Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Organic Coatings
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: photopolymerization; photoinitiators; organic coatings; microelectronic lithography; fluoropolymers
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Interests: colloidal chemistry; advanced coating; interface chemistry/emulsion; preparation of polymer colloids
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organic coatings are protective or functional overlays created through the deposition of organic polymer substances, such as resins and polymers, onto substrate materials including metals, plastics, and timber. Comprising a resin matrix, pigments, solvents, and additives, they establish an impermeable shield that safeguards substrates from moisture, atmospheric oxygen, corrosive chemicals, and UV radiation, thereby prolonging material durability and curtailing maintenance expenditure. Within industrial contexts, these coatings prove indispensable for anti-corrosion measures (e.g., pipelines, marine vessels), enhancing vehicular corrosion resistance and improving the weatherproofing of architectural facades. Domestically, they serve dual decorative and protective purposes in appliances and domestic furnishings. Cutting-edge coating innovations now integrate specialised capabilities, such as electrical conductivity, antimicrobial action, and self-repair mechanisms. As an economical, adaptable surface treatment, organic coatings hold unparalleled significance in augmenting material performance, conserving resources, and advancing sustainable practices.
In this case, this Special Issue aims to compile original and cutting-edge research work in the development, characterization, and application of organic coatings.
Dr. Yi Zhu
Dr. Guanqing Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- monomer
- resin
- initiator
- additive agent
- photo/thermal curing
- functional coating
- curing mechanism
- polymerization methodology
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