Functional coatings and surface engineering are essential for enhancing the performance, durability, and functionality of materials in various industrial applications. By applying coatings or modifying surfaces at the micro and nano levels, materials can be tailored to resist corrosion, wear, and extreme environmental conditions, or provide specialized properties such as anti-fouling, self-healing, and enhanced conductivity.

At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session focuses on the latest advancements in functional coatings and surface engineering techniques that are transforming industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Innovative Functional Coatings for Industrial Materials: Exploring new coating materials and techniques that improve wear resistance, corrosion protection, and thermal stability in industries like manufacturing, automotive, and construction.

• Surface Modifications for Enhanced Material Properties: Techniques such as laser treatment, plasma etching, and ion implantation that alter the surface characteristics of materials, enhancing their mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.

• Self-Healing Coatings for Durability and Longevity: The development of smart coatings that can repair themselves when damaged, reducing maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of materials used in critical infrastructure and machinery.

• Nanostructured Coatings for Advanced Applications: The use of nanotechnology to create coatings with unique properties such as superhydrophobicity, enhanced electrical conductivity, and improved anti-bacterial capabilities, ideal for applications in electronics, healthcare, and aerospace.

• Corrosion-Resistant Coatings for Extreme Environments: Coatings designed to protect metals and alloys from corrosion in harsh environments like marine, oil and gas, and chemical industries, extending the life of equipment and reducing maintenance costs.

• Wear-Resistant Coatings for Manufacturing and Machinery: Coatings that reduce friction and wear, enhancing the performance and reliability of industrial tools, machine parts, and machinery in heavy-duty applications.

• Coatings for Energy and Environmental Applications: The development of coatings that improve energy efficiency, such as thermal barrier coatings for turbines, or coatings designed for environmental protection, such as anti-pollution and anti-fouling coatings in marine applications.

• Electrochemical Surface Engineering for Advanced Devices: The use of electrochemical techniques to modify the surface properties of materials for electronic, photonic, and energy storage devices, improving their performance and reliability.

• Functional Coatings for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications: Coatings with bioactive properties for medical implants, devices, and drug delivery systems, improving biocompatibility, reducing infection risks, and enhancing healing processes.

• Sustainable and Green Coating Technologies: Developing coatings that are eco-friendly, free from toxic chemicals, and produced through sustainable processes, aligning with the growing demand for greener industrial practices.

• Innovative Coatings in Additive Manufacturing: The application of functional coatings in 3D-printed materials and parts, enhancing their properties and enabling the production of high-performance components with complex geometries.

• Characterization and Testing of Coatings and Surfaces: Advanced methods for assessing the performance of coatings, including techniques for testing adhesion, corrosion resistance, hardness, and wear resistance under real-world conditions.

This session offers an excellent platform for researchers, material scientists, and industrial leaders to present their cutting-edge work in the field of functional coatings and surface engineering. With applications across a broad range of industries, these technologies are essential for meeting the demands of performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in industrial production.

Join us at MSAM – 2026 in Rome to explore how functional coatings and surface engineering are shaping the future of industrial materials, driving innovation, and ensuring the success of high-performance applications.