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Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by Dongdong Song

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare earth element; raw materials; alloy casting; extrusion and deformation; surface treatment; joining and machining; simulation and modeling; microstructure evolution and corrosion

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

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

edited by

Aleksander Lisiecki

and

Agnieszka Kurc-Lisiecka

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 17 | 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)

Advanced Coating Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for Enhancing Robotic Capabilities

edited by Su Ding,

Wanli Li

, Ziheng Zhan and He Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-skins; 3D printing; wear resistance; electronic packaging; machining learning

Thin Layers for Applications in Photovoltaic Solar Cells

edited by

Piotr Potera

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin solid films for PV; buffer layer for PV; optical properties; structural characterization; I-V characterization

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

Functional Organic Semiconductor Coatings for Sensor Applications

edited by

Azzuliani Supangat

and Nur Adilah Roslan

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic semiconductor coatings; flexible electronics; hybrid materials; organic-based sensors

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

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Resistance in Industrial Concrete Structures

edited by

Hang Sun

and

Mingming Jia

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative coatings; corrosion resistance; industrial concrete structures; protective coating materials; self-healing coatings; nanomaterial-enhanced coatings; eco-friendly coatings; durability enhancement; steel reinforcement protection; coating performance evaluation

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

Precision Machining of Parts and Surface Processing Technology

edited by

Songhua Li

, Guangyu Yan and

Daniel Cristea

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; Surface processing; coating preparation; lubrication; ceramic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Recent Progress in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings and Films

edited by Enikő Réka Fábián and Ádám Vida

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open

Keywords: cantor alloys; laser melting deposition; hardness; refractory proprieties

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

Recent Progress in Coatings and Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications

edited by

Chengqiang Wang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel semiconductors; optoelectronic and photonic properties; scalable manufacturing; thin-film heterojunctions; perovskite; surface modification; functional coatings

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Mihai Cosmin Cotrut

and

Diana Maria Vranceanu

submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatible coatings; surface functionalization; advanced biomaterials; biomimetic coatings; hydroxyapatite based coatings

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

Anti-Corrosion Materials and Coatings

edited by

Zhaolei Li

, Meng Cheng and Lu Shen

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling coatings; biodegradable coatings; self-healing coatings; reliability coatings; smart coatings

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

Corrosion-Resistant Metallic Materials: Surface Engineering & Applications

edited by

Zhu Xiao

and

Ziqian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metal and alloys; surface engineering; coatings; multi-field coupling corrosion

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

The Effect of Surface Heat Treatment on Mechanical and Friction-Wear Properties of Materials

edited by

Agnieszka Twardowska

and Kąc Sławomir

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface heat treatment; hardening; cladding; tempering; remelting; microstructure; friction-wear properties; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Corrosion Behaviors and Protection of Coatings

edited by

Temitope Olugbade

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10467 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; corrosion protection; alloying; corrosion resistance; metals

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

Recent Research in Asphalt and Pavement Materials

edited by Ana María Rodríguez-Alloza

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3355 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Advanced Functional Cement-Based Materials for Smart Applications

edited by

Yushi Liu

, Kunyang Yu and Zilong Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1819 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional cement-based materials; phase-change material; fiber coating; infrastructure construction

Surface Protection of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications

edited by

Ke Zhang

, Wei Zhang and Yi Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | 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)

Technologies and Processes That Involve Surface Interaction or Successive Coating Processes for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Erika García-López

and

Elisa Virginia Vázquez-Lepe

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced materials; smart materials; functional gradient materials; lattice structures

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

Progress and Prospects in Dental Materials and Endodontic Sciences

edited by

Mateusz Radwanski

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

and

Ewa Zmysłowska-Polakowska

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 92 | 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 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 91 | 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)

New Insights into Everyday Heritage: Surface Analysis and Conservation

edited by

Yile Chen

and

Liang Zheng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 77 | 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)

Perovskite-Oxide-Based Thin Films for Battery Applications

edited by

Carlos Jose Macedo Tavares

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 75 | 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)

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

edited by

Emanuele Mingione

and Gianluca Rubino

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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)

Functional Materials and Coatings for High-Performance Supercapacitors

edited by

Fatih Erdemir

and

Onur Güler

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)

