Editorial Board for section 'Thin Films'
- Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces Section
- Corrosion, Wear and Erosion Section
- Coatings for Food Technology and System Section
- Plasma Coatings, Surfaces & Interfaces Section
- Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification Section
- Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering Section
- Thin Films Section
- Tribology Section
- Liquid–Fluid Coatings, Surfaces and Interfaces Section
- Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage Section
- Functional Polymer Coatings and Films Section
- Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology Section
- Environmental Aspects in Colloid and Interface Science Section
- Laser Coatings Section
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Please note that the order in which the Editors appear on this page is alphabetical, and follows the structure of the editorial board presented on the MDPI website under information for editors: editorial board responsibilities.
Members
Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, Bldg. 717, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
Interests: Li-ion batteries; Li-S batteries; all-solid-state batteries; pseudocapacitors; thin films; materials science; mesoporous materials; self-assembled nanostructures; structure-property relationships
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Interests: Li-ion batteries; Li-S batteries; all-solid-state batteries; pseudocapacitors; thin films; materials science; mesoporous materials; self-assembled nanostructures; structure-property relationships
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Laboratory of Thin Film Chemical Technologies, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086, Tallinn, Estonia
Interests: thin films; nanostructured layers; chemical deposition methods; chemical spray pyrolysis; materials science; photovoltaics; photocatalytic self- and air cleaning coatings
Interests: thin films; nanostructured layers; chemical deposition methods; chemical spray pyrolysis; materials science; photovoltaics; photocatalytic self- and air cleaning coatings
Dr. Klaus Pagh Almtoft
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Tribology Centre, Danish Technological Insitute, Kongsvang Allé 29, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Interests: sputter deposition; Industrial-scale sputtering; PVD coatings; surface enginering; pulsed DC sputtering; HiPIMS; HPPMS; oxides; nitrides; carbides; DLC; tribology; ion-beam assisted deposition (IBAD); ion implantation; photocatalysis; X-ray diffraction (XRD, XRR, pole figures); electron microscopy (SEM, TEM); Rutherford backscattering; EDX
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Interests: sputter deposition; Industrial-scale sputtering; PVD coatings; surface enginering; pulsed DC sputtering; HiPIMS; HPPMS; oxides; nitrides; carbides; DLC; tribology; ion-beam assisted deposition (IBAD); ion implantation; photocatalysis; X-ray diffraction (XRD, XRR, pole figures); electron microscopy (SEM, TEM); Rutherford backscattering; EDX
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“Ilie Murgulescu” Institute of Physical Chemistry, Romanian Academy, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: hydrogel; multifunctional nanostructured materials (thin films, oxides, semiconductors)
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Interests: hydrogel; multifunctional nanostructured materials (thin films, oxides, semiconductors)
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Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20125 Milan, Italy
Interests: wetting; hydrophobicity; icephobicity; omniphobicity; nanocellulose; nanomaterials; coatings
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Interests: wetting; hydrophobicity; icephobicity; omniphobicity; nanocellulose; nanomaterials; coatings
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Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Tzarigradsko chaussee 72, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
Interests: laser physics; laser technologies and interaction of laser radiation with matter; material science and nanotechnologies; PLD; nanostructuring of surfaces; SERS; biophotonics
Interests: laser physics; laser technologies and interaction of laser radiation with matter; material science and nanotechnologies; PLD; nanostructuring of surfaces; SERS; biophotonics
Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
Interests: thin films optics; multilayered structures; sensors with optical read-out; porous thin films and structures; zeolite nanocomposites
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Interests: thin films optics; multilayered structures; sensors with optical read-out; porous thin films and structures; zeolite nanocomposites
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Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW) Dresden e.V., Helmholtzstr. 20, D-01069 Dresden, Germany
Interests: thin films; ALD; PVD; thermoelectric materials
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Interests: thin films; ALD; PVD; thermoelectric materials
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Department of Materials, Engineering and Environmental, Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU), Polytechnic University of Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, I-60131 Ancona, Italy
Interests: use of electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques to determine and understand the correlation between microstructure and chemical-physical properties of magnetic thin films, metallic or nanostructured inorganic coatings and multilayers
Interests: use of electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques to determine and understand the correlation between microstructure and chemical-physical properties of magnetic thin films, metallic or nanostructured inorganic coatings and multilayers
CNR-SPIN, Institute for Superconductors, InnovativeMaterials and Devices, Corso F. Perrone 24, 16152, Genova, Italy
Interests: thin films deposition; Structural and morphological characterization; Physical properties (electrical and thermal transport, magnetization); oxide electronics; superconductivity
Interests: thin films deposition; Structural and morphological characterization; Physical properties (electrical and thermal transport, magnetization); oxide electronics; superconductivity
