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Recent Developments in Interfaces and Surfaces Engineering

edited by

Frédéric C. Lebon

Raffaella Rizzoni

and

Maria Letizia Raffa

submission deadline 28 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13975 | 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 3382 | 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)

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Material Surface Friction and Corrosion

edited by Hong Li and Chao Yang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2186 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion evolution and protection mechanisms; robust superhydrophobic surface; surface treatments; rare earth functional coating; extreme environments

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

Alloy/Metal/Steel Surface: Fabrication, Structure, and Corrosion

edited by

Feifei Huang

and Fandi Meng

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal/alloy; surface film/coatings; corrosion; electrochemistry; anti-corrosion organic coatings; functional coatings

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

New Advances in Friction-Based Coatings, Modification and Welding Technology

edited by Xiaotian Ma and

Yuming Xie

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional coatings; friction surface; friction deposition repairing; friction deposition modification; microstructure and properties; wear resistance

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

Advanced Surface Technology and Application

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 33096 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; novel surface material systems; external field assisted surface technology; repair; novel surface technology methods; simulation analysis; monitoring and control of surface technology processes; frictional wear and lubrication

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

Advanced Technology in Environmental Remediation and Resource Utilization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Deling Yuan

and

Shoufeng Tang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 32352 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource utilization; advanced oxidation process; environmental catalysis; environmental function material

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

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: New Ideas to Make Them More Effective

edited by

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11985 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; high-performance coatings; coating testing; coating reliability; multifunctional coatings

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

New Insights into Earthen Site Conservation: Methods, Techniques, Management, and Key Case Studies

edited by Stephen S.Y. Lau,

Yile Chen

Liang Zheng

and

Jianyi Zheng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5262 | Submission Open

Keywords: earthen site; heritage science; conservation; architectural surface; archaeological surface

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

Research and Conservation of Ancient Lacquer

edited by Xing Zhao, Qiuju He and Na Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4399 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient lacquer; traditional craft; scientific research; conservation; restoration

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

New Materials as Protective Coatings for Different Substrates (Wood, Stone, Paper, and Textile): Synthesis, Characterization Techniques and Their Applications

edited by

Maduka Lankani Weththimuni

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials (new sustainable materials); characterization; protective coatings; case studies; analytical techniques; durability assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Corrosion and Coatings: Advances in Protection and Degradation Studies

edited by

Florence Lequien

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1319 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; coatings; degradation mechanisms; protective coatings; material science; corrosion engineering; surface treatment; durability and reliability

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

Advanced Functional Cement-Based Materials for Smart Applications

edited by

Yushi Liu

, Kunyang Yu and Zilong Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1076 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional cement-based materials; phase-change material; fiber coating; infrastructure construction

Surface Engineering and Coating Technologies for Improving the Structural Integrity of Metallic Materials

edited by

Le Chang

and

Yawei Peng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; coatings; structural integrity; enhanced hardness and wear resistance; corrosion resistance; fatigue performance

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

Innovative Thin Films and Coatings for Solar Cells

edited by

Latha Marasamy

and

Karthick Sekar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel energy materials; vacuum coatings; non-vacuum coatings; thin film solar cells; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cell; hybrid solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells

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

Novel Research on Optical Materials and Coatings

edited by

Enrique Carretero

and Luis V. Rodriguez de Marcos

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical characterization; thin films; photonics and nanophotonics; optical coatings; transparent conductive oxides

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

Organic and Polymeric Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Yingru Li

, Hangyu Dong and Jun Zhao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9749 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; polymeric coatings; organic additives for coatings; new synthesis strategies for coating materials; polymer aging; nano additives; processing technologies; coating properties; barrier' anti-corrosion; shilding

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

Surface Treatments and Coatings for Asphalt and Concrete

edited by

Yongcheng Ji

and Jun Wang

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6182 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion coatings; extreme environments; performance modeling; recycled concrete; asphalt; fiber-reinforced polymer

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

Advanced Alloy Degradation and Implants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing'an Li

and Zhe Fang

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11702 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; alloys; coatings; degradation; surface; interface; biocompatibility

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

Advances of Hard Material Processing Technologies for Surface and Interface Improvement

edited by

Xiangyu Zhang

Zhenlong Peng

and

Wen Shao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11655 | Submission Open

Keywords: hard material; surface integrity; surface treatment; tool wear; cooling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Recent Studies of Metal and Metal Compound Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Agnė Šulčiūtė

Algirdas Šulčius

Dovilė Sinkevičiūtė

, Nerita Žmuidzinavičienė and

Ashish Kumar Srivastava

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7085 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo(catalyst); water splitting; energy conversion; energy storage; nanoparticles; metal corrosion; metal compounds; sustainable coatings

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

Development and Application of Anti/De-Icing Surfaces and Coatings

edited by Huanyu Zhao, Qiang He,

Dong-Dong Han

and Yulin Cheng

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2296 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti/de-icing coatings; superhydrophobic surface; ice adhesion strength; reliable coatings; experimental verification

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

Novel Application of Films and Coatings for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Charaf Laghlimi

, Younes Ziat and

Abdelaziz Moutcine

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; wastewater treatment; surface modifications; functional materials; thin-film nanocomposite; nanocoatings; DFT; sensors and biosensors

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

Study of the Wear, Erosion and Corrosion Behavior of Metal Alloy Coatings for Industrial Applications

edited by

Walid Daoudi

and Abdelmalik El Aatiaoui

submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: specific industrial applications of metal alloy coatings; development of advanced coatings for protection against corrosion and wear; studies of degradation mechanisms under multiple stresses; effect of surface treatments and deposition processes on the performance of alloy coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation under industrial conditions

