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Special Issues
Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Functional Coatings for Thermal Applications: Thermoelectrics and Thermal Management
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Research Progress in Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Design to Application
Deadline: 12 June 2026
Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Welding Techniques in Surface Engineering
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Wear-Resistance and Corrosion-Resistance Coatings, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Functional Surface and Coatings for Heritage and Cultural Protection
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors: From Design to Application
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Laser Processing and Functional Applications of Coated Tools
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Surface and Interface Characteristics of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications
Deadline: 31 May 2026
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