Laboratory of Process and Materials Sciences, CNRS, Villetaneuse, France
Interests: wide band gap semiconductors; diamond films; chemical vapor deposition; microwave plasmas; electronics and quantum technologies applications
Interests: wide band gap semiconductors; diamond films; chemical vapor deposition; microwave plasmas; electronics and quantum technologies applications
Department of Applied Physics, Universitat de Barcelona, C/Martí i Franquès, 1, 08028 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Interests: thin films; coatings; nanostructured materials (CNTs, GNWs,…)
Interests: thin films; coatings; nanostructured materials (CNTs, GNWs,…)
National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics, Magurele, Romania
Interests: reactive magnetron sputtering; cathodic arc evaporation; inorganic thin films and coatings; multilayer coatings; biocompatible and protective coatings; high entropy alloy coatings including HEA nitrides and carbides; structural characterization techniques; electrical and optical properties of thin films
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Interests: reactive magnetron sputtering; cathodic arc evaporation; inorganic thin films and coatings; multilayer coatings; biocompatible and protective coatings; high entropy alloy coatings including HEA nitrides and carbides; structural characterization techniques; electrical and optical properties of thin films
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School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, Newcastle University, Bedson Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK
Interests: mechanical characterisation of thin coatings; nanoindentation; nanoscratch; impact and fracture studies; mechanical damage of submicron coatings for electronic and optical applications; performance and reliability of thin films for energy generation and storage; tribology of functional materials
Interests: mechanical characterisation of thin coatings; nanoindentation; nanoscratch; impact and fracture studies; mechanical damage of submicron coatings for electronic and optical applications; performance and reliability of thin films for energy generation and storage; tribology of functional materials
Centre of Physics of Minho and Porto Universities, University of Minho, Azurém Campus, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Interests: material science; nanotechnology; thin films; functionalized nanoscale and nanostructured materials and surfaces; photocatalytic coatings (thin films, nanoparticles) with self-cleaning, antifogging, air-purifying, and antibacterial functions; advanced characterization techniques
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Interests: material science; nanotechnology; thin films; functionalized nanoscale and nanostructured materials and surfaces; photocatalytic coatings (thin films, nanoparticles) with self-cleaning, antifogging, air-purifying, and antibacterial functions; advanced characterization techniques
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Dr. Gianfranco Carotenuto
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Institute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB-CNR), National Research Council, Piazzale E. Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy
Interests: functional materials; graphene; nanocomposites; polymer-embedded nanostructures
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Interests: functional materials; graphene; nanocomposites; polymer-embedded nanostructures
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Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire Carnot de Bourgogne (ICB), Equipe Nanostructures et Formulation (Nanoform), Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 9, Av. A.Savary, BP 47870, 21078 Dijon Cedex, France
Interests: physicochemical and colloidal processes; nanostructured thin films; functionalized nanoparticles; solar cells; formulation
Interests: physicochemical and colloidal processes; nanostructured thin films; functionalized nanoparticles; solar cells; formulation
Advanced Materials and Life Sciences Division, INRIM, Torino, Italy
Interests: magnetic thin films; nanomaterials; multilayers; nanoparticles; Magnetic Properties
Interests: magnetic thin films; nanomaterials; multilayers; nanoparticles; Magnetic Properties
Centre of Physics of Universities of Minho and Porto/Physcis Department, School of Sciences, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: functional and smart materials and surfaces for advanced applications; production of transition metal oxynitrides by sputtering and correspondent physical characterization; deposition of thin films on complex organic substrates
Interests: functional and smart materials and surfaces for advanced applications; production of transition metal oxynitrides by sputtering and correspondent physical characterization; deposition of thin films on complex organic substrates
Dr. Adrian David
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CRISMAT Lab., University of Caen Normandy, ENSICAEN, CEDEX, 14050 Caen, France
Interests: thin films; PLD; XRD; SEM; EBSD; combinatorial structures; transport properties
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Interests: thin films; PLD; XRD; SEM; EBSD; combinatorial structures; transport properties
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Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans (IMMM), UMR 6283 CNRS, Le Mans Université, Avenue Olivier Messiaen, 72085 Le Mans CEDEX 9, France
Interests: thin films; polymers; spectrometry; materials science; polymerization; atomic force microscopy; nanomechanical properties; smart materials; polymer environmental impact
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Interests: thin films; polymers; spectrometry; materials science; polymerization; atomic force microscopy; nanomechanical properties; smart materials; polymer environmental impact
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Institute of Materials Science, University of Silesia, 40-006 Katowice, Poland
Interests: titanium; titanium alloys; nanomaterials; biomaterials; surface modification of titanium alloy; composite coatings; oxide coatings; porous materials; core-shell materials; mechanical alloying; nanomaterials synthesis; nanostructured materials; rietveld method; X-ray rflectivity, grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD); X-ray diffraction; SEM analysis; XRD analysis
