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Special Issues
Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Superhydrophobic Coatings, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings and Paint in Marine Coating Systems
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Recent Progress in Surface Coatings for Biomedical Applications
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Laser Welding and Cladding: Recent Developments
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Advanced Materials and Films for Food Packaging
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Advanced Films/Coatings for Energy Harvesting and Storage: Photocatalytic, Thermoelectric and Electrochromic Applications
Deadline: 10 September 2026
Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Surface Engineering of Solid-State Electrochemical Systems for Energy Conversion and Storage
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Solid Surfaces, Defects and Detection, 2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Recent Developments in the Microstructure and Properties of Coatings
Deadline: 31 August 2026
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