Advances in Electrodeposition of Thin Films and Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 690
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thin films; material characterization; electrodeposition; composite coatings; mechanical properties; microhardness; adhesion; wettability; optimization; modeling
Interests: electrodeposition; morphology; structure; characterization; powders; thin films; coatings; hydrogen evolution; metal matrix composites
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Dear Colleagues,
Electrodeposition plays a crucial role in the production of thin films, alloys, and metal matrix composites (MMCs) and is a cost-effective and precise method for improving material properties. Some of its key applications include microtechnology and electronics, corrosion protection, energy storage and conversion, tribological applications, and wear-resistant coatings.
Materials of interest for this Special Issue include thin metal films, amorphous and nanocrystalline films, metal-based alloys, two-dimensional (2D) materials, transition metals and graphene, rare earth metal alloys, magnetic coatings, metal matrix composites (MMCs), hydride coatings, and laminates, as well as other types of materials that can be created by electrodeposition.
The optimization strategies that researchers and industry have focused on in recent years relate to the electrodeposition regime chosen, the optimization of electrodeposition parameters, the control of particle dispersion, post-treatments for films, etc. Statistical and mathematical techniques can also be used to optimize these processes. They help us understand the relationships between multiple input variables and their effects on the outcome, which is particularly useful for fine-tuning the deposition parameters used in MMC production.
The characterization of electrodeposited films is essential for understanding their structural, mechanical, electrical, optical, and functional properties. The characterization techniques most often used are XRD, SEM, AFM (structural and morphological analysis), EDS, XPS (chemical composition and elemental analysis), indentation tests, scratch tests, tribometry-wear tests, friction tests (mechanical and tribological properties), the four-point probe method (electrical properties), TGA, and DSC (thermal properties). The use of other techniques for the characterization of films is also welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ivana Mladenović
Dr. Nebojša Nikolić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- thin films
- electrodeposition
- morphology
- mechanical properties
- MEMS
- optimization
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