Advances in Functional Thin Films

Dear Colleagues,

Thin films (i.e., layers of materials with thickness in the range from nanometers to micrometers) offer exceptional functional properties compared with bulk materials and have therefore been extensively used in the last few years. Herein, we invite authors to contribute their original research articles or comprehensive review articles covering the most recent progress and new developments in the synthesis, patterning, and utilization of functional thin films, including the materials used, improvements in the deposition and processing techniques, enhancements in patterning methods, applications and so on. The article types invited include full papers, communications, and reviews. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Fabrication of ultrathin and thin films;
• Characterization of ultrathin and thin films;
• Multilayers and other related nanostructures;
• Modeling of thin films and multilayers;
• Electronic, spintronic, and optoelectronic applications of thin films;
• Energy-related applications of thin films;
• Innovative materials for their use in ultrathin and thin films.

Dr. Ricardo López Antón
Prof. Dr. Jose Maria De Teresa
Dr. Sion Federico Olive Méndez
Topic Editors