Inorganic Thin Films: Design, Preparation and Application
A special issue of Inorganics (ISSN 2304-6740). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 146
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Inorganic thin films play a crucial role in modern science and technology, enabling advancements in electronics, energy systems, sensing devices, and protective coatings. The continuous development of novel synthesis techniques and material engineering strategies has opened new opportunities to tailor physical, chemical, and functional properties at micro- and nanoscale levels.
We are pleased to invite researchers and experts in the field to contribute original research articles and review papers to this Special Issue, focusing on recent advances in the design, synthesis, and application of inorganic thin films.
This Special Issue aims to report recent progress in the synthesis of inorganic thin films, with or without direct application, emphasizing the relationship between fabrication methods, material properties, and potential technological uses. Contributions addressing both fundamental and applied aspects are welcome, as long as they provide valuable insights into material development.
The scope aligns with the journal’s focus on inorganic materials, covering experimental and theoretical studies related to thin film fabrication, characterization, and implementation in relevant applications. The objective is to gather a collection of high-quality works (at least 10 articles) that highlight current trends and future directions in this field
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Synthesis techniques for inorganic thin films (e.g., PVD, CVD, sol-gel, sputtering, ALD)
- Structural, electrical, optical, and chemical characterization
- Semiconductor and dielectric thin films
- Functional coatings and surface engineering
- Thin films for sensors, electronics, and energy applications
- Nanostructured and hybrid inorganic materials
- Interface engineering and multilayer structures
- Emerging materials and novel fabrication approaches
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Iker Rodrigo Chávez-Urbiola
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inorganic thin films
- materials synthesis
- thin film deposition
- semiconductor materials
- nanostructured materials
- surface engineering
- functional coatings
- microfabrication
- materials characterization
- applied materials science
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