Thin Films and Coatings for Energy Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films and Interfaces".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 191
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the advancements and emerging challenges of thin films and coatings. Thin films are indispensable components for advanced applications in various fields, such as energy storage, membrane separations, optical devices, sensor techniques, etc. The development of new materials, processing techniques, and functional additives has expanded the range of applications for thin films and coatings, making them an integral part of modern technology. Thin films can be defined as a thin layer of a material, where the thickness varies from several nanometers to a few micrometers. While thin films and coatings show great potential for modifying the surface properties and enabling designated functionalities, their use in energy applications is not without challenges. Environmental concerns, regulatory issues, and emerging trends are all factors that need to be considered. The use of certain materials and processing techniques may pose environmental risks or may be subject to regulatory restrictions. Papers on both experimental and computational research are welcome. Review articles will also be considered provided the theme is relevant and the topic covers the latest advancements.
Dr. Chao Fang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thin films
- coatings
- advanced materials
- energy applications
- nanomaterials
- composite
- deposition
- membranes
