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Advances in Polymer Coatings and Films: Materials, Methods and Applications

edited by

Diego Hernández-Martínez

and

Guillermo Suárez-Campos

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; polymeric films; functional coatings; nanocomposites; hydrogels; smart materials; food packaging; tissue engineering; controlled release; barrier properties; electrospinning; self-healing coatings; antimicrobial materials; surface modification; rheology and characterization

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

Advances in Optical Coatings

edited by Thomas Gischkat, Sven Schröder and Thomas Liebrich

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser coatings; laser damage testing; substrate polishing and cleaning; optical losses

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

Advanced Thermal Spray and Additive Manufacturing Coatings for Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance

edited by

Kadhim Alamara

and

Jaber E. Abu Qudeiri

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal spray coatings; high-temperature corrosion; oxidation resistance; protective coatings; surface engineering

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

Advanced Coatings and Intelligent Surface Engineering for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Faramarz Sahra Gard

and Emilia B. Halac

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced protective coatings; surface engineering; cultural heritage conservation; functional and smart coatings; sustainable preservation technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cultural Heritage and Protective Coatings)

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings—3rd Edition

edited by

Raul Arrabal

and

Marta Mohedano

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2830 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); micro-arc oxidation (MAO); PEO coatings; mechanical performance; corrosion performance

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

Edible Films and Coatings in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Giovanna Rossi-Marquez

Cristian Davalos-Saucedo

Sergio Rodríguez-Miranda

and

Edgardo Martinez-Orozco

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2067 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; edible; biopolymers; food preservation; artificial intelligence; computer vision; microfluidics; shelf-life extension; smart packaging

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

Functional Polymer Coatings and Thin Films: Fabrication, Properties, and Application

edited by

Hongbo Dai

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings and thin films; electrospun nanofiber films; structure-property relationships; stimuli-responsiveness behaviours; multifunctional applications

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Electromagnetic Absorption and Surface Protection

edited by Yongqian Shen

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic absorbing materials; transparent hydrophobic coatings; functional coatings; surface protection; multi-functional composites

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

High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings: Processes and Applications

edited by

Heping Li

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; hydrogen permeation barriers; corrosion resistance; thermal cycling performance; coating fabrication techniques

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

Next-Generation Materials for Thermal Barrier Coating

edited by

Carlos G. Garay Reyes

Roberto Martínez Sánchez

and José M. Mendoza-Duarte

submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; metallic bond coat; thermally grown oxide; ceramic top coat; next-generation alloys; high-temperature; coatings

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

Strengthening and Repair of Concrete Structures: Surface Technologies and Applications

edited by

Zhi Zheng

and Xiaolan Pan

submission deadline 26 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1718 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete strengthening; surface treatments and coatings; bond behavior; durability; structural rehabilitation

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

Advances in Coated Fabrics and Textiles—2nd Edition

edited by

Liliana Indrie

and

Nor Dalila Nor Affandi

submission deadline 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coated fabrics; textile coatings; textile coating technology; wearable e-textiles

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

Cultural Heritage Conservation, Characterisation of Painting Materials and Their Alteration

edited by

Aurora Martínez-Corral

and

María-Elena Rodrigo-Clavero

submission deadline 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage conservation; coating materials; surface finishes; plasters and mortars; material characterization; degradation mechanisms; weathering processes; durability; compatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cultural Heritage and Protective Coatings)

Oxidation, Wear, Corrosion Behaviors and Activated Bonding Properties of Coatings Deposited on Metals—2nd Edition

edited by

Diana-Petronela Burduhos-Nergis

submission deadline 28 May 2027 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear and corrosion resistance; protective corrosion coatings; activated bonding properties; coatings characterization

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

Laser Coatings and Surface Engineering

edited by

Azim Gökçe

and

Ekrem Altuncu

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1638 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface engineering; laser cladding; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); laser additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface modification; thermal spray coatings; laser–material interactions

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

Multifunctional Coatings in Marine Environments

edited by

Sukomol Barua

and

Aldona Balčiūnaitė

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; coatings; electrochemical characterisation; corrosion resistance; seawater splitting

