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Laser Processing and Functional Applications of Coated Tools

edited by

Hong-Jian Wang

, Hua-Tay Lin and

Ya-Qiang Ji

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface texturing; tribological behavior; cutting performance; gradient coatings; wettability control of coatings

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

Fabrication and Tribological Properties of Laser Cladding Coatings

edited by Wenqing Shi

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; wear-resistant coatings; tribological performance; microstructure– property relationships; surface engineering applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research and Development of Thin Films and Nanostructures for Biological Applications

edited by Patrycja Rawicka, Robert Gawecki and

Daniel Wasilkowski

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatible coatings; antimicrobial surfaces; thin films in biomedical applications; nanocarriers for drug delivery; functional nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12760 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings

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

Welding Techniques in Surface Engineering

edited by

Jacek Górka

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2912 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing technologies; surface layers; properties and structure; wear; quality

Functional Surface and Coatings for Heritage and Cultural Protection

edited by Almudena Ortiz,

Pablo Caldevilla Domínguez

and

Marcin Górski

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional surfaces; advanced coatings; cultural heritage protection; deterioration mechanics; diagnostic techniques

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

Wear-Resistance and Corrosion-Resistance Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Min Kang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; the forming mechanism; wear resistance; tribological property; hardness; corrosion resistance; environmental protection coating

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

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors: From Design to Application

edited by

Huan Yang

and

Yuqing Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film transistors; application-tailored device design; thin-film coatings; advanced display; beyond-display applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Research Progress in Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Design to Application

edited by

Xiaoming Feng

submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces; bioinspired design; functional coatings; surface fabrication techniques; wettability and surface engineering

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

Effect of Heat Treatment on Structural and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials/Coatings

edited by Xiaoyong Zhang,

Keren Zhang

and Ning Dang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3657 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance metallic materials; high-performance metallic coatings; microstructure evolution mechanisms; heat treatment; mechanical properties

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

Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science for Coatings

edited by

Ricardo Orozco-Cruz

and

Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Gómez

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3098 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosion and antiwear coatings; electrochemical process; interfacial mechanism of protection; sustainability in coatings; artificial intelligence in coatings

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

Inorganic Spherical, Fibrous, and Platelet Fillers in Coatings: Advances in Fabrication, Applications, and Innovations

edited by

Hongpeng Zheng

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic fillers; corrosion protection; barrier properties; mechanical performance; thermal and electrical functionalities

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

Functional Coatings for Thermal Applications: Thermoelectrics and Thermal Management

edited by

Bingfei Nan

and

Changan Xu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; thermoelectric coatings; thermal management; heat transfer

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

Advanced Alloy Degradation and Implants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jing'an Li

and Zhe Fang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14623 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technique: Processes and Novel Materials

edited by

Gilda Renna

Paola Leo

and

Teresa Primo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9382 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; material characterization; advanced material; alloys; post-processing; heat treatments; laser cladding; laser metal deposition; powder bed fusion (PBF); novel materials; corrosion monitoring; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Alloy Surface Mechanics: The Effects of Coating Technologies on Performance

edited by

Ningning Li

and

Yaling Deng

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5247 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy surface mechanics; coating technologies; mechanical performance; wear resistance; corrosion protection

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

Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, 5th Edition

edited by

Alicia Esther Ares

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2776 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface treatment; oxidation resistance; friction and wear; corrosion resistance; coatings

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

Coatings Materials for Photovoltaic

edited by

Fernando J. Sanchez-Rodriguez

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 802 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings materials; chalcogenides; novel buffer layers; hole transport layer; solar cells

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

Advanced Corrosion- and Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by

Wangping Wu

and Mengqi Cong

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; corrosion; wear; friction; surface; interface; engineering

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

Advanced Films and Coatings for Energy Storage Materials and Power Insulation Systems

edited by

Jixing Sun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal particles; kinematic properties; coatings; collision recovery coefficient; power cable insulation; polymer films; dielectric properties; interface compatibility; electrical treeing external insulation; discharge mechanism; failure and degradation processes; optimization strategies; complex environments; advanced insulation materials

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

Advanced Coatings for Enhancing Properties and Applications of Organic/Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by

Manuela Ferrara

and

Anna De Girolamo Del Mauro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; deposition process; coatings; organic materials; inorganic materials

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

Anti-Corrosion Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Judit Telegdi

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional nanolayers/coatings; anticorrosion coatings; inhibitors with combined activity; inhibition of corrosion-relevant microorganisms; biofilm; and biofouling formation; environmentally acceptable smart inhibitors applied in nanolayers and coatings; new trends in multifunctional coatings; special surface analyses for coatings characterization

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

Surface Engineering of Alloys and Metals: Material Properties and Coating Performance

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification techniques; functional coatings; electrochemical performance; nano-engineered coatings; coating-substrate interactions; environmentally friendly coatings; long-term performance stability

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

Engineering in Battery Technologies—Advanced Surface Modification for High-Performance Energy Storage

edited by

Xuan Tang

and Qingfeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; electrode materials; electrolyte; battery management; battery thermal management; battery state estimation; surface engineering; coating electrode materials; electrolyte and interfaces

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

2D Material-Based Coatings: Properties and Applications

edited by

Vivek Saraswat

Mehmet Topuz

and Yüksel Akınay

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1663 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; composite coatings; optoelectronics; energy harvesting

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

Tribological Behavior and Corrosion Resistance Characterization of Advanced Materials and Coatings

edited by Guoqing Wang, Yuzhen Liu and

Gaifen Lu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; corrosion resistance; advanced coatings; surface modification; wear mechanisms

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

Advanced Hydrophobic Surfaces and Anti-Corrosion Coatings: Design, Fabrication, and Performance

edited by Fatang Liu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrophobic coating; hydrophobic surface; protective coating; interfacial corrosion

