Coatings

Coatings and Surface Treatments for Additively Manufactured Polymer Parts

edited by

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer coatings; functional coatings; coating adhesion; surface modification; post-processing

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

Corrosion and Wear of Materials in Extreme Environments

edited by

Xintong Lian

and Na Guo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 885 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion and wear; extreme environments; protective coatings; novel materials

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions

edited by Baochen Han and Dan Liu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; sustainable solutions; environmental remediation; advanced synthesis methods; visible-light-responsive coatings; Z-scheme heterojunctions; plasmonic nanostructures; self-cleaning surfaces; hybrid manufacturing; mechanically robust nanocomposites

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

Recent Developments in Additive Manufacturing of Functional Coatings

edited by

Alin Dinita

and

Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; functional coatings; process–microstructure–property; adhesion; tribology; corrosion resistance

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

Functional Coatings and Surface Technologies for Paper, Printing and Packaging Applications

edited by

Klemen Možina

and

Urška Vrabič-Brodnjak

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; barrier coatings; surface modification; print quality assessment; sustainable coatings

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

Advances in Multifunctional Coatings for Metals, Steels, and Alloys

edited by

Angel Morales Ramirez

,

Margarita García-Hernández

,

Fernando Juárez López

and

María Luz Carrera Jota

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional coatings; corrosion protection; wear resistance; smart coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings

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

Microstructural, Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Materials and Coatings

edited by

Izabel Fernanda Machado

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure–property relationships; tribological performance; surface engineering; advanced manufacturing; thin films and coatings; wear and friction; multiscale characterization; numerical modeling; data-driven materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Surface Engineering and Materials for Powder Metallurgy Components

edited by Raul Perez-Bustamante

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering in powder metallurgy; powder-based additive manufacturing and surface integrity; surface functionalization and advanced coatings; artificial intelligence and data-driven materials design; industrial applications and emerging trends in surface-engineered powder metallurgy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Surface Process)

Advances in Sustainable Food Packaging for Biofilm Control: Biopolymers, Edible Films and Coatings

edited by

Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja Yahya

and

Fathilah Binti Ali

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofilms; biopolymers; coatings; edible films; food packaging

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

Surface Engineering and Coating Strategies for High-Performance Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Ghadir Razaz

,

Engang Fu

and Shahrzad Arshadirastabi

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional coatings; electrochemical interfaces; energy storage materials; interfacial stability

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

Advancements in Lasers: Applications and Future Trends

edited by Zhongliang Qiao and Zaijin Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15369 | Submission Open

Keywords: passivation coatings; performance modelling; reliability coatings; damage evolution modelling of coatings; OFC

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

Electrodeposition, Sustainability, Characterization and Application of Metal and Alloy Coatings

edited by

Massimo Innocenti

and

Marco Bonechi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6462 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal coatings; alloy coatings; electroplating; film characterization; thin film

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

Advanced Coatings for Sustainable Protection and Energy-Related Applications

edited by

Marin Kurtela

and

Marina Samardzija

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coatings; sustainable coatings; surface engineering; corrosion protection; wear resistance; self-healing coatings; energy-related applications; hydrogen technologies; plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); polymer nanocomposites; multifunctional coatings; PVD/CVD coatings; sol–gel coatings; thermal spray coatings; green processing; advanced characterization

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

Bioinspired and Biomimetic Nanomaterials as Coatings for Advancing Nanomedicine

edited by

Anita Ioana Visan

,

Carmen Ristoscu

and

Gianina Popescu-Pelin

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired coatings; biomimetic nanomaterials; nanomedicine; drug delivery; surface functionalization

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

Optoelectronic Information Storage: Physical Insights and Device Applications

edited by

Shencheng Fu

and Xin Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic information storage; memristor; neuromorphic devices; holographic data storage; polymer coating

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

Deposition Technologies for Functional Coatings

edited by

Denny John

and

Anil Lama

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; deposition technologies; thermal spray; composite and nanocomposite coatings; AI-assisted materials design

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

Advances in Edible Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Applications

edited by Sylwia Sady, Alfred Błaszczyk and Bogdan Pacholek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; sustainable food packaging; active and bioactive food packaging; biopolymers in food packaging; consumer perception and acceptance of food innovations

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

Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yujun Song

and

Qingwei Liao

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3466 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-nanostructure; thin films; coatings; surface and interface; inorganic–organic composites; atom fabrication

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

Coatings About Materials and Techniques for Electromagnetic Shielding

edited by Yanfei Pan, Jintian Huang,

Xiaotao Zhang

and Yu Wang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; advanced coating technology; structural design; coating durability; multifunctional electromagnetic shielding coatings

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

Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Egemen Avcu

,

Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu

,

,

,

and

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biocompatible coatings; additive manufacturing; functionally graded materials (FGMs); plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Environmental Remediation and Energy Applications

edited by

Duong Duc La

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; environmental remediation; energy conversion; self-cleaning surfaces; nanostructured films; visible-light photocatalysis

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

Advanced Lubricant Coatings and Thin Films: Properties and Applications

edited by

Marek Szewczyk

and

Ján Slota

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced lubricating coatings; functional thin films; tribology; surface engineering; coating deposition technologies

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

State-of-Art Thin-Film and Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor-Based Novel Photodetectors: Fabrication and Characterization

edited by Jiangang Yu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film; photodetectors; epitaxial growth; wide-bandgap semiconductor

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

Films and Coatings with Biomedical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15487 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; film; surface treatment; biomaterial; medical device

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

Advanced Manufacturing for Architected Materials and Multifunctional Coatings

edited by

Likai Yang

, Zhijie Hu,

Yuyang Gao

,

Chen Yin

and Haimin Zhai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3258 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; architected materials; composite materials; multifunctional materials; bio-inspired design; surface engineering mechanical properties; machine learning

