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Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings
edited by and Juan Wang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5912 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings
Metal Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; remanufacturing; surface engineering; laser cladding; thermal spraying; metal matrix composites; repair and restoration; functional coatings; sustainable manufacturing; high-performance alloys
Self-Cleaning and Anti-Fouling Coatings
edited by Liming Liu and Wei Tong
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2888 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; self-cleaning; anti-fouling; micro-nanostructures; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Advanced Coatings for Fuel Cells
edited by Dongxu Cui and Zewei Lyu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2372 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; electrode materials; carbon deposition; fuel conversion; biomass utilization; characterization of material and microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies
edited by Shanhui Liu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1130 | Submission Open
Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Advanced Functional Coatings: Synthesis, Characterization, and Multifunctional Applications in Energy, Antimicrobial, and Corrosion Resistance
edited by Yun Zhao, Wei Wang and Xuejin Wang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; surface modification; coating deposition technologies; multifunctional applications; electrochemical performance
Solar Cells with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; film; photovoltaic device; single-walled carbon nanotube–silicon interface; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behavior of Alloy/Coatings, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 24268 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired hierarchical structures; graded architecture; multilayers; tribology; friction and wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Novel Coatings for Enhanced Water Desalination and Treatments submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1131 | Submission Open
Keywords: water desalination coatings; advanced surface modifications; eco-friendly coating; artificial intelligence for coating optimization; regression analysis for coating performance prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Fatigue and Wear Mechanisms of Different Surface Coatings for Industrial Application submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6567 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear-resistant coatings; modified metallic surfaces; mechanical failure; friction; wear; damage mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
New Trends in Films and Surfaces for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , and Diego Martínez Carrillo
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2578 | Submission Open
Keywords: film; surfaces; interfaces; water treatment; adsorption; organic pollutants; inorganic pollutants; biological pollutants; coatings; electrocoagulation; nanocomposites
Advanced Coatings and Interfacial Engineering for Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials
edited by , Xiaopeng Huang and Qian He
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; coatings; nanomaterials; extreme environment; artificial intelligence
Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; matrix modification; interface science; polymer–matrix composites; ceramic–matrix composites; carbon–matrix composites; metal–matrix composites; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Oxide Films and Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Metals submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: protective oxide; chemical passivation; barrier effect against corrosion; self-healing effect; corrosion inhibition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance
edited by , and Guiqiang Liang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1681 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite; multifunctionality; self-healing materials; organic–inorganic hybrids; smart coatings; sustainable materials; advanced manufacturing; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Environmentally Friendly Thin Films and Coatings for Packaging submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1249 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based coatings; biodegradable films; nanocellulose; barrier properties; sustainable coating formulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open
Keywords: painting materials; painting layers; non-destructive analytical techniques; microanalytical techniques; portable spectroscopy; in-situ analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Microstructure, Surface Topography and Tribological Properties of Coatings submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 707 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure; topography; surface modification; tribology; tribological compatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; photocatalysis; air and water treatment; composite materials; pollutant removal
Laser Technologies: Laser Deposition Thin Films and Coatings Formation
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser technologies; pulsed laser deposition; thin film growth mechanisms; thin films and film coatings; thin film structures; optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photovoltaic and thermoelectric structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Multi-Functional Liquid-Repellent Coatings: Innovative Approaches for Protecting Surfaces
edited by Defeng Yan, Jiyu Liu and Weihao Pan
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; liquid-repellent; preparation technologies; performance characterization; coating durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Antibacterial and Osteogenic Coatings for Implants
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial coatings; implant surface modification; biomaterials; biomechanics; bioactive coatings; nanostructured surfaces; infection-resistant implants; bone–implant interface; drug- and ion-releasing coatings; biomedical implants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Advances in Deposition Technologies for Thin Films and Coatings submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: Thin-film deposition; Coating technologies; Physical and chemical vapor deposition; Functional and protective coatings; Surface Engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Renewable Resources in Films and Coatings Technologies: Part II: Protein and Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings
edited by , , Florin Leontin Criste, and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 308 | 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 256 | 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)
Surface Engineering by Laser Technology: State of the Art submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 243 | 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)
Cellulose Materials and Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Application
edited by Carlos Fernando Castro-Guerrero and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | 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)
Mechanical Performance of Coatings for Welding Interfaces
edited by Yuebing Li
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 207 | 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 submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8763 | 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 , and Hui Zhang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6037 | 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 , Mayzan Maher Isied, Chenguang Shi and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2950 | 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 submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2466 | 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 2415 | 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, and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2088 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt interface engineering; functional coatings; interfacial regulation; pavement durability; sustainable pavements; surface modification
Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2003 | 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 1914 | 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 and Fei Cheng
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1773 | 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 submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1705 | 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 submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 998 | 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
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 463 | 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
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 385 | 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
submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11198 | 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 and Lina Si
submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3883 | 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 , Dan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 4666 | 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, and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3383 | 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
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3269 | 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 and Xinye Liu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2509 | 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 and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2334 | 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
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 320 | 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
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
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