Nanoporous Films
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 4622
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thin films; coatings; physical vapor deposition (PVD); microstructure; properties; transmission electron microscopy (TEM); radiation effect; ion-solid interaction; metals and alloys; catalyst
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanoporous metals with extremely large specific surface area and tunable porosity have gained considerable attention due to their outstanding optical, electrical, catalytic, and mechanical properties. A practical field to take full advantage of the excellent properties of nanoporous metals is thin film technology, which was found to be a successful choice for practical applications including sensors, micro-batteries, microfluidic flow controllers, etc. Recently, new application possibilities of nanoporous metal films on radiation tolerant material coatings have been tentatively explored due to their abundant free surface.
The aim of this Special Issue is to further advance the understanding of nanoporous metal films and broaden their application fields. Both experimental and theoretical works are welcome for this Special Issue.
In general, the topics of interest include but are not limited to the following aspects:
- Effects and mechanisms of synthesis conditions on the final structure and properties of nanoporous metal films;
- Advanced techniques on the preparation and characterization of nanoporous metal films;
- Exploration of application fields in catalysis, actuation, sensing/biosensing, fuel cell, super capacitor and other potential applications;
- Novel nanoporous metal films with better performance with hierarchical structures or composite components.
Prof. Dr. Engang Fu
Guest Editor
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