Recent and Future Applications of Coatings for Semiconductors

Dear Colleagues,

Coatings play a significant role in various applications within the semiconductor industry, including surface coatings for various purposes, such as surface protection, electroplating, chemical oxidation, anti-reflection, and the enhancement of photoelectric properties. Internal coatings are primarily utilized for filler materials, packaging, metal interconnects, electronic isolation, and the enhancement of carrier mobility. Functional film coatings are employed for specific device applications, such as photoresistors, solar cells, and piezoelectric components. Semiconductor coatings are engineered to modify the surface or bulk characteristics of semiconductors, enhancing their electrical, optical, and chemical attributes. The efficacy of applying coatings in the semiconductor sector is influenced by preparation procedures and environmental conditions, resulting in a decrease in performance. Consequently, investigations into preparation techniques, microstructural alterations, and consequent changes in the physical properties of semiconductor coatings under varying operational conditions are warranted.

This Special Issue aims to provide Coatings readers with the most up-to-date research on the development of functional coatings for semiconductors. The scope is particularly related to the material design of functional coatings, preparation technology of functional coating, physical mechanism of performance improvement, the use of advanced techniques for testing, etc. We also welcome reviews and research articles.

Dr. Songtao Dong
Dr. Lei Wang
Guest Editors

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