Engineering in Battery Technologies—Advanced Surface Modification for High-Performance Energy Storage

edited by

Xuan Tang

and Qingfeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 2521 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrode materials; electrolyte; battery management; battery thermal management; battery state estimation; surface engineering; coating electrode materials; electrolyte and interfaces

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

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Behavior of High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by

Dongyang Li

and Zhen Xu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1625 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); mechanical behavior; wear and tribology; phase stability; laser cladding and thermal spraying

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

Materials and Technology Development for High-Quality and Sustainable Paints and Coatings: Limits and Trends

edited by Radim Hrdina and

Andréa Kalendová

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; paints; pigments; sustainable; technology; coating technology; coating analysis

Advanced Coatings for Concrete Reinforcement and Protection

edited by

Turhan Bilir

,

Ertuğ Aydin

and

Şevket Can Bostanci

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; concrete durability; reinforcement corrosion protection; protective coatings; sustainable concrete materials

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

Novel Surface Engineering Techniques in Heritage Science

edited by

Yulan Hu

and Junyan Liang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: immovable cultural heritage; coating techniques; fire-proof coating; anti-weathering coating; multi-layer; interactions; degradation; weather resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cultural Heritage and Protective Coatings)

Graphene and Beyond: Advanced Coatings for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

M. Belen Gomez-Mancebo

and

Susana Fernández

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; 2D materials; advanced functional coatings; energy generation; energy storage

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

Advanced High-Entropy Materials: From Structural Performance to Energy Storage

edited by

Wandong Wang

and

Changmin Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy coatings; high-entropy oxides; mechanics; battery electrodes; sustainable-material design

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

Advances in Photothermal Self-Healing Anticorrosion Coatings: Materials, Mechanisms, Fabrication and Applications

edited by Sicheng Yuan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal self-healing; anticorrosion coatings; photothermal materials; self-healing mechanisms; corrosion protection

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

Tribology and Tribocorrosion of Sintered Metallic Materials for Biomedical and Engineering Applications

edited by

María Cristina Moré Farias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; tribocorrosion; sintered metallic materials; powder metallurgy; coatings

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

Smart and Sustainable Coatings and Materials for Food Packaging

edited by

He Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings; biodegradable materials; bio-based polymers; sustainable and intelligent packaging; food safety; food preservation; life cycle assessment

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

Engineered Coatings for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Shiladitya Paul

and

Adamantini Loukodimou

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10501 | Submission Open

Keywords: recyclable, non-toxic, and biodegradable coatings; low VOC (volatile organic compounds) coatings; renewable materials and coatings; energy-efficient and resource-efficient coatings; eco-friendly coatings with a reduced environmental impact; advanced materials and coatings; high-performance coatings; durable coatings; functional coatings; corrosion resistant coatings; thermal barrier coatings; self-cleaning and self-healing coatings; antimicrobial coatings; wear resistance coatings; sustainable by design coatings

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

Innovative Surface Treatment Technologies for Enhanced Coating Performance

edited by

Yongfei Yang

and

Yu Liu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5865 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatments; coating performance; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; microstructure modification

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

Advances in Pavement Materials and Civil Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Jiujiang Wu

and Jifeng Lian

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2598 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel pavement materials; the recycling and reuse of materials; environmental impact on pavement performance; material durability and performance; interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering

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

Advanced Functional Thin Films and Protective Coatings: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by Min Zhang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1271 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films and devices; hard protective coatings; advanced deposition techniques; surface treatment & modification; computations and modeling for materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Modification Technology and Advanced Functional Materials for Asphalt Pavement

edited by Xue Xin,

Shi Dong

and Rui Li

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt pavement; surface modification technology; advanced functional materials; pavement performance; intelligent monitoring

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

Plasma and Photonic Methods for Coatings, Surface Modification, and Materials Engineering

edited by Faramarz Sahra Gard and Joaquín Sacanell

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted deposition; photonic processing; surface modification; thin films and coatings; materials engineering

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

Microbiological Corrosion and Protection of Alloys and Metals

edited by

Zora Pilić

,

Željka Petrović

and Gloria Zlatić Jelić

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); biofilms and microbial activity; corrosion mechanisms; electrochemical and surface characterization; sustainable corrosion protection

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

Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Ercan Yildiz

and

Mehmet Yaman

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposite coatings; bio-based polymer films; food packaging materials; active and functional coatings; barrier properties

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

Luminescent Coatings and Thin Films: Next-Generation Materials and Applications

edited by

Stefano Marchesi

and

Ivana Miletto

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; luminescent materials; luminescent coatings; optical properties; optical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Thin Films, Surface and Interface in Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10463 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis surface; heterojunction interface; advanced photocatalytic thin films and coatings; new application of photocatalysis; photocatalytic DFT study; photoactive coating

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

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

,

Bing Wang

,

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Surface and Interfacial Engineering Strategies for Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites

edited by

Adriano Galvão Souza Azevedo

and

Holmer Savastano Junior

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; fiber–matrix interface; cementitious composites; functionalization of fibers; durability enhancement.

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

Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Izabela Matuła and Magdalena Szklarska

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biomedical applications; implants; nanotechnology; surface modification

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

Coatings and Surface Texturing of Metals, Alloys and Composites: Processing, Characterization and Properties

edited by

Thirumalai Kumaran Sundaresan

and

Rendi Kurniawan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 765 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface texturing; protective coatings; surface engineering; microstructure characterization; modeling of coatings; coating processing

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

Advanced Coatings for Catalytic Application

edited by

Agne Sulciute

and Brigita Abakevičienė

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 747 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic coatings; photocatalysis; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; energy and environmental applications

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

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