The 3rd International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST 2027)
The MCST 2027 is NOW OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
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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.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineJul 23, 2027
- Abstract acceptance notificationAug 20, 2027
- Early bird registration deadlineAug 27, 2027
- Regular registration deadlineOct 21, 2027
- 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
Sponsors and Partners
Organizer
Co-organizer
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.
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