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Progress in Metallic/Oxide Glasses and High-Entropy Alloy Coatings Produced by Thermal Spray

edited by John Henao, Astrid Giraldo Betancur,

Carlos A. Poblano-Salas

, Fabio Vargas Galvis and Hélène Ageorges

submission deadline 25 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: high entropy alloy; metallic glasses; bioactive glasses; ceramic-glasses; thermal spray

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Durability of Transmission Lines

edited by Xinjian Yuan,

Shifeng Liu

and Xiaofang Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 22534 | Submission Open

Keywords: overhead lines; insulator; anti-aging; anti-icing; coating; antifouling; ice adhesion; icephobicity; flashover; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advances in Novel Coatings

edited by

Stefan Lucian Toma

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 21038 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal spray; plasma spray; arc spray process; PVD; corrosion; biocompatible and osseointegrating layers; functional coatings; thin films; moddeling; modeling physical phenomena; analysis and characterization of surface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Coatings for Cultural Heritage: Cleaning, Protection and Restoration

edited by

Yumin Du

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 20574 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Friction and Wear Behaviors in Mechanical Engineering

edited by

Juozas Padgurskas

and

Raimundas Rukuiža

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15617 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; tribosystem; friction and wear mechanisms; biolubricants; biodegradable materials; green tribology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Advances in Wear-Resistant Coatings

edited by Hui Liang and Zhiqiang Cao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8368 | 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)

Synthesis and Application of Functional Polymer Coatings

edited by

Andriy Voronov

, Jiasheng Dai and Tianwei Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4612 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; synthesis methods; transportation infrastructure; characterization; regulation of properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Machine Learning-Driven Advancements in Coatings

edited by

Ali Khalfallah

and

Zohra Benzarti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4297 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning in coatings; smart coatings; functional coatings; predictive modeling; self-healing coatings; sustainable coatings; surface engineering; corrosion resistance; ceramic surfaces; polymer surfaces; thermal protection; wear protection; process optimization; data-driven coating design

Surface Modification of Materials by Laser Processing

edited by

Manuela Pacella

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4025 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface engineering; laser surface modification; laser cladding; selective laser melting; laser– material interaction; laser ablation; laser texturing; laser polishing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Tribomechanical and Corrosion Tests for Advanced Surface Characterization

edited by

Jose Antonio García

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3138 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; PVD; SolGel; ion implantation; corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Research and Conservation of Ancient Lacquer

edited by Xing Zhao, Qiuju He and Na Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3021 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient lacquer; traditional craft; scientific research; conservation; restoration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Advances in Experimental Testing of Thermal Barrier Coatings

edited by

Mateusz Kopec

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2296 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings; high temperature testing; mechanical testing; damage; oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Surface Functionalisation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez

and

Jorge Salguero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1386 | 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)

Recent Progress in Epitaxial Growth of Thin Films and Their Applications

edited by Adrian David

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1172 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; epitaxy; structural characterization; PLD; MBE; sputtering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Multifunctional Corrosion Resistance Coatings for Additive Manufacturing (AM) Alloys

edited by

Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal

and

Asif Ur Rehman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing materials degradation; process parameters optimization; inorganic/organic multifunctional coatings; corrosion resistance; metals; ceramics; polymers; composites; simulations; machine learning; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Advanced Functional Materials and Coatings in Additive Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations

edited by

Zhenpeng Xu

and Yingchun Jiang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; coating; surface properties; coating interfaces; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Recent Advances in Self-Cleaning Coatings for Anti-Icing Applications

edited by

Bichitra Nanda Sahoo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning coatings; ice adhesion; anti-icing; energy; polymer composite; bioinspired; micro-nano texture; nanotechnology; characterization; modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Novel Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Coatings

edited by

Miroslav Kohl

submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic/inorganic coatings; hybrid coatings; nanocomposite film; corrosion protection; antimicrobial protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Advances in Surface Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Protection

