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Surface Properties and Surface Treatments of Wood and Wood-Based Composites

edited by

Marko Petric

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 29430 | Submission Open

Keywords: Protective and decorative wood finishes; Surface properties of wood and wood-based materials; Plasma treatments; Functionalization; grafting; sol– gel; nanoparticles

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

New Trends in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Bojan Miljević

Antonella Salvini

Mara Camaiti

and

Daniela Korolija Crkvenjakov

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8685 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yujun Song

and

Qingwei Liao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6660 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-nanostructure; thin films; coatings; surface and interface; inorganic– organic composites

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

Application of Advanced Plasma Technology in Coatings, Films and Etching

edited by

Shih-Nan Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6459 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced plasma process for coatings; atomic layer etching and high-aspect ratio contact etching; plasma-induced damage; plasma diagnostics; etching modeling

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

Mechanisms and Applications of Superhydrophobic Surfaces

edited by

Chi-Vinh Ngo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4446 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-matter interactions; superhydrophobic coatings; surface functionalization; multiscale structures; durability; self-cleaning; anti-corrosion; anti-icing; oil-water separation; water manipulation

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

Microstructure and Properties of High Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by

Chun-Liang Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862 | Submission Open

Keywords: high entropy alloy coatings; microstructure chrateraistion; mechanical properties; oxide dispersion strengthening

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

Durability of Transmission Lines

edited by

Yuan Yuan

and Bo Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17050 | Submission Open

Keywords: overhead lines; insulator; anti-aging; anti-icing; coating; antifouling; ice adhesion; icephobicity; flashover; durability

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

Recent Progress in Surface and Interface Properties of Nanostructures

edited by

Alexander S. Lenshin

and

Vladimir Kashkarov

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15906 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; porous materials; surface and interface analysis; heterostructures; composites; multifunctional thin-film nanostructures

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

Advanced Materials for Electrocatalysis and Energy Storage

edited by

Qinglin Deng

, Zhonghui Sun and Xiaoning Tian

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 23961 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; aqueous-zinc-ion batteries; capacitors; electrocatalysis; energy storage applications

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

Looking for a Sustainable Cleaning of Cultural Heritage: Agenda 2030

edited by

Santiago Pozo-Antonio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22150 | Submission Open

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Enhancement of Electrode and Biomaterial Coatings

edited by

Shang Wang

Qing Sun

and

Chenyu Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15977 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode coatings; coating protection; surface modification; wearable systems; advanced electronic packaging

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

Wood Coatings: Formulation, Testing and Performance

edited by

Maria Cristina Timar

Lidia Gurau

and

Emanuela Beldean

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13595 | Submission Open

Keywords: wooden substrates (wood; wood composites); surface processing; surface properties; surface roughness; coating materials and additives; color changes; quality of finished surfaces; interior finishes; exterior finishes; ageing and degradation.

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

Surface Modified Nanoparticles: For Gas and Chemical Sensors

edited by

Yongheng Zhu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10924 | Submission Open

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

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10337 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; thin films; surface engeneering; sputtering; HiPIMS; material characterization; tribology; antimicrobial coatings; CO2 capture; batteries

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

Formation of Biofilms and Its Applications

edited by

Akiko Ogawa

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9757 | Submission Open

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

Effects of Surface Layer Modification on Fatigue, Corrosion and Wear Behavior of Metallic Materials

edited by

Jordan Todorov Maximov

and

Galya Velikova Duncheva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5896 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; fatigue behaviour; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; surface integrity; surface cold working; burnishing; coatings; thermo-chemical diffusion; electron-beam/laser surface hardening

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

Functional Thin Films Growth and Characterization for Opto-Electronic and Renewable Energies Applications

edited by

Barbara Vercelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5636 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Strategies in Thin Film Engineering by Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques

edited by

Alberto Palmero

and

Rafael Alvarez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4328 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Green and Low-Carbon Buildings: Materials, Technology and Processes and Techniques

edited by

Peng Liu

and

Lingkun Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4011 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; low-carbon materials; coating and film materials; civil engineering; cement and concrete; structural performance

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

Nanocomposite Thin Film and Multilayers: Properties and Performance

edited by

Yue Liu

and Jiamiao Ni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2862 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite thin films; defect and interface; surface and roughness; vapor deposition; materials properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Trends in Precision Measurement of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Paweł Zmarzły

and

Tomasz Kozior

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2371 | Submission Open

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

Study, Preparation and Characterization of Biomaterials for Food Packaging or Biomedical Use

edited by

Federico Barrino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1711 | Submission Open

Keywords: films for food packaging; surface modification; biocompatibility; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; bio-polymers; natural extracts

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

Advances in Thermal Spray Coatings: Technologies and Applications

edited by Amit Roy, Rakesh B. Nair,

André C. Liberati

, Sergi Dosta and

Surinder Singh

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1631 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal spray coatings; coating properties; coating materials; tribology

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

Cold-Sprayed Coatings: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Wear Behaviour

edited by

Troy Ansell

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1433 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold spray; additive manufacturing; wear coatings; corrosion coatings; thermal spray

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

Advances in Diamond Materials and Films

edited by Hongdong Li, Nan Gao and

Shaoheng Cheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1343 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond growth; diamond applications; diamond films; nanodiamond

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

Advance Coatings on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

edited by Chengxin Li and

Huiyu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cells; solid oxide electrolyte; electrolyte membrane; advanced coating technology

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

Latest Advances in Thin Films and Coatings for Photocatalytic and Photosensitive Applications

edited by Andjelika Bjelajac

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic wastewater treatment; photosensitive heterostructures; photocatalytic CO2 reduction; photocatalytic fuel cells; photosensitive coatings; photocatalytic nanostructures

