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Polymer Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by He Zhang, Jiaxin Guo, Ge Cao and Mingze Sun

submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2929 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; interfacial engineering; bioelectronics and biomedical engineering; energy-related coatings; corrosion protection

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

Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapor deposition; coating technology; thin film; multilayer coatings; optical interference coatings; sputtering; evaporation

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

Coatings for Compression and Fatigue Resistance: Mechanisms, Performance and Applications

edited by

Tomasz Cyryl Dyl

and

Tomasz Garstka

submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings technology; maintenance, repair; surface engineering; plastic working; machining and burnishing; welding technology and additive manufacturing; non-destructive testing, geometric surface defects

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

Surface Corrosion Inhibitors: Synthesis, Performance and Applications

edited by

Abdelkarim Ait-Mansour

and

Rachid Salghi

submission deadline 16 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic coatings; corrosion resistance; tribological performance; functional surface engineering; computational modeling

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

Advanced Materials and Films for Food Packaging

edited by

Federico Barrino

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2618 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; barrier properties; active packaging; biodegradability; nanostructured films

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

Advances and Applications of Sustainable Food Packaging Coating

edited by

Daniela Denisse Castro Enriquez

and

Ramón Francisco Dórame Miranda

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2154 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; sustainable; films; food packaging; advances and applications; active and intelligent food packaging

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

Tribology of Coatings and Surface Layers

edited by

Joern Kohlscheen

and Stephen C. Veldhuis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2063 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; coating deposition processes; wear and lubrication; optimization of properties; analytics & modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advanced Coatings and Films for Food Packing and Storage, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jun Mei

and

Jing Xie

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; active ingredients; bio-based materials; active packaging; intelligent/smart packaging; shelf life

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

Preparation and Applications of Innovative Optoelectronic Films and Materials

edited by Hanlu Zhang, Junlu Sun and Xuexia Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1257 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic films; 2D materials; optoelectronic devices; optical coatings

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

Coatings for Wear Resistance: Materials, Manufacturing and Performance

edited by

Berkay Ergene

and Çağın Bolat

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; additive manufacturing; wear performance; lattice structure; long lifetime

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

Advances in Thermal Deposition Methods for Functional Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by

Munteanu Corneliu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal deposition; plasma jet thermal deposition; metallization; sputtering; thermal deposition technologies; functional coatings

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

Recent Research on Functional Cement-Matrix Composites and Construction Coatings

edited by

Wen-hua Chen

Chunhong Chen

and

Xiang Guo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: CDW resource utilization; cement-based composites; functional modification; interface performance optimization and functional integration; coating and surface engineering treatment; multi-component collaborative design; green low-carbon concrete

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

Microstructure and Protective Performance of Reinforced Laser-Clad High Entropy Alloy Composite Coatings

edited by Hui Liang and Zhiqiang Cao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; high-entropy alloy composite coating; reinforcing particles; tribocorrosion resistance; microstructure regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composite Coatings)

Thermal Insulation, Durability, and Cost-Effectiveness Multi-Objective Optimization of Turbine Blades with Thermal Barrier Coatings

edited by

Li Shi

Qingbo Wen

and

Fan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; turbine blade; thermal insulation; durability; cost-effectiveness; multi-objective optimization; performance optimization

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

Surface and Interface Engineering of Photochemical and Photoelectrochemical Processes

edited by Zeeshan Haider

submission deadline 20 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy conversion; photocatalysis; surface modification; hydrogen production; interface engineering; waste remediation; solar fuel production

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

Superhydrophobic Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ioannis Karapanagiotis

submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12508 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings; water-repellent surfaces and coatings; superoleophobic surfaces and coatings; oil-repellent surfaces and coatings; anti-biofouling

Advanced Coatings and Interfaces for Next-Generation Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Byung-Hyun Shin

submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2539 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; interface engineering; energy storage; lithium-ion battery; energy saving system

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

Multifunctional Thin Films from Hybrid Biopolymers and Nanomaterials

edited by

Edith Inés Yslas

and

Diego Acevedo

submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; biopolymers; nanomaterials; biological applications; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Wood and Masonry Coatings: Enhancement and Durability

edited by

Sok-Yee Yeo

and Shibing Dai

submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional and modern coatings; climate change; extreme environments; degradation mechanism; modeling of coatings

Corrosion Monitoring, Prevention and Prediction of Urban Buried Infrastructures

edited by

Chengtao Wang

, Shaoyi Xu, Kangkang Tang and Gan Cui

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4608 | Submission Open

Keywords: buried infrastructure; oil and gas pipeline; shield tunnel; corrosion monitoring; corrosion prediction

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

Metal Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3116 | 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

Pavement Surface Status Evaluation and Smart Perception

edited by Shihao Dong, You Zhan,

Haoyuan Luo

and

Bin Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2938 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement surface evaluation; pavement surface reconstruction; intelligent sensing; deep learning for pavement engineering

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

Bio-Nanocomposite Coatings: A Potential Strategy to Improve the Overall Performance of Food Packaging Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Stefano Farris

and

Daniele Carullo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 2705 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-nanocomposites; coatings; food packaging materials; functional properties; surface properties; sustainability

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

Innovative Coating Technologies for Preservation and Safety of Horticultural Produce

edited by

Lluís Palou

and

María B. Pérez-Gago

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2428 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings for fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables; postharvest quality of horticultural produce; biopolymer-based edible materials for fruit and vegetable preservation; functional edible coatings as safe, sustainable postharvest treatments; edible coating composition and characterization

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

Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Durability Enhancement and Performance Optimization

edited by Yong Li and Mingming Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1702 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces; multifunctional coatings; durability; anti-icing

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

New Advances in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Aldona Balčiūnaitė

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; fiber; coatings; electrochemical characterization; conductivity; green energy; fuel cells

