Advances in Surface Engineering: Functional Films and Coatings
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high temperature advanced coatings; thermal spray coating; high temperature tribology; materials characterization; high entropy alloy coatings
Interests: thermal spray coatings; surface engineering; materials characterization; aircraft icing; spray characterization and diagnosis; functional coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Materials (MDPI), entitled “Advances in Surface Engineering: Functional Films and Coatings”, is now open for submissions. We invite you to contribute your latest research to this Special Issue.
Surface engineering plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance, durability, and functionality of materials used in diverse industries, from the aerospace and automotive sectors to the biomedical and energy sectors. Through the development and application of functional films and coatings, materials can be tailored to exhibit superior wear resistance, corrosion protection, thermal stability, optical properties, electrical conductivity, or other specialized characteristics required for demanding environments.
This Special Issue aims to showcase recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of functional films and coatings. We are particularly interested in studies that explore novel coating materials, innovative deposition techniques, performance optimization strategies, and multi-functional properties. Both experimental investigations and modeling approaches are welcome, as well as research bridging laboratory-scale developments with industrial applications.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Development of advanced functional coatings and films;
- Surface modification and treatment techniques;
- Physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), thermal spray, sol-gel, and electrochemical processes;
- Wear, corrosion, oxidation, and erosion resistance;
- Multifunctional coatings with optical, electrical, or thermal functionalities;
- Nanostructured, bioactive, and smart coatings;
- Coating adhesion, residual stress, and failure mechanisms;
- Modeling and simulation of coated surfaces.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and showcasing the latest innovations in this exciting field.
Dr. Payank Patel
Dr. Navid Sharifi
Guest Editors
Dr. Akash Vyas
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- surface engineering
- functional films
- advanced coatings
- wear resistance
- corrosion protection
- thermal stability
- multifunctional surfaces
- thin films
- deposition techniques
- material performance
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