Nanostructured Thin Films: Fundamentals and Applications presents an overview of the synthesis and characterization of thin films and their nanocomposites. Both vapor phase and liquid phase approaches are discussed, along with the methods that are sufficiently attractive for large-scale production. Examples of applications in clean energy, sensors, biomedicine, anticorrosion and surface modification are also included. As the applications of thin films in nanomedicine, cell phones, solar cell-powered devices, and in the protection of structural materials continues to grow, this book presents an important research reference for anyone seeking an informed overview on their structure and applications.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Frontiers of Nanoscience - p. ii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. ix 7. Chapter 1. Nanostructured thin films–background, preparation and relation to the technological revolution of the 21st century - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Micro- and nanostructured piezoelectric polymers: Fundamentals and application - p. 35 9. Chapter 3. Nanostructured flexible PVDF and fluoropolymer-based hybrid films - p. 67 10. Chapter 4. Two-dimensional nanostructures for biomedical applications - p. 103 11. Chapter 5. Nanostructured magnetite thin films: An avenue for spintronics - p. 121 12. Chapter 6. Dynamic effects in siloxane PECVD coatings - p. 141 13. Chapter 7. Scanning thermal microscopy—a tool for thermal measurement in the nanoscale - p. 181 14. Chapter 8. Interface and surface properties of oxide–organic hybrid nanostructures: From charge transfer to degradation effects - p. 215 15. Chapter 9. Coatings and surfaces with hydrophobic and anti-icing properties - p. 257 16. Chapter 10. Spectroscopic and electrical properties of hybrid thin films for solar cell applications - p. 271 17. Chapter 11. Biomedical applications of ultrathin atomic layer deposited metal oxide films on polymeric materials - p. 291 18. Index - p. 309
Nanostructured Thin Films: Fundamentals and Applications presents an overview of the synthesis and characterization of thin films and their nanocomposites. Both vapor phase and liquid phase approaches are discussed, along with the methods that are sufficiently attractive for large-scale production. Examples of applications in clean energy, sensors, biomedicine, anticorrosion and surface modification are also included. As the applications of thin films in nanomedicine, cell phones, solar cell-powered devices, and in the protection of structural materials continues to grow, this book presents an important research reference for anyone seeking an informed overview on their structure and applications.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Frontiers of Nanoscience - p. ii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Contributors - p. ix 7. Chapter 1. Nanostructured thin films–background, preparation and relation to the technological revolution of the 21st century - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Micro- and nanostructured piezoelectric polymers: Fundamentals and application - p. 35 9. Chapter 3. Nanostructured flexible PVDF and fluoropolymer-based hybrid films - p. 67 10. Chapter 4. Two-dimensional nanostructures for biomedical applications - p. 103 11. Chapter 5. Nanostructured magnetite thin films: An avenue for spintronics - p. 121 12. Chapter 6. Dynamic effects in siloxane PECVD coatings - p. 141 13. Chapter 7. Scanning thermal microscopy—a tool for thermal measurement in the nanoscale - p. 181 14. Chapter 8. Interface and surface properties of oxide–organic hybrid nanostructures: From charge transfer to degradation effects - p. 215 15. Chapter 9. Coatings and surfaces with hydrophobic and anti-icing properties - p. 257 16. Chapter 10. Spectroscopic and electrical properties of hybrid thin films for solar cell applications - p. 271 17. Chapter 11. Biomedical applications of ultrathin atomic layer deposited metal oxide films on polymeric materials - p. 291 18. Index - p. 309
