Thin Film Coatings : Properties, Deposition, and Applications

Thin Film Coatings: Properties, Deposition, and Applications discusses the holistic subject of conventional and emerging thin film technologies without bias to a specific technology based on the existing literature. It covers properties and delves into the various methods of thin film deposition, including the most recent techniques and a direction for future developments. It also discusses the cutting-edge applications of thin film coatings such as self-healing and smart coatings, biomedical, hybrid, and scalable thin films. Finally, the concept of Industry 4.0 in thin film coating technology is examined.

This book:

• Explores a wide range and is not specific to material and method of deposition
• Demonstrates the application of thin film coatings in nearly all sectors, such as energy and anti-microbial applications
• Details the preparation and properties of hybrid and scalable (ultra) thin materials for advanced applications
• Provides detailed bibliometric analyses on applications of thin film coatings
• Discusses Industry 4.0 and 3D printing in thin film technology

With its broad coverage, this comprehensive reference will appeal to a wide audience of materials scientists and engineers and others studying and developing advanced thin film technologies.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Thin Films and Coatings
Chapter 2 : Methods of Thin Film Deposition
Chapter 3 : Characterization Techniques for Thin Films
Chapter 4 : Hybrid and Scalable Thin Films
Chapter 5 : Bibliometric Analysis of Applications of Thin Film Coatings
Chapter 6 : Thin Films for Biomedical Applications
Chapter 7 : Thin Films for Surface Protection
Chapter 8 : Thin Films for Cutting Tools
Chapter 9 : Thin Films for Electronic, Spintronica, and Optical Applications
Chapter 10 : Thin Films for Energy Applications
Chapter 11 : Smart and Self-Healing Thin Film Materials
Chapter 12 : Thin Films for Antimicrobial Applications
Chapter 13 : High Entropy Alloy Thin Films
Chapter 14 : Thin Films and Industry 4.0
Chapter 15 : Thin Films and 3D Printing Technology

Index