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Recent Advancement in Biological Microelectromechanical Systems (BioMEMS) and Biomimetic Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19558 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Functionalities of Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Films and Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17636 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; coatings; thin films; functionality; polymer-based
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Coatings for Building Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13113 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Hydrophobic and Anti-icing Coatings
edited by , Baohui Chen, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11022 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behavior of Alloy/Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 10681 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired hierarchical structures; graded architecture; multilayers; tribology; friction and wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Designs, Preparations and Applications of Catalyst Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8331 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; catalytic mechanism; computational chemistry; nanochemistry; theory modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advanced Multielement Coatings: Deposition, Materials and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8192 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; high-entropy alloys; oxidation; wear; corrosion; physical vapor deposition (PVD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Environmentally-Friendly Coatings towards Biofouling Control and Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Inhibition submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7567 | Submission Open
Keywords: antifouling coatings; polymer coatings; marine coatings; bioinspired coatings; hybrid/multifunctional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Advanced Nanocomposite Coatings for Biomedical Engineering submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4887 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacteria; nanostructured; tissue-electronic interface; nanoparticles; multifunctional
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Advances and Challenges in Pulsed Laser Deposition for Complex Material Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4530 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Optical Coatings: From Materials to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4046 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings technologies; thin-film structures; optical constants; optoelectronics; photovoltaic devices; fiber-optic elements; antireflection coatings; transparent conducting oxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Recent Advances in Metallic Thin Films and Current Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3622 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical techniques for thin film deposition; high-resolution/in situ characterization of nanostructured metallic thin films; novel plasmonic substrates with various applications; fine-tuning of metallic thin films: modeling and characterization; smart metallic-based surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advanced Bioactive Glasses and Ceramic Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2495 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioceramic coatings; biodegradable ceramic composites; bioactive glasses; calcium phosphates; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Recent Progress of Inorganic Materials in Thin Film and Coatings for Functional Application
edited by and Xin Fan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1795 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic materials; morphology control; surface modification; anticorrosion; catalysis; dispersion; superhydrophobic coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)
Functional Coatings for Cultural Heritage Conservation submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; non-invasive analysis; cleaning; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Applications of Ceramic and Cermet Coatings submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic and cermet coatings; vapor deposition; laser surface treatment; spraying; powder metallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Research Progress and Application of Super-hydrophobic Anti-icing Surface
edited by Qiang He and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1427 | Submission Open
Keywords: icing; anti-deicing; superhydrophobic surface; aviation safety; energy conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Advanced High Entropy Alloy Materials and Films: Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1063 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys corrosion applications; automotive and engineering applications; characterization; additive manufacturing; density functional theory; CALPHAD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Recent Progress in Thin Films and Coatings of Metallic Compounds
edited by Hui Dong, Lei Fan, Hailong Yao and Bangyan Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface technology; additive manufacturing; corrosion performance; wear resistance; mechanical behavior; theoretical modeling; metallic compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advanced Materials and Surface Protection
edited by Jining He and Hongjian Zhao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; hvof/cold/plasma spray coatings; simulation analysis of materials or surface coatings; physical vapor deposition; surface engineering; mechanical properties; corrosion and its resistance mechanisms of materials or surface coatings; the friction and wear of materials or surface coatings; laser cladding; high-entropy alloy; metal processing; composite materials; high-temperature performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Thermoelectric Materials for Sustainable Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 681 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Reshaping Dentistry: Coatings and Innovations in Dental Biomaterials submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open
Keywords: enamel; dentin; dental adhesive; antibacterial activity; crosslinking; restoration; endodontically treated tooth; dental biomaterials; resin cement; digital dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Advanced Thin Film Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by Zhi Li, Sen Xie and Jiaxu Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting; conversion; and storage; thin-film materials; low-dimensional materials; thermoelectrics; photovoltaics; lithium-ion batteries; solid-state electrolytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Biomaterials and Antimicrobial Coatings
edited by , and Alina Mihaela Prodan
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 39847 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Advanced Biomaterials, Coatings and Techniques: Applications in Medicine and Dentistry submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16614 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; dental materials; orthopedic materials; protective coatings; bioactive coatings; antibacterial coatings; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Investigation on Corrosion Behaviour of Metallic Materials submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 13308 | Submission Open