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

Multifuntional Thermal Protective Materials and Coatings

edited by Lin Chen, Jie Lu, Shuqi Wang,

Kailei Lu

and

Jiankun Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced ceramic materials; thermal protective coatings; ceramic coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composite Coatings)

Advanced Membranes and Surface Functionalization for Sustainable Water, Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by Jesús Álvarez-Sánchez, Reyna Guadalupe Sánchez-Duarte and Claudia Rosario Muro-Urista

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced membranes; surface functionalization; sustainable membranes; water treatment; desalination; wastewater reuse; CO2 capture; nanocomposite membranes; membrane fouling; resource recovery; anticorrosive coatings

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

Recent Progress in Thin Films and Surfaces: Deposition, Characterization and Various Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Neringa Petrašauskienė

and

Ingrida Ancutiene

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films and coatings; thin-film structures and materials; deposition techniques of thin films; thin-film devices; surfaces and interfaces characterization and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in High-Entropy Alloy Welding and Coatings

edited by Cynthia Deisy Gómez-Esparza

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; welding; surface engineering; protective coatings; microstructure evolution

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

Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, and Corrosion

edited by

Feifei Huang

and Fandi Meng

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10524 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal/alloy; surface film/coatings; corrosion; electrochemistry; anti-corrosion organic coatings; functional coatings

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

Advanced Coated Nanoparticles in Environmental Systems: Stability, Interactions, and Implications

edited by

Analía Ale

and José Maria Monserrat

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3186 | Submission Open

Keywords: stabilizing agents; surface coatings; aquatic organisms; freshwater; marine; synthesis methods; particle characterization; intrinsic properties; nanotoxicology; environmental fate

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

Plant-Based Composite Films and Coatings: Green Techniques, Natural Products and Sustainability to a Healthier Future

edited by

Bárbara Elisabeth Teixeira Costa

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3020 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based composite films; biodegradable active packaging; intelligent coatings; green extraction techniques; food by-products; bioactive compounds; circular economy in food packaging; sustainability; ultrasound-assisted extraction; food packaging

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

Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing Hu

and Xulong An

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2940 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; chemical heat treatment; heat treatment; surface modification; properties; microstructure; physical vapor deposition (PVD); thermal spraying; induction quenching; laser surface hardening; plasma treatment

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

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Mayara Amario

Karoline Figueiredo

and

Carina Mariane Stolz

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1879 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; durability; microstructure; energy-efficient materials; sustainability

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

Function-Oriented Modified Asphalt and Its Mixtures: Enhancing Pavement Performance and Sustainable Applications

edited by Di Yun and

Ulf Sandberg

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1753 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; modified asphalt; pavement performance; functional asphalt mixtures; sustainable applications

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

Advanced Nano-Structured Hard Coatings: Applications and Characterization

edited by Xiang Liu and Xiaolong Yang

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-structured coatings; hard coatings; wear resistance; surface characterization; transportation engineering

Laser-Based Techniques for Coating Deposition and Surface Modification

edited by Hao Zhu,

Viboon Saetang

and Kun Xu

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 948 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; coating deposition; surface modification; hybrid machining; characterization; simulation

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

Surface Engineering and Characterization of Bioactive Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Juan Pablo Fernández Hernán and

Sandra Carolina Cifuentes Cuéllar

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive coatings; surface engineering; multifunctional coatings; nanostructured coatings

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

Edible Films and Coatings Based on Biopolymers

edited by

Luciano Paulino Silva

and Cínthia Caetano Bonatto

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer films; edible coatings; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable packaging

Mechanical and Corrosion Behavious of Aluminium Alloys and Magnetic Materials for Electric Mobility Applications

edited by

Elisa Fracchia

and

Emir Poskovic

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings in magnetic materials; protective coatings; mechanical properties; magnetic properties; corrosion in EV environments

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

Advanced Oxide Thin Films and Coatings: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Shiwei Zhuang

Daqiang Hu

and

Yang Zhao

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxide thin films; functional coatings; thin film deposition; structure–property relationships; ferroelectric oxides; transparent conductive oxides; energy materials; electronic devices; protective coatings; advanced characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Films and Coatings for a Circular Economy: Advanced Fabrication, Multiscale Characterization, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Matias Menossi

