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Novel Cleaner Materials for Pavements
edited by , Peng Guo, , Chonghui Wang and Ziye Ma
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 25 articles | Viewed by 28516 | Submission Open
Keywords: pavement; cleaner materials; recycled waste materials; bio-based materials; alternative binders; low-emission; low-noise
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Advanced Coatings and Films for Food Packing and Storage, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20983 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; active ingredients; bio-based materials; active packaging; intelligent/smart packaging; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20693 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical vapor deposition; coating technology; thin film; multilayer coatings; optical interference coatings; sputtering; evaporation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Coating Technologies for High-Performance Electronic, Optoelectronic, Energy, and Sensing Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3950 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxide semiconductor; functional oxide semiconductors; nanomaterials; sensing applications; artificial intelligence hardware; thin film synthesis; electronic properties; oxide nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Enhancing Machining Processes With Advanced Tool, Coating Materials and Cutting Technology
edited by , Guosheng Su and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3700 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced tool/coating materials; advanced cutting technology; material removal mechanism; surface integrity evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Latest Trends in Coatings of Medical Implants
edited by
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone tissue engineering; biomaterials; drug delivery; osteoinduction; dental implant; bone repair
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings and Paint in Marine Coating Systems
edited by Jingguo Fu and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofouling; novel materials; environmental health; novel ecosystems; antibiofouling; environmental pollution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advances in Coated Fabrics and Textiles submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7752 | 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)
Advances in Processing and Characterization of Metal-Based Nanocomposites Materials towards Development of Functional Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22126 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal materials; nanomaterials; composites; processing; properties; electrical; tribology; mechanical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
High Entropy Alloy Films
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22089 | Submission Open
Keywords: High entropy alloy films; Thin film technologies; Composition design; Structures and properties; Hardening and strengthening; Modeling; Applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Green Asphalt Materials—Surface Engineering and Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14502 | Submission Open
Keywords: applications of novel materials in asphalt pavement materials; polymer bonding materials; polymer and fiber-modified asphalt materials; water-based resin-modified emulsified asphalt; temperature-reduced production and paving of asphalt mixtures; cracking and healing in asphalt mixtures; pervious asphalt concrete; asphalt fume pollution prevention and control; automotive exhaust degradation materials; recycling for waste asphalt pavement materials; biomass asphalt material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Polymer Thin Films: From Fundamentals to Applications (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11800 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional thin film coating; novel materials for polymer thin films; characterization; industrial applications; life cycle assessment of polymer thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Advances in Corrosion Behaviors and Protection of Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8287 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; corrosion protection; alloying; corrosion resistance; metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Processing, Modeling and Characterization of Advanced Metallic Materials
edited by , and He Wu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4735 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and alloys; intermetallics and metal matrix composites; advanced processing techniques; characterization methods; microstructure and mechanical properties; simulation and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Recent Research in Asphalt and Pavement Materials
edited by Ana María Rodríguez-Alloza
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2694 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt; bitumen; pavement; road materials; sustainable asphalt
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Welding Techniques in Surface Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1750 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing technologies; surface layers; properties and structure; wear; quality
Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Technology and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open
Keywords: hard and wear-resistant coatings; CVD nanocomposite coatings; superhard materials; high-temperature and oxidation resistance; microstructural characterization; wear testing and layer optimization; pre- and post-coating treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Surface Protection of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications
edited by , Wei Zhang and Yi Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1048 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-slip properties; disease detection; conservation design; bitumen coatings; micro-surfacing; thin-layer covering; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Advanced Sol–Gel Coatings: From Materials to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open
Keywords: sol– gel synthesis; material characterization; coating applications; optical devices; multifunctional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Recent Innovations in Nanostructured Coatings for Sustainable Energy Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy; nanostructured materials; self-healing coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; thermal coatings; graphene coatings; molecular structure; intermolecular interactions; charge transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Synergistic Effects of Coatings and Carbon Black on Surface Performance and Durability
edited by Norbert M. Nemes
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon black; coatings; thermoelectrical; surface area; nanostructured materials; thermal coatings; carbon black synthesis; carbon black characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Novel Protective Coatings on Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Wear, and Corrosion Resistance Properties
edited by Hui Dong, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface technology; additive manufacturing; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; wear resistance; mechanical behaviour; theoretical modelling; high-throughput analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Technologies and Processes That Involve Surface Interaction or Successive Coating Processes for Additive Manufacturing submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced materials; smart materials; functional gradient materials; lattice structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Biopolymer Thin Films: Functionalization Techniques and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; thin films; sensors; electrosnics; packaging; wound dressing; membranes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Advances and Trends in Edible Films and Coatings
edited by Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva Brito and Glória Maria Vinhas
