Design, Synthesis and Performance of Multifunctional Thin Films
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2023) | Viewed by 274
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to the Special Issue "Design, Synthesis and Performance of Multifunctional Thin Films" in Materials (impact factor: 3.748).
The field of thin film materials is a very extensive one, encompassing both the materials themselves and the manufacturing methods, which are constantly developing. With the development of thin film technology, new methods to grow thin films are emerging.
Notably, multifunctional thin films are a new generation of coatings that produce the desired surface properties and improved functional performance for materials. This Special Issue encompasses three main parts of the development of multifunctional thin films and coatings. The first part deals with the synthesis and fabrication, the second part focuses on the characterization of the properties and performances, and the third part concentrates on the application and importance of multifunctional thin films. The developed multifunctional thin films and coatings can be used in a variety of applications, such as biomedical parts and implants, electronics and sensor technology, optoelectronics, tribology, environmental protection and shielding, energy conversion, medicine, and drug delivery systems. Studies focused on novel methods in the design, synthesis, and deposition of multifunctional thin films, and their advanced materials behavior and performance are highly recommended for publication in this Special Issue.
The goal of this Special Issue is to publish original research articles, as well as critical reviews and perspectives from leaders, in both academia and industry, on all aspects related to the recent advances in design, synthesis, development, and potential challenges in “Design, Synthesis and Performance of Multifunctional Thin Films”. The contributions from the authors on the new concepts, mechanisms, and the potential impact of “Multifunctional Thin Films and Coatings” on environmental issues are also welcome.
Dr. Sujun Guan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- multifunctional materials
- thin films
- coatings
- design
- synthesis
- performance
- application
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