Coatings

Renewable Resources in Films and Coatings Technologies: Part II: Protein and Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings

edited by

Monica Trif

,

Claudia Terezia Socol

, Florin Leontin Criste,

Mecit H. Oztop

and

Alexandru Rusu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-based edible films and coatings; protein functionalization and modification; sustainable biopolymers; coating and encapsulation technologies; protein-based film formation mechanisms; green packaging materials

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by Zifan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); degradation mechanisms; processing–microstructure–property relationships; lifetime prediction; gas-turbine engines

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

Cellulose Materials and Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by Carlos Fernando Castro-Guerrero and

Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulosic coatings for corrosion; cellulosic binding agents; cellulose films

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

Surface Engineering by Laser Technology: State of the Art

edited by

Angela De Bonis

and

Antonio Santagata

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser–matter interaction; PLD; ultrafast laser processing; MAPLE; nanostructured surfaces; functional coatings

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

Mechanical Performance of Coatings for Welding Interfaces

edited by Yuebing Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding interfaces; mechanical properties; fatigue and fracture; failure mechanisms; structural integrity

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

Advancements in Surface Engineering, Coatings and Tribology

edited by

Daoyun Chen

,

Xinlong Liu

and

Esteban Broitman

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8689 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; tribology; wear resistance; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in Alloy Coatings: Tailored Performance for Modern Applications

edited by

Yuexia Lv

,

Wei Zhao

and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5946 | 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)

Advances in Asphalt and Concrete Coatings

edited by

Jian Ouyang

, Mayzan Maher Isied, Chenguang Shi and

Zhe Zeng

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2885 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt modification; concrete coatings; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); sustainable pavements; recycling agents; warm-mix asphalt; emulsified asphalt; pavement performance evaluation; continuum damage mechanics; fracture mechanics

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

Innovative Coatings for Enhancing the Corrosion Resistance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

edited by

Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando

,

Manuel Valcuende-Payá

,

Ana Martínez-Ibernón

,

Isabel Gasch-Molina

and José Manuel Gandía-Romero

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2446 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; concrete cover; reinforced concrete structures; durability; corrosion; protection

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

Advances in Surface Welding Techniques for Metallic Materials

edited by Wenyong Zhao, Xiangbo Liu and Xiaolin Bi

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2377 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface welding engineering; laser cladding; wire arc additive manufacturing; advanced surface coatings and materials; heat transfer and fluid flow

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

Asphalt Interface Engineering and Advanced Functional Coatings for Sustainable Pavements

edited by Peng Yin, Baofeng Pan, Xiangqian Ye,

Zeyang Zhou

and

Xiujie Quan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2034 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt interface engineering; functional coatings; interfacial regulation; pavement durability; sustainable pavements; surface modification

Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Huancai Li

and

Jinhe Dou

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1965 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive coatings; surface engineering; stimuli-responsive systems; biomedical applications; clinical translation

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing of Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by Wenbin Gao, Taotao Li and Shengbin Zhao

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1876 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; laser metal deposition; additive manufacturing; corrosion; wear

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

Surface Treatment and Coating of Additively Manufactured Components

edited by

Ozgur Poyraz

and Fei Cheng

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization of additive manufacturing process parameters for surface quality; binder jetting, directed energy deposition, material extrusion, and powder bed fusion; abrasive flow machining, chemical polishing/milling, laser polishing, shot/shock peening, and vibratory finishing; coatings for aerospace, aesthetic, and biomedical purposes; coating and material characterization for adhesion, abrasion, friction, lubrication, mechanical performance, and wear; the modelling and simulation of post-manufacturing processes

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

Advanced Nanomaterials, Films, and Coatings for Energy and Sustainability

edited by

Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo

and

Israr Ul Hassan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1703 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; films; coatings; hydrogen production; supercapacitors

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

Functional Load-Bearing Coatings

edited by

Atila Kumbasaroglu

,

Fatih Avcil

and

Ahmet İhsan Turan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional load-bearing coatings; advanced cementitious coatings; corrosion and durability; structural performance; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Films and Coatings

edited by

Haichao Liu

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; polymer films and coatings; advanced characterization; durability; sustainable design

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

Bioinspired Superlyophobic Surface/Interface: Development, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by

Lu Tie

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: superlyophobicity; surface/interface; superhydrophilicity; superhydrophobicity

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

Advanced Polymer Coatings: Materials, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Sensen Han

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11085 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposite coatings; light protective coating; multifunctional application; advanced preparation; nanohybrids

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

Surface Protection for Metal Materials

edited by

Ye Yang

and Lina Si

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3856 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal coatings; surface modification; corrosion/wear mechanisms; anti-corrosion/wear techniques; anti-fouling strategies

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

Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis

edited by

Hao Xu

, Dan Wang and

Anmin Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 4605 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; energy storage and conversion; surface and interface; electrochemical

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

Advances in Concrete and Steel Construction Coatings: Materials, Mechanical Properties, Applications

edited by Yongjun Zhou,

Peng Zhu

and

Yuan Jing

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3317 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete design; ultra-high-performance concrete; functional concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; green concrete; recycled materials; life-cycle sustainability; impact resistance properties; durability; concrete surface treatment

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

Laser Welding and Cladding for Enhanced Mechanical Performance

edited by

Egidijus Vanagas

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3211 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; coating engineering; laser-assisted coatings; laser welding; laser cladding; laser peening; CW laser; nanosecond laser; picosecond laser; femtosecond laser; metal–metal welding/cladding; glass–metal welding/cladding; plastic–metal welding/cladding; glass–glass welding/cladding

