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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.

Open for Submission

Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials

Guest Editors: Paulo Cordeiro Machado, Gustavo Tressia
Viewed by 62

Deadline: 30 October 2026

Open for Submission

Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis

Guest Editors: Hao Xu, Dan Wang, Anmin Liu
Viewed by 147

Deadline: 30 October 2026

Open for Submission

Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings

Guest Editors: Oksana Gaponova, Tomasz Mościcki
Viewed by 62

Deadline: 30 October 2026

Open for Submission

Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations

Guest Editors: Maja D. Gajic-Kvascev, Velibor Andric, Stefano Ridolfi, Radmila Jančić-Heinemann
Viewed by 56

Deadline: 20 October 2026

Open for Submission

Laser Technologies: Laser Deposition Thin Films and Coatings Formation

Guest Editors: Ihor S. Virt, Piotr Potera
Viewed by 20

Deadline: 20 October 2026

Open for Submission

Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites

Guest Editor: Zongyi Deng
Viewed by 31

Deadline: 15 October 2026

Open for Submission

Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings

Guest Editors: Wei Chen, Juan Wang
2 articles | Viewed by 3,604

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering

Guest Editor: Chang-Hwan Choi
Viewed by 129

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies

Guest Editor: Shanhui Liu
Viewed by 63

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials

Guest Editors: Marijan Pere Marković, Domagoj Vrsaljko
Viewed by 94

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Bárbara Elisabeth Teixeira Costa
Viewed by 25

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application

Guest Editors: Luigi Calabrese, Davide Palamara
Viewed by 20

Deadline: 30 September 2026

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