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Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites

edited by

Zongyi Deng

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; matrix modification; interface science; polymer–matrix composites; ceramic–matrix composites; carbon–matrix composites; metal–matrix composites; extreme environments

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

Advances in Oxide Films and Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Metals

edited by

Aomar Hadjadj

and

Jean-Luc Bubendorff

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective oxide; chemical passivation; barrier effect against corrosion; self-healing effect; corrosion inhibition

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

Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance

edited by

Bing Du

Jingwei Liu

and Guiqiang Liang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1640 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; multifunctionality; self-healing materials; organic–inorganic hybrids; smart coatings; sustainable materials; advanced manufacturing; coatings

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

Environmentally Friendly Thin Films and Coatings for Packaging

edited by

Mohit Sharma

and

Carla N. Schnell

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based coatings; biodegradable films; nanocellulose; barrier properties; sustainable coating formulations

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

Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations

edited by

Maja D. Gajic-Kvascev

Velibor Andric

, Stefano Ridolfi and

Radmila Jančić-Heinemann

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | 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)

Development and Application of Photocatalytic Coatings and Composites

edited by

Karol Chilmon

Maciej Kalinowski

and

Wioletta Jackiewicz-Rek

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 624 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; photocatalysis; air and water treatment; composite materials; pollutant removal

Microstructure, Surface Topography and Tribological Properties of Coatings

edited by

Audrius Žunda

and

Vytenis Jankauskas

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; topography; surface modification; tribology; tribological compatibility

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

Laser Technologies: Laser Deposition Thin Films and Coatings Formation

edited by

Ihor S. Virt

and

Piotr Potera

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser technologies; pulsed laser deposition; thin film growth mechanisms; thin films and film coatings; thin film structures; optical, electronic, optoelectronic, photovoltaic and thermoelectric structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Multi-Functional Liquid-Repellent Coatings: Innovative Approaches for Protecting Surfaces

edited by Defeng Yan, Jiyu Liu and Weihao Pan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; liquid-repellent; preparation technologies; performance characterization; coating durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Antibacterial and Osteogenic Coatings for Implants

edited by

Arif Gok

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial coatings; implant surface modification; biomaterials; biomechanics; bioactive coatings; nanostructured surfaces; infection-resistant implants; bone–implant interface; drug- and ion-releasing coatings; biomedical implants

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

Advances in Deposition Technologies for Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Belgacem Tiss

Luis Cunha

and

Carlos Jose Macedo Tavares

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: Thin-film deposition; Coating technologies; Physical and chemical vapor deposition; Functional and protective coatings; Surface Engineering

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

Renewable Resources in Films and Coatings Technologies: Part II: Protein and Protein-Based Edible Films and Coatings

edited by

Monica Trif

Claudia Terezia Socol

, Florin Leontin Criste,

Mecit H. Oztop

and

Alexandru Rusu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein-based edible films and coatings; protein functionalization and modification; sustainable biopolymers; coating and encapsulation technologies; protein-based film formation mechanisms; green packaging materials

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by Zifan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); degradation mechanisms; processing–microstructure–property relationships; lifetime prediction; gas-turbine engines

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

Cellulose Materials and Films: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by Carlos Fernando Castro-Guerrero and

Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose; nanocellulose; cellulosic coatings for corrosion; cellulosic binding agents; cellulose films

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

Surface Engineering by Laser Technology: State of the Art

edited by

Angela De Bonis

and

Antonio Santagata

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser–matter interaction; PLD; ultrafast laser processing; MAPLE; nanostructured surfaces; functional coatings

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

Mechanical Performance of Coatings for Welding Interfaces

edited by Yuebing Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding interfaces; mechanical properties; fatigue and fracture; failure mechanisms; structural integrity

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

Advancements in Surface Engineering, Coatings and Tribology

edited by

Daoyun Chen

Xinlong Liu

and

Esteban Broitman

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8628 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; tribology; wear resistance; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in Alloy Coatings: Tailored Performance for Modern Applications

edited by

Yuexia Lv

Wei Zhao

and Hui Zhang

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5853 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy coatings; corrosion resistance; advanced deposition techniques; multifunctional coatings; durability and performance

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

Advances in Asphalt and Concrete Coatings

edited by

Jian Ouyang

, Mayzan Maher Isied, Chenguang Shi and

Zhe Zeng

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt modification; concrete coatings; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); sustainable pavements; recycling agents; warm-mix asphalt; emulsified asphalt; pavement performance evaluation; continuum damage mechanics; fracture mechanics

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

Innovative Coatings for Enhancing the Corrosion Resistance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

edited by

Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando

Manuel Valcuende-Payá

Ana Martínez-Ibernón

Isabel Gasch-Molina

and José Manuel Gandía-Romero

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; concrete cover; reinforced concrete structures; durability; corrosion; protection

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

Advances in Surface Welding Techniques for Metallic Materials

edited by Wenyong Zhao, Xiangbo Liu and Xiaolin Bi

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2345 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface welding engineering; laser cladding; wire arc additive manufacturing; advanced surface coatings and materials; heat transfer and fluid flow

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

Asphalt Interface Engineering and Advanced Functional Coatings for Sustainable Pavements

edited by Peng Yin, Baofeng Pan, Xiangqian Ye,

Zeyang Zhou

and

Xiujie Quan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1982 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt interface engineering; functional coatings; interfacial regulation; pavement durability; sustainable pavements; surface modification

Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Huancai Li

and

Jinhe Dou

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1927 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive coatings; surface engineering; stimuli-responsive systems; biomedical applications; clinical translation

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing of Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by Wenbin Gao, Taotao Li and Shengbin Zhao

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1854 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; laser metal deposition; additive manufacturing; corrosion; wear

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

Surface Treatment and Coating of Additively Manufactured Components

edited by

Ozgur Poyraz

and Fei Cheng

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1751 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization of additive manufacturing process parameters for surface quality; binder jetting, directed energy deposition, material extrusion, and powder bed fusion; abrasive flow machining, chemical polishing/milling, laser polishing, shot/shock peening, and vibratory finishing; coatings for aerospace, aesthetic, and biomedical purposes; coating and material characterization for adhesion, abrasion, friction, lubrication, mechanical performance, and wear; the modelling and simulation of post-manufacturing processes

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

Advanced Nanomaterials, Films, and Coatings for Energy and Sustainability

edited by

Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo

and

Israr Ul Hassan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; films; coatings; hydrogen production; supercapacitors

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

Functional Load-Bearing Coatings

edited by

Atila Kumbasaroglu

Fatih Avcil

and

Ahmet İhsan Turan

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 633 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional load-bearing coatings; advanced cementitious coatings; corrosion and durability; structural performance; sustainable construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Films and Coatings

edited by

Haichao Liu

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; polymer films and coatings; advanced characterization; durability; sustainable design

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

Bioinspired Superlyophobic Surface/Interface: Development, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by

Lu Tie

submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: superlyophobicity; surface/interface; superhydrophilicity; superhydrophobicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Advanced Polymer Coatings: Materials, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Sensen Han

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10952 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposite coatings; light protective coating; multifunctional application; advanced preparation; nanohybrids

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

Surface Protection for Metal Materials

edited by

Ye Yang

and Lina Si

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3831 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal coatings; surface modification; corrosion/wear mechanisms; anti-corrosion/wear techniques; anti-fouling strategies

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

Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis

edited by

Hao Xu

, Dan Wang and

Anmin Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 4454 | 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)

Advances in Concrete and Steel Construction Coatings: Materials, Mechanical Properties, Applications

edited by Yongjun Zhou,

Peng Zhu

and

Yuan Jing

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3251 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete design; ultra-high-performance concrete; functional concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; green concrete; recycled materials; life-cycle sustainability; impact resistance properties; durability; concrete surface treatment

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

Laser Welding and Cladding for Enhanced Mechanical Performance

edited by

Egidijus Vanagas

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3161 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; coating engineering; laser-assisted coatings; laser welding; laser cladding; laser peening; CW laser; nanosecond laser; picosecond laser; femtosecond laser; metal–metal welding/cladding; glass–metal welding/cladding; plastic–metal welding/cladding; glass–glass welding/cladding

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

Biopolymer-Derived Edible and Biodegradable Films and Coatings

edited by

Feng Xue

and Xinye Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2438 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; biopolymer; intelligent coatings; food shelf-life extension; modification of coatings properties

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Dental Implants and Periodontal Regeneration

edited by

Runheng Liu

and

Guanqi Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2229 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; coatings; dental implants; periodontal regeneration; biomaterials

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

Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings

edited by Oksana Gaponova and

Tomasz Mościcki

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 309 | 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

Gustavo Tressia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology

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

Latest Insights in Metal Fatigue, Failure, and Fracture

edited by

Dušan Arsić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13890 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue assessment; fatigue failure; fatigue damage evaluation; crack initiation and propagation; life prediction; fracture mechanisms; failure prevention

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

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hui Wang

Ge Zhang

and

Ling Qin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5315 | Submission Open

Keywords: comprehensive utilization of solid waste; cement-based materials; asphalt; low-carbon materials; concrete durability; surface treatment; mechanical properties

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

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4857 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanoparticles; anti-corrosion; anti-fouling; sustainability

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

Coatings with Various Functionalities in Marine Environments

edited by

Yanhui Cao

and Yanling Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2366 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings; super-hydrophobic coatings; multi-functional coatings; electrochromic coatings; surface interface characterization; service/failure evaluation of coatings

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

Radiative Cooling and Photothermal Coatings for Sustainable Energy Applications

edited by Weimin Yang, Fenghua Zhang and Xiaohu Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiative cooling; photothermal coatings; thermal management; spectral selectivity; thermal radiation; thermal photonics; functional coatings; nanostructured coatings; anti-icing/de-icing; coatings for clean or sustainable energy

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

Innovative Materials and Coatings for Structural Strengthening and Performance Enhancement in Engineering Structures

edited by Jianxun Du

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1074 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative materials; functional coatings; surface and interface engineering; structural strengthening; multifunctional performance

Recent Advances in Mechanical Properties, Deformation Behavior, and Failure Mechanisms of Metals and Coatings

edited by

Sutasn Thipprakmas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; plastic deformation; failure mechanisms; fracture and fatigue; microstructure–property relationships; metallic materials; surface coatings; damage and wear; multiscale modeling

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

Surfaces and Nanostructures of 2D Materials

edited by Ke Wang and

Kai Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; atomic-scale characterization; surface functionalization; mechanical and tribological behavior

Thermal Barrier Coatings Technology: Heat Transfer Optimization, Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by

Beata Zygmunt-Kowalska

Monika E. Kuźnia

and

Artur Szajding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 855 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature coatings; thermal insulation layers; heat-resistant materials; energy efficiency improvements

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

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 731 | 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 311 | 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 243 | 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)

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