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Characterization and Applications of Bioactive Coatings

edited by

Huancai Li

and

Jinhe Dou

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 761 | 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 205 | 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 14171 | 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 9763 | 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 7536 | 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 2317 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | 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 449 | 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 16918 | 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 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10711 | 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 7248 | 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 6199 | 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 5571 | 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 3596 | 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 2200 | 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 2091 | 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 1713 | 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 1689 | 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 1445 | Submission Open

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

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

edited by

Bichitra Nanda Sahoo

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 312 | 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)

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 300 | 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)

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 211 | 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 190 | 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 1199 | 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 16975 | 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 7884 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1960 | 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 350 | Submission Open

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

Exploring Wear and Friction Mechanisms in Tribological Coatings and Surface Textures

edited by

Weimin Huang

Long Wei

, Guijie Wang and Guosong Zhang

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1375 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological coatings; surface textures; wear mechanisms; multiphysics coupling; smart surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

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

edited by Defeng Yan, Jiyu Liu and Weihao Pan

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 221 | 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)

Plasma and Thermal Spray Coatings: Challenges, Developments and Future Perspectives

edited by

Marjorie Cavarroc-Weimer

and Angéline Poulon-Quintin

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-based PVD deposition processes; thermal-spray-based deposition processes; gigh-performance coatings; environmentally friendly coating processes; surface engineering

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

Green and Low-Carbon Buildings: Materials, Technology and Processes and Techniques

edited by

Peng Liu

and

Lingkun Chen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 24294 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; low-carbon materials; coating and film materials; civil engineering; cement and concrete; structural performance

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

High-Performance Dielectric Ceramic Films and Coatings for Energy Storage Capacitors

edited by Jing Wang and

Lei Zhao

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4881 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric ceramic; antiferroelectric ceramics; ferroelectric ceramic; ceramic films; ceramic coatings; energy storage

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

Environmental Corrosion and Oxidation of Alloy Coatings and Surfaces

edited by Rodrigo da Silva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2880 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical and chemical corrosion; corrosion mechanism; oxidation kinetics; scale characterization; corrosion thermodynamic calculation; coatings for oxidation and corrosion protection; design of high-temperature corrosion-resistant alloys

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yujun Song

and

Qingwei Liao

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1307 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-nanostructure; thin films; coatings; surface and interface; inorganic– organic composites; atom fabrication

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

Synthesis of Metal Oxide Aerogels and Its Application Progress in Coatings

edited by

Cornelia Bandas

and

Carmen Lǎzǎu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1273 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxide; coatings; interfaces; tribology; adhesion; structural and mechanical properties; aerogels; corrosion; 3D structures

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

Present Status of Thin Films and Coatings Fabricated by Magnetron Sputtering

edited by

Rafal Chodun‬

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 993 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films; functional materials; sputtering technology; coatings characterization; plasma characterization; pulsed plasma; plasma surface engineering

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

Advanced Thin Film Fabrication by Sputtering

edited by

Jang-Hsing Hsieh

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; sputtering; thin film characterization; applications of thin films and coatings; sputtering process control; HiPIMS

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

Mechanisms of Steel Fatigue and Wear with Different Surface Coatings

edited by

Ying Meng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-wear coatings; mechanisms of fatigue and wear resistance; coating processes; surface and interface performance; coatings modeling and simulation

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

Optical Coatings for Laser Applications

edited by Thomas Gischkat,

Oliver Faehnle

and Sven Schröder

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser coatings; laser damage testing; substrate polishing; optical losses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Krzysztof Pańcikiewicz

, Monika Solecka and Barbara Koscielniak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; wear-resistant coatings; thermal spray coatings; weld overlay and cladding; conventional and unconventional coating techniques

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

Surface Engineering for Osteogenic, Angiogenic and Antibacterial Coatings

edited by

Yanyan Zheng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; osteogenesis; angiogenesis; anti-infection; bone tissue regeneration and repair; surface coatings

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

Advanced Coatings and Surface Integrity for Fatigue-Resistant Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

edited by

Giuseppe Macoretta

Andrea Chiocca

and

Michele Abruzzo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; coatings; fatigue behavior; post-processing treatments; surface integrity; surface roughness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Laser-Assisted Coating Deposition

edited by

Deyuan Lou

and

Fenghua Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-assisted deposition; laser texture deposition; pulsed laser-assisted deposition; laser-induced plasma-assisted deposition; coatings; film

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces

edited by

Huabing Yang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5176 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; wear; protection coatings; smart coatings; eco-friendly coatings

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

Advances and Challenges in Coating Materials for Battery Electrodes

edited by

Edith Osorio-de-la-Rosa

, Elizabeth Chavira Martínez and

Epifanio Cruz-Zaragoza

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2028 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite coatings; nanocomposite materials; electrochemical performance enhancements; sustainable manufacturing and lifecycle; advanced simulation techniques

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

Advanced Anti-Fouling and Anti-Corrosion Coatings

edited by

Huichao Jin

Shimaa Anwer Higazy

Mohamed Selim

and Wei Tian

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-healing anti-fouling/anti-corrosion coatings; intelligent anti-fouling/anti-corrosion coatings; bionic anti-fouling/anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling/anti-corrosion coating preparation

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

Advances in Polymer Resins and Functional Coatings

edited by Hongbin Lu and Li Jiang

submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based anticorrosion coatings; functional coatings for textiles; functional coatings for energy storage applications; functional coatings for power plants; technologies and processes for coating preparations

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

Preparation and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Coatings

edited by

Emilia Mihaylova

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10585 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymer coatings; biodegradable materials and coatings; bio-based food packaging coatings; biodegradable coatings for food packaging; biomedical coatings

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