Functional Coatings for Biosensor Applications

edited by

Antanas Zinovicius

and Inga Morkvėnaitė

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biosensors; artificial intelligence; nanostructured films; polymer nanocomposites; surface functionalization; wearable sensors

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

Advanced Technology in Environmental Remediation and Resource Utilization, 3rd Edition

edited by

Deling Yuan

and

Shoufeng Tang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource utilization; advanced oxidation process; environmental catalysis; environmental function material; oxide thin films; functional coatings

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

Advances in Laser Manufacturing of Metals: Materials, Processing and Applications

edited by Jingtao Wang, Yang Liu, Bangping Gu and Lingchao Meng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; laser machining; additive manufacturing; corrosion; micro–nano manufacturing; electrochemical machining

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

Selected Papers from the 5th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference

edited by

Emerson Coy

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin and thick films; processes for coating deposition and modification; characterization techniques; in situ and in operando methods for coatings and surfaces; functional, protective and decorative coatings; dyes, pigments and their intermediates; wear, corrosion and erosion; coatings for high temperatures; coatings in cultural heritage; film materials for packaging; applied surface science; adsorption, adhesion and functionalization; fundamental and functional properties of surfaces and interfaces; theoretical and computational modelling of surfaces and interfaces; high-surface-area systems: colloids, nanoparticles and large interfaces

Modification of Concrete Materials and Protective Coatings for Enhanced Architectural Durability

edited by

Julia Blazy

Jakub Zając

and

Łukasz Drobiec

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete modification; protective coatings; architectural structures; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Functional Coatings for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies

edited by Peter Ozaveshe Oviroh

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; wastewater treatment; advanced water treatment; surface engineering; photocatalytic coatings; catalytic coatings; nanostructured coatings; antifouling coatings; membrane technology; sustainable materials

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

Ferroelectric Switching in Thin Films

edited by Shaoan Yan, Yingfang Zhu and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric switching; ferroelectric thin films; thin-film deposition; interface and adhesion engineering; stress and strain engineering; neuromorphic devices; MEMS sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Cellulose-Based Coatings and Films: Sustainable Design, Functional Properties and Applications

edited by

Giuseppe Di Luca

, Giuseppe Chidichimo and

Roberto Castro-Muñoz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose-based coatings; cellulose films; sustainable materials; surface functionalization; green processing

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

Progress in Surface and Thin Film Optoelectronics

edited by

Chao-Ching Chiang

and

Song-Jeng Huang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thin films; optoelectronics; nanostructured semiconductors; porous silicon; photoelectrochemical processing; surface modification; low-temperature bonding; integrated photonics; optoelectronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Innovations in Coatings and Thin Films for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Jiancai Xue

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic thin films; functional coatings; thin-film deposition and processing; surface and interface engineering; nanostructured and hybrid materials

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

Interfacial Behavior in Digital Fabricated Concrete

edited by

Hongwei Lin

and Guanzhi Cheng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital fabrication with concrete; interlayer interfaces; concrete–reinforcement interfaces; theoretical model; computational model

(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural and Infrastructure Coatings)

Functional Coatings and Films for Food Applications: Bioactive Compounds and Sustainable Materials

edited by Cleonice Gonçalves da Rosa and Michael Ramos Nunes

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; active packaging; biodegradable films; bioactive compounds; sustainable materials

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

Biohybrid Coatings for Food Preservation

edited by

Igor Iljin

and

Jūratė Jolanta Petronienė

submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-hybrid coatings; food products; preservation; active packaging; biodegradable materials; antimicrobial properties; food quality

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

Novel Coating Materials and Technologies for Electromagnetic Shielding

edited by

Fengfeng Jia

submission deadline 1 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; coating materials; MXene‑based composites; carbon‑based coatings; microwave absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage

edited by Wen Luo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5635 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating technologies; electrode materials; polymeric coatings; energy storage; ionic conductivity; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; nanostructured coatings

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

Developments in Anti-Icing Coatings for Cold Environments

edited by Meng Wu and

Junxiu Chen

submission deadline 10 Jul 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-icing coatings; mechanisms of ice prevention; superhydrophobicity; durability; fabrication strategies

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

Corrosion Properties and Surface Protection of Metallic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Kaoutar Zaidi

and

Walid Daoudi

submission deadline 10 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion inhibitors; protective coatings; electrochemical techniques; metallic materials; surface engineering

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

Advanced Alloy Degradation and Implants, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jing'an Li

and Zhe Fang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; alloys; coatings; degradation; surface and interface; biocompatibility

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

Advanced Coating Materials and Processes for Energy Applications and Repair

edited by John Henao and

Carlos A. Poblano-Salas

submission deadline 15 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; advanced coatings; energy systems; functional coatings; repair coatings; environmental and high temperature coatings; protective coatings

Innovations, Applications and Advances of High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by Ádám Vida,

Anita Heczel

and

Lorena Perez-Andrade

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7106 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; additive manufacturing; cladding; surface layers; deposition; sputtering

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

Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Luigi Calabrese

and Davide Palamara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1870 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; material science and technology; functional materials; industrial applications; new material concepts; energy materials; sustainable materials; innovative technologies

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

Laser Welding and Cladding: Recent Developments

edited by

Orhan Gülcan

Oğuzhan Yılmaz

and

Evren Yasa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1510 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser cladding; defects detection and prediction; multi-objective optimization; wear resistance

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

Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering

edited by

Chang-Hwan Choi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 813 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); low-voltage PEO (LV-PEO); surface engineering; multifunctional coatings; lightweight alloys

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

Shape Memory Alloy Films and High-Entropy Alloy Films

edited by

Ana Sofia Ramos

submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings/films; thin-film technologies; structure, properties and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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