Next-Generation Functional Thin Films for Smart and Sustainable Electronics

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advancements in functional thin-film technology have led to a considerable evolution of transparent, flexible, intelligent, and energy-efficient electronic devices. Functional thin films play an essential role in novel applications like thin-film transistors (TFTs), transparent electronics, electrochromic devices, smart windows, transparent heaters, flexible sensors, wearable systems, and advanced semiconductor technologies. Persistent advancements in material design, interface engineering, and thin-film fabrication methods have facilitated a breakthrough in device performance.

Growing interest in sustainable and low-power electronics has accelerated research on advanced functional thin-film materials. Novel deposition techniques, multilayer architectures, oxide semiconductors, and transparent conductive electrodes are enabling advanced electronic applications.

Accordingly, this Special Issue aims to showcase recent advances in functional thin films for smart and sustainable electronics. Research papers, short communications, and review papers are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Janakiraman Vivekanandan
Dr. Krishnan Sundaram Usha
Guest Editors

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