Recent Advances in Surfaces and Interfaces of Nanofilms

Dear Colleagues,

Nano-scale films and membranes have important roles in flexible electronics and energy conversion devices. However, during the formation of various structures, the existence of uncontrolled states or phases in surfaces and interfaces has become a serious obstacle to the achievement of intended functionalities.

One solution to this problem can be found through fundamental characterizations of the surfaces and interfaces of nanofilms. For example, by using advanced in situ spectroscopic methods, the controlled growth of nano-scale structures with desired properties can be achieved.

This Special Issue of Nanomaterials will present comprehensive research regarding the surface and interface phenomena of thin films and membranes. This includes the utilization of elastic/inelastic scattering/spectroscopic methods, biaxial/uniaxial strain engineering, artificial superlattices, nanofilm deposition/fabrication techniques, and other fundamental or experimental approaches. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• The surfaces and interfaces of thin films or membranes;
• Interfacial interactions;
• The formation of heterostructures;
• Characterization methods;
• Controlled growth/deposition;
• Spin/orbital/lattice coupling phenomena.

Dr. Ambrose Seo
Guest Editor

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