Accelerated Development of Nanomaterials, Coatings, and Thin Films for Optical and Electronic Applications
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2025 | Viewed by 173
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mechanical engineering; nonlinear mechanics; plasma; plasma physics; ecotechnology; PECVD; sensors; optical sensors; composite materials; electronic applications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanomaterials, coatings, and thin films represent the forefront of materials science, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation in optical and electronic applications. Their unique physical and chemical properties, emerging from nanoscale dimensions and tailored compositions, have revolutionized diverse technological fields. This Special Issue explores the accelerated development of coatings and thin films, focusing on their synthesis, characterization, and application across multiple disciplines.
Thin layers of material are deposited onto a substrate to enhance or modify the transmission, reflection, or absorption of light. The deposition process involves the precise application of the materials onto the substrate, typically using techniques such as physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), or spray coatings. Such films and coatings can be used for advanced photonic devices, including efficient solar cells and integrated optical circuits; the surface modification of electrodes, and disposition on electronic packaging substrates. Their integration into flexible electronics, transparent conductive films, and quantum devices holds promise for wearable technology, flexible displays, and energy-efficient computing.
The aim of this Special Issue is to gather a comprehensive collection of research articles that highlight the rapid progress and emerging trends in nanomaterials, coatings, and thin films. We seek to bridge fundamental research with practical applications, addressing key challenges and exploring novel opportunities in optical and electronic technologies.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Deposition techniques;
- Optical characterization;
- Electronic device fabrication;
- Nanostructured materials;
- Surface functionalization;
- Thin film growth mechanisms;
- Semiconductor nanocrystals;
- Optoelectronic devices.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contribution to this exciting endeavor.
Dr. Žiga Gosar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- deposition techniques
- optical characterization
- electronic device fabrication
- nanostructured materials
- surface functionalization
- thin film growth mechanisms
- semiconductor nanocrystals
- optoelectronic devices
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