Modification and Technology of Thin Films
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: transistor; semiconductor; dielectric; memory; rad-hard electronics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thin films play a pivotal role in advancing modern technologies, from electronics and energy systems to biomedical devices and protective coatings. The Special Issue, "Modification and Technology of Thin Films," aims to explore the latest developments in the design, synthesis, and functionalization of thin films to enhance their performance and applications. This interdisciplinary field encompasses innovative deposition techniques, surface modification strategies, and advanced characterization methods to tailor thin film properties such as mechanical strength, optical transparency, electrical conductivity, and chemical stability. We invite contributions that address various aspects of novel fabrication processes, including physical and chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and plasma-enhanced techniques, as well as emerging approaches like nanostructuring and hybrid material integration. Research on thin film applications in areas such as renewable energy, sensors, microelectronics, and biomedicine is also encouraged. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for researchers to share cutting-edge findings, fostering collaboration and driving advancements in thin film technology.
Prof. Dr. Choongik Kim
Dr. Dongil Ho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- thin films
- surface modification
- deposition techniques
- semiconductor
- insulator
- metal nanostructuring
- functional coatings
- sputtering
- sol-gel processing
- thin film morphology
- multilayer films
- self-assembled monolayers
- physical vapor deposition
- chemical vapor deposition
- atomic layer deposition
- plasma-enhanced deposition
- thin film characterization
- thin film stress
- adhesion properties
- hybrid materials
- microelectronics
- renewable energy
- biomedical coatings
- optical properties
- transistor
- flexible electronics
- photovoltaics
- battery
- sensors
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