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Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials. Application in Medical Sciences

edited by

Oana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 25468 | 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)

New Advance in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings

edited by

Aldona Balčiūnaitė

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21342 | Submission Open

Keywords: Nanoparticles; Fiber; Coatings; Electrochemical characterization; Conductivity; Luminescence

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

New Developments of Protective Coatings, Organic Polymers, and Surface Analysis: 2nd Edition

edited by

Florina Branzoi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16468 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; nanocomposite film; electrodeposition; corrosion protection; electrochemical methods; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis

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

Polymer Films/Membranes: Structure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Xin Tong

and

Runlong Hao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15957 | Submission Open

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

Bioactive Coatings on Elements Used in the Oral Cavity Environment

edited by

Michal Sarul

and Elie Amm

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13382 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive coatings; surface modification; dentistry material characterization; surface microstructure; biocompatibility

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

Polymers and Nanostructures: Coating Meets Biology

edited by

Giuseppe Cirillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12886 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications

edited by

Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11264 | 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)

Multilayer Coatings for Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Bogdan Biță

Sorina Iftimie

and

Andreea Groza

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8126 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma coating; RF-PECVD; graphene; PEM fuel cells; laser pyrolysis; thermal barierer coating; photovoltaic cells; energy conversion

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

Corrosion and Corrosion Prevention in Extreme Environments

edited by

Raymundo Case

and

Hongsheng Chen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5160 | Submission Open

Keywords: passivity; supercritical conditions; high-temperature corrosion; marine corrosion; space radiation failure; corrosion-related failure behavior metallic alloys; corrosion control; corrosion modelling

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

Advances of Ceramic and Alloy Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yi Yang

and

Fugang Qi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3687 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entroy alloy; coatings; corrosion; alloy design; ceramic

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

Surface Engineering Processes for Reducing Friction and Wear

edited by

Emmanuel P. Georgiou

and Angelos Koutsomichalis

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3507 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; coatings; materials processing; friction; wear; lubrication; tribo-testing; green tribology; sustainability

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

Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technique: Processes and Novel Materials

edited by

Gilda Renna

Paola Leo

and

Teresa Primo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2618 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; material characterization; advanced material; alloys; post-processing; heat treatments; laser cladding; laser metal deposition; powder bed fusion (PBF); novel materials; corrosion monitoring; mechanical properties

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

Enhancing Machining Processes With Advanced Tool, Coating Materials and Cutting Technology

edited by

Peirong Zhang

, Guosheng Su and

Jin Du

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced tool/coating materials; advanced cutting technology; material removal mechanism; surface integrity evolution

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

Advanced Wear-Resistant Materials and Coatings

edited by

Oscar Zambrano

, Md Aminul Islam and Jiaren Jiang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1434 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; tribology; novel materials; microstructure; deposition techniques; wear mechanisms

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

Mitigating Environmental and Health Risks of Coatings: Advances in Safer Formulation, Use, and Disposal

edited by

Yu Shen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; environmental risk; environmental fate; disposal; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science)

Sputtering Deposition for Advanced Materials and Interfaces

edited by

Yaowei Wei

and Kalpathy B. Sundaram

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 985 | Submission Open

Keywords: sputtering deposition; advanced materials and interfaces; interfacial processes; international forum; interdisciplinary community; new discoveries; specific applications

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

Laser Surface Treatment Technology—New Perspectives

edited by Tengfei Han and Zhihao Feng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; laser welding; laser cleaning; laser surface engineering and remanufacturing; laser additive manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Selected Papers from the 10th International Conference on Tribology in Manufacturing Processes (ICTMP2024)

edited by

Miguel Angel Selles Canto

and Samuel Sanchez Caballero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: ICTMP2024; surface; coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Development of Smart and Multifunctional Anticorrosion Coating Technologies

edited by

Chuanbo Hu

and Huawei Yin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Sol–Gel Coatings: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Helena Vasconcelos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: sol– gel synthesis; material characterization; coating applications; optical devices; multifunctional coatings

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

Corrosion Protection of Metallic Materials and Current Research

edited by

Leoš Doskočil

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal materials; corrosion; corrosion protection; biomedical applications; superhydrophobic coatings; smart materials: self-healing and slow-release coatings; corrosion inhibitors; electrochemical characterization

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

Bioactive Edible Films for Food Packaging and Storage

edited by Igor José Santos,

Renata Carolina Zanetti Lofrano

and Sandra de Cássia Dias

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; bioactive and edible films; natural polymers; antimicrobial agents and antioxidants; surface modification; food safety and preservation; nanotechnology for food packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Structural, Optical and Photoelectric Properties of OLED Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Gintarė Kručaitė

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: OLED; TADF; device structure; organic chemistry; electroactive materials

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

Laser Surface Treatment: Processes and Applications

edited by Shengqi Xi and Zhen Gu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective corrosion or wear coatings; damage evolution modeling of coatings; laser cladding; laser coating surface treatment; innovative laser coating technology

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

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Technologies for Advanced Functional Coatings and Materials

edited by

Sandra M. A. Cruz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

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

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

Energy Storage and Conversion: From Materials, Devices to Applications

edited by Ning Sun

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10803 | Submission Open

Keywords: secondary battery; supercapacitor; electrocatalysis and photocatalysis; energy storage; energy conversion; advanced material; device; application

