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High-Temperature Protective Coatings

edited by

Jinlong Wang

and Zehao Chen

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation; superalloy; high-temperature protective coatings; high-temperature organic silicon coating; high-temperature inorganic silicon coating; thermal barrier coatings (TBC)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Developments in Multifunctional Biomaterials and Coatings

edited by

Carmen Ristoscu

and

Irina Negut

submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; surface coatings; multifunctional properties; biocompatibility; fabrication techniques

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Coatings

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 25963 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced biomaterials; bioactive coatings; calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biocompatibility; bioactivity

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

Surface Engineering and Mechanical Properties of Building Materials

edited by

, Hui Li and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 16 articles | Viewed by 22172 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; damage mechanics; fracture mechanics; multiscale characterization; fracture modeling; data-driven fracture analysis

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

Advances in the Preparation and Characterization Techniques for Developing Coating Materials and Applications

edited by

Sheng-Rui Jian

and

Phuoc Huu Le

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16567 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film/coating preparation techniques; nanoindentation; material processing conditions and properties; molecular dynamics simulations; thin films and coating materials and their applications

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

Advanced Surface Technology and Application

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 15310 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; novel surface material systems; external field assisted surface technology; repair; novel surface technology methods; simulation analysis; monitoring and control of surface technology processes; frictional wear and lubrication

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

Selection of Lubricants and Coatings for Engine Components Using Machine Learning

edited by

Pantelis G. Nikolakopoulos

and

Anastasios Zavos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7897 | Submission Open

Keywords: engine tribology; engine lubricant additives; machine learning; piston rings; journal bearings; thrust bearings

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

Recent Progress on Functional Films and Surface Science

edited by

Hongbin Lu

, Duan Bin and Li Jiang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7716 | Submission Open

Keywords: anticorrosive coatings; heat insulating or conducting coatings; electronic or ionic conducting coatings; passive cooling coatings; electromagnetic shielding coatings; antimicrobial coatings; heat-resistant coatings; photothermal coatings; hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings; smart coatings

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

Role of Coatings on Corrosion, Wear and Erosion Behavior

edited by

David W. Wheeler

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7136 | Submission Open

Keywords: protective coatings; corrosion; tribo-corrosion; erosion; surface modification; wear

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

Anti-corrosion and Anti-wear Coatings: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Wei Dai

and

Hao Wu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2980 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-wear coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; coating preparation; microstructure.

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

Coatings as Key Materials in Catalytic Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2610 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo-catalytic; electro-catalytic; tribo-catalytic; degradation of organic pollutants; splitting of water; reduction of CO2; coatings

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

Advances and Trends in Edible Films and Coatings

edited by Adriano do Nascimento Simões, Andréa Monteiro Santana Silva Brito and Glória Maria Vinhas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial and antioxidant coating; edible nanocoating; bioactive films; biopolymeric films; biodegradable materials; application and drying of edible coating

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

Advances in Polymer Coatings for Industrial Applications: Innovations in Sustainability, Performance, and Processing

edited by

Apoorva Kulkarni

and Kosuke Yoshinaga

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based; sustainable; green chemistry; biobased materials; processing techniques; industrial applications; corrosion resistance

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

Environmentally Friendly Energy Conversion Materials and Thin Films

edited by

Christos Argirusis

Pavlos K. Pandis

and Georgia Sourkouni

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 815 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; fuel cells; thermoelectrics; piezoelectric thin films; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; thin-film preparation methods; batteries; supercapacitors; coating technologies

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

Recent Developments in Chemical and Physical Vapor Deposition

edited by

Mieczysław Pancielejko

and Ewa Dobruchowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapour deposition— PVD; chemical vapour deposition— CVD; surface engineering; coating properties; coating applications

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

Recent Advances in Nanoscale Multilayer Thin Films/Foils

edited by

Ana Sofia Ramos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Conducting Polymer Films and Coatings: Applications in Optoelectronics, Solar Cells, Electrochromics, and Biosensors

edited by

Jojo P. Joseph

, Sonal Gupta and Ashmeet Singh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: conducting polymers; flexible electronics; optoelectronics; chiral photonics; electrochromic conducting polymers; conducting peptides