edited by Shenghao Zhou,

Hao Wu

and Liangliang Liu

submission deadline 2 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating deposition; load-bearing capacity; wear; lubrication; corrosion; oxidation; multi-factor coupling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 2nd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 21578 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; thin films; surface engeneering; sputtering; HiPIMS; material characterization; tribology; antimicrobial coatings; CO2 capture; batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Characterization and Manufacturing of Nano-Composites and Nano-Composite Coatings

edited by

Nikolaos Karkalos

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15730 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of nanocomposite materials; coating materials testing procedures; optimization of nanocomposite coating production processes; machinability of coated surfaces; modeling of nanocomposite coating materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Tribological and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by

María Cristina Moré Farias

and

Polyana Alves Radi

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10984 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature mechanical and tribological characterization; low-friction and wear-resistant coatings; contact mechanics of coatings; advanced tribological characterization of coatings; modeling and simulation of wear and friction of coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Smart and Cost-Effective Ceramic Coatings: Design, Preparation and Characterization

edited by Xiaohui Fan

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic coatings; solidification and sintering; AI for coating design; low-temperature spray; functional and structural coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Research on High Entropy Alloys: Design of Experiment and Machining Parameters

edited by Pengjie Zhou and Guirong Li

submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; phase composition; thermodynamics; ductility; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Syntheses, Properties and Applications of Organic Dyes and Pigments Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Rodica-Mariana Ion

submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2242 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional dyes and pigments; medical dyes; biomedical applications; photodynamic therapy; natural dyes; dyes for solar cells; hair dyes; textile dyes; inorganic colorants; organic semiconductors; solar cells; nonlinear optical dyes; laser dyes; pigments and coatings for cultural heritage; porphyrins; phthalocyanines; organic dyes; coatings; photochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Functional Coatings of Porous Materials

edited by

Jiri Militky

and

Mohanapriya Venkataraman

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13116 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocoatings; electrospinning; electrospraying; functional coatings; porous structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Recent Progress in Advanced Materials for Solid-State Lithium Batteries

edited by

Paula Barbosa

and

Mariana Fernandes

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9377 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state lithium batteries; polymer electrolytes; electrochemical stability; electrode materials; ionic conductivity; electrochemical stability; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Nanostructured Films and Their Multi-scale Applications

edited by

Stoyan Karakashev

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6344 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings; thin liquid films; smart foams and emulsions; flotation; super-spreaders; adsorption phenomena; nano- and microsensors; drug carriers; wetting phenomena

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Electrodes and Coatings for Energy Storage Applications: Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by Zahid Ali Zafar and Wei Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: rechargeable batteries; printed electrode coatings; artificial interphases; atomic layer deposition (ALD); printed supercapacitors; dry-processed electrodes; coatings for dendrite prevention in metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Developments in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by Margarita García-Hernández and

Angel Morales Ramirez

submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent coatings and thin films; transparent films; coating on optical fibers; luminescent films; rare-earth luminescent films; polymeric luminescent films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Effects of Surface Layer Modification on Fatigue, Corrosion and Wear Behavior of Metallic Materials

edited by

Jordan Todorov Maximov

and

Galya Velikova Duncheva

submission deadline 25 May 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15019 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; fatigue behaviour; corrosion resistance; wear resistance; surface integrity; surface cold working; burnishing; coatings; thermo-chemical diffusion; electron-beam/laser surface hardening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

New Materials and New Applications for the Cold Gas Spray Process

edited by Sergi Dosta and Francesco Delloro

submission deadline 25 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; Intermetallics; fuctional materials; hard-phase dispersed alloys; cold spray additive manufacturing; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Preparation and Applications of Bio-Based Polymer Coatings

edited by

Emilia Mihaylova

submission deadline 25 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1131 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based polymer coatings; biodegradable materials and coatings; bio-based food packaging coatings; biodegradable coatings for food packaging; biomedical coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces)

