Nanostructured Thin Films: Properties, Fabrication and Application
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 867
Special Issue Editors
Interests: thin films; organic–inorganic composites; sol–gel; optical properties
Interests: electrochemical sensors; electrochemistry; electrodeposition; Raman spectroscopy; sensor development; environmental assessment; food safety; diagnostics
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Interests: thin-film deposition; electrical characterization; morphological characterization; structural characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanostructured thin films have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their exceptional properties, versatile fabrication methods, and broad application potential. These thin films, composed of nanometer-scale structures, exhibit unique optical, electrical, and mechanical characteristics that have revolutionized fields such as electronics, photonics, energy storage, and biomedicine. The ability to manipulate materials at the nanoscale enables the development of novel devices and systems with enhanced performance, efficiency, and functionality.
This Special Issue will present cutting-edge research on the properties, fabrication techniques, and diverse applications of nanostructured thin films. It will focus on understanding the mechanisms that govern their behavior and exploring innovative approaches to integrate these materials into practical applications. We invite researchers to contribute original research articles and comprehensive review articles that shed light on recent advancements and future prospects in this exciting domain.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced deposition techniques for nanostructured thin films, including atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, and physical vapor deposition;
- Optical and electronic properties of nanostructured thin films for photonic and optoelectronic devices;
- Applications of nanostructured thin films in energy systems, including photovoltaics, batteries, and supercapacitors;
- Integration of nanostructured thin films in wearable and flexible electronics;
- Development of nanostructured thin films for sensor applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring;
- Fabrication of multifunctional nanostructured coatings for corrosion resistance and mechanical reinforcement;
- Nanostructured thin films for enhanced catalysis and chemical reactions;
- Biocompatible and antimicrobial thin films for medical implants and devices;
- Theoretical modeling and simulation of nanostructured thin film growth and properties;
- Scalability and sustainability challenges in the industrial production of nanostructured thin films.
Dr. Ileana Cristina Vasiliu
Dr. Stefan-Marian Iordache
Dr. Bogdan Biță
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanostructured thin films
- deposition techniques
- photonics and optoelectronics
- flexible and wearable electronics
- energy storage and conversion
- sensing and environmental monitoring
- biocompatible coatings
- catalysis and reaction engineering
- mechanical reinforcement
- simulation and modeling
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