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

Recent Advances in Machining and Metrology in the Manufacturing Industries

edited by

Jarosław Korpysa

and

Magdalena Zawada-Michałowska

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining processes; surface texture; dimensional and geometrical accuracy; coordinate metrology; cutting tools; machining conditions; machining dynamics; thin-walled elements

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

Advances in Amorphous and High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

edited by

Cheng Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: amorphous coatings; amorphous thin films; high-entropy alloy coatings; high-entropy alloy films

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

Advances in Food Technology: Bioactive Films and Coatings for Food Packaging

edited by

Danijela Šuput

Mia Kurek

and

Alena Stupar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; bioactive components; antimicrobials; antioxidants; biobased materials; active packaging; food packaging; shelf-life

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

Advances in Antibacterial Coatings: From Materials to Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Liqun Xu

and

Lei Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface coatings; polymers; nanohybrids; antibacterial; antifouling; bio-inspired coatings; phototherapy

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

Self-Lubricating Polymer Composites for Wear and Friction Applications

edited by Gabriele Baiocco

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric composite; lubrication; wear; tribology

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

High Entropy Alloy Films

edited by

Chun-Hway Hsueh

submission deadline 5 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13953 | Submission Open

Keywords: High entropy alloy films; Thin film technologies; Composition design; Structures and properties; Hardening and strengthening; Modeling; Applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Technology in Environmental Remediation and Resource Utilization, 2nd Edition

edited by

Deling Yuan

and

Shoufeng Tang

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9916 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; resource utilization; advanced oxidation process; environmental catalysis; environmental function material

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

Advances in Textile-Based Materials and Polymer Composite Coatings

edited by

Alin Dinita

submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: textile materials; polymers; composites; adhesion; coatings; mechanical properties; chemical properties

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

Recent Advances in Thin Films and Coatings of Surface Engineered Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Kedhareswara Sairam Pasupuleti

Pradyumna Prakash Waifalkar

and Keval Jayantilal Gadani

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings and thin films; novel nanomaterials and hybrid heterostructure coatings; smart coating technologies; advanced thin films and device fabrication methods; energy storage and conversion; coatings for optoelectronics and smart sensors technology; environmental remediation

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

Mechanical Automation Design and Intelligent Manufacturing

edited by

Dan Zhang

, Zhongbin Wang and Wei Tang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical design; advanced manufacturing; robots; mechanical system dynamics; fault diagnosis; unmanned system; automation science

Chitosan and Other Edible Coatings with Antimicrobial Activity: Synthesis, Properties and Horticultural Applications II

edited by

María B. Pérez-Gago

and

Lluís Palou

submission deadline 17 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4578 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible coatings; horticultural produce; physiological responses; microbial decay control; postharvest quality and safety

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

Recent Advances in Wood Coatings

edited by

Stefano Rossi

and

Massimo Calovi

submission deadline 18 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5260 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood coatings; functional filler; coatings durability; innovative pigments

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

Coatings for Advanced Devices

edited by

Xu Long

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9833 | Submission Open

Keywords: WBG power device packaging; coatings or plating technology; interface and surface reaction; Pb-free solder; Ag or Cu sinter joining; evolution of interface; high temperature application; properties of surface and interfaces; applied surface science

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

Protective Coatings in Extreme Environments

edited by

Guodong Li

and

Yi Xu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9372 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme environments; surface engineering; protective coating; magnetron sputtering; plasma electrolytic oxidation; nanocomposite coating; super hydrophobic coating

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

New Functional Coatings and Thin Films for Sensor and Green Energy Technologies

edited by

Gergana Alexieva

, Rositsa Gergova and

Tsvetanka Babeva

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6725 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; functional coatings; thin films; design; sensing; solar energy conversion and storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Coatings and Surface Science for Precision Engineering

edited by

Chiao-Chi Lin

and Hsiang-Chun Hsueh

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3140 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision engineering; functional coatings; surface science; precision manufacturing and fabrication; precision metrology; precision design; micro and nano technologies; statistical analysis

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

Advances in Lubricated Coatings: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by Lu Tie

