Thin Polymer Film Properties, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Thin polymer films have technological applications in various industrial sectors related to protective and functional coatings, non-fouling surfaces, the biocompatibility of medical implants, sensors and devices, and adhesion and friction modification. With the development of molecular electronics, flexible display devices, or even self-cleaning surfaces, the demand for functional and robust thin polymer or composite films is bound to increase.

Polymers in thin films and nanocomposite structures can exhibit unusual physical properties due to the geometric constraints imposed by the presence of surfaces and interfaces. As a consequence, the composition, fabrication method, and external environment play a major role in the functionality and stability of these systems.

This Special Issue of Coatings, titled “Thin Polymer Films”, is devoted to research and review articles on the stability and characterization of the physical properties of polymer or composite thin films.

In particular, topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effect of confinement on the physical properties (glass transition temperature, density, mechanical properties, barrier properties);
• Effect of the interface on thin film stability;
• Aging of thin polymer films;
• Smart polymer coatings.

Prof. Dr. Nicolas Delorme
Prof. Dr. Guillaume Vignaud
Guest Editors

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• polymer
• coating
• thin film