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. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM 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. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10802 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; mechanical properties; metallic materials; coatings; microstructure; material characterization; wear and errosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Fabrication and Biomedical Applications of Multifunctional Bio-Interfaces submission deadline 28 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2015 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials and bio-interfaces; multifunctional biomaterials; tissue engineering; bone and dental regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Environmental Corrosion of Metals and Its Prevention
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 28289 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; metal; chemical conversion film; electroplating film; thermal-sprayed coating; anticorrosive coating; functional coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Carbon and Carbon-Based Composite Thin Films/Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 20317 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
New Advance in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16523 | Submission Open
Keywords: Nanoparticles; Fiber; Coatings; Electrochemical characterization; Conductivity; Luminescence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Synthesis, Properties and Application of Thin Films, Nanofilms and Nanocrystals
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10325 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale films; nanocrystals; activation of synthesis processes; heterostructures; core-shell structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9024 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; direct energy deposition; laser cladding; metals; metal matrix composites; cermets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Novel Coatings for Preventing Marine Biofouling and Corrosion submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8932 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofouling; corrosion; antifouling coatings; anticorrosion coatings; adhesion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Surface Technology and Application submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8355 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; novel surface  material systems; external field assisted  surface technology; repair; novel  surface technology  methods; simulation analysis; monitoring and control of  surface technology  processes; frictional wear and lubrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Functional Films/Coatings Processing Technologies: Deposition and Process submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7911 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6984 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical vapor deposition; coating technology; thin film; multilayer coatings; optical interference coatings; sputtering; evaporation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Energy Efficient Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5550 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical coatings; solar coatings; thermodynamic coatings; cool materials; automotive coatings; near-zero-energy buildings; energy-efficient optical coating for glass; energy efficient roof coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Self-Lubricating Materials and Coatings submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5450 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-lubricating coating; self-lubricating surface layers; self-lubricating materials; self-lubricating composites; self-lubricating sinters; solid lubricant; wear resistance; wear mechanism; tribofilm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Novel Trends and Emerging Technologies in Green Coatings and Packaging Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4266 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; electrospinning technology; nanoparticles and nanomaterials; active and smart/intelligent packaging; coatings; antimicrobial; food safety and quality; shelf life; bioactive compounds and essential oils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Compositionally Complex Coatings submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4101 | Submission Open
Keywords: compositionally complex alloys; compositionally complex ceramics; powder processing; coatings; repairs; cold spray; thermal spray; laser cladding; arc welding; wear; corrosion; microstructure; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloys
edited by Shuiqing Liu and Ru Su
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3167 | Submission Open
Keywords: zirconium for nuclear power; advanced alloys; additive manufacturing; microstructure characterization and analysis; strengthening and toughening mechanism; wear mechanism; solidification and casting; surface treatment and heat treatment; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Surface Treatment for Steel Materials
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2841 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface severe plastic deformation; surface chemical heat treatment; surface coating; surface electro-plating; electrodeposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Recent Studies of Metal and Metal Compound Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2238 | Submission Open
Keywords: photo(catalyst); water splitting; energy conversion; energy storage; nanoparticles; metal corrosion; metal compounds; sustainable coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Review Papers Collection for Smart Coatings
edited by and Yizhi Zhuo
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart coatings; surface functionality; surface mechanics; surface chemistry; surface fabrication and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by Liang Xu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; synthesis methods; doping; heterojunctions; semiconductor; photocatalysts; energy storage and conversion; electronics; optoelectronics; sensing; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Tribomechanical and Corrosion Tests for Advanced Surface Characterization submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1077 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; PVD; SolGel; ion implantation; corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advances in Polymer-Based Thin Films
edited by , Ana Drinčić and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel synthesis and processing methods for polymer-based coatings and thin films; surface modification of polymers for improved adhesion; wetting; and corrosion resistance; multifunctional coatings and thin films for sensing; actuation; and energy storage; bioinspired coatings and thin films for biomedical applications; advanced characterization techniques for polymer-based coatings and thin films; computational modeling and simulation of polymer-based coatings and thin films; scale-up and manufacturing of polymer-based coatings and thin films; challenges and opportunities in commercializing polymer-based coatings and thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
AI-Driven Surface Engineering and Coating
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent design; biomimetic design; smart manufacturing; surface engineering; coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Thin Films for Thermoelectric Applications: Second Volume submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Functional Surface Modification Using Concentrated Energy Flows
edited by and Oksana Gaponova
