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Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Innovative Surface Treatments for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fouling Performance
edited by Chen Zhang and Dejing Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface treatment; antimicrobial; antifouling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advances in Laser Surface Treatment Technologies
edited by Xingyu Jiang, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser surface treatment; surface modification; coating technologies; laser-material interactions; functional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Collection of Papers from the 2025 Material Coatings Science and Technology Symposium
edited by Wei Pan, , , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface deposition; coatings technology; chemical deposition; functional coatings
Protective Coatings/Films for Electrodes: Novel Materials and Corrosion Prevention Mechanisms
edited by Hong Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocathodic protection; corrosion prevention; heterojunction photoanodes; visible-light catalysis; protective coatings/films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Advanced Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting; laser coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Heterogeneous Nanostructured Coatings: Design, Preparation, and Application
edited by , Shiyang Sun, , Talha Bin Yaqub and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 56 | 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)
Advanced Catalytic Coatings and Films for High-Performance Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 54 | 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)
Surface Modification Techniques Utilizing Plasma and Photonic Methods
edited by , Qianglong He and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 37 | 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)
Next-Generation Surface Engineering for Corrosion Protection in Industry and Extreme Environments
edited by Edgar Carneiro, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; surface engineering; corrosion protection; extreme environments; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Surface Topography and Engineering in Machine and Tool Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | 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)
Recent Developments in Tribological and Mechanical Performance of Metallic Materials and Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; tribological properties; mechanical performance; surface engineering; wear resistance; protective coatings; nanostructured films; friction and lubrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Ceramic Coatings in Energy Storage Applications
edited by Xiaoxiao Lu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating processes; designing of coating compositions; surface and interfaces; modeling and simulation of coating behaviors; coatings for lithium-ion; sodium-ion; solid-state batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Coatings and Materials: Recent Trends in Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced coatings; nanocomposite materials; computational modeling; finite element analysis (FEA); molecular dynamics (MD); self-healing coatings; plasma spray deposition; machine learning in materials science; sustainable coatings; multiscale simulation; mathematical physics; non-linear dynamics; computational fluid dynamics; magneto hydrodynamics; nanofluids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Polymer Coatings and Polymer Composites: Testing and Modeling
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer coatings; polymer composites; testing; mechanical property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Research Progress in Fusion Coatings and Additive Manufacturing
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion coating; additive manufacturing; laser welding and cladding; corrosion and wear resistance; coating– substrate interface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Heritage Conservation and Restoration: Surface Treatments, Coatings and Sustainable Approaches
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; conservation; surface treatments; protective coatings; non-invasive stratigraphic methods; spectroscopic techniques; computer modeling; test methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Coating Strategies for Steel Materials
edited by and Yuying Yang
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: steel materials; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; high-temperature coatings; functional coatings; coating– substrate interface; laser cladding; thermal spraying
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Surface Chemistry in Science and Industry
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface chemistry; functional films; functional coatings; dispersed systems; ion-specific effects; flotation; superhydrophobic; superhydrophilic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Development of Low-Carbon Coatings/Materials and Intelligent Construction Protection Technology
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 2998 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon materials; coatings; artificial intelligence; intelligent control; life cycle assessment
Surface Structure and Adsorption Properties of Mesoporous Materials for Pollutant Removal
edited by Chonghe Xu and Shuying Shi
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesoporous material design and synthesis; surface coatings and material doping; surface structure characterization; adsorption performance and mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Metallic Materials: Corrosion Resistance and Surface Engineering submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion resistance; surface engineering; protective coatings; nanostructured coatings
Porous Ceramic Coatings and Materials
edited by Mingshi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous ceramic coatings; hierarchical porosity; sol– gel templating; polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs); additive manufacturing (direct ink writing); advanced manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Dongdong Song
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare earth element; raw materials; alloy casting; extrusion and deformation; surface treatment; joining and machining; simulation and modeling; microstructure evolution and corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Coatings for Alloy Protection and Performance Enhancement
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; thermal barrier coatings; surface engineering; deposition techniques; high-temperature alloys
Advanced Coating Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for Enhancing Robotic Capabilities
edited by Su Ding, , Ziheng Zhan and He Zhang
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-skins; 3D printing; wear resistance; electronic packaging; machining learning
Thin Layers for Applications in Photovoltaic Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin solid films for PV; buffer layer for PV; optical properties; structural characterization; I-V characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Innovative Coatings for Corrosion Resistance in Industrial Concrete Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative coatings; corrosion resistance; industrial concrete structures; protective coating materials; self-healing coatings; nanomaterial-enhanced coatings; eco-friendly coatings; durability enhancement; steel reinforcement protection; coating performance evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Coatings and Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 26 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocompatible coatings; surface functionalization; advanced biomaterials; biomimetic coatings; hydroxyapatite based coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Recent Research in Asphalt and Pavement Materials
edited by Ana María Rodríguez-Alloza
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2973 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt; bitumen; pavement; road materials; sustainable asphalt
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Surface Protection of Pavements: New Perspectives and Applications
edited by , Wei Zhang and Yi Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-slip properties; disease detection; conservation design; bitumen coatings; micro-surfacing; thin-layer covering; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Technologies and Processes That Involve Surface Interaction or Successive Coating Processes for Additive Manufacturing submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced materials; smart materials; functional gradient materials; lattice structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Development of Composites, Metals, and Alloys for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
edited by and Gianluca Rubino
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; metal alloys; coatings; thermo-mechanical characterization; surface finishing; surface treatments; tribology; microstructure; corrosion resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Oxidation and Corrosion Resistant Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; oxidation; corrosion; microstructural evolution; degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Function-Oriented Modified Asphalt and Its Mixtures: Enhancing Pavement Performance and Sustainable Applications
edited by Di Yun and
submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; modified asphalt; pavement performance; functional asphalt mixtures; sustainable applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical vapor deposition; coating technology; thin film; multilayer coatings; optical interference coatings; sputtering; evaporation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Polymer Composite Coatings and Films
edited by and Xi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composite coatings; functional films; interfacial engineering; structure– property relationships; protective coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Recent Research on Functional Cement-Matrix Composites and Construction Coatings submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: CDW resource utilization; cement-based composites; functional modification; interface performance optimization and functional integration; coating and surface engineering treatment; multi-component collaborative design; green low-carbon concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO); low-voltage PEO (LV-PEO); surface engineering; multifunctional coatings; lightweight alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Effects of Crystallographic Texture on Wear and Corrosion Resistance of Metallic Materials
edited by Paulo Cordeiro Machado and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis
edited by , Dan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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)
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