The 3rd International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST 2027)

Name: The 3rd International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST 2027)
Start: 2027-10-20T22:00:00
End: 2027-10-23T22:00:00

Part of the MCST series

Thin and Thick Film, Surfaces and Interfaces, Plasma Coatings, Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces, Corrosion and Erosion, Tribology, Ceramic Coatings, Cultural Heritage and Protective Coatings

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Instructions for authors are available online.
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Welcome from the Chairs

Building on the success of previous editions, the 3rd International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST 2027) has officially transitioned into a fully-fledged international conference and will be held in Xi'an, China, from October 21 to 24, 2027. This event is hosted by MDPI Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412; IF: 2.8, CiteScore: 6.1) and co-organized by Xi’an Jia otong University. As advanced materials continue to fuel industrial innovation across diverse fields, the demand for high-performance, long-service-life coatings technologies tailored to complex and extreme service conditions has become increasingly urgent.

MCST 2027 aims to gather global researchers, engineers and industrial experts to share cutting-edge progress in coatings science and engineering, and facilitate in-depth integration and collaboration between fundamental research and industrial applications. The symposium highlights the importance of interdisciplinary innovation and warmly invites contributions across a wide range of topics, including surface engineering, advanced deposition technologies, as well as emerging coatings applications in energy storage, biomedicine, photonics and functional advanced materials.

Key areas of focus for this conference include, but are not limited to, the following:
S1. Metal Surface Treatment and Protective Coatings
S2. Protective Coatings for Extreme Environments and Engineering Applications
S3. Deposition Technologies and Applications
S4. Spraying Technologies and Applications
S5. Laser Cladding and Additive Manufacturing
S6. Bioactive and Food Packaging Coatings
S7. Energy and Functional Coatings
S8. Coatings for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Functional Building Applications
S9. Cultural Heritage Protection and Architectural Coatings

We look forward to welcoming you to Xi’an for this exciting symposium, where you will have the opportunity to present your latest advances in coatings science, surface engineering, deposition technologies, or related applications in energy, biomedicine, and functional materials.

Kind regards,
Conference Chairs

Prof. Dr. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

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Event Chairs

Prof. Dr. Wei Pan

Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Sessions

S1. Metal Surface Treatment and Protective Coatings
S2. Protective Coatings for Extreme Environments and Engineering Applications
S3. Deposition Technologies and Applications
S4. Spraying Technologies and Applications
S5. Laser Cladding and Additive Manufacturing
S6. Bioactive and Food Packaging Coatings
S7. Energy and Functional Coatings
S8. Coatings for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Functional Building Applications
S9. Cultural Heritage Protection and Architectural Coatings

Instructions for Authors

Abstract Submission

MCST 2027 will accept abstracts only. The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online.
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please use your institutional email address for both processes.

To present your research at the event

Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, then click on Submit Abstract at the top of the conference website to submit your abstract.
Indicate which thematic area is best suited for your research.
The structure abstract should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
The deadline to submit your abstract is Friday, 23 July 2027. You will be notified by Friday, 20 August 2027 regarding the the acceptance.
Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral presentation or poster presentation. Following assessment by the Chairs, you will be notified in a separate email whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation.
Please note that to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract.
All abstracts accepted for presentation will be collected in a book of abstracts, which will be displayed on the website during the conference.

Oral Presentation and Slides Submission

The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins (Presentation & Q&A). Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software. You will be able to upload your slides before the conference.

Poster Information

Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. The poster size is 84.1cm x 118.9cm (A0 - portrait). Please print your poster prior to the conference. A plan of the poster session will be circulated later on. You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded

You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded HERE.

Registration

The registration fee includes attendance of all conference sessions, morning / afternoon coffee breaks and lunches, participation in the conference banquet, and conference materials. Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid.

Please note that, in order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by anyone of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. Covering Author registration deadline is Friday, 27 August 2027.

Important Information

Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. During registration, please provide us with the same email address you used to submit your abstract(s). Otherwise, leave us a comment in the registration form, providing the email address used during the submission process. In addition, we prefer you to use your institutional email address for both processes.

If you are registering several people under the same registration order, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual institutional email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.

Certificate of Attendance

Participants of the event will be able to download an electronic Certificate of Attendance by accessing their dashboards on Sciforum.net once the event is concluded. The certificates will be found under "My Certificates" category.

中国参会者请注意
For participants from China, please select CNY as your currency when registering; For participants outside of China, please select another preferred currency when registering.
Please note that if you pay in CNY, we can only provide a Chinese Fapiao (Chinese VAT Invoice), and no proforma invoice or English receipt will be issued. If you need a proforma invoice and an English receipt, please choose another currency.