Innovative Inkjet Printing Systems for Functional, Multisensory and Inclusive Design

edited by

Raša Urbas

and

Tomislav Cigula

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: inkjet printing; functional materials; advanced printing technologies; multisensory applications; tactile printing; accessible design; cultural heritage preservation; novel ink formulations; surface functionalization; sustainable printing solutions

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

Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing Hu

and Xulong An

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; chemical heat treatment; heat treatment; surface modification; properties; microstructure; physical vapor deposition (PVD); thermal spraying; induction quenching; laser surface hardening; plasma treatment

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

Edible Films and Coatings Based on Biopolymers

edited by

Luciano Paulino Silva

and Cínthia Caetano Bonatto

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymer films; edible coatings; active packaging; nanocomposites; sustainable packaging

Advanced Oxidation and Corrosion Resistant Coatings

edited by

Junkai Liu

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; oxidation; corrosion; microstructural evolution; degradation

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

Function-Oriented Modified Asphalt and Its Mixtures: Enhancing Pavement Performance and Sustainable Applications

edited by Di Yun and

Ulf Sandberg

submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; modified asphalt; pavement performance; functional asphalt mixtures; sustainable applications

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

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Technology and Applications

edited by

Sakari Ruppi

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: hard and wear-resistant coatings; CVD nanocomposite coatings; superhard materials; high-temperature and oxidation resistance; microstructural characterization; wear testing and layer optimization; pre- and post-coating treatments

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

Emerging Trends in Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Tomasz Borowski

and Emilia Skołek

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; coating; layer; corrosion resistance; bioactivity; biocompatibility; wear resistance; biodegradable coatings; resorbable coatings; antimicrobial coating

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

Thermoelectric Coatings: Thermal Management and Heat Transfer

edited by Dongxu Zhang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric coatings; thermal management; heat transfer; extreme environments; heat damage evolution of coatings

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

Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapor deposition; coating technology; thin film; multilayer coatings; optical interference coatings; sputtering; evaporation

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

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 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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)

Advanced Functional Coatings for Electromagnetic Absorption and Surface Protection

edited by Yongqian Shen

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 18 | 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)

Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films

edited by

Long Zheng

and Xi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 134 | 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)

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings—3rd Edition

edited by

Raul Arrabal

and

Marta Mohedano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); micro-arc oxidation (MAO); PEO coatings; mechanical performance; corrosion performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Oxidation, Wear, Corrosion Behaviors and Activated Bonding Properties of Coatings Deposited on Metals—2nd Edition

edited by

Diana-Petronela Burduhos-Nergis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 28 | 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)

Tribology of Coatings and Surface Layers

edited by

Joern Kohlscheen

and Stephen C. Veldhuis

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; coating deposition processes; wear and lubrication; optimization of properties; analytics & modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advanced Coatings and Films for Food Packing and Storage, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jun Mei

and

Jing Xie

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; active ingredients; bio-based materials; active packaging; intelligent/smart packaging; shelf life

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

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

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 11 | 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)

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

edited by Yu Tan

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer coatings; eco-friendly materials; green processing technologies; green chemistry; hydrogel coating; sustainable design; bio-based materials

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

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

edited by

Feifei Huang

and Fandi Meng

submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal/alloy; surface film/coatings; corrosion; electrochemistry; anti-corrosion organic coatings; functional coatings

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

Solid Surfaces, Defects and Detection, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kechen Song

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

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

Recent Developments in the Microstructure and Properties of Coatings

edited by

Alin-Marian Cazac

and

Ramona Cimpoesu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; microstructure of coatings; properties of coatings; corrosion resistance; phosphate layer; coated alloys

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

Recent Research on Functional Cement-Matrix Composites and Construction Coatings

edited by

Wen-hua Chen

Chunhong Chen

and

Xiang Guo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: CDW resource utilization; cement-based composites; functional modification; interface performance optimization and functional integration; coating and surface engineering treatment; multi-component collaborative design; green low-carbon concrete

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

Laser-Based Techniques for Coating Deposition and Surface Modification

edited by Hao Zhu,

Viboon Saetang

and Kun Xu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; coating deposition; surface modification; hybrid machining; characterization; simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

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

edited by

Ali Khalfallah

and

Zohra Benzarti

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1 | 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)

Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings

edited by

Wei Chen

and Juan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3192 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings

Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering

edited by

Chang-Hwan Choi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); low-voltage PEO (LV-PEO); surface engineering; multifunctional coatings; lightweight alloys

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

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