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2441 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics; computational modeling and simulation; coating technology; superwetting; lubrication; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Manufacture, Properties, and Applications of Metal-Based Composite Coatings

edited by Hongbin Zhang and Xia Fafeng

submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; metal-based composites; manufacturing; properties; microstructures; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advances in Processing and Characterization of Metal-Based Nanocomposites Materials towards Development of Functional Applications

edited by

Emmanuel Segura-Cárdenas

and

Hector R. Siller

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10884 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal materials; nanomaterials; composites; processing; properties; electrical; tribology; mechanical

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

Advances in Coated Fabrics and Textiles

edited by

Stéphane Giraud

and

Liliana Indrie

submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coated fabrics; textile coatings; textile coating technology; wearable e-textiles

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

Preparation and Applications of Functional Inorganic Coatings, Glass, Ceramics

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 27513 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical and physical methods; plasma spraying fabricating; laser; ECM; EDM/WEDM; ultrasonic machining; electron beam; magnetron sputtering; lubricant films

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

Calcium Phosphate and Bioglass Materials for Bone Implant Applications

edited by

Richard Drevet

and

Hicham Benhayoune

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 24844 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium phosphate; bioglass; bone implant; functionalization of biomaterials; biomaterials with enhanced properties

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

Bio-Nanocomposite Coatings: A Potential Strategy to Improve the Overall Performance of Food Packaging Materials

edited by

Daniele Carullo

and

Stefano Farris

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14496 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-nanocomposites; food packaging materials; functional properties; surface properties; sustainability

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

Friction, Wear, Lubrication and Mechanics of Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by

Jurgita Zekonyte

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13668 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano/micro/macro tribology; functional surfaces and interfaces; advanced surface texturing; design and engineering; lubrication and solid lubricants; surface mechanics; friction and wear behaviour; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Laser-Assisted Processes and Thermal Treatments of Materials

edited by

Oana Catalina Mocioiu

and

Ana-Maria Mocioiu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10725 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal treatment; laser process; coatings; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Surface Modification, Repairing and Forming of Metallic Materials by Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Xinlin Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7526 | Submission Open

Keywords: rail transit; additive manufacturing; coatings; repairing; lightweight of parts

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

Compositionally Complex Coatings

edited by

and

Alfonso Navarro-López

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6459 | Submission Open

Keywords: compositionally complex alloys; compositionally complex ceramics; powder processing; coatings; repairs; cold spray; thermal spray; laser cladding; arc welding; wear; corrosion; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Green Asphalt Materials—Surface Engineering and Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4864 | Submission Open

Keywords: applications of novel materials in asphalt pavement materials; polymer bonding materials; polymer and fiber-modified asphalt materials; water-based resin-modified emulsified asphalt; temperature-reduced production and paving of asphalt mixtures; cracking and healing in asphalt mixtures; pervious asphalt concrete; asphalt fume pollution prevention and control; automotive exhaust degradation materials; recycling for waste asphalt pavement materials; biomass asphalt material

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

Polymer Thin Films: From Fundamentals to Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Mohor Mihelčič

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3216 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional thin film coating; novel materials for polymer thin films; characterization; industrial applications; life cycle assessment of polymer thin films

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

Advanced Surface Coatings of Metals: Properties, Techniques and Applications

edited by

Nadia Arrousse

and Hamza Ichou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1313 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured coatings; high-temperature coatings; anti-corrosive coatings; wear-resistant coatings; corrosion inhibitor coatings; physical vapor deposition (PVD); chemical vapor deposition (CVD); sustainable coatings

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

Advances in Corrosion Behaviors and Protection of Coatings

edited by

Temitope Olugbade

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; corrosion protection; alloying; corrosion resistance; metals

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

Latest Trends in Coatings of Medical Implants

edited by

Yuelian Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone tissue engineering; biomaterials; drug delivery; osteoinduction; dental implant; bone repair

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

Processing, Modeling and Characterization of Advanced Metallic Materials

edited by

Xueze Jin

Wenchen Xu

and He Wu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 354 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; intermetallics and metal matrix composites; advanced processing techniques; characterization methods; microstructure and mechanical properties; simulation and modeling

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

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