Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 153
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional materials; advanced composite materials; coatings; material corrosion and durability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Smart and Functional Coatings Advancements in Synthesis, Characterization and Application", to be published in Coatings, seeks to highlight the latest research developments in the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced coatings and surface treatments, involving the interest of researchers and specialists worldwide. The primary objective is to expand the current scientific understanding regarding recent innovations in smart and functional coatings utilized across various engineering disciplines. Submissions of original research and comprehensive review articles are strongly encouraged, particularly those demonstrating applied research implications across multiple industrial sectors (including, but not limited to, construction, energy, textiles, oil and gas, and automotive). Within this framework, significant attention will be given to research developments able to improve the applications and market extension of advanced solutions, thus providing an up-to-date focus on R&D activities within the domain of smart and functional coatings.
Dr. Luigi Calabrese
Dr. Davide Palamara
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- advanced coatings
- material science and technology
- functional materials
- industrial applications
- new material concepts
- energy materials
- sustainable materials
- innovative technologies
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