Coatings

Perspective Coatings for Optical Materials Modifications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15985 | Submission Open

Keywords: Optical materials innovative coatings; carbon nanotubes; Au; Ag nanoparticles; methods used for coatings development; PVD and CVD technique; laser oriented approach; spectral shift refractive characteristics; mechanical strength; wetting angle; corrosion interaction of irradiation with matter

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Enhancement of Electrode and Biomaterial Coatings

edited by

Shang Wang

,

Qing Sun

and

Chenyu Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10136 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode coatings; coating protection; surface modification; wearable systems; advanced electronic packaging

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

Bioactive Coatings on Elements Used in the Oral Cavity Environment

edited by

Michal Sarul

and Elie Amm

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9476 | Submission Open

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

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

Coatings and Thin Films for Food Packaging Applications

edited by

Fátima Poças

,

Manuela Pintado

and

Frederic Debeaufort

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9433 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging coatings; active and intelligent materials; migration and safety; recyclable plastics; modelling mass transfer

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

Recent Achievements in Coatings Electroplating from Non-aqueous Electrolytes

edited by

Dawid Kutyła

and

Michihisa Fukumoto

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4801 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-aqueous solutions; coatings’ electrodeposition; ionic liquids; molten salts; inorganic electrolytes

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

Coatings in Industry

edited by

Andrzej Borawski

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Dariusz Szpica

and

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4174 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry coatings; Friction; Corrosion; Wear

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

Corrosion/Wear Mechanisms and Protective Methods

edited by Hejie Yang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1759 | 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 Thin Film Transistors: Properties and Applications, 2nd Edition

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submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1224 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film transistors; organic thin-film transistors; oxide semiconductor materials; crystal growth of semiconductor materials and modeling; high-k dielectric; high-dielectric-constant materials; device physics; heterointegration; reliability (positive/negative voltage bias; light illumination; temperature; etc.); oxide-based application (biosensors; photo sensors; gas sensors; pressure sensors; memory; etc.)

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

Visual Appearance of Mobility Coatings

edited by Francisco Verdu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: pigments; additives; coating systems; functional coatings; vehicles; instrumentation for visual appearance; digital simulation; multiscale approach

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

Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Metallic Materials and Coatings

edited by

Siyuan Lu

and

Wenjun Lu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10641 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; mechanical properties; metallic materials; coatings; microstructure; material characterization; wear and errosion

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

Fabrication and Biomedical Applications of Multifunctional Bio-Interfaces

edited by

Callum Arthur Charles Stewart

submission deadline 28 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials and bio-interfaces; multifunctional biomaterials; tissue engineering; bone and dental regeneration

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

Environmental Corrosion of Metals and Its Prevention

edited by

Jin Xu

and

Boxin Wei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 28125 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metal; chemical conversion film; electroplating film; thermal-sprayed coating; anticorrosive coating; functional coating

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

Carbon and Carbon-Based Composite Thin Films/Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Vitaly Tseluikin

and

Lin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 20179 | Submission Open

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

New Advance in Nanoparticles, Fiber, and Coatings

edited by

Aldona Balčiūnaitė

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16451 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Irina Ya Mittova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10212 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Components for Hard Coatings

edited by

Ainhoa Riquelme

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8937 | 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)

Novel Coatings for Preventing Marine Biofouling and Corrosion

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and Yan Song

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8884 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofouling; corrosion; antifouling coatings; anticorrosion coatings; adhesion

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

Advanced Surface Technology and Application

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submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8266 | 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)

Functional Films/Coatings Processing Technologies: Deposition and Process

edited by

Simona Căprărescu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7856 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced Coating Technology by Physical Vapor Deposition and Applications

edited by

Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6911 | 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)

Energy Efficient Coatings

edited by

Manuela Ferrara

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5529 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical coatings; solar coatings; thermodynamic coatings; cool materials; automotive coatings; near-zero-energy buildings; energy-efficient optical coating for glass; energy efficient roof coatings

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

Self-Lubricating Materials and Coatings

edited by

Adam Piasecki

and

Mateusz Kotkowiak

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5396 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-lubricating coating; self-lubricating surface layers; self-lubricating materials; self-lubricating composites; self-lubricating sinters; solid lubricant; wear resistance; wear mechanism; tribofilm

(This special issue belongs to the Section Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces)

Novel Trends and Emerging Technologies in Green Coatings and Packaging Materials

edited by

Monica Trif

and

Gulden Goksen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4241 | Submission Open

Keywords: packaging; electrospinning technology; nanoparticles and nanomaterials; active and smart/intelligent packaging; coatings; antimicrobial; food safety and quality; shelf life; bioactive compounds and essential oils

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

Compositionally Complex Coatings

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Alfonso Navarro-López

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4024 | 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)

Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloys

edited by Shuiqing Liu and Ru Su

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3126 | 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)

Surface Treatment for Steel Materials

edited by

Chen Chen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2817 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface severe plastic deformation; surface chemical heat treatment; surface coating; surface electro-plating; electrodeposition

