Advances in Polymer-Based Thin Films
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Polymer Coatings and Films".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 391
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer physics; molecular modeling; deformation mechanics and mechanical properties of polymer thin films
Interests: material characterization; polymeric materials; liquid chromatography; characterization techniques
Interests: synthesis of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane; sol-gel thin films; modification of pigments; spectrally selective paint coatings; high solar absorptivity coatings for concentrated solar power; textile finishing; flame retardant polymers; surface treatments; nanocoatings; electrochromic materials; cotton fabric; organic functional trialkoxysilane; surface functionalization; multifunctional properties; flame retardant; photocatalytic degradation; antibacterial; nanoparticles; repellent; few-layer graphene; pathogen-repellent coating
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer-based coatings and thin films have been widely used in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and electronics industries, among others. They provide excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties, which make them ideal for many advanced applications. The development of new materials, processing techniques, and characterization methods has further enhanced the performance of polymer-based coatings and thin films.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in the field of polymer-based coatings and thin films, with a focus on synthesis, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation and covering topics from fundamental understanding to practical applications. Original research papers, reviews, and perspectives are welcome, including but not limited to the following:
- Novel synthesis and processing methods for polymer-based coatings and thin films.
- Surface modification of polymers for improved adhesion, wetting, and corrosion resistance.
- Multifunctional coatings and thin films for sensing, actuation, and energy storage.
- Bioinspired coatings and thin films for biomedical applications.
- Advanced characterization techniques for polymer-based coatings and thin films.
- Computational modeling and simulation of polymer-based coatings and thin films.
- Scale-up and manufacturing of polymer-based coatings and thin films.
- Challenges and opportunities in commercializing polymer-based coatings and thin films.
Overall, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in polymer-based coatings and thin films, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for future research and industrial applications.
Dr. Nitin Krishnamurthy Hansoge
Dr. Ana Drinčić
Dr. Ivan Jerman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- novel synthesis and processing methods for polymer-based coatings and thin films
- surface modification of polymers for improved adhesion, wetting, and corrosion resistance
- multifunctional coatings and thin films for sensing, actuation, and energy storage
- bioinspired coatings and thin films for biomedical applications
- advanced characterization techniques for polymer-based coatings and thin films
- computational modeling and simulation of polymer-based coatings and thin films
- scale-up and manufacturing of polymer-based coatings and thin films
- challenges and opportunities in commercializing polymer-based coatings and thin films
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