Advanced Thin Film Technologies: Surface and Interface Engineering with Nanomaterials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 385
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface science; radiative cooling; hydrovoltaic; superhydrophobicity; water evaporation
Interests: separation membrane; ion exchange membrane; nanocomposite; fiber composite
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thin film technologies have revolutionized numerous fields, from electronics and energy to healthcare and environmental applications. As a pivotal area in materials science, the engineering of surfaces and interfaces at the nanoscale enables the development of advanced materials with exceptional properties. The performance and functionality of thin films are profoundly influenced by surface treatments and interface control, which govern phenomena such as adhesion, conductivity, optical behavior, and mechanical strength.
This Special Issue, entitled “Advanced Thin Film Technologies: Surface and Interface Engineering with Nanomaterials”, invites researchers to share their latest findings and innovative approaches in this dynamic field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, cutting-edge surface modification techniques, interface engineering methods, the characterization of thin film properties, and the novel applications of nanomaterial-based thin films. Contributions that explore interdisciplinary approaches, sustainable practices, or address emerging challenges in thin film technology are particularly encouraged.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to showcase the most recent advancements and foster collaboration among scientists and engineers working at the intersection of thin film technology and nanomaterials. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that highlight the potential and versatility of thin films in shaping future technologies.
Dr. Wenluan Zhang
Dr. Yumin Huang
Guest Editors
Dr. Pan Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- thin film technology
- surface treatment
- interface engineering
- nanomaterials
- coating processes
- surface modification
- nanoscale interfaces
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