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 policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Section
Search by Title/Keyword
 
Order results
Display
Results per page
Recent Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films
edited by , and Licheng Hua
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 2246 | 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 1748 | 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 1309 | 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 , and Yong Wang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 982 | 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
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 399 | 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 and Gianluca Rubino
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 340 | 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 submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 168 | 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)
Sputtering Thin Films and Coatings: Materials, Applications, Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 117 | 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 submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 116 | 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)
Advanced Functional Coatings and Surface Engineering for Next-Generation Supercapacitors
edited by Funda Atalay
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 116 | 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)
Targeted Coatings for Biomedical Applications
edited by Fatih Erdem Baştan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 95 | 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 submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 68 | 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 54 | 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 submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3069 | 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
submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 441 | 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
submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 102 | 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 , Lei Wang and Shuhang Yu
submission deadline 12 May 2027 | Viewed by 136 | 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 , Shiyang Sun, , Talha Bin Yaqub and
submission deadline 15 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1778 | 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 , and Hung-Mao Lin
submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 305 | 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 93 | 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)
Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, Friction and Service Life
edited by Yujie Fan and Zhiqiang Liu
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13475 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; surface etching; micro-texture; friction reduction; wear resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Solid Surfaces, Defects and Detection, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9290 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4571 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; deposition techniques; high-temperature alloys
Surface Properties and Modification of Implanted Materials submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4121 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; bacterial adhesion; biofilm formation; saliva and salivary pellicle; biocompatibility; tissue integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Welding of Advanced High-Strength Steel and Protective Coating for AHSS Welds
edited by Jiamin Sun and
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2553 | 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 and Xi Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1744 | 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) submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | 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 477 | 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 submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 206 | 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 84 | 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 Coatings and Intelligent Surface Engineering for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
edited by and Emilia B. Halac
submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 18 | 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)
Advanced Thermal Spray and Additive Manufacturing Coatings for Corrosion and Oxidation Resistance submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 15 | 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)
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings—3rd Edition submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2738 | 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 submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2014 | 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
submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 966 | 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 315 | 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
submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 63 | 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 , and José M. Mendoza-Duarte
submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 41 | 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 and Xiaolan Pan
submission deadline 26 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1659 | 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 submission deadline 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 105 | 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 submission deadline 27 May 2027 | Viewed by 97 | 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 submission deadline 28 May 2027 | Viewed by 372 | 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)
Multifunctional Coatings in Marine Environments submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; coatings; electrochemical characterisation; corrosion resistance; seawater splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Multifuntional Thermal Protective Materials and Coatings
edited by Lin Chen, Jie Lu, Shuqi Wang, and
submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced ceramic materials; thermal protective coatings; ceramic coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composite Coatings)
Advanced Membranes and Surface Functionalization for Sustainable Water, Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by Jesús Álvarez-Sánchez, Reyna Guadalupe Sánchez-Duarte and Claudia Rosario Muro-Urista
submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced membranes; surface functionalization; sustainable membranes; water treatment; desalination; wastewater reuse; CO2 capture; nanocomposite membranes; membrane fouling; resource recovery; anticorrosive coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Recent Progress in Thin Films and Surfaces: Deposition, Characterization and Various Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films and coatings; thin-film structures and materials; deposition techniques of thin films; thin-film devices; surfaces and interfaces characterization and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advances in High-Entropy Alloy Welding and Coatings
edited by Cynthia Deisy Gómez-Esparza
submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; welding; surface engineering; protective coatings; microstructure evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Surface Process)
Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, and Corrosion
edited by and Fandi Meng
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10356 | 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)
Advanced Coated Nanoparticles in Environmental Systems: Stability, Interactions, and Implications
edited by and José Maria Monserrat
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3066 | Submission Open
Keywords: stabilizing agents; surface coatings; aquatic organisms; freshwater; marine; synthesis methods; particle characterization; intrinsic properties; nanotoxicology; environmental fate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Advancement in Heat Treatment and Surface Modification for Metals, 2nd Edition
edited by and Xulong An
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2916 | 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)
Back to TopTop