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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

Multi-Principal Element Alloy Design and Surface Modification Technology

Guest Editors: Yinghao Zhou, Pinghu Chen, Dandan Liang
5 articles | Viewed by 4,728

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings

Guest Editors: Mieczysław Pancielejko, Ewa Dobruchowska
Viewed by 56

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Smart and Active Food Coatings and Packaging

Guest Editors: Swarna Jaiswal, Amit K. Jaiswal
Viewed by 41

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Research Progress in Atmospheric Corrosion and Coating Deterioration—2nd Edition

Guest Editor: Steven A. Policastro
Viewed by 36

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Corrosion Characteristics and Surface Protection of Coastal Infrastructure

Guest Editors: Zhiquan Xing, Dong Li
Viewed by 50

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Surface Engineering in Welding and Additive Manufacturing

Guest Editors: Wenchao Ke, Jianzhao Wu, Yinghong Yu
Viewed by 38

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering for Asphalt and Concrete

Guest Editors: Tian-Feng Yuan, Kai Yan, Lianfang Sun
Viewed by 4

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Polymer-Based Thin Films and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Applications

Guest Editor: Zhengbai Zhao
Viewed by 19

Deadline: 30 December 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Manufacturing for Architected Materials and Multifunctional Coatings

Guest Editors: Likai Yang, Zhijie Hu, Yuyang Gao, Chen Yin, Haimin Zhai
Viewed by 114

Deadline: 20 December 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition

Guest Editors: Egemen Avcu, Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu, Mert Guney, Ridvan Yamanoglu, Cagatay Elibol, Berzah Yavuzyegit
Viewed by 55

Deadline: 15 December 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Xiaowei Wang, Dongyang Li, Likun Huang
Viewed by 54

Deadline: 26 November 2026

Open for Submission

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

Guest Editors: Sylvester Abanteriba, Subir Ghosh
3 articles | Viewed by 2,940

Deadline: 31 October 2026

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