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New Insights into Everyday Heritage: Surface Analysis and Conservation

edited by

Yile Chen

and

Liang Zheng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 16 articles | Viewed by 17593 | Submission Open

Keywords: everyday heritage; heritage science; conservation; architectural surface; intangible cultural heritage surface

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

Recent Research in Asphalt and Pavement Materials

edited by Ana María Rodríguez-Alloza

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6512 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt; bitumen; pavement; road materials; sustainable asphalt

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

Modern Methods of Shaping the Structure and Properties of Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Aleksander Lisiecki

and

Agnieszka Kurc-Lisiecka

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5178 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; surface layer; tribology ; cladding; surfacing; hardening; coating ; alloying; wear resistance; corrosion resistance

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

Emerging Trends in Plasma Coating and Interface Technologies

edited by

Kosmas Ellinas

and

Panagiotis Dimitrakellis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5076 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma processing; thin films; green coatings; plasma polymerization; functional materials and interfaces; nano and biomaterials; wetting control and superhydrophobicity; membranes and catalysts; hybrid technologies

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

Advances in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Martina Gilić

and

Branka Hadzic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3834 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; optical coating; optical thin-film technology; light–matter interaction; photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Protection of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications

edited by

Ke Zhang

, Wei Zhang and Yi Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3728 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-slip properties; disease detection; conservation design; bitumen coatings; micro-surfacing; thin-layer covering; regeneration

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

Advances in Metal Composite Coatings and Films: Microstructure, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Ali Khalfallah

and

Zohra Benzarti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3602 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal composite coatings; thin and thick films; microstructure–property relationships; physicochemical properties; mechanical performance; wear and corrosion resistance; electrodeposition and vapor deposition; thermal spray and surface engineering; nanocomposite and multifunctional coatings; advanced characterization and modeling; sustainable and high-performance materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings

edited by

Peilei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3343 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting; laser coatings

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

Functional Materials and Coatings for High-Performance Supercapacitors

edited by

Fatih Erdemir

and

Onur Güler

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 2272 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-supercapacitor coatings; graded/FGM coatings; supercapacitors; thin-film electrodes; core–shell architectures; yolk–shell architectures; MXenes; porous carbons (graphene, CNTs, expanded graphite); transition-metal oxides/nitrides; layered double hydroxides (LDH); conducting polymers; binder-free electrodes; gel/solid-state electrolytes; flexible and micro-supercapacitors; collector–coatings

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

Progress and Prospects in Dental Materials and Endodontic Sciences

edited by

Mateusz Radwanski

,

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

and

Ewa Zmysłowska-Polakowska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2232 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontic materials; dental restorative materials; dental biomaterials; mechanical properties; chemical properties; biocompatibility; antibacterial properties; nanomaterials in dentistry; dental material innovation; regenerative endodontics; dentin–material interface; clinical performance; material degradation; 3D printing in dental materials; tissue–material; interactions; surface modification

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

Recent Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films

edited by

Yafeng Zhang

,

Xiaolu Cui

and Licheng Hua

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 2169 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; polymer composites; functional coatings; nanocomposites; thin films; smart materials

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

Advanced Hydrophobic Surfaces and Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Design, Fabrication, and Performance

edited by Fatang Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1734 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrophobic coating; hydrophobic surface; protective coating; interfacial corrosion

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

Thin Films and Coatings: Application in the Repair and Conservation of Cultural Heritage

edited by Bingjie Mai

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1278 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural relics protection; functional coating; nanomaterials; self-repairing; atomic-layer deposition; non-destructive testing; durability bionic material; reversibility

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

Smart Materials and Textiles Coatings: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Xinghua Hong

,

Chaoyu Chen

and Yong Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile coating materials; textile coating technologies; smart textiles; functional coating fabrics; wearable technology; flexible electronic materials; sustainable manufacturing

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

Sustainable and Biodegradable Coatings for Food Packaging and Agricultural Applications

edited by

Özlem Emir Çoban

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable coatings; edible films; food packaging; postharvest preservation; biopolymers; chitosan; active packaging; sustainable agriculture; antimicrobial coatings; circular economy

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

Advances in Development of Composites, Metals, and Alloys for Additive Manufacturing Technologies

edited by

Emanuele Mingione

and Gianluca Rubino

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; metal alloys; coatings; thermo-mechanical characterization; surface finishing; surface treatments; tribology; microstructure; corrosion resistance

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

Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric Materials and Functional Coatings for Enhanced Mechanical Properties

edited by

Oğuz Doğan

,

Fatih Karpat

and

Muhammed Safa Kamer

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer composites; surface engineering; 3D printing technologies; surface engineering

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Surface Engineering for Next-Generation Supercapacitors

edited by Funda Atalay

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional coatings; supercapacitors; energy storage; hybrid nanomaterials; carbon scaffolds; graphene oxide; layered double hydroxides; electrode design

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

Sputtering Thin Films and Coatings: Materials, Applications, Challenges

edited by

Jeff Rao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for extreme and high-temperature environments; energy and nuclear materials (including SMR applications); wear and corrosion protection in industrial systems; functional coatings for energy conversion and storage; scalable thin film manufacturing and industrial deployment

