Multifunctional Coatings Innovating in the United Nations 17 Goals on Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 165
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surfaces and interfaces are present in every aspect of our lives. Everything we see, touch, lease, taste, smell, and sense in the world is first known through the surfaces. On the other hand, so many people’s necessities that can be treated with the results of multidisciplinary studies of scientists.
The aim of this Special Issue is to project the world’s research into solution proposals for accompanying actions of the goals of the United Nations. Surfaces and coating are elements with strong potential for attaining well-being in every aspect of life, such as food, beverages, cleaning, water, energy, construction, sensing, sustainability, innovation, industry, responsible use of resources, security, climate change, and so forth.
This year, one thousand million people are facing food scarcity as a consequence of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, climate change, forced migration, and other circumstances. Sustainable food generation and improved processes for its preservation and distribution are compulsory. Dehydration and covering film have been extensively investigated.
Corrosion affects steel, aluminum, copper, and other metals that severely undermine the infrastructure around the world. Coatings and other options can reduce such a colossal impact on the economy.
This is an open call for all researchers that aim to link their research efforts to proposed solutions for real issues in this world.
Suggest themes:
- Coatings;
- No poverty;
- Zero hunger;
- Good health and well-being;
- Quality education;
- Clean water and sanitation;
- Affordable and clean energy;
- Decent work and economic growth;
- Industry, innovation, and infrastructure;
- Reduced inequalities;
- Sustainable cities and communities;
- Responsible consumption and production;
- Climate action;
- Life below water;
- Life on land;
- Peace, justice and strong institutions;
- Partnerships for the goals.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Materials science;
- Coatings;
- Nanotechnology;
- Food;
- Water;
- Energy;
- Materials;
- Engineering;
- Chemistry;
- Surfaces;
- Condensed matter;
- Semiconductors;
- Biofilms;
- Climate change;
- Additive manufacturing;
- Aeronautic;
- Automotive;
- Composites;
- Polymers;
- Graphene;
- Graphene oxide;
- TiO2;
- SiO2;
- Al2O3;
- Hybrid materials;
- Biocomposites.
I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. José de Jesús Pérez Bueno
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coatings
- surface
- food
- water
- energy
- additive manufacturing
- film
- health
- biofilm
- sustainability
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