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films; edible coatings; biopolymers; food packaging; barrier properties; active packaging; intelligent packaging; antimicrobial coatings; antioxidant coatings; surface characterization; film fabrication; biodegradation; circular economy; waste valorization; shelf-life extension; sustainable materials

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

Ceramic and Glass Material Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Manuel Miguel Jordan-Vidal

and

María Belén Almendro-Candel

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic raw materials; mineralogy; microstructure; traditional ceramics; properties and processing; composites; cultural heritage

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

Bio-Based Polymers, Films and Functional Coatings: Materials, Properties, Processing and Sustainable Applications

edited by

Patricia Isabela Braileanu

and

Nicoleta Pascu

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; biopolymers; bio-based polymers; biodegradable polymers; sustainable coatings; functional coatings; biopolymer films; biocomposites; polymer functionalization; barrier properties; biomass valorization; biodegradation; recyclability; circular economy; sustainable packaging

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

Functional Films and Coating Materials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Cristina Santos Louro and

António Fróis

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; biomaterials; biomedical applications; functional films and coatings; surface engineering

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

Advanced Functional Thin Films and Coatings by Magnetron Sputtering: From Plasma Processes to Structure–Property Engineering and Applications

edited by Vytautas Stankus and

Aleksandras Iljinas

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films and coatings; deposition parameter optimization; structure–property relationships; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Innovations in Surface Engineering and Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Salma N. Younes

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biomedical coatings; functional coatings; thin films; surface modification; biomaterials; bioactive coatings; antimicrobial coatings; hydrogel coatings; medical devices; tissue engineering; nanostructured films; drug-delivery systems; dermatological applications; skin tissue engineering; wound healing; transdermal drug delivery

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

Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Material Design for Improved Corrosion Resistance

edited by

Temitope Olugbade

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; protective coatings; anti-corrosion materials; surface engineering; sustainable coating technologies

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

Recent Trends in Piezoelectric Ceramic and Thin Films

edited by Kwok Ho Lam

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; thin films; additive manufacturing; energy harvesting; ultrasonic transducers; smart sensors

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

Innovative Films and Coatings for High-Efficiency Solar Cells

edited by

Cesar Hernandez-Vasquez

María de Lourdes Albor-Aguilera

and Jose Manuel Flores Marquez

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film architectures; nanostructured coatings; advanced semiconductor materials

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

Surface Engineering and Functional Coating for Alloy and Metal Materials: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Joanna Zielińska-Szwajka and

Marek Barlak

submission deadline 5 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface modifications; coatings; diffusion; nanostructured surfaces

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

Superhydrophobic and Superhydrophilic Surface Coatings

edited by Pedro Lovato Gomes Jardim

submission deadline 5 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobicity; superhydrophilicity; multifunctional surfaces

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

Thin Film Coatings for Medical Biosensing Applications

edited by

José Carlos Fonseca

and

Patrique Fiedler

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6806 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film coatings; biosensor; medical device; biosignal processing; wearable medical devices; machine learning

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

Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings and Paint in Marine Coating Systems

edited by Jingguo Fu and

Wei Xiong

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5466 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofouling; novel materials; environmental health; novel ecosystems; antibiofouling; environmental pollution

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

Coatings Renovation—the Second Life of Surfaces

edited by

Ondřej Dvořák

and

Monika Sarvašová Kvietková

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings renovation; laser cleaning; nanocoatings; self healing; surfaces

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

State of the Art of Electrochromic Films, Materials and Devices

edited by

Mariana Fernandes

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic materials; transparent conductive oxide layers; electrolytes; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Deposition Techniques for High-Performance Semiconductor Coatings and Films

edited by

Lütfi Bilal Taşyürek

and Ikram Orak

submission deadline 10 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric; thermoelectric property; dielectric property; ferroelectric; solar cells

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

Metasurfaces and Low-Dimensional Materials for Photonic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Guanhai Li

submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9359 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; low-dimensional materials; optical bound states in the continuum; device physics and modeling; photoelectric or thermal detection; coating

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

Emerging Trends in Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Tomasz Borowski

and Emilia Skołek

submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5492 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; coating; layer; corrosion resistance; bioactivity; biocompatibility; wear resistance; biodegradable coatings; resorbable coatings; antimicrobial coating

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

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