Novel Inorganic Coatings and Thin Films
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanostructured coatings; sensors; functional thin films; inorganic materials characterization; oxide thin films; surface modification
Interests: materials science; nanotechnology; sensors; thin films; electrical characterization; self-healing materials; self-assembly
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of Inorganics, entitled "Novel Inorganic Coatings and Thin Films". Inorganic coatings and thin films continue to play a pivotal role in a wide range of technological applications, including optics, electronics, protective barriers, energy storage, and catalysis. Meanwhile, advances in deposition techniques and materials synthesis have enhanced the functionality and performance of these systems. This Special Issue will provide a platform for the dissemination of novel research in this interdisciplinary area, connecting fundamental insights with practical implementations in materials science and engineering.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research and comprehensive reviews concerning recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of inorganic coatings and thin films. Contributions that address the structural, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or optical properties of these materials are particularly welcome. The scope of this Special Issue aligns closely with the journal’s interest in all aspects of inorganic chemistry, including solid-state materials, nanomaterials, and surface/interface phenomena.
By compiling diverse contributions from academia and industry, we seek to foster dialogue across fields and present novel approaches to challenges in the field. If we receive 10 high-quality papers, the Special Issue may be considered for publication in book form.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
The physical and chemical vapor deposition of thin films;
- Sol–gel and other wet chemical approaches for coating synthesis;
- Functional oxide and nitride coatings;
- Thin film characterization techniques (AFM, SEM, XRD, etc.);
- Coatings for corrosion protection, thermal insulation, or catalysis;
- Nanostructured and hierarchical coatings;
- Innovative coatings with sensing or self-healing properties;
- Smart coatings with sensing or self-healing properties;
- Quantum and photonic applications of inorganic thin films;
- Biocompatible or antibacterial coatings;
- Interfacial phenomena and adhesion in multilayer coatings.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and to building a strong and impactful collection.
Prof. Dr. Mawin J. M. Jimenez
Dr. Antonio Riul, Jr.
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inorganic coatings
- thin films
- nanostructured materials
- functional surfaces
- deposition techniques
- oxide materials
- characterization
- surface engineering
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