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

Modern Polymer Coating Materials Containing Graphene Derivatives

edited by

Michal Strankowski

and

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; coatings; self-healing; nanocomposites; thermal analysis

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

The Research of Change: Catalysts for a Sustainable Future

edited by

Oana-Georgiana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 489 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; eco-friendly coatings; green materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; smart coatings; nanostructured coatings; corrosion resistance; photocatalytic coatings; energy-efficient coatings; circular economy; life cycle assessment; environmental remediation

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

Recent Advances in Photocatalysts: From Materials to Applications

edited by Kaifu Zhang and

Yang Qu

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic materials; surface/interface engineering; mechanism characterization; energy conversion; environmental purification

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

Cold-Spray Coatings: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by

Xin Chu

, Yingchun Xie and Fanchao Meng

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold-spraying coating; high-strain-rate deformation; surface strengthening/functionalization; additive manufacturing; repair and remanufacturing

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

Cutting Performance of Coated Tools

edited by

Yue Meng

and Xin Tong

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 10921 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings for cutting tools; textured cutting tools; tool wear prediction; tribological behavior; cutting performance of cutting tool

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

Advanced Plasma Surface Treatments and Their Applications in Coating Technologies

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

and

Teresa Moskalioviene

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7701 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; surfaces; alloys; stainless steel; biocompatibility; diffusion; nitriding; carburizing; mass transport; solid-state reactions; nitrides; lattice stresses; trapping– detrapping; mathematical modeling; computer simulations

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

Emerging Trends in Plasma Coating and Interface Technologies

edited by

Kosmas Ellinas

and

Panagiotis Dimitrakellis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4262 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma processing; thin films; green coatings; plasma polymerization; functional materials and interfaces; nano and biomaterials; wetting control and superhydrophobicity; membranes and catalysts; hybrid technologies

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

Plasma Coating and Interface Technology: New Horizons in Surface Science

edited by Qiang Chen and Haibao Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3563 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; vacuum; deposition technique; coating; thin films; surface and interface; application

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

The Preparation and Characterization of Carbon- and Silicon-Based Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Liyong Wang

and

Guizhen Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3033 | Submission Open

Keywords: new electromagnetic wave absorption and electromagnetic shielding materials; environmental functional materials; novel coating design; new energy materials and devices; energy storage and conversion; novel catalyst

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

Laser Technology of Thin Film and Coatings

edited by Kang Qi, Yanhua Zhao, Jiyu Du and Guangchao Hao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2539 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser metal deposition; advanced materials; coatings; mechanical properties; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Recent Advances in Research and Application of Organic and Inorganic Coatings

edited by

Fernando Juárez López

and

Margarita García-Hernández

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1926 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; coatings; ceramics; thermal spraying; testing for qualification; numerical modeling; theoretical modeling

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

Innovations in Sustainable Pavement Design: Advancing Recycled Materials for Low-Carbon Infrastructure

edited by

Menglim Hoy

and Chamroeun Se

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1632 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement design; recycled materials; low-carbon infrastructure; geopolymer stabilization; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); alternative binders; circular economy in construction; life cycle assessment (LCA); durability and performance evaluation; green road infrastructure; surface treatments and modification; protective and functional coatings; interface performance

Research Progress and Future Prospects of Thermal Protection Coatings

edited by Lin Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal protection coatings; ceramic coatings; high-temperature corrosion/oxidation; anti-corrosion coating; environmental barrier coatings; thermal/mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Novel Protective Coatings on Anti-Oxidation, Anti-Wear, and Corrosion Resistance Properties

edited by Hui Dong, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface technology; additive manufacturing; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; wear resistance; mechanical behaviour; theoretical modelling; high-throughput analysis

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

Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium

edited by Wei Pan,

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface deposition; coatings technology; chemical deposition; functional coatings

Mechanical Properties and Surface Engineering for Pavement Materials and Asphalt Mixtures

edited by

Changjiang Kou

and

Di Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings for pavements; modification of asphalt materials; mechanical properties of asphalt materials; recycled pavement materials; durability and sustainability of pavement structures

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

Advanced Catalytic Coatings and Films for High-Performance Applications

edited by

Ivana Perović

Snežana Brković

and

Igor A. Pašti

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic coatings; electrocatalysis; energy materials; surface engineering; thin films; hydrogen production; environmental applications; coating stability; nanostructured materials; electrochemical performance

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

Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies

edited by Xingyu Jiang,

Kai Zhang

and

Boxue Song

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface treatment; surface modification; coating technologies; laser-material interactions; functional coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Smart Alloy Corrosion and Wear Resistant Coatings: Functionalities and Applications

edited by Gaopeng Xu and

Jiang Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 811 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; structural design; coating; corrosion; wear

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

Surface Modification Techniques Utilizing Plasma and Photonic Methods

edited by

Zaichun Sun

, Qianglong He and

Jiaji Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted surface modification; photonic processing and laser surface engineering; light– matter and plasma– material interactions; advanced coatings and interface engineering; surface functionalization for energy; electronics; and engineering applications

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

Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications

edited by

Chithirai Pon Selvan

Avinash Lakshmikanthan

and

Wahidul K. Biswas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface topography; sustainable surface engineering; tribology; tool life enhancement; micro- and nano-scale features

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

Heterogeneous Nanostructured Coatings: Design, Preparation, and Application

edited by

Bingyang Ma

, Shiyang Sun,

Filipe Fernandes

, Talha Bin Yaqub and

Hongbo Ju

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous nanostructured coatings; hard coatings; self-lubricant coatings; 3D-printed materials; simulations

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

Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings

edited by

Peilei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting; laser coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

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