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Environmental Corrosion and Oxidation of Alloy Coatings and Surfaces

edited by Rodrigo da Silva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1407 | 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)

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 367 | 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 | Viewed by 292 | 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 | Viewed by 228 | 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)

Research Progress in Surface Coatings and Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Krzysztof Pańcikiewicz

, Monika Solecka and Barbara Koscielniak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 211 | 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 74 | 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)

Laser-Assisted Coating Deposition

edited by

Deyuan Lou

and

Fenghua Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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)

Mechanisms of Steel Fatigue and Wear with Different Surface Coatings

edited by

Ying Meng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 49 | 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)

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 45 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yujun Song

and

Qingwei Liao

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | 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)

Advances and Challenges in Coating Materials for Battery Cathodes

edited by

Edith Osorio-de-la-Rosa

, Elizabeth Chavira Martínez and

Epifanio Cruz-Zaragoza

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | 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)

Advances in Protective Coatings for Metallic Surfaces

edited by

Huabing Yang

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

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

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

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 26 | 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 18 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2353 | 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)

Bioinspired Superlyophobic Surface/Interface: Development, Fabrication, and Applications

edited by Lu Tie

submission deadline 28 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: superlyophobicity; surface/interface; superhydrophilicity; superhydrophobicity

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

Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Engineering for Environmental Pollutant Remediation and Resource Recovery

edited by Fei Ye and Zhourong Xiao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource recovery; surface and interfacial regulation technologies; N; P elements and heavy metals; emerging organic pollutants; waste plastic; kitchen waste; biomass; carbon neutrality; H2O2 production; Fenton; advanced oxidation technologies; photo/electro/photothermal catalysis; mechanical catalysis; heterostructure; vacancy fabrication

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

Advancements in Lasers: Applications and Future Trends

edited by Zhongliang Qiao and Zaijin Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4166 | Submission Open

Keywords: passivation coatings; performance modelling; reliability coatings; damage evolution modelling of coatings; OFC

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Ceramic and Glass Material Coatings

edited by

Manuel Miguel Jordan-Vidal

and

María Belén Almendro-Candel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2917 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic raw materials; mineralogy; microstructure; traditional ceramics; properties and processing; composites; cultural heritage

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

Advanced Thin Films, Surface and Interface in Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2351 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis surface; heterojunction interface; advanced photocatalytic thin films and coatings; new application of photocatalysis; photocatalytic DFT study; photoactive coating

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

Advances in Surface Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Protection

edited by Shenghao Zhou,

Hao Wu

and Liangliang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1550 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating deposition; load-bearing capacity; wear; lubrication; corrosion; oxidation; multi-factor coupling

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

Advanced Coatings for Enhanced Electrochemical Catalysis and Energy Storage Technologies

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical processes; energy storage materials; surface modification

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

Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Arturo Méndez-López

and Yuliana de Jesus Acosta-Silva

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Research on High Entropy Alloys: Design of Experiment and Machining Parameters

edited by Pengjie Zhou and Guirong Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; phase composition; thermodynamics; ductility; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Optical Film Coating

edited by Shuangqiang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coating; coating technology; environmental adaptability coating; coating mechanism; coating characterization and test

(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 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

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

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions

edited by Baochen Han and Dan Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; sustainable solutions; environmental remediation; advanced synthesis methods; visible-light-responsive coatings; Z-scheme heterojunctions; plasmonic nanostructures; self-cleaning surfaces; hybrid manufacturing; mechanically robust nanocomposites

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions

edited by

Shengyue Gu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; environmental barrier coating; corrosion; oxidation ablation; failure mechanism

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

High-Entropy Alloys in Surface Engineering: Properties and Performance

edited by Mengdi Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; surface technology; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; mechanical behaviour; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Applications of Self-Cleaning Photocatalytic Coatings

edited by

Hongtao Cui

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic; catalytic; self-cleaning; antifog; surface structuring

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

Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Coating Science

edited by

Stefan Lucian Toma

and

Daniela-Lucia Chicet

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal spray; plasma spray; arc spray process; PVD; corrosion; biocompatible and osseointegrating layers; functional coatings; thin films; modeling; modeling physical phenomena; analysis and characterization of surface

