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Advanced Thin Film Fabrication by Sputtering

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; sputtering; thin film characterization; applications of thin films and coatings; sputtering process control; HiPIMS

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

2D Materials-Based Thin Films and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristian Vacacela Gomez

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-based coatings; two-dimensional nanomaterials; anticorrosive coatings; performance and reliability modeling; multifunctional nanostructured materials; interfacial engineering; barrier mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Engineering for Osteogenic, Angiogenic and Antibacterial Coatings

edited by

Yanyan Zheng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; osteogenesis; angiogenesis; anti-infection; bone tissue regeneration and repair; surface coatings

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions

edited by

Shengyue Gu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; environmental barrier coating; corrosion; oxidation ablation; failure mechanism

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

Surface-Modified Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys: Characterization and Wear, Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Behavior

edited by

Yamid Núñez de la Rosa

Oriana Palma Calabokis

and

Giuseppe Pintaude

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; corrosion; tribocorrosion; stainless steels; nickel-based alloys; surface engineering

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

Design, Coating and Modification of Eco-Friendly Materials for Environmental Pollution Remediation and Control

edited by

Xiaowei Wang

, Dongyang Li and Likun Huang

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-coatings; green synthesis; sustainable surfaces; remediation; pollution control

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

Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Wear Coatings: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Wei Dai

and

Hao Wu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21379 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-wear coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; coating preparation; microstructure.

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

Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12457 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface properties; surface topography; surface wear; antimicrobial properties; dental materials; dental instruments

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

Surface Engineering of Bone Implants

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5530 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface; bone implant; bioactivity; biocompatibility; biomaterials; hard tissue repair; skeleton; biomedical

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

Advanced Coating Barriers for the Protection of Reinforced Concrete and Pavement, 3rd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4729 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement; concrete; epoxy coatings; protective coatings; innovative coatings

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

Advances in Surface and Coatings Technologies

edited by

Indrani Coondoo

, Ana Violeta Girão and

Miguel Ângelo Neto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4271 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biosensors; functional coatings; remediation; extreme environments; coating technologies; reliability coatings

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

Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Engineering for Environmental Pollutant Remediation and Resource Recovery

edited by Fei Ye and Zhourong Xiao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4241 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource recovery; surface and interfacial regulation technologies; N, P elements and heavy metals; emerging organic pollutants; waste plastic; kitchen waste; biomass; carbon neutrality; H2O2 production; Fenton; advanced oxidation technologies; photo/electro/photothermal catalysis; mechanical catalysis; heterostructure; vacancy fabrication

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

Surface Engineering for Advanced Applications in Electronics and Energy

edited by Pragathi Darapaneni

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3782 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thin films; atomic layer deposition; energy storage devices; interfacial modification

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

Recent Developments in the Surface Modification of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

Rasmus Talviste

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3247 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic material; surface modification; wood; cellulose; coating

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

Biopolymer-Based Coatings for Sustainable and Functional Food Packaging

edited by

Peifu Kong

and

Elena Torrieri

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2064 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer-based coatings; sustainable food packaging; functional coatings; coating technologies; structure–property relationships

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

Functional Coatings for Smart Textiles

edited by

Xin Wang

, Shadi Houshyar and Deshan Cheng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2061 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; smart textiles; nanocoatings; sustainable coatings; textile surface engineering; textile finishes

Surface Integrity and Engineering Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems

edited by

Alina Bianca Pop

and

Aurel Mihail Titu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1986 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface integrity; advanced manufacturing; functional coatings; surface wear and degradation; process optimization

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

Innovative Materials, Thin Films and Coatings for Advanced Energy and Hydrogen Applications

edited by

Claudia Diletto

Maria Grazia Maglione

Salvatore Aprano

and

Maria Rosa Fiorillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1639 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films and coatings; functional materials for energy applications; solar and thermal coatings; hydrogen-related materials; optical and structural characterization

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

Plasma Deposition Coatings and Surface Treatment

edited by

Nguyen Thuan Dao

, Cong Tu Nguyen and

Pham Van Trinh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1389 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma deposition coatings; surface treatment and functionalization; plasma–surface interactions; nanostructured plasma coatings; advanced surface engineering

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

Corrosion and Wear of Materials in Extreme Environments

edited by

Xintong Lian

and Na Guo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion and wear; extreme environments; protective coatings; novel materials

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

Coatings and Surface Treatments for Additively Manufactured Polymer Parts

edited by

Nagendra Tanikella

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer coatings; functional coatings; coating adhesion; surface modification; post-processing

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

Recent Developments in Additive Manufacturing of Functional Coatings

edited by

Alin Dinita

and

Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; functional coatings; process–microstructure–property; adhesion; tribology; corrosion resistance

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions

edited by Baochen Han and Dan Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 599 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; sustainable solutions; environmental remediation; advanced synthesis methods; visible-light-responsive coatings; Z-scheme heterojunctions; plasmonic nanostructures; self-cleaning surfaces; hybrid manufacturing; mechanically robust nanocomposites

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

Functional Coatings and Surface Technologies for Paper, Printing and Packaging Applications

edited by

Klemen Možina

and

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; barrier coatings; surface modification; print quality assessment; sustainable coatings

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

Advances in Multifunctional Coatings for Metals, Steels, and Alloys

edited by

Angel Morales Ramirez

Margarita García-Hernández

Fernando Juárez López

and

María Luz Carrera Jota

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional coatings; corrosion protection; wear resistance; smart coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings

