Applied Surface Chemistry and Functionality
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
Interests: separation technology; wettability; surface and interface
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
“Applied Surface Chemistry and Functionality” is pivotal to many industrial and biomedical sectors, as surface properties directly dictate material performance. This Molecules Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research, covering technology for tailored surface functionalization and surface treatment—such as covalent grafting, electroplating, sol–gel, chemical etching, physical or chemical adsorption, self-assembly, plasma treatment, and laser technology—to regulate chemical compositions and microstructures. Topics include hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity enhancement, heat transfer enhancement, biocompatibility optimization, and diverse applications such as medical devices, flexible sensing, lubrication, anti-corrosion, self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti/de-icing, fluid manipulation, oil–water separation, and so forth. Contributions will feature novel synthesis methods, elucidate surface reaction mechanisms, evaluate functional performance of materials, and discuss interdisciplinary applications. This issue showcases innovative findings, bridges fundamental research and practice, and provides a platform for exchanging insights on surface chemistry-driven functional materials.
Dr. Chaolang Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- applied surface chemistry and functionality
- surface functionalization and treatment techniques
- industrial and biomedical applications
- hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, heat transfer enhancement, and biocompatibility
- medical devices, flexible sensing, and multifunctional surface engineering
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