Keywords: green corrosion inhibitors; corrosion resistance; wire and electric arc additive manufacturing; surface modification of metals; multifunctional anodized coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
Surface Finishing and Novelty of Coatings Systems for Modified Wood and Wood-Based Composites submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7987 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood surface; wood modification; wood coatings; wood-based materials; surface properties; wood deterioration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Advances of Hard Material Processing Technologies for Surface and Interface Improvement submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5569 | Submission Open
Keywords: hard material; surface integrity; surface treatment; tool wear; cooling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Recent Advances in Metallic and Metal Oxide Thin Films
edited by , Ma. de la Luz Olvera Amador and
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3085 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; metal oxides; metallic nanostructures; gas sensors; electrochromic behaviour; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)
Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Deposition and Plasma Etching Processes submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3040 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
New Advances in Ceramic Coatings and Its Applications
edited by Yu Bai
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23324 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)
Heritage Conservation and Restoration: Surface Characterization, Cleaning and Treatments submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15139 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage sites; conservation; restoration; characterization; novel treatments; nanomaterials; green materials; self-cleaning surfaces; novel methods; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Polymers and Nanostructures: Coating Meets Biology
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11272 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Interfacial Electrochemistry of Coatings Produced or Applied in Solution submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7028 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemistry; electroplating/electrodeposition; corrosion; catalyst; battery/fuel battery; wear/tribology; hydrophobic/hydrophilic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Plasma-Sprayed Thermal Metal Matrix Composite Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 16 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3390 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface and coatings technology; maintenance; repair; and overhaul; welding technology; plastic working; machining and burnishing; additive manufacturing; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)
Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19558 | Submission Open
Keywords: texturing; surface modification; wetting behavior; surface finish; surface characterization; wear resistance treatment; corrosion resistance surface treatment; tribological applications; coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Surface Treatment and Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Pavement Materials
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15465 | Submission Open
Keywords: pavement concrete; asphalt; cement-based materials; concrete durability; steel corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Edible Films and Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5634 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible film and coatings; nanocomposites; food shelf life; active coating; intelligent coating; encapsulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Surface Engineering Treatments and Innovative Coatings for Additive Manufacturing Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5194 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; surface engineering; coatings; nanostructured materials; performance optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Recent Advances in Additive Manufacturing Techniques
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3258 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)
Antibacterial, High Oxidation Coatings for Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2998 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial coatings; high-oxidation coatings; environmental protection; inactivation; indoor air control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)
Surface Properties of Implants and Biomedical Devices submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1127 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implants; surface treatment of biomedical devices; microscopy of biomedical devices; dental materials; biomedical device analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)
Dip Coating: From Preparation to Application
edited by , Margarita García-Hernández and Aristeo Garrido-Hernández
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1000 | Submission Open
Keywords: dip-coating; transparent films; coating on optical fibers; tribological surfaces; luminescent films; electrodes fabrication; antibacterial surfaces; mechanical properties of dip-coating films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)
Surface Modification and Coating Techniques for Polymers submission deadline 22 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2106 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; surfaces; coatings; techniques; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)
Microstructure, Friction and Wear, Hardness Properties and Numerical Simulation of Coatings submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16621 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface coating technology; microstructure; coatings material design; simulation analysis; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)
Coatings with Natural Products
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7488 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extract; natural compound; natural coating; antimicrobial; functional coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)
Coating Technologies Involving Surface Adsorption and Diffusion
edited by Yang Yang and Chengsong Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3324 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal chemical treatment; film deposition; duplex treatment; adsorption; diffusion; microstructure; surface properties; first-principles calculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Functional Coatings in Postharvest Fruit and Vegetables
edited by , Huertas María Díaz-Mula and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2246 | Submission Open
Keywords: shelf-life; eco-friendly; quality food; safety; antimicrobial; functional coatings; biopolymers; encapsulation; postharvest
(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)
Superhydrophobic Surface for Anti-icing
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1959 | Submission Open
Keywords: superhydrophobic; superlubrication; icephobic; thermal coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)
Investigation on Structure and Corrosion Resistance of Steels/Alloys
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18246 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure; corrosion properties; corrosion resistance; alloys and steels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)
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