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Microstructure, Friction and Wear, Hardness Properties and Numerical Simulation of Coatings

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 30 articles | Viewed by 104533 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface coating technology; microstructure; coatings material design; simulation analysis; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Latest Insights in Metal Fatigue, Failure, and Fracture

edited by

Dušan Arsić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9865 | 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)

Advanced 2D Materials and Wide-Band-Gap Compound Semiconductors: Epitaxial Growth, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Wei-Chun Chen

and Wei-Lin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2399 | Submission Open

Keywords: epitaxy; van der waals; TMDs; nitride; CVD

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

Surface Engineering of Bone Implants

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface; bone implant; bioactivity; biocompatibility; biomaterials; hard tissue repair; skeleton; biomedical

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

Multifunctional Composite Coatings: Design and Performance

edited by

Bing Du

Jingwei Liu

and Guiqiang Liang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 746 | 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)

Liquid–Solid Interfaces in Environmental Research

edited by

Michele Ferrari

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid– solid interfaces; thin-film formation; surface chemistry; adsorption kinetics; molecular dynamics at surfaces; surface modification; nanostructures; surface energy; interfacial tension; surface characterization

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

Advances in Surface and Coatings Technologies

edited by

Indrani Coondoo

, Ana Violeta Girão and

Miguel Ângelo Neto

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; biosensors; functional coatings; remediation; extreme environments; coating technologies; reliability coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

Carbon-Based Thin Films for Enhanced Surface Properties

edited by

Fabrizia Cilento

and

Barbara Palmieri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based thin films; two-dimensional nanostructured films; multifunctional coatings; advanced coatings; the synthesis and characterization of thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Corrosion Resistance of Innovative Composite Coatings Based on Nanoparticles

edited by

Marin Kurtela

and

Ivan Stojanović

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11936 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanoparticles; graphene; composite coating; antifouling; antimicrobial; nanotechnology; corrosion

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

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8317 | 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)

Laser Welding and Cladding for Enhanced Mechanical Performance

edited by Egidijus Vanagas

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 664 | 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 Laser Coatings)

Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods

edited by Yuyun Yang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 463 | 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)

Research Progress and Application of Super-hydrophobic Anti-icing Surface

edited by Qiang He and

Xuewu Li

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14763 | Submission Open

Keywords: icing; anti-deicing; superhydrophobic surface; aviation safety; energy conservation

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

Advanced Materials for Safe and Smart Food Packaging

edited by Deniz Turan

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2473 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and biodegradable smart materials; active and responsive coatings; data-driven material design for packaging; nanomaterials for food safety and sensing; real-time intelligent packaging applications

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

Anti-Icing Coatings for Aviation and Renewable Energy

edited by

Xinshu Zou

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-icing coatings; icephobic surfaces; surface engineering; renewable energy; aviation safety

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

Micro- and Nano- Mechanical Testing of Coatings and Surfaces

edited by

Nigel Jennett

and

Mingwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 35759 | Submission Open

Keywords: in situ techniques; small-scale mechanical testing; coatings and thin films; environmental testings; failure mechanism

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

Surface Science of Degradation and Surface Protection

edited by

Matic Jovičević-Klug

Patricia Jovičević-Klug

and

László Tóth

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20754 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and inorganic coatings; self-healing coatings; modified metallic surfaces; degradation; mechanical failure; delamination; corrosion; biocorrosion; tribology; wear

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

Effective Coating Barriers for Protection of Reinforced Concrete, 2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

and

Hongwei Lin

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15263 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; epoxy coatings; protective coating; innovative coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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

edited by

Hongwei Liu

and

Wei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9410 | Submission Open

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

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

Deposition-Based Coating Solutions for Enhanced Surface Properties

edited by

Meng Zhang

Yanpeng Xue

and Dandan Ma

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2088 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition technology; surface strengthening; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; hard coatings

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

Powder Metallurgy of Advanced Materials and Additive Manufacturing-Based Coating Applications

edited by

Sayan Sarkar

and Ahmed Degnah

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1796 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; advanced coatings; process– structure– property relationship; CALPHAD modeling; density functional theory; materials simulation; performance evaluation

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

Wear and Tribology Properties of Materials, Films and Coatings

edited by

Chin-Chung Wei

, Jeng Haur Horng and

Wen-Hsien Kao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1749 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; engineering materials; friction; wear; lubrication; simulation; contact mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Huancai Li

and

Jinhe Dou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1046 | 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)

Microstructure, Surface Topography and Tribological Properties of Coatings

edited by

Audrius Žunda

and

Vytenis Jankauskas

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Wei Dai

and

Hao Wu

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14531 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Polymer Composites, Coatings and Adhesive Materials

edited by

Paulina Bednarczyk

and

Alicja Balcerak-Woźniak

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10091 | 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 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8236 | 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)

