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.

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Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies
edited by Shanhui Liu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: painting materials; painting layers; non-destructive analytical techniques; microanalytical techniques; portable spectroscopy; in-situ analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis
edited by , Dan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; energy storage and conversion; surface and interface; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings
edited by Oksana Gaponova and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel material systems; functional and protective coatings; advanced surface modification; hybrid and multilayer coatings; electrospark alloying (ESA)/concentrated energy methods; nanostructured and gradient layers; mechanical and tribological properties; smart or adaptive coatings; functional applications and service life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials
edited by Paulo Cordeiro Machado and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings
edited by and Ewa Dobruchowska
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; metals and alloys for implants; polymers for biomedical applications; ceramic and composite biomaterials; surface modification; functional coatings; nanostructured surfaces; 3D printing of biomaterials; mechanical and tribological properties; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
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