Handbook of Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings, 3 Volume Set

This timely three-volume set captures novel developments in the films and coatings area in relation to nanoscience and nanotechnology. For newcomers to the field, the books serve as introductions and stepping-stones to enter the field with little confusion. For experts, the books provide up-to-date information that can assist them in their research and help them contribute to the advancement of the technology. Figures, tables, and images are included in all three volumes. The first book concentrates on the mechanical properties of thin films and coatings, the second focuses on functional properties as well as related devices and applications, and the final volume examines organic thin films, devices, and coatings for clean energy applications.