ABSTRACT

Functional Thin Films Technology features the functional aspects of thin films, such as their application in solar selective absorbers, fiber lasers, solid oxide fuel cells, piezo-related areas, catalysts, superhydrophobicity, semiconductors, and trace pesticides detection. It highlights developments and advances in the preparation, characterization, and applications of functional micro-/nano-scaled films and coatings.

This book

  • Presents technologies aimed at functionality used in nanoelectronics, solar selective absorbers, solid oxide fuel cells, piezo-applications, and sensors
  • Covers absorbers, catalysts, anodic aluminum oxide, superhydrophobics, and semiconductor devices
  • Features a chapter on transport phenomena associated to structures
  • Discusses transport phenomena and material informatics

This second volume in the two-volume set, Protective Thin Coatings and Functional Thin Films Technology, will benefit industry professionals and researchers working in areas related to semiconductors, optoelectronics, plasma technology, solid-state energy storages, and 5G, as well as advanced students studying electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering.

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Multifunctional Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Surface

Theory, Design, and Applications