Electrochemistry of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Electrochemical Methods Used for the Synthesis and Characterization of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials
2.1. Cathodic Processes of Synthesis of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials
2.2. Anodic Processes of Synthesis of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials
2.3. Electrochemical Characterization of Thin Films and Nanostructured Materials
3. Conclusions
Conflicts of Interest
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