Functional Granular Films and Сoatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to submit your work to this Special Issue on “Functional Granular Films and Coatings: Synthesis, Properties and Applications”. Functional films and coatings can modify the surface of a material or device and impart unique and sometimes unexpected properties to it. Because of this, they attract great interest both in terms of basic research there and for practical applications in a variety of fields, such as biology, energy, the environment, etc. With the development of science and engineering, it becomes necessary to improve the functional properties of existing materials, as well as to develop new unique materials with specified characteristics. The functional properties of a material can be controlled by influencing the microstructure including granularity formed during the synthesis. It is known that a change in the size of grains can lead to a significant change in material properties and even the appearance of new anomalous phenomena. Comprehensive studies of the correlation between synthesis conditions, structure, and functional properties of granular films and coatings can be the impetus for the development of materials science and many areas of industry. The aim of this Special Issue is to combine the latest theoretical and experimental advances and developments in the field of functional films and coatings with granular structure through a combination of original research papers and review articles from leading groups from around the world.

Prof. Alex V. Trukhanov
Dr. Tatiana Zubar
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• film and coating deposition techniques
• surface and interface
• granular films and coatings
• microstructure
• functional properties
• film and coating applications