Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application
Chemical Engineering ISSN 2455-3344 3 issues a year Hybrid open accessWhat does hybrid open access mean? This journal has two kinds of articles. Open access articles are free for anyone to read; the author pays an article processing charge for that. All other articles are for subscribers. Authors can also publish at no cost under the subscription-based option.
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- 186Articles published
- 10Published in 2026
- 390Authors
- 2Open access
Journal information
- Title
- Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application
- Issues per year
- 3 issues
- ISSN
- 2455-3344
- Publisher
- STM Journals
- DOI
- 10.37591/JoTCSTA
- Starting year
- 2014
- Subject
- Chemical Engineering
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Copyright policy
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
- Article processing charge
- ₹10,000 in India · $400 outside India
- Subscription-based publication
- No cost. Author copy, DOI and certificate are chargeable.
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Editorial board
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Editor-in-Chief
Chemical Technology, Shroff S. R. Rotary Institute of Chemical Technology, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University, New Delhi, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Mechanical Engineering, GM Institute of Technology, India
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Associate Editor-in-Chief
Physics, Tripura University, India
Latest articles
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The Influence of Surface Modification on the Core Characteristics of Photografted Coir Fibers
Abstract: Polymer mixtures strengthened with natural fibers can exhibit markedly different mechanical properties and resistance to environmental degradation depending on how their interfacial layers are arranged. Coir, an important plant-derived fiber, can be incorporated into substances such as polyacrylate through several methods to achieve desired properties and textures. However, its high-water absorption tendency, inadequate surface adhesion, and poor interaction between the untreated fiber and the polymer matrix lead to separation over …
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Advances in Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD): Principles, Processes, Challenges, and Industrial Applications
Abstract: Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is widely used to produce thin films and protective coatings for applications where the surface properties of a material are as important as its bulk properties. The process involves converting a solid source material into vapour or energetic particles, transporting these species through a controlled environment, and depositing them onto a substrate to form a thin film. Over the years, improvements in PVD equipment and deposition …
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Strategic Dispersion and Stabilization Protocols for Aqueous Organic Pigments: High-Speed Dispersion vs. Bead Mill Systems.
Abstract: In modern coating industry era, aqueous organic pigment dispersions are critical components for the development of flexo and inkjet inks, textile colorants, and various commercial water-based tinting systems. So converting raw, hydrophobic, and heavily agglomerated pigment powders into the finely dispersed, sub-micron colloidal suspensions. It will achieving peak color strength, transparency, gloss, and multi-year shelf stability requires This review examines the mechano-chemical and thermodynamic forces driving the aqueous pigment dispersion …
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PHOTONIC CRYSTAL AND PLASMONIC NANOSTRUCTURES: DESIGN, PROPERTIES AND EMERGING APPLICATIONS
Abstract: Photonic crystal and Plasmonic nanostructure hybrids have drawn significant interest in their ability to simultaneously control the spectral properties of light and its spatial electromagnetic field distribution at the nanometer scale. While photonic crystals (PhCs) regulate light propagation via microscopic photonic band gaps that block specific wavelengths, they suffer from limited field localization; conversely, plasmonic nanostructures generate highly localized nanoscale electric fields but are limited by high energy losses. To …
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Effect of 4 wt% Manganese Doping on the Structural and Room-Temperature Gas-Sensing Properties of Sri Lankan Natural Graphite Thin Films for Ammonia and Ethanol Detection
Abstract: The development of low-cost, room temperature gas sensors is of considerable interest for environmental monitoring and industrial safety applications. In this study, a 4 wt% manganese (Mn)-doped natural graphite thin film gas sensor was fabricated using high-purity Sri Lankan vein graphite (BCD20, 99.1% carbon content) deposited on patterned indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates by the Doctor Blade technique. The structural, morphological, and gas sensing properties of the fabricated sensor were …
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Development of Multilayer Metallic Coatings with Graded Interfaces for Enhanced Wear and Fatigue Resistance in Aerospace Components