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

Microstructural, Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Materials and Coatings

edited by

Izabel Fernanda Machado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure–property relationships; tribological performance; surface engineering; advanced manufacturing; thin films and coatings; wear and friction; multiscale characterization; numerical modeling; data-driven materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Surface Engineering and Materials for Powder Metallurgy Components

edited by Raul Perez-Bustamante

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering in powder metallurgy; powder-based additive manufacturing and surface integrity; surface functionalization and advanced coatings; artificial intelligence and data-driven materials design; industrial applications and emerging trends in surface-engineered powder metallurgy materials

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

Advances in Sustainable Food Packaging for Biofilm Control: Biopolymers, Edible Films and Coatings

edited by

Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja Yahya

and

Fathilah Binti Ali

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilms; biopolymers; coatings; edible films; food packaging

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

Surface Engineering and Coating Strategies for High-Performance Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Ghadir Razaz

Engang Fu

and Shahrzad Arshadirastabi

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional coatings; electrochemical interfaces; energy storage materials; interfacial stability

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

Advancements in Lasers: Applications and Future Trends

edited by Zhongliang Qiao and Zaijin Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15621 | Submission Open

Keywords: passivation coatings; performance modelling; reliability coatings; damage evolution modelling of coatings; OFC

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

Electrodeposition, Sustainability, Characterization and Application of Metal and Alloy Coatings

edited by

Massimo Innocenti

and

Marco Bonechi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6622 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal coatings; alloy coatings; electroplating; film characterization; thin film

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

Advanced Coatings for Sustainable Protection and Energy-Related Applications

edited by

Marin Kurtela

and

Marina Samardzija

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; sustainable coatings; surface engineering; corrosion protection; wear resistance; self-healing coatings; energy-related applications; hydrogen technologies; plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); polymer nanocomposites; multifunctional coatings; PVD/CVD coatings; sol–gel coatings; thermal spray coatings; green processing; advanced characterization

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

Bioinspired and Biomimetic Nanomaterials as Coatings for Advancing Nanomedicine

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

Carmen Ristoscu

and

Gianina Popescu-Pelin

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired coatings; biomimetic nanomaterials; nanomedicine; drug delivery; surface functionalization

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

Optoelectronic Information Storage: Physical Insights and Device Applications

edited by

Shencheng Fu

and Xin Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic information storage; memristor; neuromorphic devices; holographic data storage; polymer coating

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

Deposition Technologies for Functional Coatings

edited by

Denny John

and

Anil Lama

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; deposition technologies; thermal spray; composite and nanocomposite coatings; AI-assisted materials design

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

Advances in Edible Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications

edited by Sylwia Sady, Alfred Błaszczyk and Bogdan Pacholek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; sustainable food packaging; active and bioactive food packaging; biopolymers in food packaging; consumer perception and acceptance of food innovations

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

Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yujun Song

and

Qingwei Liao

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3535 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-nanostructure; thin films; coatings; surface and interface; inorganic–organic composites; atom fabrication

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

Coatings About Materials and Techniques for Electromagnetic Shielding

edited by Yanfei Pan, Jintian Huang,

Xiaotao Zhang

and Yu Wang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; advanced coating technology; structural design; coating durability; multifunctional electromagnetic shielding coatings

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

Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Egemen Avcu

Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu

and

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 765 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biocompatible coatings; additive manufacturing; functionally graded materials (FGMs); plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Environmental Remediation and Energy Applications

edited by

Duong Duc La

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; environmental remediation; energy conversion; self-cleaning surfaces; nanostructured films; visible-light photocatalysis

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

Advanced Lubricant Coatings and Thin Films: Properties and Applications

edited by

Marek Szewczyk

and

Ján Slota

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced lubricating coatings; functional thin films; tribology; surface engineering; coating deposition technologies

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

State-of-Art Thin-Film and Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Novel Photodetectors: Fabrication and Characterization

edited by Jiangang Yu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film; photodetectors; epitaxial growth; wide-bandgap semiconductor

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

Films and Coatings with Biomedical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15732 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; film; surface treatment; biomaterial; medical device

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

Advanced Manufacturing for Architected Materials and Multifunctional Coatings

edited by

Likai Yang

, Zhijie Hu,

Yuyang Gao

Chen Yin

and Haimin Zhai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3372 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; architected materials; composite materials; multifunctional materials; bio-inspired design; surface engineering mechanical properties; machine learning

Engineering in Battery Technologies—Advanced Surface Modification for High-Performance Energy Storage

edited by

Xuan Tang

and Qingfeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 2559 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrode materials; electrolyte; battery management; battery thermal management; battery state estimation; surface engineering; coating electrode materials; electrolyte and interfaces

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

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Behavior of High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by

Dongyang Li

and Zhen Xu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); mechanical behavior; wear and tribology; phase stability; laser cladding and thermal spraying

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

Materials and Technology Development for High-Quality and Sustainable Paints and Coatings: Limits and Trends

edited by Radim Hrdina and

Andréa Kalendová

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 982 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; paints; pigments; sustainable; technology; coating technology; coating analysis

Novel Surface Engineering Techniques in Heritage Science

edited by

Yulan Hu

and Junyan Liang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: immovable cultural heritage; coating techniques; fire-proof coating; anti-weathering coating; multi-layer; interactions; degradation; weather resistance

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

Advanced Coatings for Concrete Reinforcement and Protection

edited by

Turhan Bilir

Ertuğ Aydin

and

Şevket Can Bostanci

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; concrete durability; reinforcement corrosion protection; protective coatings; sustainable concrete materials

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

Advanced High-Entropy Materials: From Structural Performance to Energy Storage

edited by

Wandong Wang

and

Changmin Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy coatings; high-entropy oxides; mechanics; battery electrodes; sustainable-material design

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

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