Developments in Optical Coatings and 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 2025 | Viewed by 494
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sol–gel and hybrid coatings for optical, photonic, and optoelectronic applications; techniques for coating preparation; characterization of coating properties (biological performances, mechanical behaviour, optical properties, etc.); application of multifunctional coatings
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Interests: thin films; luminescent films; antibacterial films; films for corrosion protection; sol–gel films
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is well known that optoelectronic applications have grown exponentially in recent decades, which has caused the need for systems with increasingly specific properties that satisfy the increasing specificity of various devices. Coatings and thin films are now required in imaging systems, both in medical systems (MRI, X-rays, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, etc.) and in the following systems: TV, cell phones, PCs, etc. Furthermore, new applications have appeared in the field of security systems, biological systems, intelligent thermal barriers, astronomy, etc.
We are thrilled to extend our invitation to you, urging your valuable contributions to this Special Issue. We welcome original research and review articles that expand fundamental knowledge and explore the vast technological applications for luminescent coatings and thin films.
This Special Issue aims to disseminate innovative research that allows the analysis of the effect between synthesis, chemical composition, deposition methods, theorical studies, computational simulations, or industrial applications in luminescent coatings and thin films.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Theoretical and experimental research for luminescent coatings and thin films;
- Recent advances in luminescent coatings and thin films;
- A new generation of luminescent coatings and thin films;
- Industrial applications;
- Deposition techniques for luminescent coatings and thin films;
- Morphological, structural, and mechanical properties of luminescent coatings and thin films;
- Ceramics films;
- Hybrid films;
- Polymeric films.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Acknowledgements
Dr. María Luz Carrera Jota
Dr. Margarita García-Hernández
Dr. Angel Morales Ramirez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- luminescent coatings and thin films
- transparent films
- coating on optical fibers
- luminescent films
- rare-earth luminescent films
- polymeric luminescent films
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