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser; ion beams; electron beams; coating; texturing; microstructure; nanostructure; properties; tribology; simulation models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Biocomposite Coatings for Enamel and Dentin Protection
edited by and
submission deadline 1 May 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocomposite coatings; dentine; enamel; acidity; dental caries; erosion; organic acids; ddemineralization; remineralization; dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19950 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesion; antibacterial activity; biocompatibility; biomimetics; coating technology; corrosion; implant; nanotechnology; surface topography; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Surface Treatment for Alloys submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11884 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonferrous alloys; heat treatment; surface treatment; ferrous alloys; surface treatment modelling; protective coatings; layers modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Bio-Nanocomposite Coatings: A Potential Strategy to Improve the Overall Performance of Food Packaging Materials submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6744 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-nanocomposites; food packaging materials; functional properties; surface properties; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Recent Advances in Nanoporous and Nanostructured Metals
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submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2153 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoporous and nanostructured metals; dealloying; electrodeposition; SERS and sensors; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advances in Hydrophobic Surfaces, Texturing, and Coatings: Unveiling the Future of Surface Engineering
edited by , Javier Lara-Romero and Melvyn Alvarez Vera
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrophobic surfaces; laser surface texturing (LST); coatings tribology; advanced coatings; advanced surface engineering; biomedical and engineering applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials. Application in Medical Sciences submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16450 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic biomaterials; metallic biomaterials; dental materials; medical application; biocompatibility; manipulation of living cells; cancer detection; cancer treatment; implants; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Progresses and Challenges in Experimental Characterization of Coatings submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5923 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Analysis of Structure and Mechanical Properties of Coatings
edited by Huayang Dang
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1891 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings and thin films; structure analysis; mechanical properties preparation technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Recent Advances in Thin Films Deposited by Vacuum Methods submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17512 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; thin films; nanomaterials; vacuum methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advanced High-Entropy Materials and Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14301 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy materials; microstructures; thin films; mechanical property; corrosion; oxidation; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advances of Nanoparticles and Thin Films submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13930 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic and/or inorganic nanoparticles; metal– organic nanostructures; metal– oxide nanoparticles and/or thin films; methods of preparation and assembly; properties; functioning mechanisms; and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
High Entropy Alloy Films
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submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10048 | Submission Open
Keywords: High entropy alloy films; Thin film technologies; Composition design; Structures and properties; Hardening and strengthening; Modeling; Applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Functional Coatings of Porous Materials submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7558 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocoatings; electrospinning; electrospraying; functional coatings; porous structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Anti-corrosion Coatings: New Ideas to Make Them More Effective
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submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6611 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; high-performance coatings; coating testing; coating reliability; multifunctional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Chitosan and Other Edible Coatings with Antimicrobial Activity: Synthesis, Properties and Horticultural Applications II submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5312 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; horticultural produce; physiological responses; microbial decay control; postharvest quality and safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Coating Electrode Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4755 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; coatings; lithium/sodium/zinc batteries; supercapacitors; solid-state batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Advances in Thin Films for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1492 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Advanced Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Coatings
edited by Ahmet Hilmi Paksoy and Huseyin Cimenoglu
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; coating processing techniques; physical and mechanical property characterization; microstructure; corrosion; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Glass Materials and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: glass materials; glass ceramic; glass coatings; glass films; structure-property correlation; characterization methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Functional Magnetic and Dielectric Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications submission deadline 21 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11630 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic and dielectric composites; nanocomposites; preparation methods; complex microstructure; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Coatings, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10881 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Deposition and Characterization of Hard Coatings submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9503 | Submission Open
Keywords: hard coatings; advanced deposition methods and processes; characterization of coating properties; reliability coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances in Wear-Resistant Coatings
edited by Hui Liang and Zhiqiang Cao
submission deadline 30 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2092 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear-resistant coatings; polymers; ceramics; alloys; and composite coatings; nanostructured coating modeling and simulation; coating processes; tribological mechanism of coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Advanced Biomaterials and Coatings submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17948 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced biomaterials; bioactive coatings; calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biocompatibility; bioactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
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