Oxide-Based Thin Films and Layers: From Preparation to Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2021) | Viewed by 10064
Special Issue Editor
Interests: physics of semiconductors and semiconductor devices; optoelectronics; photovoltaics; structural, optical, and electrical characterization techniques of semiconductors and semiconductor devices
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on ‘Oxide-Based Thin Films and Layers: From Preparations to Applications’ brings together scientists working at universities, research institutes, laboratories, and various industries to discuss state-of-the-art research on this very hot topic. Oxides belong to the class of the materials exhibiting the widest tunability of physical properties. Applications of oxides attract increasing interest. Recent progress in nanoscale oxide thin-film growth technology has led to the tremendous extension of their standard applications, such as transparent electronics, power electronics, optoelectronics, photovoltaics or energy storage by magnetoelectronics, photonics, spintronics, thermoelectrics, piezoelectrics, power harvesting, hydrogen storage, and many others. However, fabrication of nanostructured thin-film oxides on demand is still a challenge. This obstacle is closely related to the understanding of the novel properties that arise due to the nature of the nanoscale oxides. Fabrication of the oxides requires thorough studies on the optimization of technological conditions, such as preparation of suitable substrates and surfaces, precise control of growth, estimation of structural properties, understanding of the role of defects and interfaces, and so on. All of them are necessary preconditions for successful implementation of the novel nanostructured thin-film oxide devices tailored for specific applications. The main goal of this Special Issue is to deliver the corresponding platform in respect of synthesis, properties, and applications of oxide-based thin films and layers, including these newly emerging nanoscale oxides.
This Special Issue will present the latest results of research on the basic properties of thin films and layers of oxides, their characterization, manufacturing technology, and applications. Therefore, contributions from all researchers working on these issues are welcome.
The Special Issue will cover but not be limited to the following topics:
- Transparent conducting oxides;
- Complex oxides—spinel and perovskite oxides;
- Transition-metal oxides;
- Magnetic oxides;
- Thermoelectric oxides;
- Nanostructured oxides;
- Semiconductor oxides;
- Characterization techniques of thin-film oxides;
- Growth methods of thin-film oxides;
- Application of thin film oxides.
Prof. Dr. Ewa Popko
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- Oxides’ interfaces
- Oxides in energy technologies
- Oxides in optical media
- Oxides in electronics
- Oxides in photovoltaics
- Oxides: synthesis strategies and characterization techniques
- Growth techniques of oxide thin layers
- Oxides—applications
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