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

Progress in Bacterial Biofilms: Formation, Inhibition and Resistance

edited by

Yunhong Jiang

and Darren Smith

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial biofilm formation; antimicrobial strategies; antimicrobial resistance; bacteriophage; bio-interactions

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

Synergistic Effects of Coatings and Carbon Black on Surface Performance and Durability

edited by Norbert M. Nemes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon black; coatings; thermoelectrical; surface area; nanostructured materials; thermal coatings; carbon black synthesis; carbon black characterization

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

Application of Laser Technology in Synthesis and Manufacturing of Micro/Nano-Structured Materials and Components

edited by Alessandro Maffini

submission deadline 1 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-based deposition; laser-assisted manufacturing; laser processing & machining; micro/nano-structured materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Functional Coatings for Textile Applications

edited by

Andrea Zille

submission deadline 3 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 41674 | Submission Open

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

Advances in Measurement and Data Analysis of Surfaces with Functionalized Coatings

edited by

Przemysław Podulka

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14075 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface metrology; surface topography analysis; surface texture characterisation; functionalized coatings; measurement noise; measurement uncertainty; data analysis; surface topography creation in machining; manufacturing metrology; surface engineering

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

Thin Films for Tribological Applications

edited by

José Carlos Fonseca

and

Chengdi Li

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9581 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; tribology; wear resistance; coatings; surface treatment; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Anti-corrosion Coatings of Metals and Alloys—New Perspectives

edited by

Lucien Reclaru

and

Florina Ionescu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7293 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin and thick films; processes for coating deposition and modification; characterization techniques; functional; protective coatings; coatings for high temperature; film materials for packaging science; corrosion; erosion; and wear; metals; alloys; toxicity; allergy; mutagenicity; carcinogens; sensitizers; Ni; Cr; Co Release; legislation; technology transfer; coating processes; innovation

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

Surface Science of Degradation and Surface Protection

edited by

Matic Jovičević-Klug

Patricia Jovičević-Klug

and

László Tóth

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5260 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and inorganic coatings; self-healing coatings; modified metallic surfaces; degradation; mechanical failure; delamination; corrosion; biocorrosion; tribology; wear

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

Functional Thin Films and Coatings: Present Status, Challenges, and a Look Forward

edited by

Yanlong Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5041 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; optical properties; thin films; spectroscopy; advanced characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Laser Surface Modifications and Additive Manufacturing

edited by Yulong Fu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2076 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface modification; laser additive manufacturing; extreme environments; microstructure and properties; finite element simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Progress in Coatings Deposition by Advanced Welding and Welding-Related Processes, 2nd Edition

edited by

Tomasz Chmielewski

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; coating substrate; deposition

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

Bioadhesion on Laser Functionalized Surfaces

edited by

Anvesh Gaddam

and

Pavel Penchev

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-biofouling; biocompatibility; cell attachment; femtosecond laser; LIPSS; nanosecond laser; picosecond laser; protein adhesion; surface texturing; superhydrophilic; superhydrophobic.

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

Printed Functional Thin Films for Electronic, Optoelectronic and Sensing Applications

edited by

Fausta Loffredo

and

Fulvia Villani

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20077 | Submission Open

Keywords: printing processing; digital printing techniques; master-based printing processes; coating-based techniques; functional inks; electronic devices; functionalizing of surface; inkjet printing; gravure printing; slot-die coating; screen printing; three-dimensional printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Coatings for Cultural Heritage: Cleaning, Protection and Restoration

edited by

Yumin Du

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13983 | Submission Open

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

Wear-Resistance and Corrosion-Resistance Coatings

edited by

Min Kang

and

Xiuqing Fu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13540 | 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)

Modern Methods of Shaping the Structure and Properties of Coatings

edited by

Agnieszka Kurc-Lisiecka

and

Aleksander Lisiecki

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11207 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface treatment; surface layer; tribology; cladding; surfacing; hardening; coating; alloying; wear resistance; corrosion resistance

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

Advanced Anticorrosion Coatings and Coating Testing

edited by

Nevena Marinova

and

Chuanbo Hu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10522 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosion coatings; accelerated testing; extreme conditions; field exposure data; barrier coatings

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

Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Gabriela Dorcioman

and

Valentina Grumezescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3835 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; surface’ s functionalisation; biocompatible materials; antimicrobial; medical devices

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

Nano/Micro Additive Lamination Fabrication: Novel Circuits Printing on Substrates

edited by

Feng Gu

and

Qingyu Yao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2700 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart process optimization; surface engineering; substrates; nano/micro lamination fabrication; chip packaging applications

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

Advanced Coating Material for Heritage Preservation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yulan Hu

and Shiqiang Fang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: immovable cultural heritage; coating techniques; fire-proof coating; anti-weathering coating; multi-layer; interactions; degradation; weather resistance

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

Recent Advances in Food Bio-Preservation Films

edited by

Ana Luisa Fernando

and

Victor Gomes Lauriano Souza

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 41578 | Submission Open

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

Defects, Stresses and Cracks in Thermal Barrier Coatings

edited by

Yongle Sun

and

Peng Jiang

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19719 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating system; microstructural defects; stress analysis; fracture mechanics; failure mechanisms

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

Optoelectronic Thin Films

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5938 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare earth doped luminescence; quantum dot luminescence; aggregation luminescence; photocatalysis; friction luminescence; nanogenerators; lithium-ion batteries; photovoltaics; X-ray imaging; metamaterials; metastructures; plasma; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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