Nanostructured Thin Film Deposition by Sputtering: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the significant influence of sputtering in the production of nanostructured thin films. It begins with a review of the historical evolution and fundamental principles inherent to sputtering before delving into a thorough examination of thin films, covering their distinctive properties, the impact of sputtering, and the role of target materials. Building upon this base, the book unveils advanced sputtering methodologies, augmented with applicable case studies. The book provides an in-depth study of nanostructured thin films, addressing their diverse forms, and the elaborate procedures for nanostructure characterization. Finally, it embarks on an extensive analysis of the broad range of applications of sputtered nanostructured thin films, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, optics, biomedicine, and environmental science, as well as promising domains like automotive, oil and gas, food, and energy sectors. This approach offers a sweeping view of sputtering, bridging basic concepts and sophisticated aspects, thereby crafting an invaluable compendium for both researchers and learners in the field.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Sputtering2. Introduction to Thin Films
3. Advanced Sputtering Techniques
4. Introduction to Nanostructured Thin Films and Sputtering
5. Comprehensive Characterization Techniques for Nanostructured Thin Films
6. Applications of Sputtered Nanostructured Thin Films
Authors
Kanak Kalita Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, India.Kanak Kalita is an assistant professor and researcher in the field of computational engineering. His research interests include machine learning, fuzzy decision making, metamodeling, process optimization, finite element method, and composites.
Ranjan Kumar Ghadai Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India.Ranjan Kumar Ghadai is an assistant professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India. His research area includes thin-film coating deposition and its characterization, metal matrix composites, artificial ageing, and process optimization.
Manoj Gupta National University of Singapore, Singapore. Manoj Gupta is an associate professor at the National University of Singapore's Mechanical Engineering Department. His research interests include the development of energy-efficient techniques such as microwave processing and disintegrated melt deposition processing, the development of light-weight materials with a focus on magnesium-based nanocomposites, syntactic composites, metastable composites, and the development of magnesium-based biomaterials such as composite materials. J. Paulo Davim Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal. Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects.
