Special Issues
Coatings publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Coatings for Batteries and Energy Storage
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings and Paint in Marine Coating Systems
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Characterization and Industrial Applications of PVD Coatings
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Advances and Applications of Sustainable Food Packaging Coating
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Recent Progress in Surface Coatings for Biomedical Applications
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Recent Progress in Metal Additive Manufacturing and Post-Processing Techniques
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Advances in Coating Tribology: Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Coatings for Next-Generation Applications
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Multifunctional Thin Films from Hybrid Biopolymers and Nanomaterials
Deadline: 25 September 2026
New Advances in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings—2nd Edition
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Wood and Masonry Coatings: Enhancement and Durability
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Developments in Anti-Icing Coatings for Cold Environments
Deadline: 25 September 2026
Surface Engineering and Functional Coating for Alloy and Metal Materials: Challenges and Opportunities
Deadline: 25 September 2026
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