来自中国的参会者，注册时请选择人民币（CNY）作为支付币种；来自中国境外的参会者，注册时请选择其他币种。
请注意，选择人民币（CNY）付款后，只能提供中文发票，无法提供Invoice。如需形式发票和英文收据，请选择其他币种。

Regarding the Chinese Fapiao (Chinese VAT Invoice) required by Chinese scholars
After successful payment, starting from 14 October 2027, please visit https://publink.cnpereading.com/ to log in to the payment system using the mobile number provided during payment. Navigate to "Fapiao Management" → "Issue Fapiao", and enter your tax identification number to submit your Fapiao request. If you have any questions, please contact the conference team after completing the payment.

Please note: Due to financial settlement procedures, Fapiao issuance will be suspended during the last 3–4 business days of each month. Requests submitted at the end of the month will be processed uniformly in early the following month. Please log in to the system at that time to download your Fapiao.

关于中国学者需要的增值税发票，在您付款成功后，自 2027年10月14日起，请点击https://publink.cnpereading.com/ 登录付款系统（使用付款时填写的手机号），进入发票管理-点击开具发票，填写纳税识别号以申请开具发票。如有疑问，请在付款完成后联系会议组邮。
详细操作指南请见此文件。

注意事项：因财务结算，每月最后3–4个工作日暂停开票；月底提交的申请将顺延至次月初统一处理，请您届时登录系统下载发票。

Contact mcst@mdpi.com for all issues related to the registration.

*Tax is included in the price.

	Early Bird Until 27 August 2027	Regular Until 21 October 2027	Supported documents
Academic	2800.00 CNY	3200.00 CNY
Student	1500.00 CNY	1800.00 CNY	Scanned copy or photograph of your current student ID is required
Non-Academic	3500.00 CNY	4000.00 CNY

Cancellation policy

Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below:
> 2 months before the conference	Full refund but 500 CNY is retained for administration
> 1 month before the conference	Refund 50% of the applying fees
> 2 weeks before the conference	Refund 25% of the applying fees
< 2 weeks before the conference	No refund

Disclaimer
In the unlikely event that MCST 2027 Conference Secretariat shall deem it necessary to cancel the conference, all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed. MCST 2027 Conference Secretariat shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by individual delegates.

Photographs and/or video will be taken during the conference
By taking part in this event you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the conference’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.

Payment methods

Wire transfer, Credit card

Currencies accepted by this event

Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) , Singapore dollars (SGD) and Chinese yuan (CNY)

Publication Opportunities

1. Coatings Journal Publication
Participants of this conference are cordially invited to submit a complete manuscript to a Special Issue (to be announced) of Coatings Journal (ISSN 2079-6412, IF: 2.8, CiteScore: 5.4, Ei Compendex) and enjoy a 20% discount on the publication fee.
Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.

2. Materials Proceeding Publication
For authors whose abstracts have been accepted by the conference, you are welcome to submit a proceeding paper (4-8 pages) to Materials Proceedings journal (ISSN 2673-4605) after the conference. Publication of the proceedings will be free of charge.
Publication Notice: Proceedings papers will undergo peer-review procedure. Acceptance at the conference does not ensure final publication.

Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the MCST 2027 conference paper in their cover letter. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.

Proceedings paper submission period: 25 October 2026 to 9 December 2027.

Event Awards

We are excited to announce the Best Poster Award in recognition and celebration of the outstanding contributions made by our participants during MCST 2027. The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee. The final number of awards will be determined based on the total number of submissions.

Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all researchers who have showcased their work through posters.
Criteria: Judged on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract attention and engage with viewers.
Prize: A prize of CNY 500 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.

Winner Announcement: The winners of these awards will be announced during the closing ceremony of the conference. Results will be announced on the website, and all winners will be individually contacted via email.

Visa Information

All visitors to China must meet the following entry requirements:

- Valid travel document (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
- Onward/return ticket;
- Entry facilities to next destination;
- Sufficient funds to stay in China;
- Visa for China (*if applicable).

Visa-free policy

Unilateral visa-free policy: Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.

Mutual visa-free policy: The United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Mauritius, San Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Tonga, Belarus, Qatar, Armenia, Albania, Dominica, Suriname, Maldives, Singapore, Thailand, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Solomon Islands.

List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries

Request for Visa Application Document(s) - Invitation Letter
If, for visa purposes, you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to China, please email mcst@mdpi.com the following details to the conference secretariat:

- Photocopy of your passport;
- Name (as it appears on your passport);
- Passport number;
- Nationality;
- Date and Place of Birth;
- Place of Issue;
- Date of Issue: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Expiration Date: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Country of departure;
- Job title;
- Organization;
- Mailing address;
- Email.

Kindly ensure that you have completed your registration and made payment before sending in your request for your visa application document(s) to the conference secretariat. The document(s) will be prepared and sent by email. Failure to provide the above information will result in the delay of your invitation letter.

