogante

and Anatoly Viktorovych Zavdoveev

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; directed energy deposition (DED); laser cladding; additive manufacturing (AM); surface engineering; steel substrates; wear resistance; corrosion protection; metallurgical bonding; high-speed laser cladding (EHLA)

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

AI-Optimized Smart Coatings for IoT and Intelligent Systems

edited by

Kerem Küçük

and Cüneyt Bayılmış

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-optimized coatings; smart coatings; internet of things; machine learning; intelligent materials

Tribological, Nano-Structured, Boron-Based, Superconducting, Asphalt, and Bio-Inspired Coatings for Multifunctional Surface Engineering

edited by

Sezai Kütük

, Aykut Canakci,

Erol İskender

and Sabriye Çanakçi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; boron-based materials; superconductor; tribology; asphalt; bio-inspired coatings

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

Sustainable Smart and Active Food Coatings and Packaging

edited by

Swarna Jaiswal

and

Amit K. Jaiswal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart food packaging; bio-based films; edible coatings; antimicrobial materials; biodegradable polymers; colorimetric indicators; freshness sensors; spoilage detection; food preservation

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

Sustainable and Bio-Inspired Tribology: Coatings, Green Materials and Nature-Inspired Strategies

edited by

Qunfeng Zeng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-inspired tribology; sustainability; green lubricants; superlubricious surfaces; life cycle assessment (LCA)

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

Next-Generation Protective Coatings: Innovative Smart Materials and Sustainable Strategies for Corrosion Mitigation

edited by Aleksander Iwaniak, Piotr Nikończuk and Wojciech Moćko

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; corrosion resistance; coatings self-repair; intelligent self-repair coatings; intelligent materials; smart coatings; smart materials; sensing; triggers; coatings

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

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Alloys and Metals in Oil and Gas Industry

edited by

Zhiwei Li

, Haoping Peng and

Shouwu Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; pipeline coatings; self-healing coatings; anti-corrosion nanocomposites; hydrogen barrier coating; high-temperature high-pressure (HPHT); flow assurance

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

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