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials

edited by

Hui Wang

Ge Zhang

and

Ling Qin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 30 articles | Viewed by 46871 | Submission Open

Keywords: pavement concrete; asphalt; cement-based materials; concrete durability; steel corrosion

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

Calcium Phosphate and Bioglass Materials for Bone Implant Applications

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 37723 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biomaterials with enhanced properties

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

Surface Modification and Strengthening of Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Jun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5770 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly methods; multi-functions; surface modification and protection; mechanism of modification and protection; advanced materials

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

Studying the Optoelectronic Applications of Coating Materials for Perovskite Crystals

edited by Xueqiong Su and Yong Pan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2281 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating materials for perovskite crystal; photoelectric components; quantum dots; nanolaser

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

Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage

edited by Wen Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating technologies; electrode materials; polymeric coatings; energy storage; ionic conductivity; electrode/electrolyte interfaces; nanostructured coatings

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

Biodegradable Films and Composite Coatings: Current and Future Trends

edited by

Isabel Coelhoso

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 56763 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films and coatings antimicrobial; antioxidant; nanocomposites; nanolaminates; shelflife; packaging

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

Advanced Technology in Surface Characterization and Conservation for Architectural and Archaeological Heritage

edited by Antonina Chaban,

Jana Striova

and

Rita Deiana

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9342 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation; architectural surface; archaeological surface; non-invasive characterisation; heritage science

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

Surface Treatment for Steel Materials

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7646 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface severe plastic deformation; surface chemical heat treatment; surface coating; surface electro-plating; electrodeposition

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings: Design, Characterization, Failure Analysis, and Applications

edited by Wang Zhu and

Fan Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); ceramic coatings; corrosion; mechanical property; failure analysis

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

Surface Modification of Magnesium, Aluminum Alloys, and Steel

edited by

Aurel Mihail Titu

Bin Miao

and

Alina Bianca POP

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20998 | Submission Open

Keywords: Surface; Roughness; Mechanical properties; Materials; Design of experiment; Quality assurance; Coatings

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

Coatings with Natural Products

edited by

Camelia Ungureanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12268 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant extract; natural compound; natural coating; antimicrobial; functional coatings

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

Advanced Functional Nanostructured Films and Coatings for Energy Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gianfranco Carotenuto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5161 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced energy materials; functional materials; nanocomposites; nanostructured materials; smart materials; polymeric coatings; hybrid coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Corrosion, Oxidation, and/or Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5026 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation; superalloy; high-temperature protective coatings; high-temperature organic silicon coating; high-temperature inorganic silicon coating; thermal barrier coatings (TBC)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Coatings

edited by

Marcella Balordi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4620 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic coatings and surfaces; synthesis and surface characterisation; contact angle measurements; theoretical and computational modelling

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

Trends and Advances in Thin Films and Coatings for High-Efficiency Organic Solar Cells

edited by Guorong Ma, Zhiqiang Cao, Qiqi Zhang and Yunfei Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4215 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic solar cells; perovskite solar cells; conjugated polymers; organic small molecules; coating and thin films; morphology and stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Environmentally Friendly Energy Conversion Materials and Thin Films

edited by

Christos Argirusis

Pavlos K. Pandis

and Georgia Sourkouni

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3903 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; fuel cells; thermoelectrics; piezoelectric thin films; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; thin-film preparation methods; batteries; supercapacitors; coating technologies

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3109 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; direct energy deposition; laser cladding; metals; metal matrix composites; cermets; hard coatings

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

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Packaging Materials for Food Contact

edited by

Antía Lestido-Cardama

and

Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3057 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioplastics; food contact materials; biopolymers; packaging; coatings; NIAS; biodegradation

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

Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Alloy Surfaces

edited by

Víctor Orozco Carmona

and

David M. Bastidas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2607 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-coatings; functionalized coatings; sustainable coatings; smart coatings; advanced coatings; self-healing coatings; multifunctional coatings; anodic coatings; cathodic coatings; thermal spray coating; hybrid coating

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

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1477 | Submission Open

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

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

Selected Papers from the 4th Coatings and Interfaces Conference (CIC2025)

edited by

Emerson Coy

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin and thick films; processes for coating deposition and modification; characterization techniques; in situ and in-operando methods for coatings and surfaces; functional; protective and decorative coatings; dyes; pigments and their intermediates; wear; corrosion and erosion; coatings for high temperatures; coatings in cultural heritage; film materials for packaging; applied surface science; adsorption; adhesion and functionalization; fundamental and functional properties of surfaces and interfaces; theoretical and computational modelling of surfaces and interfaces; high-surface-area systems: colloids; nanoparticles and large interfaces

Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Coatings: Structures, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by Zhi Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; protective coatings; advanced coating materials; coating technologies; thermal durability; thermal stability; device design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Surface Modification of Coatings for Energy Storage Devices and Applications

edited by Xiao Yu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; electrochemical energy storage; energy storage; electrode; wearable electronics; functional carbon film; coatings

Molecular Research Progress on Corrosion Mechanisms and Advanced Coatings for the Protection of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Henryk Kania

, Angela Blažanović and Joanna Nackiewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanism; corrosion resistance; corrosion in liquid metals; coatings; hot dip galvanizing; thermal spraying; electrogalvanizing; organic coatings

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

Advanced Bio-Based Materials and Coatings for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Shinhao Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced bio-based materials and coatings; alternative raw materials; low carbon; environmental protection; biodegradability; bio-based antimicrobial materials and coatings

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

Advancements in Films and Coatings for Food Packaging and Storage

edited by Luís Marangoni Júnior and

Roniérik Pioli Vieira

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; flexible packaging; biopolymer film; coatings; shelf life; storage; food stability; packaging sustainability; active packaging; intelligent packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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