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the development and characterization of multilayer metallic coating systems with compositionally graded interfaces, specifically engineered to enhance wear and fatigue resistance in aerospace structural and rotating components. Four coating architectures were systematically designed: (i) CrN/TiAlN bilayer, (ii) TiN/TiAlN/TiAlSiN gradient trilayer, (iii) CrAlN/AlCrN nanolaminate, and (iv) a novel five-layer CrN–TiN–TiAlN–AlCrN–TiAlSiN functionally graded system (FGS). Coatings were deposited via high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) and …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 50–67 Read article
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Thin-Film Quantum Photonic Technologies for Quantum Teleportation
Abstract: One of the most important protocols in distributed quantum computing and quantum communication is quantum teleportation, which allows quantum information to be sent between distant nodes without actually sending the quantum particle. The teleportation process is fundamentally based on quantum entanglement, Bell state measurements, and classical communication channels, which collectively allow the accurate reconstruction of an unknown quantum state at a remote location. In recent years, rapid progress in integrated …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–19 Read article
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Enhanced Room-Temperature Gas Sensing Performance of 2% Mn-Doped Sri Lankan Natural Graphite Thin-Film Sensors for Ammonia, Acetone, and Ethanol vapors Detection
Abstract: The development of room-temperature gas sensors with high sensitivity, fast response, and low-cost remains a critical challenge for environmental monitoring and safety applications. In this work, we report the fabrication and characterization of a 2% Mn-doped Sri Lankan natural graphite thin-film sensor for the detection of ammonia (NH3), ethanol (C2H5OH), and acetone (C3H6O) vapors under ambient conditions. The sensor was prepared using the doctor-blade coating method on Indium Tin Oxide …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 39–49 Read article
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The Influence of Surface Modification on the Core Characteristics of Photografted Coir Fibers
Abstract: Polymer mixtures strengthened with natural fibers can exhibit markedly different mechanical properties and resistance to environmental degradation depending on how their interfacial layers are arranged. Coir, an important plant-derived fiber, can be incorporated into substances such as polyacrylate through several methods to achieve desired properties and textures. However, its high-water absorption tendency, inadequate surface adhesion, and poor interaction between the untreated fiber and the polymer matrix lead to separation over …
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Advances in Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD): Principles, Processes, Challenges, and Industrial Applications
Abstract: Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) is widely used to produce thin films and protective coatings for applications where the surface properties of a material are as important as its bulk properties. The process involves converting a solid source material into vapour or energetic particles, transporting these species through a controlled environment, and depositing them onto a substrate to form a thin film. Over the years, improvements in PVD equipment and deposition …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application Read article
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Strategic Dispersion and Stabilization Protocols for Aqueous Organic Pigments: High-Speed Dispersion vs. Bead Mill Systems.
Abstract: In modern coating industry era, aqueous organic pigment dispersions are critical components for the development of flexo and inkjet inks, textile colorants, and various commercial water-based tinting systems. So converting raw, hydrophobic, and heavily agglomerated pigment powders into the finely dispersed, sub-micron colloidal suspensions. It will achieving peak color strength, transparency, gloss, and multi-year shelf stability requires This review examines the mechano-chemical and thermodynamic forces driving the aqueous pigment dispersion …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application Read article
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PHOTONIC CRYSTAL AND PLASMONIC NANOSTRUCTURES: DESIGN, PROPERTIES AND EMERGING APPLICATIONS
Abstract: Photonic crystal and Plasmonic nanostructure hybrids have drawn significant interest in their ability to simultaneously control the spectral properties of light and its spatial electromagnetic field distribution at the nanometer scale. While photonic crystals (PhCs) regulate light propagation via microscopic photonic band gaps that block specific wavelengths, they suffer from limited field localization; conversely, plasmonic nanostructures generate highly localized nanoscale electric fields but are limited by high energy losses. To …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application Read article
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Effect of 4 wt% Manganese Doping on the Structural and Room-Temperature Gas-Sensing Properties of Sri Lankan Natural Graphite Thin Films for Ammonia and Ethanol Detection
Abstract: The development of low-cost, room temperature gas sensors is of considerable interest for environmental monitoring and industrial safety applications. In this study, a 4 wt% manganese (Mn)-doped natural graphite thin film gas sensor was fabricated using high-purity Sri Lankan vein graphite (BCD20, 99.1% carbon content) deposited on patterned indium tin oxide (ITO) substrates by the Doctor Blade technique. The structural, morphological, and gas sensing properties of the fabricated sensor were …
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