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

Coating Innovations in Energy-Assisted Deposition

edited by

Lei Qiao

, Yuping Wu and Xiaoqiang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy-assisted deposition coatings; optimization of coating preparation; damage behavior and mechanism of protective coatings; extreme environments; damage modeling of coatings

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

Surface Wetting and Functionalization of Composite Films and Coatings for Modern Applications

edited by

Bingfan Li

and

Tifeng Jiao

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface technology coatings; surface material; superoleophobic surfaces; industrial applications

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

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Materials

edited by

Weiguang Su

and

Tongyu Zhou

submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; phase change materials; thermal energy storage and management; radiative cooling materials; sustainable buildings

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

Surface Wear, Corrosion, and Erosion: Monitoring and Protection Techniques

edited by Georgios Chliveros,

Pavlos Pandis

and

Stylianos Vasileios Kontomaris

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface structural degradation monitoring; corrosion detection and characterization techniques; erosion detection and characterization techniques; advanced surface analysis methods; in situ and non-destructive material surface testing; sensors and instrumentation for non-destructive testing

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

Thin Films and Nanostructures Deposition Techniques

edited by

José Guadalupe Quiñones-Galván

and

Laura Patricia Rivera Reséndiz

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1283 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film deposition; nanostructure synthesis; surface modification; deposition techniques

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Composite Structural Design

edited by

, Weiwei Zhang,

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced materials; long lifespans; composite structures; high performance; failure mechanisms; material design; thermal cycles; finite element simulation

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

Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hao Qian

Dongming Yan

and Yi Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant coatings; steel corrosion protection; concrete coatings; coated rebars; durability and performance; high-performance coatings; inorganic coatings; smart coatings; protective coatings for infrastructure; coating failure analysis; durability testing; real-world applications

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

Advances in Laser Processing for Functional Coatings and Surface Modification

edited by Lyubomir Lazov

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface modification; functional coatings; biocompatibility; antibacterial surfaces; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research in Laser Welding and Surface Treatment Technology

edited by Kun Liu, Wenhui Yu and

Jieren Guan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1840 | Submission Open

Keywords: reliability coatings; laser welding and joining; laser cladding coatings; additive manufacturing; protective corrosion coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Plasma Treatment for Coatings and Environmental Pollution Control

edited by Yong Han

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 675 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; coatings; surface modification; advanced oxidation

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

Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films

edited by Jasna Džunuzović and

Ivan S. Stefanović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3667 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composites/nanocomposites; synthesis methods; characterization; multifunctional coatings; potential applications

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

Syntheses, Properties and Applications of Organic Dyes and Pigments Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Rodica-Mariana Ion

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2696 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional dyes and pigments; medical dyes; biomedical applications; photodynamic therapy; natural dyes; dyes for solar cells; hair dyes; textile dyes; inorganic colorants; organic semiconductors; solar cells; nonlinear optical dyes; laser dyes; pigments and coatings for cultural heritage; porphyrins; phthalocyanines; organic dyes; coatings; photochemistry

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

Developments in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by Margarita García-Hernández and

Angel Morales Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1092 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent coatings and thin films; transparent films; coating on optical fibers; luminescent films; rare-earth luminescent films; polymeric luminescent films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

Bing Wang

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Anti-Corrosion Performance

edited by Haiyan Li and

Yexiang Cui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings ; self-healing coatings ; functional filler for anti-corrosion coatings ; damage evolution modeling of coatings

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

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Surfaces, Second Edition

edited by

Zhiwei He

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning; repellency; anti-icing; icing delay time; ice adhesion strength

Advanced Coatings Used in Batteries and Electrodes

edited by

Hongbin Liu

and Yue Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coating technology; protective modification; coating encapsulation; electrode materials; electronic devices

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

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 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

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

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

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; thin films; surface engineering; sputtering; hipims; material characterization; tribology; antimicrobial coatings; CO2 capture; batteries

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

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