Materials Science and Engineering

Thin Films – Coatings & Surface Engineering

Thin Films – Coatings & Surface Engineering involve depositing ultra-thin layers on substrates to modify surface properties, enhance durability, and enable functional performance. Applications include electronics, optics, protective coatings, biomedical devices, and energy systems. Techniques such as chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, spin coating, and atomic layer deposition allow precise control over thickness, composition, and morphology. Thin films can provide corrosion resistance, wear protection, electrical conductivity, and optical properties. Nanostructured coatings and multilayer systems improve performance and reliability. Functional thin films are applied in semiconductors, solar cells, sensors, and biomedical implants. Surface engineering through coatings enhances adhesion, biocompatibility, and chemical stability. Characterization techniques, including electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and profilometry, ensure quality and performance evaluation. Research in thin films focuses on scalable processes, multifunctionality, and integration with flexible and smart devices. By enabling tailored surface properties, thin films play a pivotal role in advanced materials design, improving performance, functionality, and longevity across diverse industries.