Current Trends in Coatings and Films for Optical Sensors
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Thin Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 2281
Special Issue Editors
Interests: surface plasmons; biosensors; photonic crystal fiber design; femtosecond micro-machining of optoelectronic materials; Fiber Bragg gratings sensors; Rayleigh-and-Brillion-scattering-based distributed sensors; instrumentation of fiber optic sensors for energy and harsh environments in the steelmaking industry
Interests: fibre optic sensors; Bragg gratings; refractive index; temperature sensors; Mach-Zehnder interferometers; optical fibre fabrication; Michelson interferometers; etching; refractive index measurement; splicing; temperature measurement; Fabry-Perot interferometers; Sagnac interferometers; accelerometers; bending; condition monitoring; curvature measurement; demodulation; finite element analysis; fracture mechanics; high-speed optical techniques; iron compounds; laser ablation; laser beam cutting; light interference
Interests: fiber optic sensors; novel photonic/microwave micro/nano materials; structures; devices and sensors; ultrafast laser machining; processing and characterization of micro/nano structures; materials and devices; sensors and instrumentation for applications in harsh environments; microwave-photonic sensing; imaging and spectroscopy; optical biomedical imaging and sensing
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Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit papers on the latest trends in coatings and films for optical sensors. This topic is of great importance in various industries, including healthcare, automotive, and aerospace, where the development of high-performance optical sensors is essential for continued progress.
Papers that explore new coating materials, enhanced functionality, improved sensitivity and selectivity, increased durability, and sustainable coating materials are highly encouraged. We welcome original research, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field, be it through experimental or simulation approaches. The main points for the topic of interest includes but are not limited to:
- New coating materials such as metal oxides and thin films being developed to provide optical clarity, environmental protection, and compatibility with substrates for optical sensors.
- Coatings with additional functionality, such as self-healing, anti-fouling, and anti-reflective properties, are becoming more popular for optical sensors.
- Coatings and films that enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of optical sensors are being developed to meet the growing demand for high-performance sensors in various industries.
- Durability and resistance to wear and tear are key considerations in the development of coatings and films for optical sensors, and advancements in coating materials and deposition techniques are leading to more durable coatings.
- Sustainable coating materials that are eco-friendly and biodegradable, such as cellulose and chitosan, are being developed to address environmental concerns in the production of coatings and films for optical sensors.
Keywords:
gas sensing coatings; volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing coatings; metal‒organic framework (MOF) coatings; nanoparticle coatings; polymer coatings; Composite coatings; multi-layer coatings; anti-corrosion coatings; anti-static coatings; anti-icing coatings; metal oxides; selectivity; durability; wear resistance; sustainability
Your papers will be reviewed by our esteemed panel of experts, and the selected papers will be published in MDPI’s Coatings journal, which is highly respected in the field. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this important area.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and thank you for your contributions to the field of coatings and films for optical sensors.
Dr. Farhan Mumtaz
Prof. Dr. Yutang Dai
Dr. Jie Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gas sensing coatings
- volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing coatings
- metal‒organic framework (MOF) coatings
- nanoparticle coatings
- polymer coatings
- composite coatings
- multi-layer coatings
- anti-corrosion coatings
- anti-static coatings
- anti-icing coatings
- metal oxides
- selectivity
- durability
- wear resistance
- sustainability
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