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

Current Research Progress Surrounding Magnetic Thin Films

edited by Zhaoguo Qiu and Yuan Hong

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic films; micro-electro mechanical systems; spintronics; rare-earth magnetic materials; magnetic recording; magnetic anisotropy; magnetic semiconductor; micromagnetic simulations; thin film preparation; magnetic coatings; magnetic effects on protective coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Materials and Thin Film Coatings for Optics, Photonics and Sensors Application

edited by

Zhongkai Cheng

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical materials and thin films; optics; photonics and nanophotonics; plasmonics; optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Synthesis, Properties and Application of Thin Films, Nanofilms and Nanocrystals

edited by

Irina Ya Mittova

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13423 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale films; nanocrystals; activation of synthesis processes; heterostructures; core-shell structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Coatings and Films for Food Packing and Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Jun Mei

and

Jing Xie

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2502 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; active ingredients; bio-based materials; active packaging; intelligent/smart packaging; shelf life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Functional Polymer Coatings and Films: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by Peter Zarras and

Brandy J. Johnson

submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; functional coatings/films; stimuli-responsive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Films/Coatings Processing Technologies: Deposition and Process

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14114 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in the Materials, Preparations, and Properties of Thermal Barrier Coatings

edited by

Xiaofeng Zhao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7189 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings; yttria stabilized zirconia; plasma spray; physical vapour deposition; high-temperature oxidation; thermal conductivity; failure mechanisms; durability; corrosion resistance; mechanical properties

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

Advances in Electrodeposited Composite Coatings: Diversity, Applications and Challenges

edited by

Walter Ricardo Brito

and

Yonny Romaguera Barcelay

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3227 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; composite; modelling; thin films; sensors; electrochemical process

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

Thin Films/Coatings Preparation and Kinetic Analysis of Growth Processes

edited by

Arvaidas Galdikas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2051 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; coalescence; multicomponent and compound films; surface diffusion; kinetic modeling; surface roughness; phase separation; multilayers; structure and morphology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Epitaxial Thin Films: Materials and Applications

edited by

Mircea Nasui

and

Ramona Bianca Sonher

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1740 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; epitaxial thin films; chemical deposition; chemical vapor deposition; precursor solution; functional oxide film

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Glass Materials and Coatings: Analysis, Preparation and Application

edited by

Luka Pavic

and

Jana Pisk

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 837 | 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)

Advances in High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jingbin Hao, Hao Liu and Haifeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 765 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; laser cladding; additive manufacturing; multi-energe field assist; surface strengthening; tribology behavior; impact wear; corrosion protection; composite coatings.

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

Surface Modification of Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Simona Liliana Iconaru

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; coating technology; thin films for biomedical applications; biomedical applications; surface analysis; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Selected Papers of the National University Students Innovation Contest on Plasma Science and Technology

edited by

Cheng Zhang

and Bingyan Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; plasma surface treatment; plasma diagnostics; plasma-driven propulsion systems; novel plasma-based material synthesis; practical applications in electronics; aerospace; medicine and so on

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

Recent Developments and Practical Applications of Thin Films in Metal Oxides, Perovskites, and Rare Earth Oxides

edited by

William Chiappim

and

Joaquim Pratas Leitão

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metal oxides; chalcogenides; perovskites; rare earth oxides; GaAs thin films; atomic layer deposition (ALD); chemical vapor deposition (CVD); Sol– gel processes; magnetron sputtering; molecular-beam epitaxy (MBE); characterization methods; photovoltaics; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; memory devices; surface passivation; antimicrobial properties; biomedical applications; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Trends in Sustainable Food Packaging and Coatings

edited by

Swarna Jaiswal

and

Amit K. Jaiswal

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 22050 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; edible films and coatings; biodegradable polymers; surface modification; sustainability in the packaging industry; life cycle assessment; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Coatings for Food Technology and System)

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15263 | 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)

Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloys

edited by Shuiqing Liu and Ru Su

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 11487 | 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)

Corrosion/Wear Mechanisms and Protective Methods

edited by Hejie Yang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5426 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface wear; corrosion and erosion; surface modification; protective coating

(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

Fernando Chiñas-Castillo

, Javier Lara-Romero and

Melvyn Alvarez Vera

submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1607 | 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 Thin Films)

Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Films: Properties and Applications

edited by

Pengfei Guo

Shaoding Liu

and

Chaoping Liu

submission deadline 27 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13691 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanostructures; photodetectors; nanolasers; nonlinear nanophotonics; metasurface; thin films and heterostructures; optoelectronic devices

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

Application of Laser Processing Technology in Automobile Manufacturing

edited by

Peilei Zhang

Mingwen Bai

and

Yingtao Tian

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13598 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; lightweight automobile manufacturing; laser cutting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research Progress on Coatings Degradation and Atmospheric Corrosion of Metal Surfaces

edited by Steven A. Policastro

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4047 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic coatings; inorganic coatings; modeling and simulation of coating degradation; accelerated test methods; atmospheric corrosion; coating performance prediction; marine coatings

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

Analysis of Structure and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by Huayang Dang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2953 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings and thin films; structure analysis; mechanical properties preparation technology

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

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