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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

Recent Research on Functional Cement-Matrix Composites and Construction Coatings

Guest Editors: Wen-hua Chen, Chunhong Chen, Xiang Guo
Viewed by 68

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Laser-Based Techniques for Coating Deposition and Surface Modification

Guest Editors: Hao Zhu, Viboon Saetang, Kun Xu
Viewed by 47

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Ali Khalfallah, Zohra Benzarti
Viewed by 37

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Coatings and Interfaces for Next-Generation Energy Storage Systems

Guest Editor: Byung-Hyun Shin
Viewed by 52

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editor: Bingjie Mai
Viewed by 33

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Construction and Building Materials

Guest Editors: Mayara Amario, Karoline Figueiredo, Carina Mariane Stolz
Viewed by 63

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Pavement Surface Status Evaluation and Smart Perception

Guest Editor: Shihao Dong
Viewed by 30

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Innovative Coating Technologies for Preservation and Safety of Horticultural Produce

Guest Editors: Lluís Palou, María B. Pérez-Gago
Viewed by 23

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

State of the Art of Electrochromic Films, Materials and Devices

Guest Editor: Mariana Fernandes
Viewed by 18

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, and Corrosion

Guest Editors: Feifei Huang, Fandi Meng
4 articles | Viewed by 3,049

Deadline: 30 August 2026

Open for Submission

Surface Engineering and Characterization of Bioactive Coatings for Biomedical Applications

Guest Editors: Juan Pablo Fernández Hernán, Sandra Carolina Cifuentes Cuéllar
Viewed by 23

Deadline: 30 August 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Polymer Coatings: Eco-Friendly Materials and Green Processing Technologies

Guest Editor: Yu Tan
Viewed by 52

Deadline: 25 August 2026

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