Interests: titanium; titanium alloys; nanomaterials; biomaterials; surface modification of titanium alloy; composite coatings; oxide coatings; porous materials; core-shell materials; mechanical alloying; nanomaterials synthesis; nanostructured materials; rietveld method; X-ray rflectivity, grazing incidence X-ray diffraction (GIXD); X-ray diffraction; SEM analysis; XRD analysis
Department of Civil, Environmental, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering (DICAM), Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Interests: Mechanism of growth and breakdown of anodic oxide films on valve-metals and valve-metals alloys; Characterization of corrosion layers and passive films by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Photocurrent Spectroscopy (PCS); Study of electronic properties of amorphous and crystalline semiconductors by PCS and differential admittance technique; Preparation and functionalization of anodic alumina membranes for thin film fuel cells; Preparation of biocompatible membranes for thin film fuel cell; Electrochemical growth of nanostructures by template assisted method or by anodizing; Photoelectrochemical fabrication of hybrid inorganic/organic (conducting polymers) junctions for electronic applications; Growth and Characterization of anodic oxides for ReRAM applications; Modelling of optical band gap of oxides by semiempirical approaches
Interests: Mechanism of growth and breakdown of anodic oxide films on valve-metals and valve-metals alloys; Characterization of corrosion layers and passive films by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Photocurrent Spectroscopy (PCS); Study of electronic properties of amorphous and crystalline semiconductors by PCS and differential admittance technique; Preparation and functionalization of anodic alumina membranes for thin film fuel cells; Preparation of biocompatible membranes for thin film fuel cell; Electrochemical growth of nanostructures by template assisted method or by anodizing; Photoelectrochemical fabrication of hybrid inorganic/organic (conducting polymers) junctions for electronic applications; Growth and Characterization of anodic oxides for ReRAM applications; Modelling of optical band gap of oxides by semiempirical approaches
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
Interests: MEMS; microfludics; sensors and actuators; smart materials and structures; computational mechanics
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Interests: MEMS; microfludics; sensors and actuators; smart materials and structures; computational mechanics
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Air Liquide, Innovation Campus Tokyo, 2-2 Hikarinooka, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-0847, Japan
Interests: precursors; atomic layer deposition; energy applications; surface and interface engineering
Interests: precursors; atomic layer deposition; energy applications; surface and interface engineering
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
Interests: Interfaces; Thin Films; Interconnects; Microelectronics; Thermal-Mechanical-Electrical Interactions
Interests: Interfaces; Thin Films; Interconnects; Microelectronics; Thermal-Mechanical-Electrical Interactions
1. Fulbright Fellow, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521, USA
2. Chair Professor, Center for Modeling & Computer Simulation, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Mathematics, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Interests: nanofluid; non-newtonian fluid; heat and mass transfer; porosity; MHD; peristaltic; blood flow
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2. Chair Professor, Center for Modeling & Computer Simulation, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Mathematics, International Islamic University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Interests: nanofluid; non-newtonian fluid; heat and mass transfer; porosity; MHD; peristaltic; blood flow
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Department of Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment, Universitatea Transilvania din Brasovdisabled, Brasov, Romania
Interests: thin film semiconductors; photocatalytic materials; metal oxides and composites layer; wastewater treatments; air decontamination
Interests: thin film semiconductors; photocatalytic materials; metal oxides and composites layer; wastewater treatments; air decontamination
Departamento de Física Aplicada I, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen deÁfrica 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
Interests: synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials; design of solar selective coatings for energy applications; tuning optical properties of materials by controlling the microstructure; development of functional materials for additive manufacturing
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Interests: synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials; design of solar selective coatings for energy applications; tuning optical properties of materials by controlling the microstructure; development of functional materials for additive manufacturing
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Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and Structures, National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania
Interests: spectroscopic ellipsometry; X-ray diffraction; Raman; ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopies of thin films and multilayers; magneto-optical characterization of glasses and crystals; Faraday rotation; dispersions of refractive indexl extinction coefficient and Verdet constant; birefringence and dichroism; preparation of thin films by physical vapor deposition methods; developing and characterization of photovoltaic cells; memory cells and thin film transistors
Interests: spectroscopic ellipsometry; X-ray diffraction; Raman; ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopies of thin films and multilayers; magneto-optical characterization of glasses and crystals; Faraday rotation; dispersions of refractive indexl extinction coefficient and Verdet constant; birefringence and dichroism; preparation of thin films by physical vapor deposition methods; developing and characterization of photovoltaic cells; memory cells and thin film transistors
