Advanced Polymer Coatings: Materials, Methods, and Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer coatings; nanocomposites; multifunctional application
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer coatings have become an integral part of numerous advanced technologies, offering versatile solutions for enhancing surface functionality, durability, and performance across various industries. This Special Issue, titled "Advanced Polymer Coatings: Materials, Methods, and Applications", aims to explore the latest advancements in polymer coatings, focusing on developing innovative materials, techniques, and their potential industrial applications.
The unique properties offered by polymer coatings, such as lightweight, chemical resistance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, make them indispensable in energy storage, healthcare, electronics, automotive, and environmental protection. Recent advancements in coating materials and methods have significantly expanded their applications, enabling enhanced protection, tailored surface properties, conductivity, and optical performance. Fundamental research into the deposition processes, interfacial interactions, and structural evolution of polymer coatings continues to yield insights into creating more efficient and sustainable solutions to meet modern technological demands.
This Special Issue invites original research contributions and reviews addressing polymer coatings' synthesis, characterization, and performance. Studies highlighting innovative materials with advanced functional properties, novel methods of preparation, and contributions to critical industrial applications are especially welcome.
The topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
- Synthesis and characterization of novel polymer coatings;
- Advanced functional coatings such as antistatic, impact, corrosion, flame retardant, and wear-resistant coatings;
- Correlations between processing parameters, microstructure, and properties of polymer coatings;
- Development of sustainable polymer coatings and green deposition methods;
- Emerging trends in polymer coating technologies, including hybrid materials and multifunctional coatings;
- Advanced deposition techniques, e.g., laser-based, wet, or vapor-phase deposition, with tailored properties;
- Applications of polymer coatings in industry, including electronics, energy, healthcare, and environmental technologies.
This Special Issue provides a platform for showcasing cutting-edge research that paves the way for future developments in polymer coatings, benefiting both fundamental science and industrial applications. We invite researchers to contribute their original work and reviews to this issue.
Dr. Sensen Han
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- polymer nanocomposite coatings
- light protective coating
- multifunctional application
- advanced preparation
- nanohybrids
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