Fabrication, Characterization, and Application of Coatings and Thin Films (Volume II)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 November 2023) | Viewed by 897
Special Issue Editor
Interests: smart materials; carbon-based thin films and carbon modifications; coatings with actuator and sensor functions; materials for robotics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Coatings and thin films improve and fine-tune the properties of material surfaces. Moreover, materials deposited in the geometry of a thin film or a designed coating offer different functionalities in comparison to bulk materials. Today’s equipment and technologies for structuring and patterning provide sophisticated tools for further perfection of the surface. The art of coating and thin film technologies starts before their deposition by placing proper emphasis on the processing of precursors and particles for adjusted monolayered films or hybrid coatings. Sometimes, the fixation of nanomaterials in coatings or at surfaces also enables specific features. Last but not least, signals from the coating or thin film enable smart interactions and coating communication with or coating reaction on the environment.
It is desirable to ensure long durability, wear and corrosion resistance, as well as friction adjustment. These aspects need to be tested before coated materials are released for practical applications. Although this is a long-standing topic, this Special Issue aims to address the latest trends in surface engineering and coatings technology. Our aim is to combine results from experts in different fields to stimulate interest in the trends and successes from one special field and application to another.
Prof. Dr. Annett Dorner-Reisel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wear
- friction
- micropatterning
- nanostructured surfaces
- smart coatings and thin films
- precursor and powder design
- film and coating characterization
