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Advanced Thin Films, Surface and Interface in Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4331 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis surface; heterojunction interface; advanced photocatalytic thin films and coatings; new application of photocatalysis; photocatalytic DFT study; photoactive coating

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

Advances in Surface Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Protection

edited by Shenghao Zhou,

Hao Wu

and Liangliang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2679 | 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)

Advanced Coatings for Enhanced Electrochemical Catalysis and Energy Storage Technologies

edited by

Yang Wang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2320 | 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)

Advanced Optical Film Coating

edited by Shuangqiang Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1750 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coating; coating technology; environmental adaptability coating; coating mechanism; coating characterization and test

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

Modification and Technology of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Arturo Méndez-López

and Yuliana de Jesus Acosta-Silva

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; nanoparticles; photocatalytic; thin-film coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

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

edited by Pengjie Zhou and Guirong Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open

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

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Long-Term Durability

edited by

Jamesa Stokes

, Michael Presby and

Eeshani Godbole

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; protective coatings; high temperature; extreme environments; environmental durability

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

Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions

edited by

Shengyue Gu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coating; environmental barrier coating; corrosion; oxidation ablation; failure mechanism

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

Photocatalytic Coatings for Sustainable Solutions

edited by Baochen Han and Dan Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic coatings; sustainable solutions; environmental remediation; advanced synthesis methods; visible-light-responsive coatings; Z-scheme heterojunctions; plasmonic nanostructures; self-cleaning surfaces; hybrid manufacturing; mechanically robust nanocomposites

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

High-Entropy Alloys in Surface Engineering: Properties and Performance

edited by Mengdi Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; surface technology; oxidation resistance; corrosion performance; mechanical behaviour; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advances in Corrosion-Resistant Coatings, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yong X. Gan

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 29434 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant coatings; polymers; ceramics; alloys; and composite coatings; nanostructured coating modeling and simulation; coating processes; corrosion mechanisms of coatings

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

Effects of Laser Treatment on Surface Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Alloys, 2nd Edition

edited by

Avik Samanta

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6285 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser coatings; laser-based surface engineering; laser surface functionalization; laser shock processing; laser texturing; laser polishing; laser ablation; laser-processed multifunctional material; tribology; mechanical properties

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

Thin Films and Nanostructures for Electronics

edited by

Andrei Ionut Mardare

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5145 | Submission Open

Keywords: vapor deposition; functionalized coatings; electrochemical films; nanostructures; electrocatalysis

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

Applications of Self-Cleaning Photocatalytic Coatings

edited by

Hongtao Cui

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic; catalytic; self-cleaning; antifog; surface structuring

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

Theoretical and Experimental Advances in Coating Science

edited by

Stefan Lucian Toma

and

Daniela-Lucia Chicet

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

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

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

Coating Innovations in Energy-Assisted Deposition

edited by

Lei Qiao

, Yuping Wu and Xiaoqiang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy-assisted deposition coatings; optimization of coating preparation; damage behavior and mechanism of protective coatings; extreme environments; damage modeling of coatings

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

Surface Wetting and Functionalization of Composite Films and Coatings for Modern Applications

edited by

Bingfan Li

and

Tifeng Jiao

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2387 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface technology coatings; surface material; superoleophobic surfaces; industrial applications

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

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Materials

edited by

Weiguang Su

and

Tongyu Zhou

submission deadline 16 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; phase change materials; thermal energy storage and management; radiative cooling materials; sustainable buildings

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

Advances and Trends in Bio-Based Electrospun Nanofibers

edited by

Bruna Silva de Farias

and

Pinto Luiz Antonio de Almeida

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4826 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive coatings; bioactive films; biodegradable materials; drug delivery; electrospinning; food packing; tissue engineering

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

Thin Films and Nanostructures Deposition Techniques

edited by

José Guadalupe Quiñones-Galván

and

Laura Patricia Rivera Reséndiz

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4552 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film deposition; nanostructure synthesis; surface modification; deposition techniques

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

Surface Wear, Corrosion, and Erosion: Monitoring and Protection Techniques

edited by Georgios Chliveros,

Pavlos Pandis

and

Stylianos Vasileios Kontomaris

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2655 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface structural degradation monitoring; corrosion detection and characterization techniques; erosion detection and characterization techniques; advanced surface analysis methods; in situ and non-destructive material surface testing; sensors and instrumentation for non-destructive testing

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

Corrosion Resistant Coatings in Civil Engineering

edited by

Hao Qian

Dongming Yan

and Yi Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 837 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant coatings; steel corrosion protection; concrete coatings; coated rebars; durability and performance; high-performance coatings; inorganic coatings; smart coatings; protective coatings for infrastructure; coating failure analysis; durability testing; real-world applications

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

Advanced Functional Coatings and Composite Structural Design

edited by

, Weiwei Zhang,

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; advanced materials; long lifespans; composite structures; high performance; failure mechanisms; material design; thermal cycles; finite element simulation

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

Advances in Laser Processing for Functional Coatings and Surface Modification

edited by

Lyubomir Lazov

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface modification; functional coatings; biocompatibility; antibacterial surfaces; surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Research in Laser Welding and Surface Treatment Technology

edited by Kun Liu, Wenhui Yu and

Jieren Guan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9549 | Submission Open