Guide To China

1. Preparations Before Departure

1.1. Credentials/Documents
(a) Passport
(b) Visa if needed

1.2. Daily Necessities
(a) Masks, medicines (e.g., cold medicine/gastrointestinal medicine/anti-inflammatory medicine)
(b) Conversion plug, mobile phone card (open international traffic)

(c) Credit card and some cash; commonly used Alipay and WeChat

2. Local Life Tips

2.1. Emergency Numbers in China
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Fire alar: 119

2.2. Common APP

(a) How to Pay
· In China, you can enjoy convenient payments with just a mobile phone. Payment services such as Alipay and Weixin Pay are available.
Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Diners Club, and Discover cards can all be added.
This is a Alipay guide video: https://youtu.be/JcUKLoNyeUQ?si=rOfa1xkOO6PTrHzh

· Large supermarkets support direct visa/master credit card payment.
· Cash. If you need cash, you can withdraw RMB cash with your bank card at an ATM with logos of the corresponding bank card organizations. You can also directly exchange at bank outlets with currency exchange signs, outlets of qualified financial institutions, or self-service kiosks. Please consult the staff for currencies available.

(b) Transportation
Search routes: Gaode Maps, Baidu Maps
Public transportation: public transportation is well developed, generally take the bus, subway, use Alipay - you can swipe the electronic card to pay for the trip.

Tourism

Discover Xi’an — The Ancient Capital of China
Xi’an, one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in China, served as the capital of thirteen ancient dynasties and has a history spanning more than 3,100 years. As the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi’an is widely recognized as a cultural treasure that preserves the legacy of Chinese civilization while embracing the energy of a modern metropolis.

The city is renowned for its remarkable historical heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient architecture, vibrant cultural districts, and distinctive local cuisine. Visitors can explore the grandeur of the Qin and Tang dynasties, walk along the best-preserved ancient city wall in China, and experience the lively atmosphere of traditional markets and modern entertainment areas.

October is considered one of the best seasons to visit Xi’an. The autumn scenery further enhances the beauty of the ancient capital, offering conference participants an excellent opportunity to combine academic exchange with a memorable cultural experience.

Must-See Attractions

Terracotta Army Museum
Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Terracotta Army is Xi’an’s most famous historical attraction. Discovered in 1974, the site contains thousands of life-sized clay warriors, horses, and chariots created to protect the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the founder of China’s first unified empire. Each figure displays distinct facial features and intricate details, reflecting the remarkable artistry of ancient China.

Mount Huashan
Mount Huashan is one of China’s most famous mountains and a popular destination near Xi’an. Known for its steep peaks, dramatic cliffs, and breathtaking scenery, it offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Whether hiking along its scenic trails or taking a cable car to the summit, visitors can enjoy spectacular views and an unforgettable outdoor experience, making Huashan one of the most remarkable attractions in the region.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda stands as a symbol of the Tang Dynasty heritage. Located nearby, Datang Everbright City showcases the grandeur of ancient Chang’an through its traditional architecture, vibrant cultural performances, illuminated streetscapes, and local cuisine, offering visitors a unique blend of history, culture, and modern urban vitality.

Bell Tower & Drum Tower
Located in the center of Xi’an, the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are among the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, the towers once served as official timekeeping structures for the ancient capital. Today, they are popular sight-seeing spots, especially at night when the buildings are beautifully illuminated.

Recommended Sightseeing Routes
Historical Heritage Route: Terracotta Warriors ➠ Huaqing Palace ➠ Xi’an City Wall ➠ Bell Tower & Drum Tower
Tang Dynasty Culture Route: Giant Wild Goose Pagoda ➠ Shaanxi History Museum ➠ Datang Everbright City ➠ Tang Paradise
Religious & Cultural Route: Great Mosque of Xi’an ➠ Small Wild Goose Pagoda ➠ Daxingshan Temple ➠ Guangren Lama Temple
Food & Local Experience Route: Muslim Quarter ➠ Yongxingfang Food Street ➠ Defu Alley ➠ South Gate Night Market

Culinary Experiences

Roujiamo (Chinese Hamburger) is one of Xi’an’s most iconic street foods, consisting of slow-cooked, seasoned meat served in a freshly baked flatbread. Crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside, it is widely regarded as a must-try local specialty.		Biangbiang Noodles are renowned for their wide, hand-pulled noodles and bold flavors. Typically served with chili oil, vegetables, and various toppings, this traditional Shaanxi dish offers an authentic taste of Xi’an’s culinary heritage.

Mipi is a refreshing and popular Xi’an specialty made from soft rice noodles served cold with a tangy sauce. Often accompanied by cucumber, bean sprouts, and chili oil, it offers a light yet flavorful taste. The chewy texture of the noodles combined with the zesty dressing makes Mipi a perfect choice for a quick, satisfying, and authentic local snack.		Yangrou Paomo is a traditional Xi’an dish that features shredded flatbread soaked in a flavorful mutton broth. This hearty soup is rich in taste and often served with tender pieces of mutton and aromatic spices. Diners can break the bread themselves to soak up the savory broth, creating a warm and satisfying meal that perfectly showcases the city’s culinary heritage.