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

Bio-Based Functional Coatings: Encapsulation Strategies and Controlled-Release Applications

edited by

Chrysanthos Stergiopoulos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based coatings; functional coatings; encapsulation; controlled release; electrospinning; antimicrobial coatings; biopolymer coatings; sustainable materials; active packaging; surface engineering

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

Targeted Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Fatih Erdem Baştan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: targeted coatings; stimuli-responsive coatings; bioinspired hierarchical coatings

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

Geopolymer Coatings: Sustainable Synthesis and Protective Applications

edited by

Leonardo Marchiori

and

Victor Cavaleiro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; sustainable coatings; waste valorization; circular economy; geoenvironmental engineering

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

Recent Progress in Coatings and Materials for Batteries

edited by Qingyuan Dong, Haiyin Gang, Xinjing Huang and Chenyang Shi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: battery; coatings; materials; surface engineering; solid-electrolyte; self-healing coatings; deposition; manufacturing; energy storage; electrodes; electrolytes; separators

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

Perovskite-Oxide-Based Thin Films for Battery Applications

edited by

Carlos Jose Macedo Tavares

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2998 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite thin films; perovskite oxides; solid electrolyte interphases; metal-oxide thin film electrode; perovskite thin films for battery; perovskite oxide chemical and electrochemical stability; lead-free perovskite oxide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Modifications and Coating Technologies for Bone–Implant Integration in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery

edited by

Angelo Toscano

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface functionalization; orthopedic and spinal implant technology; osseointegration; antibacterial coatings; tissue engineering and dermal substitutes; drug delivery coatings

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

Advanced Electrochemical Materials and Thin Films: Microstructural Design and Performance

edited by Kelly Leite dos Santos Castro Assis and

Adriana Maria da Silva

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical materials; thin films; microstructural design; electrochemical performance; functional coatings

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

Intelligent Life-Cycle Management of Coatings: From Controllable Fabrication to Data-Driven Non-Destructive Evaluation

edited by

Qi Xiao

, Lei Wang and Shuhang Yu

submission deadline 12 May 2027 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent fabrication and control of coatings; data-driven modelling and design for surface; non-destructive evaluation and intelligent inspection of coated systems; failure analysis and life prediction of coatings; non-destructive evaluation and intelligent inspection

Heterogeneous Nanostructured Coatings: Design, Preparation, and Application

edited by

Bingyang Ma

, Shiyang Sun,

Filipe Fernandes

, Talha Bin Yaqub and

Hongbo Ju

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1743 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous nanostructured coatings; hard coatings; self-lubricant coatings; 3D-printed materials; simulations

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

Advances in Radiation-Resistant or Laser-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Fei-Shuo Hung

,

Fei-Yi Hung

and Hung-Mao Lin

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation; laser; coating; interference

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

Composite Coatings for Functional Surfaces: Performance, Protection and Tribology

edited by Haideé Ruiz-Luna

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing of composite coatings/films; microstructure-property relationship of composite coatings/films; high-performing composite coatings/films; applications and performance of composite coatings/films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composite Coatings)

Solid Surfaces, Defects and Detection, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kechen Song

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9156 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for solid surfaces; vision detection for surface defects; defect classification; artificial intelligence of vision detection; non-destructive testing

Advanced Coatings for Alloy Protection and Performance Enhancement

edited by

Xiangkui Liu

and

Junxiu Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4537 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; deposition techniques; high-temperature alloys

Welding of Advanced High-Strength Steel and Protective Coating for AHSS Welds

edited by Jiamin Sun and

Ruihai Duan

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced high-strength steel; welding process; protective coating; joint properties; numerical welding simulation

Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films

edited by

Long Zheng

and Xi Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1729 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite coatings; functional films; interfacial engineering; structure–property relationships; protective coatings

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

Green Asphalt Materials—Surface Engineering and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

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,

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submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of novel materials in asphalt pavement coatings; polymer-based bonding materials for asphalt surface treatment; polymer- and fiber-modified asphalt for surface treatment; water-based, resin-modified emulsified asphalt for pavement coatings; temperature-reduced production and paving of asphalt mixtures; cracking behavior and self-healing of asphalt mixtures in surface applications; pervious asphalt concrete for pavement surfaces; prevention and control of asphalt fume emissions; materials for catalytic degradation of automotive exhaust; recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement; biomass-derived asphalt binders for surface treatments

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

Ultrafast Laser-Engineered Surfaces for Smart and Adaptive Functionality

edited by Chi Wai Chan

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast laser processing; surface functionalization; laser texturing; smart coatings; adaptive surfaces

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

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 179 | 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 74 | 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 8 | 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 8 | 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 2684 | 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 1982 | 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 949 | 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 313 | 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 53 | 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 38 | 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 1616 | 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)

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 103 | 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)

Advances in Coated Fabrics and Textiles—2nd Edition

edited by

Liliana Indrie

and

Nor Dalila Nor Affandi

submission deadline 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 87 | 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)

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 370 | 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)

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