Magnetron Sputtering Deposited Thin Films and Its Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Magnetron sputtering or cathodic arc-deposited thin films are now widely used on an industrial scale for various applications. The cathodic arc technique, which is characterized by high-ionized plasma, is used for hard coatings deposition on cutting or forming tools, whereas Magnetron sputtering technology is used for microelectronic, optic applications or for components (sensors, mems, etc.).

Many applications are addressed by these physical vapour deposition (PVD) technologies. This Special Issue is focused on links between deposition parameters, physico-chemical characteristics, and functional properties of thin films deposited by one of these methods. Papers with the “from deposition to application” approach are targeted. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cathodic arc and magnetron sputtering technologies evolution;
• Plasma diagnostic;-Structure, microstructure, and morphology;
• New thin films materials;
• Hard and barriers coatings;
• Low friction solid lubricants;
• Anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling, oxidation resistance;
• Films for biomedical;
• Films for energy devices (fuel cells, photovoltaic, concentrated solar thermal power applications…);
• Optical applications;
• Surface functionalization.

Prof. Dr. Frederic Sanchette
Prof. Dr. Alain Billard
Guest Editors

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