Properties and Applications of New Coating Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced coating materials represent a significant breakthrough in materials science, driven by the need for enhanced durability, functionality, and sustainability across industries. These coatings—such as self-healing coatings, superhydrophobic surfaces, and nanocomposite films—exhibit exceptional properties, including corrosion resistance, thermal stability, anti-fouling, and tailored optical/electrical characteristics. Their development addresses limitations of traditional coatings, offering solutions for extreme environments and evolving technological demands.

Advanced coating materials have already been applied in many fields. In aerospace and automotive industries, they improve fuel efficiency and component longevity; in biomedical fields, they enable antibacterial implants and smart drug delivery systems; and in energy, they enhance solar panel efficiency and battery performance. Additionally, eco-friendly coatings reduce environmental impact by minimizing toxic solvents and enabling recyclability. The ongoing innovation in coating materials not only pushes the boundaries of performance but also supports global sustainability goals, making them critical to future technological advancements.

We are pleased to invite authors to contribute their research on the “Properties and Applications of New Coating Materials”. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• High-entropy ceramic coatings;
• Non-oxide ceramic coatings (carbides, nitrides, borides);
• Nanoparticle-modified and 2D nanomaterial-reinforced coatings;
• Functional metallic/ceramic/composite PVD and CVD coatings;
• Sol-gel and organic–inorganic hybrid coatings;
• Bio-compatible and bio-active coatings;
• Super-hydrophobic/super-hydrophilic and self-cleaning surfaces;
• Smart/multi-functional and stimuli-responsive coatings;
• Anti-icing and de-icing coatings.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Feng Wen
Dr. Jiaqi Liu
Dr. Qiaoyuan Deng
Guest Editors

Dr. Yongyao Su
Guest Editor Assistant

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