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

Recent Studies of Metal and Metal Compound Coatings: Microstructure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Agnė Šulčiūtė

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Algirdas Šulčius

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Dovilė Sinkevičiūtė

, Nerita Žmuidzinavičienė and

Ashish Kumar Srivastava

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2224 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo(catalyst); water splitting; energy conversion; energy storage; nanoparticles; metal corrosion; metal compounds; sustainable coatings

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

Review Papers Collection for Smart Coatings

edited by

Senbo Xiao

and Yizhi Zhuo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1452 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart coatings; surface functionality; surface mechanics; surface chemistry; surface fabrication and characterization

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

Tribomechanical and Corrosion Tests for Advanced Surface Characterization

edited by

Jose Antonio García

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; PVD; SolGel; ion implantation; corrosion

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

Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by Liang Xu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; synthesis methods; doping; heterojunctions; semiconductor; photocatalysts; energy storage and conversion; electronics; optoelectronics; sensing; biomedical applications

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

AI-Driven Surface Engineering and Coating

edited by

Yilei Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent design; biomimetic design; smart manufacturing; surface engineering; coating

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

Advances in Polymer-Based Thin Films

edited by

Nitin Krishnamurthy Hansoge

, Ana Drinčić and

Ivan Jerman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel synthesis and processing methods for polymer-based coatings and thin films; surface modification of polymers for improved adhesion; wetting; and corrosion resistance; multifunctional coatings and thin films for sensing; actuation; and energy storage; bioinspired coatings and thin films for biomedical applications; advanced characterization techniques for polymer-based coatings and thin films; computational modeling and simulation of polymer-based coatings and thin films; scale-up and manufacturing of polymer-based coatings and thin films; challenges and opportunities in commercializing polymer-based coatings and thin films

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

Thin Films for Thermoelectric Applications: Second Volume

edited by

Clara M. Gómez

and

Mario Culebras

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Functional Surface Modification Using Concentrated Energy Flows

edited by

Tomasz Mościcki

and Oksana Gaponova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser; ion beams; electron beams; coating; texturing; microstructure; nanostructure; properties; tribology; simulation models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Laser Coatings)

Biocomposite Coatings for Enamel and Dentin Protection

edited by

Peter Zilm

and

Amr S Fawzy

submission deadline 1 May 2024 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposite coatings; dentine; enamel; acidity; dental caries; erosion; organic acids; ddemineralization; remineralization; dentistry

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

Advances in Surface Engineering and Biocompatible Coatings for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Egemen Avcu

,

Mert Guney

and

Yasemin Yıldıran Avcu

submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 14 articles | Viewed by 19777 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesion; antibacterial activity; biocompatibility; biomimetics; coating technology; corrosion; implant; nanotechnology; surface topography; toxicity

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

Surface Treatment for Alloys

edited by

Leszek Klimek

and

Bartlomiej Januszewicz

submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11809 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonferrous alloys; heat treatment; surface treatment; ferrous alloys; surface treatment modelling; protective coatings; layers modeling

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

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

edited by

Daniele Carullo

and

Stefano Farris

submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6694 | 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)

Recent Advances in Nanoporous and Nanostructured Metals

edited by

Federico Scaglione

submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2144 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoporous and nanostructured metals; dealloying; electrodeposition; SERS and sensors; electrocatalysis

(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 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 165 | 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 Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering)

Ceramic and Metallic Biomaterials. Application in Medical Sciences

edited by

Oana Dragos-Pinzaru

submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16174 | 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)

Progresses and Challenges in Experimental Characterization of Coatings

edited by

Giovanni Pappalettera

and

Claudia Barile

submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5884 | Submission Open

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

Analysis of Structure and Mechanical Properties of Coatings

edited by Huayang Dang

submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1865 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Advances in Thin Films Deposited by Vacuum Methods

edited by

Marek Szindler

and

Magdalena M. Szindler

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17426 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thin films; nanomaterials; vacuum methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

Advanced High-Entropy Materials and Coatings

edited by

Yunzhu Shi

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14210 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy materials; microstructures; thin films; mechanical property; corrosion; oxidation; modeling

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

Advances of Nanoparticles and Thin Films

edited by

Bogdana Borca

and

Cristina Bartha

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13826 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic and/or inorganic nanoparticles; metal– organic nanostructures; metal– oxide nanoparticles and/or thin films; methods of preparation and assembly; properties; functioning mechanisms; and applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films)

High Entropy Alloy Films

edited by

Chun-Hway Hsueh

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9971 | 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)

Functional Coatings of Porous Materials

edited by

Jiri Militky

and

Mohanapriya Venkataraman

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7508 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocoatings; electrospinning; electrospraying; functional coatings; porous structures

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

Anti-corrosion Coatings: New Ideas to Make Them More Effective

edited by

Andrzej Miszczyk

submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6571 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-corrosion coatings; high-performance coatings; coating testing; coating reliability; multifunctional coatings

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

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 20 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5206 | 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)

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