Special Issue on Functional Coatings and Its Application

Coating in general is defined as a material which is applied onto a surface and appears as either a continuous or discontinuous film after drying. Coatings are mainly applied on surfaces for decorative, protective, or functional purposes, but in most cases it is a combination of these. The term "functional coatings" describes systems which possess, besides the classical properties of a coating, an additional functionality. This additional functionality may be diverse, and depend upon the actual application of a coated substrate. Typical examples of functional coatings are self-cleaning, anti-static, anti-reflective and anti-bacterial whereas typical expectations of functional coatings include durability, reproducibility, easy application and cost effectiveness, tailored surface morphology and environmental friendliness.

In this special issue, we invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles that explore functional coatings and its application. In this special issue, potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Decorative coatings
• Anticorrosive coatings
• Conductive coatings
• Antirust paint
• High temperature resistant coatings
• Thermal insulation coatings
• Fire retardant coating
• Waterproof coating

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Functional Coatings and Its Application” should be selected during your submission.

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