Reactive Sputter Deposition

Reactive Sputter Deposition
Author: Diederik Depla
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2008-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3540766642

In this valuable work, all aspects of the reactive magnetron sputtering process, from the discharge up to the resulting thin film growth, are described in detail, allowing the reader to understand the complete process. Hence, this book gives necessary information for those who want to start with reactive magnetron sputtering, understand and investigate the technique, control their sputtering process and tune their existing process, obtaining the desired thin films.

Intelligent Coatings for Corrosion Control

Intelligent Coatings for Corrosion Control
Author: Atul Tiwari
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 747
Release: 2014-10-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0124115349

Intelligent Coatings for Corrosion Control covers the most current and comprehensive information on the emerging field of intelligent coatings. The book begins with a fundamental discussion of corrosion and corrosion protection through coatings, setting the stage for deeper discussion of the various types of smart coatings currently in use and in development, outlining their methods of synthesis and characterization, and their applications in a variety of corrosion settings. Further chapters provide insight into the ongoing research, current trends, and technical challenges in this rapidly progressing field. - Reviews fundamentals of corrosion and coatings for corrosion control before delving into a discussion of intelligent coatings—useful for researchers and grad students new to the subject - Covers the most current developments in intelligent coatings for corrosion control as presented by top researchers in the field - Includes many examples of current and potential applications of smart coatings to a variety of corrosion problems

Vanadium Dioxide-Based Thermochromic Smart Windows

Vanadium Dioxide-Based Thermochromic Smart Windows
Author: Yi Long
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2021-05-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000393577

The usage of building energy accounts for 30–40% of total energy consumption in developed countries, exceeding the amount for industry or transportation. Around 50% energy for building services is contributed by heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. More importantly, both building and HVAC energy consumptions are predicted to increase in the next two decades. Windows are considered as the least energy-efficient components of buildings. Therefore, smart windows are becoming increasingly important as they are capable of reducing HVAC energy usage by tuning the transmitted sunlight in a smart and favoured way: blocking solar irradiation on hot days, while letting it pass through on cold days. Compared with other type of smart windows, thermochromic windows have the unique advantages of cost-effectiveness, rational stimulus, and passive response. This book covers fabrication of vanadium dioxide–based smart windows, discusses various strategies to enhance their performance, and shares perspectives from the top scientists in this particular field.

Handbook of Thin Film Process Technology

Handbook of Thin Film Process Technology
Author: D Glocker
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2018-01-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351081241

The Handbook of Thin Film Process Technology is a practical handbook for the thin film scientist, engineer and technician. This handbook is regularly updated with new material, and this volume presents additional recipe-type information (i.e. important deposition system details and process parameters) for optical materials.

Research in Progress

Research in Progress
Author: United States. Army Research Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1984
Genre: Military research
ISBN:

Vols. for 1977- consist of two parts: Chemistry, biological sciences, engineering sciences, metallurgy and materials science (issued in the spring); and Physics, electronics, mathematics, geosciences (issued in the fall).

Modern Technologies for Creating the Thin-film Systems and Coatings

Modern Technologies for Creating the Thin-film Systems and Coatings
Author: Nikolay Nikitenkov
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2017-03-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 953513003X

Development of the thin film and coating technologies (TFCT) made possible the technological revolution in electronics and through it the revolution in IT and communications in the end of the twentieth century. Now, TFCT penetrated in many sectors of human life and industry: biology and medicine; nuclear, fusion, and hydrogen energy; protection against corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement; jet engine; space materials science; and many others. Currently, TFCT along with nanotechnologies is the most promising for the development of almost all industries. The 20 chapters of this book present the achievements of thin-film technology in many areas mentioned above but more than any other in medicine and biology and energy saving and energy efficiency.

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering
Author: Daniel Lundin
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2019-08-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128124555

High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering: Fundamentals, Technologies, Challenges and Applications is an in-depth introduction to HiPIMS that emphasizes how this novel sputtering technique differs from conventional magnetron processes in terms of both discharge physics and the resulting thin film characteristics. Ionization of sputtered atoms is discussed in detail for various target materials. In addition, the role of self-sputtering, secondary electron emission and the importance of controlling the process gas dynamics, both inert and reactive gases, are examined in detail with an aim to generate stable HiPIMS processes. Lastly, the book also looks at how to characterize the HiPIMS discharge, including essential diagnostic equipment. Experimental results and simulations based on industrially relevant material systems are used to illustrate mechanisms controlling nucleation kinetics, column formation and microstructure evolution. - Includes a comprehensive description of the HiPIMS process from fundamental physics to applications - Provides a distinctive link between the process plasma and thin film communities - Discusses the industrialization of HiPIMS and its real world applications