Coatings

Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis

edited by

Hao Xu

, Dan Wang and

Anmin Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; energy storage and conversion; surface and interface; electrochemical

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

Biopolymer-Derived Edible and Biodegradable Films and Coatings

edited by

Feng Xue

and Xinye Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2023 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; biopolymer; intelligent coatings; food shelf-life extension; modification of coatings properties

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Dental Implants and Periodontal Regeneration

edited by

Runheng Liu

and

Guanqi Liu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1631 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; coatings; dental implants; periodontal regeneration; biomaterials

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

Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials

edited by Paulo Cordeiro Machado and

Gustavo Tressia

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology

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

Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings

edited by Oksana Gaponova and

Tomasz Mościcki

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel material systems; functional and protective coatings; advanced surface modification; hybrid and multilayer coatings; electrospark alloying (ESA)/concentrated energy methods; nanostructured and gradient layers; mechanical and tribological properties; smart or adaptive coatings; functional applications and service life

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

Latest Insights in Metal Fatigue, Failure, and Fracture

edited by

Dušan Arsić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12707 | 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)

Smart Coatings: Adapting to the Future

edited by

Sylvester Abanteriba

and

Subir Ghosh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4424 | Submission Open

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

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

Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hui Wang

,

Ge Zhang

and

Ling Qin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4250 | Submission Open

Keywords: comprehensive utilization of solid waste; cement-based materials; asphalt; low-carbon materials; concrete durability; surface treatment; mechanical properties

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

Coatings with Various Functionalities in Marine Environments

edited by

Yanhui Cao

and Yanling Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; anti-fouling coatings; self-healing coatings; nanocomposite coatings; super-hydrophobic coatings; multi-functional coatings; electrochromic coatings; surface interface characterization; service/failure evaluation of coatings

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

Innovative Materials and Coatings for Structural Strengthening and Performance Enhancement in Engineering Structures

edited by Jianxun Du

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 924 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative materials; functional coatings; surface and interface engineering; structural strengthening; multifunctional performance

Surfaces and Nanostructures of 2D Materials

edited by Ke Wang and

Kai Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; atomic-scale characterization; surface functionalization; mechanical and tribological behavior

Radiative Cooling and Photothermal Coatings for Sustainable Energy Applications

edited by Weimin Yang, Fenghua Zhang and Xiaohu Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiative cooling; photothermal coatings; thermal management; spectral selectivity; thermal radiation; thermal photonics; functional coatings; nanostructured coatings; anti-icing/de-icing; coatings for clean or sustainable energy

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

Recent Advances in Mechanical Properties, Deformation Behavior, and Failure Mechanisms of Metals and Coatings

edited by

Sutasn Thipprakmas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; plastic deformation; failure mechanisms; fracture and fatigue; microstructure–property relationships; metallic materials; surface coatings; damage and wear; multiscale modeling

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

Thermal Barrier Coatings Technology: Heat Transfer Optimization, Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by

Beata Zygmunt-Kowalska

,

Monika E. Kuźnia

and

Artur Szajding

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature coatings; thermal insulation layers; heat-resistant materials; energy efficiency improvements

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

Emerging Materials and Surface Chemistry for High-Efficiency Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Min Xia

,

Teng Long

and

Yihui Zhu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: new energies; material characterization; material synthesis; artificial intelligence; data-driven approach

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

Advanced Joining and Welding Techniques: Theories and Applications

edited by Luqman Hakim Ahmad Shah and

Zhikang Shen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding; hybrid welding; additive manufacturing; materials joining; welding automation; microstructure; modelling; non-destructive testing; sustainable welding; process optimization

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

Research on Preparation and Properties of Advanced Coatings for High-Performance and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Mateusz Marczewski

, Kamil Kowalski and Thomas Nelis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance coatings; multifunctional materials; physical vapour deposition (PVD); chemical vapour deposition (CVD); thermal and cold spraying techniques

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

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

edited by

Hongwei Liu

and

Wei Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14152 | Submission Open

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

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

Coatings Design and Characterization Using AI and Machine Learning Methods

edited by Yuyun Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1556 | 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)

Interfacial Engineering with Advanced Materials and Coatings for Lithium Batteries

edited by Hazal Gergeroglu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial stability; surface modification; advanced coatings; lithium-ion batteries; electrode–electrolyte interfaces; novel nanomaterials

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

Advanced Laser-Clad Coatings and Surface Modifications

edited by

Xinying Shi

, Gustavo Henrique Nazareno Fernandes and Lucas Melo Queiroz Barbosa

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; films; laser-cladding; surface processing; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

Artificial Intelligence for Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Nanocoatings: Environmental Monitoring, Toxicity Prediction, and Remediation Devices

edited by

Rina Patramanon

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; safe and sustainable by design; nanocoatings; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; toxicity prediction; photocatalysis

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

Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Arturo Méndez-López

and Yuliana de Jesus Acosta-Silva

submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2577 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; nanoparticles; photocatalytic; thin-film coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11687 | 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)

Advances in Functional Bio-Coatings: Emerging Materials and Advanced Deposition Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Burak Dikici

and

Mosab Kaseem

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional bio-coatings; emerging materials; multifunctional surfaces; advanced deposition technologies; surface engineering; biocompatibility; drug delivery coatings; biodegradable coatings; high-entropy alloy coatings; in vitro and in vivo response