Surface Engineering for Advanced Applications in Electronics and Energy

edited by Pragathi Darapaneni

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2487 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thin films; atomic layer deposition; energy storage devices; interfacial modification

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

Advances in Asphalt and Concrete Coatings

edited by

Jian Ouyang

, Mayzan Maher Isied, Chenguang Shi and

Zhe Zeng

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1539 | 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)

Coatings About Materials and Techniques for Electromagnetic Shielding

edited by Yanfei Pan, Jintian Huang,

Xiaotao Zhang

and Yu Wang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; advanced coating technology; structural design; coating durability; multifunctional electromagnetic shielding coatings

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

Synthesis and Application of Functional Polymer Coatings

edited by

Andriy Voronov

, Jiasheng Dai and Tianwei Liu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17586 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; synthesis methods; transportation infrastructure; characterization; regulation of properties

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

Advances in Pavement Materials and Civil Engineering

edited by

Jiujiang Wu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11844 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel pavement materials; the recycling and reuse of materials; environmental impact on pavement performance; material durability and performance; interdisciplinary approaches in civil engineering

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

Advances in Food Technology: Bioactive Films and Coatings for Food Packaging

edited by

Danijela Šuput

Mia Kurek

and

Alena Stupar

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7586 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; bioactive components; antimicrobials; antioxidants; biobased materials; active packaging; food packaging; shelf-life

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

Advanced Polymer Coatings: Materials, Methods, and Applications

edited by

Sensen Han

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6542 | 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)

Recent Developments in Thin Films for Technological Applications

edited by

Alessandro D'Elia

and

Salvatore Macis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6334 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Electrodeposited Coatings for Functional Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by Mila N. Krstajić Pajić, Vladimir D. Jović and Nevenka R. Elezović

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3678 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrodeposition of nanostructures; electrodeposition mechanisms; coatings with magnetic properties; electrocatalytic coatings; coatings for hydrogen production; electrochemic coatings; tuning of coating properties with electrodeposition parameters; corrosion protection coatings; self-healing coatings

(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 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2439 | 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)

Surface Engineering in the Diagnostics, Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Diego Quintero Balbas

and

Jana Striova

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2167 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface analysis; nanomaterial; corrosion inhibitors; protective coatings; cultural heritage

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Corrosion Protection

edited by Yu Chen

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing coatings; superhydrophobic coatings; lubricant-infused coatings; corrosion monitoring; corrosion protection mechanism

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

Surface Protection for Metal Materials

edited by

Ye Yang

and Lina Si

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1777 | 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)

New Trends in Films and Surfaces for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Marlene Lariza Andrade Guel

Carlos Rodrigo Muñiz-Valdez

and Diego Martínez Carrillo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1575 | Submission Open

Keywords: film; surfaces; interfaces; water treatment; adsorption; organic pollutants; inorganic pollutants; biological pollutants; coatings; electrocoagulation; nanocomposites

Porous Materials in Coating Technologies: Design, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by

Xinmin Shen

Xiaocui Yang

and Fei Yang

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous coating; advanced manufacturing; optimal design; coating process; parameter optimization; characterization techniques; finite element simulation

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

Recent Advances in Self-Cleaning Coatings for Anti-Icing Applications

edited by

Bichitra Nanda Sahoo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning coatings; ice adhesion; anti-icing; energy; polymer composite; bioinspired; micro-nano texture; nanotechnology; characterization; modeling and simulation

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

Using Optimization Techniques and Artificial Intelligence in Improving Quality of Coatings

edited by Zhenzhe Li,

Yong Li

, Ming Ren and

Fengxun Li

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; fatigue analysis; fracture mechanics; optimization and artificial intelligence

Additive Manufacturing: Customizing Surface Properties for Enhanced Performance

edited by

Ying Niu

and

Junjin Ma

submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; surface properties; enhanced performance; coatings; cutting

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

Recent Developments in the Surface Modification of Lignocellulosic Materials

edited by

Rasmus Talviste

submission deadline 2 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1278 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic material; surface modification; wood; cellulose; coating

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

Microstructure, Fatigue and Wear Properties of Steels, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyan Long

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 17379 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; bainitic; martensite; multi-phase; fatigue; wear; deformation; strain; uniaxial tensile

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

Films and Coatings with Biomedical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8709 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; film; surface treatment; biomaterial; medical device

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

Electrodeposition, Sustainability, Characterization and Application of Metals and Alloy Coatings

edited by

Massimo Innocenti

and

Marco Bonechi

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3186 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal coatings; alloy coatings; electroplating; film characterization; thin film

(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 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

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

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