Advanced Polymeric Materials and Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Muhammad Ahsan Bashir

submission deadline 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer synthesis; marine coatings; corrosion protection; polymeric coating; coating application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Polymer Coatings and Films)

Wear and Corrosion Behavior of Coatings for Industrial Applications

edited by Isai Rosales Cadena and Rene Guardian-Tapia

submission deadline 26 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; corrosion; tribology; coatings; mechanical properties; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Thermoelectric Thin Films for Thermal Energy Harvesting

edited by

Carlos Jose Macedo Tavares

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11596 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric; thermal energy; energy harvesting; thin films; metal oxide; superlattice; graphene; thermal conductivity; thermoreflectance; scanning thermal microscopy; 2 omega; 3 omega; thermal wave; frequency domain; pulse technique; phonon scattering; CVD; PVD; ALD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials

edited by Dongdong Song

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20495 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare earth element; raw materials; alloy casting; extrusion and deformation; surface treatment; joining and machining; simulation and modeling; microstructure evolution and corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Design of Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Su Ding

Yong Wang

and Ruiliu Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16245 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 reduction; transient electronic; nanogenerator; lithium battery; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering of Tools and Dies

edited by

Yanxiang Zhang

Ruiliang Liu

and Mufu Yan

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16243 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent manufacturing; physical metallurgy; heat treatment; thermochemical treatment; coating technology; deep cold treatment; modeling and software; gas for HTSE; equipment for HTSE

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Tribological Behavior and Mechanical Performance of Coatings and Materials

edited by Huimin Qi, Song Li and Chunjian Duan

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10521 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; polymer coating; ceramic coating; metallic coating; self-lubricated materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Multilayer and Functional Graded Coatings—2nd Edition

edited by

Yung-I Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4531 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; diffusion barriers; gradient concentration; laminated coatings; mechanical properties; multilayer coating; optical coating; oxidation resistance; protective coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Perovskite Films as Functional Coatings: Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Lucjan Jacak

and

Witold A. Jacak

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3002 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and manufacturing of perovskite films; perovskite film properties; perovskite solar cells; metallization of perovskite cells; tandem architecture; stability and durability of perovskite cells; QD applications in perovskite materials; various routes to optimize PV efficiency of perovskite cells; other optoelectronic applications of perovskite materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Advanced Additive Manufacturing and Surface Modifications of Metallic Materials

edited by

Xie Xinliang

and Hongjian Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2482 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; solid-state additive manufacturing; surface modification; coatings; mechanical properties; corrosion property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Fabrication and Applications of Shape Memory Alloys

edited by Ze Pu,

Kaiming Wang

and

Changyong Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory alloys; fabrication; application; shape memory effect; superelasticity; additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Corrosion Protection of Metals and Alloys in Extreme Environments

edited by Hassane Lgaz

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1746 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; coatings; corrosion inhibitors; computational simulation; extreme environments; metals and alloys; high-temperature corrosion; electrochemical analysis; nanomaterials; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion, Wear and Erosion)

Ceramic and Glass Material Coatings

edited by

Manuel Miguel Jordan-Vidal

and

María Belén Almendro-Candel

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic raw materials; mineralogy; microstructure; traditional ceramics; properties and processing; composites; cultural heritage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology)

Advanced Coatings for Enhanced Electrochemical Catalysis and Energy Storage Technologies

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical processes; energy storage materials; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage)

Development of Smart and Multifunctional Anticorrosion Coating Technologies

edited by

Chuanbo Hu

and Huawei Yin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; corrosion resistance; mechanical stability; anticorrosion mechanism; multifunctional

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Technologies for Advanced Functional Coatings and Materials

edited by

Sandra M. A. Cruz

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; thin film; sputtering; sustainability; energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification)

Emerging Trends in the Future of Plasma Science and Technology

edited by

Daniela-Lucia Chicet

Munteanu Corneliu

and

Bogdan Istrate

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; surface modification; coatings; surface functionality; plasma science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces)

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