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6469 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial and antioxidant coating; edible nanocoating; bioactive films; biopolymeric films; biodegradable materials; application and drying of edible coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3389 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure characterization; strengthening and toughening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Self-Lubricating Polymer Composites for Wear and Friction Applications
edited by Gabriele Baiocco
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric composite; lubrication; wear; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Optical Thin Films: Preparation, Application and Development
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 24 articles | Viewed by 76859 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
New Functional Coatings and Thin Films for Sensor and Green Energy Technologies
edited by , Rositsa Gergova and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 18 articles | Viewed by 25771 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; functional coatings; thin films; design; sensing; solar energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Superhydrophobic Coatings, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3633 | Submission Open
Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings; water-repellent surfaces and coatings; superoleophobic surfaces and coatings; oil-repellent surfaces and coatings; anti-biofouling
Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings
edited by and Juan Wang
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2760 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings
Effect of Heat Treatment on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings
edited by Xiaoyong Zhang, and Ning Dang
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1915 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance metallic materials; high-performance metallic coatings; microstructure evolution mechanisms; heat treatment; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Friction and Lubrication of Engineering Coatings and Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer/ceramic/carbon-based coatings; hybrid coatings; microstructure; lubricating; wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Advances in Next-Gen Food Contact Films and Coatings with Cold Plasma Technology
edited by Israel Sifuentes-Nieves, Pamela C. Flores-Siva, Ernesto Hernández-Hernández and José Hernandez-Gamez
submission deadline 18 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: cold plasma; hydrophobic; fillers; composites; antimicrobial activity; active films; morphology; shelf-life; coatings
Oxidation, Wear, Corrosion Behaviors and Activated Bonding Properties of Coatings Deposited on Metals submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 27 articles | Viewed by 60395 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear and corrosion resistance; protective corrosion coatings; activated bonding properties; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Recent Progress on Functional Films and Surface Science
edited by , Duan Bin and Li Jiang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17071 | Submission Open
Keywords: anticorrosive coatings; heat insulating or conducting coatings; electronic or ionic conducting coatings; passive cooling coatings; electromagnetic shielding coatings; antimicrobial coatings; heat-resistant coatings; photothermal coatings; hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings; smart coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10361 | Submission Open
Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Advances in Electrodeposited Composite Coatings: Diversity, Applications and Challenges submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7770 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; composite; modelling; thin films; sensors; electrochemical process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Thin Film Deposition via Chemical Methods: CVD, ALD, and Emerging Technologies submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2565 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; epitaxial thin films; chemical deposition; chemical vapor deposition; precursor solution; functional oxide film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Recent Developments in the Microstructure and Properties of Alloy Coatings by Different Preparation Methods
edited by Shineng Sun and Haifeng Tan
submission deadline 22 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; anodic oxidation; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
New Developments of Protective Coatings, Organic Polymers, and Surface Analysis: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 29088 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic coatings; nanocomposite film; electrodeposition; corrosion protection; electrochemical methods; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Recent Developments in the Microstructure and Properties of Coatings submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; microstructure of coatings; properties of coatings; corrosion resistance; phosphate layer; coated alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Thin-Film Synthesis, Characterization and Properties
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 25 articles | Viewed by 67028 | Submission Open
Keywords: Surface engineering; Coatings; Vapor deposition; Surface characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Surface Modification, Repairing and Forming of Metallic Materials by Additive Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17584 | Submission Open
Keywords: rail transit; additive manufacturing; coatings; repairing; lightweight of parts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced High Entropy Alloy Materials and Films: Properties and Applications submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7043 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys corrosion applications; automotive and engineering applications; characterization; additive manufacturing; density functional theory; CALPHAD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Functional Coatings for Cultural Heritage Conservation submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3904 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; non-invasive analysis; cleaning; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Recent and Future Applications of Coatings for Semiconductors
edited by and Lei Wang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3445 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coating; photoelectric performance; thermoelectric property; dielectric property; ferroelectric property; photoelectric detection coating; dielectric layer coating; photoelectric device; solar cell absorbing layer coating; insulating coating; solar transparent conductive layer coating; electrolyte coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Solid Surfaces, Defects and Detection, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1342 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings for solid surfaces; vision detection for surface defects; defect classification; artificial intelligence of vision detection; non-destructive testing
Recent Developments in Interfaces and Surfaces Engineering submission deadline 28 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14003 | Submission Open
Keywords: interfaces engineering; surface engineering; interphases; mechanical behavior; multi-scale modeling; adhesive bonding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Research Progress and Prospect of Functional Thin Films & Hard Protective Coatings
edited by Min Zhang
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3405 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional thin films and devices; hard protective coatings; advanced deposition techniques; surface treatment & modification; computations and modeling for materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
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