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

Open for Submission

Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings

Guest Editor: Lin Chen
1 article | Viewed by 1,053

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Cutting Performance of Coated Tools

Guest Editors: Yue Meng, Xin Tong
11 articles | Viewed by 8,323

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Plasma Surface Treatments and Their Applications in Coating Technologies

Guest Editors: Arvaidas Galdikas, Teresa Moskalioviene
5 articles | Viewed by 5,768

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings

Guest Editors: Kang Qi, Yanhua Zhao, Jiyu Du, Guangchao Hao
2 articles | Viewed by 2,249

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

The Preparation and Characterization of Carbon- and Silicon-Based Materials and Their Applications

Guest Editors: Liyong Wang, Guizhen Wang
2 articles | Viewed by 2,678

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Plasma Coating and Interface Technology: New Horizons in Surface Science

Guest Editors: Qiang Chen, Haibao Zhang
2 articles | Viewed by 2,184

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Novel Protective Coatings on Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Wear, and Corrosion Resistance Properties

Guest Editors: Hui Dong, Hailong Yao, Bangyan Zhang
1 article | Viewed by 852

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Semiconductor and Functional Thin-Film Materials: From Basic Research to Innovative Applications in Engineering Structure Performance Regulation

Guest Editors: Yi Wan, Qiannan Wang, Dong Cui
Viewed by 238

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Recent Advances in Research and Application of Organic and Inorganic Coatings

Guest Editors: Fernando Juárez López, Margarita García-Hernández
1 article | Viewed by 1,148

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Innovations in Sustainable Pavement Design: Advancing Recycled Materials for Low-Carbon Infrastructure

Guest Editors: Menglim Hoy, Chamroeun Se
1 article | Viewed by 1,240

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications

Guest Editors: Gaopeng Xu, Jiang Ju
Viewed by 132

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Mechanical, Wear, and Functional Properties of Composite Coatings

Guest Editors: Jingfa Zhang, Peng Li, Dan Xing
Viewed by 413

Deadline: 30 June 2026

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