Special Issues

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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Superhydrophobic Coatings, 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5449 | Submission Open
Keywords: superhydrophobic surfaces and coatings; water-repellent surfaces and coatings; superoleophobic surfaces and coatings; oil-repellent surfaces and coatings; anti-biofouling
Trends and Advances in Anti-Wear Materials and Coatings
edited by and Juan Wang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3401 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear; friction; lubrication; anti-wear materials and coatings; metal matrix composites; hard materials and coatings; protective coatings
Advances in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) for Surface Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 98 | 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)
Advances in 3D Printing for Functional Coatings and Materials submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; functional coatings; surface engineering; thin films; microstructured surfaces
Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Manufacturing in Coating Technologies
edited by Shanhui Liu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: roll-to-roll process; coatings technology; intelligent monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Surface Modification, Matrix Modification and Interface Science in Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; matrix modification; interface science; polymer– matrix composites; ceramic– matrix composites; carbon– matrix composites; metal– matrix composites; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Novel Trends in the Characterization of Painting Materials and Their Alterations submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: painting materials; painting layers; non-destructive analytical techniques; microanalytical techniques; portable spectroscopy; in-situ analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Novel Advances in Electrochemical Surfaces and Interfaces: Energy Storage, Conversion and Catalysis
edited by , Dan Wang and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 99 | 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)
Structures, Properties and Applications of Novel Material Systems and Coatings
edited by Oksana Gaponova and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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)
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 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface wear; electrochemical corrosion; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Multi-Principal Element Alloy Design and Surface Modification Technology
edited by Yinghao Zhou, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4271 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-principal elements alloys; high-entropy alloys; surface modifications; mechanical properties; corrosion and wear resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Solid Biomaterials: Design, Surface Modification, and Coatings
edited by and Ewa Dobruchowska
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; metals and alloys for implants; polymers for biomedical applications; ceramic and composite biomaterials; surface modification; functional coatings; nanostructured surfaces; 3D printing of biomaterials; mechanical and tribological properties; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Sustainable Smart and Active Food Coatings and Packaging submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart food packaging; bio-based films; edible coatings; antimicrobial materials; biodegradable polymers; colorimetric indicators; freshness sensors; spoilage detection; food preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Research Progress in Atmospheric Corrosion and Coating Deterioration—2nd Edition
edited by Steven A. Policastro
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic coatings; inorganic coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation; accelerated test methods; atmospheric corrosion; coating performance prediction; marine coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
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