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Exploring the Innovative Roles of Coatings and Materials in Microplastic Pollution and Microbial Interactions in the Anthropocene

edited by

Samira Benali

, Alice Delacuvellerie,

Jean-Marie Raquez

and Ruddy Wattiez

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 701

Keywords: microplastics; plastisphere; coating–plastisphere interactions; additive retention; additive leaching; coated microplastics as additive carriers; microplastic coating dynamics; coatings

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

Surface, Interface, and Interphase Engineering in Energy Storage and Conversion Materials

edited by Jie Hou

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 288

Keywords: energy technology; surface modification; interface engineering; computational modeling; coatings

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

Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage

edited by Wen Luo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5492 | 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)

Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings and Paint in Marine Coating Systems

edited by Jingguo Fu and

Wei Xiong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5374 | Submission Open

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

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

Characterization and Industrial Applications of PVD Coatings

edited by F.C. Silva, Luis Cesar Fontana and Mengying Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2746 | Submission Open

Keywords: PVD coatings; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance; electrical properties; wear resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances and Applications of Sustainable Food Packaging Coating

edited by

Daniela Denisse Castro Enriquez

and

Ramón Francisco Dórame Miranda

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2073 | 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)

Recent Progress in Surface Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Ceyda Oksel Karakus, Eyüp Bilgi and

Gamze Doğan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface coatings; biofunctional coatings; nanobiomaterials; peptide and protein coatings; functional and bioactive interfaces

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

Advances in Coating Tribology: Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Coatings for Next-Generation Applications

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2114 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for harsh environments; self-lubricating and adaptive coatings; sustainable and eco-friendly coating; tribology of coatings in additive manufacturing; coatings for medical and biomedical applications; coatings in electric vehicles; high-temperature tribology and protective coatings; artificial intelligence and computational modeling in coating tribology.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Developments in Anti-Icing Coatings for Cold Environments

edited by Meng Wu and

Junxiu Chen

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1453 | 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)

Multifunctional Thin Films from Hybrid Biopolymers and Nanomaterials

edited by

Edith Inés Yslas

and

Diego Acevedo

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Progress in Metal Additive Manufacturing and Post-Processing Techniques

edited by

Javier Bedmar

Sonia García Rodriguez

and

Najib Abu-Warda

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; surface; coatings; corrosion; tribology

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

Wood and Masonry Coatings: Enhancement and Durability

edited by

Sok-Yee Yeo

and Shibing Dai

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Aldona Balčiūnaitė

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by Joanna Zielińska-Szwajka and

Marek Barlak

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

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

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

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 26 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 2692 | 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)

Innovations, Applications and Advances of High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by Ádám Vida,

Anita Heczel

and

Lorena Perez-Andrade

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7014 | 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)

Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings

edited by

Wei Chen

and Juan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5830 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings

Advanced Thin Films of High-Entropy Alloys

edited by

Junsheng Yang

Hua Tan

and Wenkai Jiang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3194 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced thin film; high-entropy alloy; fabrication method of thin films; applications of thin film; micro- and nano-electronic devices; functionalization of thin films; characterization of thin films; functional coatings; gradient thin films; novel thin-film electrode

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Metal Additive Manufacturing and Remanufacturing

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3008 | 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

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

edited by

Bárbara Elisabeth Teixeira Costa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2940 | 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)

Self-Cleaning and Anti-Fouling Coatings

edited by Liming Liu and Wei Tong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2831 | 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 2358 | 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)

Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials

edited by

Marijan Pere Marković

and

Domagoj Vrsaljko

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface engineering; thin films; microstructured surfaces

Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Luigi Calabrese

and Davide Palamara

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1743 | 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)

Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Durability Enhancement and Performance Optimization

edited by Yong Li and Mingming Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1642 | Submission Open

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

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

Laser Coatings and Surface Engineering

edited by

Azim Gökçe

and

Ekrem Altuncu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1586 | 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)

Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies

edited by Shanhui Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open

Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring

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

3D Printing Technology for Polymer Composites

edited by Baohui Shi, Yuanyuan Shang, Kun Zhang and Yuanyuan Wu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D-printed polymer composites; additive manufacturing; material performance & characterization; functional integration; extreme environment applications

(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 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; surface modification; coating deposition technologies; multifunctional applications; electrochemical performance

Functional Coatings for Biosensor Applications

edited by

Antanas Zinovicius

and Inga Morkvėnaitė

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 832 | 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)

Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering

edited by

Chang-Hwan Choi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 790 | 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 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Solar Cells with Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes

edited by

Marianna V. Kharlamova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 321 | 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)

Surface Modification of Composite Coatings and Films: From Fundamental Design to Market-Driven Applications

edited by

Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; composite coatings; surface modification; surface engineering; functional coatings; thin films; interface engineering; industrial coatings

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

Advanced Oxide Thin Films and Coatings: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Shiwei Zhuang

Daqiang Hu

and

Yang Zhao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 255 | 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)

Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behavior of Alloy/Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Saideep Muskeri

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 24098 | 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

edited by

Md Sohrab Hossain

and

Mohd. Hazwan Hussin

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1125 | 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

edited by

Kamil Mucha

and

Andrzej N. Wieczorek

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6392 | 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

Marlene Lariza Andrade Guel

Carlos Rodrigo Muñiz-Valdez

and Diego Martínez Carrillo

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2558 | 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

Lingfeng Zhang

, Xiaopeng Huang and Qian He

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1084 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; coatings; nanomaterials; extreme environment; artificial intelligence

Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites

edited by

Zongyi Deng

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | 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

edited by

Aomar Hadjadj

and

Jean-Luc Bubendorff

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 252 | 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

Bing Du

Jingwei Liu

and Guiqiang Liang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1661 | 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

edited by

Mohit Sharma

and

Carla N. Schnell

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | 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

edited by

Maja D. Gajic-Kvascev

Velibor Andric

, Stefano Ridolfi and

Radmila Jančić-Heinemann

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 789 | 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)

Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites

edited by

Karol Chilmon

Maciej Kalinowski

and

Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 629 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; photocatalysis; air and water treatment; composite materials; pollutant removal

Microstructure, Surface Topography and Tribological Properties of Coatings

edited by

Audrius Žunda

and

Vytenis Jankauskas

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; topography; surface modification; tribology; tribological compatibility

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

Laser Technologies: Laser Deposition Thin Films and Coatings Formation

edited by

Ihor S. Virt

and

Piotr Potera

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 483 | 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 469 | 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

Arif Gok

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 340 | 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)

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