Keywords: reliability coatings; laser welding and joining; laser cladding coatings; additive manufacturing; protective corrosion coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Plasma Treatment for Coatings and Environmental Pollution Control

edited by Yong Han

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2403 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; coatings; surface modification; advanced oxidation

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

Functional Films and Coatings for Perovskite Solar Cells: Stability, Efficiency and Scalability

edited by Lijun Cao and

Xinyan Dai

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1673 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; efficiency; coatings; stability; scalability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Recent Advances in Magnetron Sputtering for Functional Films and Coatings

edited by

Seohan Kim

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: transparent conductive oxides; thermochromic thin film; photochromic thin film; magnetron sputtering; physical vapor deposition

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

Advances in Surface Welding Techniques for Metallic Materials

edited by Wenyong Zhao, Xiangbo Liu and Xiaolin Bi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface welding engineering; laser cladding; wire arc additive manufacturing; advanced surface coatings and materials; heat transfer and fluid flow

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing of Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by Wenbin Gao, Taotao Li and Shengbin Zhao

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser cladding; laser metal deposition; additive manufacturing; corrosion; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Advanced Nanomaterials, Films, and Coatings for Energy and Sustainability

edited by

Gowhar Ahmad Naikoo

and

Israr Ul Hassan

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; films; coatings; hydrogen production; supercapacitors

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

Advanced Tribological Coatings: Fabrication and Application

edited by

Young-Jun Jang

, Woo-Young Lee and

Jae-Il Kim

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14763 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating tribology; diamond-like carbon (DLC); friction and wear mechanisms; solid lubricants; protective coatings; application of coating; coating systems; structural control; doping

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tribology)

Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Innovative Polymer Coatings and Films

edited by Jasna Džunuzović and

Ivan S. Stefanović

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5405 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer films; polymer coatings; polymer-based thin films; polymer composites/nanocomposites; synthesis methods; characterization; multifunctional coatings; potential applications

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

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

edited by

Rodica-Mariana Ion

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5173 | 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)

Surface Properties of Dental Materials and Instruments, 3rd Edition

edited by

Monika Lukomska-Szymanska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4739 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface properties; surface topography; surface wear; antimicrobial properties; dental materials; dental instruments

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

Biolubricants: Synthesis, Properties, Applications and Future Prospects

edited by

Min Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3113 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); electrostatic atomization; multi-energy field empowerment; biolubricants; anti-wear and friction reduction mechanisms; nano-reinforced biolubricants; cutting and grinding of hard-to-machine materials

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

Advances in Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Zhigang Yang

and Hongya Wu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2418 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; sintering; powder engineering; mechanical properties; phase composition; coating; surface engineering; corrosion resistance; oxidation resistance; high entropy ceramic; ceramic matrix composite

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

Trends in Coatings and Surface Technology, 3rd Edition

edited by

Fábio Ferreira

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1762 | Submission Open

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

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

Developments in Optical Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Margarita García-Hernández

and

Angel Morales Ramirez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1748 | 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)

Novel Microcapsule Technology in Coatings

edited by

Xiaoxing Yan

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1144 | Submission Open

Keywords: microcapsules; smart coatings; self-healing coatings; encapsulation techniques; controlled release; protective coatings; stimuli-responsive materials

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

Fabrication and Enhancement of Functional Surface Based on Advanced Coatings and Cutting Technologies

edited by

Peirong Zhang

Bing Wang

Weimin Huang

and Jian Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; surface fabrication; functional properties; advanced coating technology; advanced cutting technology

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

Functional Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by Izabela Matuła and Magdalena Szklarska

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; biomedical applications; implants; nanotechnology; surface modification

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

Innovative Plasma-Assisted Processes for the Synthesis and Modification of Advanced Coatings and Thin Films

edited by

Pietro Mandracci

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma-assisted processes; coatings; plasma-assisted processes; thin film growth; plasma characterization

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

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Surfaces, Second Edition

edited by

Zhiwei He

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-cleaning; repellency; anti-icing; icing delay time; ice adhesion strength

Advanced Coatings and Materials for Anti-Corrosion Performance

edited by Haiyan Li and

Yexiang Cui

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings ; self-healing coatings ; functional filler for anti-corrosion coatings ; damage evolution modeling of coatings

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

Innovative Thin Films for Efficient Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Asad Asad

and

Pooria Karami

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film composite membranes; wastewater treatment; surface modification; antifouling coatings; nanostructured films; water purification; oil/water separation; dye and salt rejection; polymeric membranes; advanced separation processes

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

Recent Advances in the Design, Processing, Characterization, and Application of High-Performance Ceramic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Ioana Daniela Dulama

and

Ioan Alin Bucurica

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; coatings; new materials; surface modification; characterization

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

Surface Engineering of Composites Coatings: Enhancing Mechanical and Functional Properties

edited by Mengze Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; mechanical properties; PVD/CVD deposition; thermal spraying; wear and corrosion resistance; nanomaterials; interface engineering; graded structures

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

Advanced Coatings Used in Batteries and Electrodes

edited by

Hongbin Liu

and Yue Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced coating technology; protective modification; coating encapsulation; electrode materials; electronic devices

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

Advanced Surface Engineering of Metallic Materials for Extreme Environments

edited by

Nelson Campos Neto

and Guilherme Yuuki Koga

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; extreme environments; coatings; corrosion; wear; erosion; high temperature high strain rate; manufacturing; tribology

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

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