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

Biopolymer-Derived Edible and Biodegradable Films and Coatings

edited by

Feng Xue

and Xinye Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2471 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; biopolymer; intelligent coatings; food shelf-life extension; modification of coatings properties

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Dental Implants and Periodontal Regeneration

edited by

Runheng Liu

and

Guanqi Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2272 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; coatings; dental implants; periodontal regeneration; biomaterials

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

Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings

edited by Oksana Gaponova and

Tomasz Mościcki

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel material systems; functional and protective coatings; advanced surface modification; hybrid and multilayer coatings; electrospark alloying (ESA)/concentrated energy methods; nanostructured and gradient layers; mechanical and tribological properties; smart or adaptive coatings; functional applications and service life

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

Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials

edited by Paulo Cordeiro Machado and

Gustavo Tressia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology

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

Latest Insights in Metal Fatigue, Failure, and Fracture

edited by

Dušan Arsić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14077 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue assessment; fatigue failure; fatigue damage evaluation; crack initiation and propagation; life prediction; fracture mechanisms; failure prevention

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

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hui Wang

,

Ge Zhang

and

Ling Qin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5410 | Submission Open

Keywords: comprehensive utilization of solid waste; cement-based materials; asphalt; low-carbon materials; concrete durability; surface treatment; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4903 | Submission Open

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

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

Coatings with Various Functionalities in Marine Environments

edited by

Yanhui Cao

and Yanling Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2419 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings; super-hydrophobic coatings; multi-functional coatings; electrochromic coatings; surface interface characterization; service/failure evaluation of coatings

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

Radiative Cooling and Photothermal Coatings for Sustainable Energy Applications

edited by Weimin Yang, Fenghua Zhang and Xiaohu Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiative cooling; photothermal coatings; thermal management; spectral selectivity; thermal radiation; thermal photonics; functional coatings; nanostructured coatings; anti-icing/de-icing; coatings for clean or sustainable energy

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

Innovative Materials and Coatings for Structural Strengthening and Performance Enhancement in Engineering Structures

edited by Jianxun Du

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative materials; functional coatings; surface and interface engineering; structural strengthening; multifunctional performance

Recent Advances in Mechanical Properties, Deformation Behavior, and Failure Mechanisms of Metals and Coatings

edited by

Sutasn Thipprakmas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; plastic deformation; failure mechanisms; fracture and fatigue; microstructure–property relationships; metallic materials; surface coatings; damage and wear; multiscale modeling

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

Surfaces and Nanostructures of 2D Materials

edited by Ke Wang and

Kai Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; atomic-scale characterization; surface functionalization; mechanical and tribological behavior

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 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 866 | 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)

Emerging Materials and Surface Chemistry for High-Efficiency Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Min Xia

,

Teng Long

and

Yihui Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: new energies; material characterization; material synthesis; artificial intelligence; data-driven approach

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

Advanced Joining and Welding Techniques: Theories and Applications

edited by Luqman Hakim Ahmad Shah and

Zhikang Shen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding; hybrid welding; additive manufacturing; materials joining; welding automation; microstructure; modelling; non-destructive testing; sustainable welding; process optimization

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

Research on Preparation and Properties of Advanced Coatings for High-Performance and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Mateusz Marczewski

, Kamil Kowalski and Thomas Nelis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance coatings; multifunctional materials; physical vapour deposition (PVD); chemical vapour deposition (CVD); thermal and cold spraying techniques

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

Investigation on Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Steels/Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongwei Liu

and

Wei Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16192 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; corrosion properties; corrosion resistance; alloys and steels

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

Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods

edited by Yuyun Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2406 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings design; material characterization; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); data-driven design

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

Interfacial Engineering with Advanced Materials and Coatings for Lithium Batteries

edited by Hazal Gergeroglu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial stability; surface modification; advanced coatings; lithium-ion batteries; electrode–electrolyte interfaces; novel nanomaterials

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

Advanced Laser-Clad Coatings and Surface Modifications

edited by

Xinying Shi

, Gustavo Henrique Nazareno Fernandes and

Lucas Melo Queiroz Barbosa

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; films; laser-cladding; surface processing; surface modification

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

Artificial Intelligence for Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Nanocoatings: Environmental Monitoring, Toxicity Prediction, and Remediation Devices

edited by

Rina Patramanon

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; safe and sustainable by design; nanocoatings; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; toxicity prediction; photocatalysis

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

Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Arturo Méndez-López

and Yuliana de Jesus Acosta-Silva

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2825 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; nanoparticles; photocatalytic; thin-film coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13154 | Submission Open

Keywords: texturing; surface modification; wetting behavior; surface finish; surface characterization; wear resistance treatment; corrosion resistance surface treatment; tribological applications; coatings

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

Advances in Functional Bio-Coatings: Emerging Materials and Advanced Deposition Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Burak Dikici

and

Mosab Kaseem

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6110 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional bio-coatings; emerging materials; multifunctional surfaces; advanced deposition technologies; surface engineering; biocompatibility; drug delivery coatings; biodegradable coatings; high-entropy alloy coatings; in vitro and in vivo response

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

Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Sangharatna M. Ramteke

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; tribological coatings; thin films; friction; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Plasma and Thermal Spray Coatings: Challenges, Developments and Future Perspectives

edited by

Marjorie Cavarroc-Weimer

and Angéline Poulon-Quintin

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-based PVD deposition processes; thermal-spray-based deposition processes; gigh-performance coatings; environmentally friendly coating processes; surface engineering

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

Advances in Ceramic Coatings: Fabrication, Properties and Applications in Industry, Energy and Biomedicine

edited by

Azmah Hanim Mohamed Ariff

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; thin films; high-temperature applications; wear resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; functional materials; manufacturing techniques; corrosion resistance; biomedical coatings

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

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI