Coatings

Emerging Materials and Surface Chemistry for High-Efficiency Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Min Xia

,

Teng Long

and

Yihui Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

Keywords: new energies; material characterization; material synthesis; artificial intelligence; data-driven approach

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

Advanced Joining and Welding Techniques: Theories and Applications

edited by Luqman Hakim Ahmad Shah and

Zhikang Shen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding; hybrid welding; additive manufacturing; materials joining; welding automation; microstructure; modelling; non-destructive testing; sustainable welding; process optimization

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

Research on Preparation and Properties of Advanced Coatings for High-Performance and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Mateusz Marczewski

, Kamil Kowalski and Thomas Nelis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance coatings; multifunctional materials; physical vapour deposition (PVD); chemical vapour deposition (CVD); thermal and cold spraying techniques

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

Investigation on Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Steels/Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hongwei Liu

and

Wei Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15925 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; corrosion properties; corrosion resistance; alloys and steels

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

Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods

edited by Yuyun Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2335 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings design; material characterization; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); data-driven design

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

Interfacial Engineering with Advanced Materials and Coatings for Lithium Batteries

edited by Hazal Gergeroglu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial stability; surface modification; advanced coatings; lithium-ion batteries; electrode–electrolyte interfaces; novel nanomaterials

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

Advanced Laser-Clad Coatings and Surface Modifications

edited by

Xinying Shi

, Gustavo Henrique Nazareno Fernandes and Lucas Melo Queiroz Barbosa

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; films; laser-cladding; surface processing; surface modification

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

Artificial Intelligence for Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Nanocoatings: Environmental Monitoring, Toxicity Prediction, and Remediation Devices

edited by

Rina Patramanon

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; safe and sustainable by design; nanocoatings; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; toxicity prediction; photocatalysis

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

Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Arturo Méndez-López

and Yuliana de Jesus Acosta-Silva

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2787 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; nanoparticles; photocatalytic; thin-film coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12908 | Submission Open

Keywords: texturing; surface modification; wetting behavior; surface finish; surface characterization; wear resistance treatment; corrosion resistance surface treatment; tribological applications; coatings

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

Advances in Functional Bio-Coatings: Emerging Materials and Advanced Deposition Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Burak Dikici

and

Mosab Kaseem

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5162 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional bio-coatings; emerging materials; multifunctional surfaces; advanced deposition technologies; surface engineering; biocompatibility; drug delivery coatings; biodegradable coatings; high-entropy alloy coatings; in vitro and in vivo response

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

Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications

edited by Sangharatna M. Ramteke

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; tribological coatings; thin films; friction; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Plasma and Thermal Spray Coatings: Challenges, Developments and Future Perspectives

edited by

Marjorie Cavarroc-Weimer

and Angéline Poulon-Quintin

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-based PVD deposition processes; thermal-spray-based deposition processes; gigh-performance coatings; environmentally friendly coating processes; surface engineering

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

Advances in Ceramic Coatings: Fabrication, Properties and Applications in Industry, Energy and Biomedicine

edited by

Azmah Hanim Mohamed Ariff

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; thin films; high-temperature applications; wear resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; functional materials; manufacturing techniques; corrosion resistance; biomedical coatings

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

Laser-Based Coating Processes and Surface Functionalization

edited by

Zhenzhen Gui

and

Fei Yan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface functionalization; laser process; interfacial characteristics; laser coating

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

Recent Developments in Thin Films for Technological Applications

edited by

Alessandro D'Elia

and

Salvatore Macis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14253 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal oxides; transition metal dicalcogenides; thin-film; growths and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Effects of Laser Treatment on Surface Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Avik Samanta

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12028 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser coatings; laser-based surface engineering; laser surface functionalization; laser shock processing; laser texturing; laser polishing; laser ablation; laser-processed multifunctional material; tribology; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Surface Engineering of Alloys: Coatings and Thin Films

edited by Tao He and

Xuedao Shu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4782 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy surface engineering; coatings and thin films; surface modification techniques; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; oxidation resistance; deposition techniques; interfacial bonding strength; biocompatibility

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

Exploring Wear and Friction Mechanisms in Tribological Coatings and Surface Textures

edited by

Weimin Huang

,

Long Wei

, Guijie Wang and Guosong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4370 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological coatings; surface textures; wear mechanisms; multiphysics coupling; smart surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Polymer Composites for Functional Coatings: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Mingdong Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2732 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite coatings; marine corrosion protection; radar-absorbing coatings; aerospace protective coatings; superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic surfaces

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

Novel Research Progress, Challenges and Applications of Functional Coatings

edited by

Mateusz Kopec

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2460 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and fabrication of advanced functional coatings; structure–property–performance relationships; mechanical, thermal, electrical, and tribological properties; corrosion, oxidation, and environmental resistance; multifunctional and smart coatings; characterization techniques and in-situ testing methods; modeling, simulation, and lifetime prediction; industrial applications and case studies

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

Surface Integrity, Surface Properties, and Fatigue Performance of Coated Metallic Materials

edited by Weibing Dai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1732 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface integrity; coating; lightweight materials; surface properties; fatigue performance

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

Advanced Materials, Thin Films, and Functional Coatings for Gas Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Youssef Doubi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1481 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; functional coatings and thin films; sensing technologies; energy conversion and storage; electrocatalysis and fuel cells

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Long-Term Durability

edited by

Jamesa Stokes

, Michael Presby and

Eeshani Godbole

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; protective coatings; high temperature; extreme environments; environmental durability

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

Functional Coatings and Materials for Corrosion Mitigation and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Qihui Wang

and

Ruby Aslam

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1217 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; corrosion protection; erosion; protective coatings; surface engineering

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

Advanced Biodegradable and Functional Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation

edited by

Rezzan Kasim

, Mehmet Ufuk Kasim and

Selda Daler

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films; edible coatings; postharvest quality; horticultural crops; active packaging; biopolymers; shelf life extension; postharvest stress mitigation; fresh produce preservation; sustainable food systems

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

Structures and Coatings for High-Performance Photonics, Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics

edited by Hao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coatings; photoelectric coatings; photonics; optoelectronics; photovoltaics; optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Thin-Film Coatings for Batteries: Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Engineering

edited by

Cristina Florentina Ciobota

and

Florin Nastase

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1056 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin-film coatings; battery interface engineering; lithium-ion and next-generation batteries; surface and interface modification; energy storage materials; electrochemical performance

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

Advanced Surface Modifications for Biomedical Applications: Enhancing Biocompatibility and Bioactivity

edited by

Irina Negut

and

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; biocompatibility; coating; bioactive coatings; biomedical materials; nanostructured surfaces

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

Functional Thin Films and Organic Polymer Coatings: Design, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Florina Branzoi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films; organic polymer coatings; surface and interface engineering; protective and barrier coatings; corrosion protection; corrosion inhibitor; smart and multifunctional coatings; thin film deposition techniques; polymer-based materials; coating characterization; nanocomposite coatings; sustainable and bio-based coatings; advanced surface materials; computer modelling; industrial applications

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

Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Krzysztof Pańcikiewicz

, Monika Solecka and Barbara Koscielniak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; wear-resistant coatings; thermal spray coatings; weld overlay and cladding; conventional and unconventional coating techniques

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

Advanced Ceramic Materials and Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaolong Lu

,

Bozhen Song

, Yuyi Zhu and Yue Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced ceramic materials; ceramic coatings; functional ceramics; ceramic processing and synthesis; material characterization

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

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; extreme environments; coatings; corrosion; wear; erosion; high temperature high strain rate; manufacturing; tribology

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

Advanced Coatings and Surface Integrity for Fatigue-Resistant Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

edited by

Giuseppe Macoretta

,

Andrea Chiocca

and

Michele Abruzzo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 523 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; coatings; fatigue behavior; post-processing treatments; surface integrity; surface roughness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Recent Advances in the Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application of High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Ioana Daniela Dulama

and

Ioan Alin Bucurica

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; coatings; new materials; surface modification; characterization

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

Optical Materials for High-Quality Thin Films and Applications

edited by Eigirdas Skuodis and

Simas Mačionis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoprinted organic optoelectronics; spincoated organic optoelectronics; polymeric organic optoelectronics; polymeric photosensors; electropolymerization

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

Advances in Polymer Composites, Coatings and Adhesive Materials

edited by

Paulina Bednarczyk

and

Alicja Balcerak-Woźniak

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 14410 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; coatings; adhesive materials; oligomers; monomers

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

Accelerated Development of Nanomaterials, Coatings, and Thin Films for Optical and Electronic Applications

edited by Žiga Gosar

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13693 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition techniques; optical characterization; electronic device fabrication; nanostructured materials; surface functionalization; thin film growth mechanisms; semiconductor nanocrystals; optoelectronic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces

edited by

Huabing Yang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11708 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; wear; protection coatings; smart coatings; eco-friendly coatings

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

Surface Topography Measurement Analysis of Additively Manufactured Modern Materials and Coatings

edited by

Przemysław Podulka

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7452 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface metrology; roughness measurement; surface topography characterization; functional materials; measurement noise; measurement uncertainty; manufacturing metrology; machined surfaces; additive manufacturing

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

Recent Advances in Magnetron Sputtering for Functional Films and Coatings

edited by Seohan Kim

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3086 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent conductive oxides; thermochromic thin film; photochromic thin film; magnetron sputtering; physical vapor deposition

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

Advanced Composite Solutions for Coatings

edited by

Munise Didem Demirbaş

and

Umut Çalışkan

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1897 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; protective surface engineering; hybrid and multifunctional architectures; interfacial adhesion and interface design; corrosion and environmental degradation; wear and tribological performance; thermal stability and high-temperature applications; additive manufacturing and advanced deposition; structure–property–performance relationships; durability and failure mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composite Coatings)

Advanced Thin Film Fabrication by Sputtering

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; sputtering; thin film characterization; applications of thin films and coatings; sputtering process control; HiPIMS

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

2D Materials-Based Thin Films and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Cristian Vacacela Gomez

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-based coatings; two-dimensional nanomaterials; anticorrosive coatings; performance and reliability modeling; multifunctional nanostructured materials; interfacial engineering; barrier mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Engineering for Osteogenic, Angiogenic and Antibacterial Coatings

edited by

Yanyan Zheng

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; osteogenesis; angiogenesis; anti-infection; bone tissue regeneration and repair; surface coatings

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions

edited by

Shengyue Gu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; environmental barrier coating; corrosion; oxidation ablation; failure mechanism

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

Surface-Modified Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloys: Characterization and Wear, Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Behavior

edited by

Yamid Núñez de la Rosa

,

Oriana Palma Calabokis

and

Giuseppe Pintaude

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; corrosion; tribocorrosion; stainless steels; nickel-based alloys; surface engineering

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

Design, Coating and Modification of Eco-Friendly Materials for Environmental Pollution Remediation and Control

edited by

Xiaowei Wang

, Dongyang Li and Likun Huang

submission deadline 26 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-coatings; green synthesis; sustainable surfaces; remediation; pollution control

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

Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Wear Coatings: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Wei Dai

and

Hao Wu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20768 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-wear coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; coating preparation; microstructure.

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

Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12099 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface properties; surface topography; surface wear; antimicrobial properties; dental materials; dental instruments

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

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