Polymer-Based Coatings for Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer coatings on metallic materials have long functioned as electric insulation, corrosion protection, decoration, etc., owing to their incomparable film-forming capability and a variety of structures/properties that meet every demand needed. They are increasingly becoming indispensable materials given that sustainability and environmental impacts centralize our economic and societal developments. Net-zero carbon emissions and the circular economy are shaping future core and infrastructure industries, such as the electrification of transportation sectors and green manufacture, towards more innovative and renewable energy and higher utilization efficiency, where polymer coatings are playing a critical role during the transition course. With the understanding of polymer coatings having occupied the unchallengeable position for over a century in electric insulation and corrosion protections and the growing demand for high-performance materials in these areas, this Special Issue of Polymers advocates scientific and engineering advancements and promotes research that helps to develop novel electric machines (motors, generators, power electronics) and durable metal products by addressing existing challenges and providing advanced functions through polymer-based coating materials. We welcome creative contributions to the science, technology, and engineering aspects of polymer coatings on metallic materials, delving into novel material formulation, advanced characterization/testing/measurements, computational modeling/optimization, innovative applications, and so forth.   

Dr. Yongxin Pang
Guest Editor

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• polymer and nanocomposite coatings
• structure–property
• electric insulation
• corrosion protection
• modeling and optimization
• electric machine
• testing and measurements