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

Tribology of Advanced Films and Coatings: Mechanisms, Properties, and Applications

edited by Sangharatna M. Ramteke

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear resistance; tribological coatings; thin films; friction; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

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

edited by

Marjorie Cavarroc-Weimer

and Angéline Poulon-Quintin

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 510 | 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 High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

Advances in Ceramic Coatings: Fabrication, Properties and Applications in Industry, Energy and Biomedicine

edited by

Azmah Hanim Mohamed Ariff

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; thin films; high-temperature applications; wear resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; functional materials; manufacturing techniques; corrosion resistance; biomedical coatings

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

Laser-Based Coating Processes and Surface Functionalization

edited by

Zhenzhen Gui

and

Fei Yan

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface functionalization; laser process; interfacial characteristics; laser coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section High-Energy Beam Surface Engineering and Coatings)

Recent Developments in Thin Films for Technological Applications

edited by

Alessandro D'Elia

and

Salvatore Macis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11513 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Effects of Laser Treatment on Surface Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Avik Samanta

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11208 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser coatings; laser-based surface engineering; laser surface functionalization; laser shock processing; laser texturing; laser polishing; laser ablation; laser-processed multifunctional material; tribology; mechanical properties

(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 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3761 | 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)

Exploring Wear and Friction Mechanisms in Tribological Coatings and Surface Textures

edited by

Weimin Huang

,

Long Wei

, Guijie Wang and Guosong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3550 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Novel Research Progress, Challenges and Applications of Functional Coatings

edited by

Mateusz Kopec

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1687 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and fabrication of advanced functional coatings; structure–property–performance relationships; mechanical, thermal, electrical, and tribological properties; corrosion, oxidation, and environmental resistance; multifunctional and smart coatings; characterization techniques and in-situ testing methods; modeling, simulation, and lifetime prediction; industrial applications and case studies

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

Surface Integrity, Surface Properties, and Fatigue Performance of Coated Metallic Materials

edited by Weibing Dai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface integrity; coating; lightweight materials; surface properties; fatigue performance

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

Polymer Composites for Functional Coatings: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Mingdong Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composite coatings; marine corrosion protection; radar-absorbing coatings; aerospace protective coatings; superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic surfaces

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

Advanced Materials, Thin Films, and Functional Coatings for Gas Sensing and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Youssef Doubi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1154 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; functional coatings and thin films; sensing technologies; energy conversion and storage; electrocatalysis and fuel cells

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Long-Term Durability

edited by

Jamesa Stokes

, Michael Presby and

Eeshani Godbole

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 939 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; protective coatings; high temperature; extreme environments; environmental durability

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

Functional Coatings and Materials for Corrosion Mitigation and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Qihui Wang

and

Ruby Aslam

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; corrosion protection; erosion; protective coatings; surface engineering

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

Structures and Coatings for High-Performance Photonics, Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics

edited by Hao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coatings; photoelectric coatings; photonics; optoelectronics; photovoltaics; optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Biodegradable and Functional Coatings for Postharvest Quality Preservation

edited by

Rezzan Kasim

, Mehmet Ufuk Kasim and

Selda Daler

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable films; edible coatings; postharvest quality; horticultural crops; active packaging; biopolymers; shelf life extension; postharvest stress mitigation; fresh produce preservation; sustainable food systems

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

Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Krzysztof Pańcikiewicz

, Monika Solecka and Barbara Koscielniak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 531 | 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)

Advanced Surface Modifications for Biomedical Applications: Enhancing Biocompatibility and Bioactivity

edited by

Irina Negut

and

Anita Ioana Visan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; biocompatibility; coating; bioactive coatings; biomedical materials; nanostructured surfaces

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

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 475 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; extreme environments; coatings; corrosion; wear; erosion; high temperature high strain rate; manufacturing; tribology

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

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

edited by

Giuseppe Macoretta

,

Andrea Chiocca

and

Michele Abruzzo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Recent Advances in the Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application of High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Ioana Daniela Dulama

and

Ioan Alin Bucurica

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; coatings; new materials; surface modification; characterization

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

Functional Thin-Film Coatings for Batteries: Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Engineering

edited by

Cristina Florentina Ciobota

and

Florin Nastase

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin-film coatings; battery interface engineering; lithium-ion and next-generation batteries; surface and interface modification; energy storage materials; electrochemical performance

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

Functional Thin Films and Organic Polymer Coatings: Design, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Florina Branzoi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films; organic polymer coatings; surface and interface engineering; protective and barrier coatings; corrosion protection; corrosion inhibitor; smart and multifunctional coatings; thin film deposition techniques; polymer-based materials; coating characterization; nanocomposite coatings; sustainable and bio-based coatings; advanced surface materials; computer modelling; industrial applications

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

Advanced Ceramic Materials and Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaolong Lu

,

Bozhen Song

, Yuyi Zhu and Yue Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced ceramic materials; ceramic coatings; functional ceramics; ceramic processing and synthesis; material characterization

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

Optical Materials for High-Quality Thin Films and Applications

edited by Eigirdas Skuodis and

Simas Mačionis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoprinted organic optoelectronics; spincoated organic optoelectronics; polymeric organic optoelectronics; polymeric photosensors; electropolymerization

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

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