Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application
Chemical Engineering ISSN 2455-3344 3 issues a year Hybrid open access
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- 39Articles published
- 7Published in 2026
- 78Authors
- 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
- 2024
- Subject
- Chemical Engineering
- Publication format
- Hybrid open access
- Language
- English
- Type
- Peer-reviewed journal (refereed)
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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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Anti-Soiling Coating Technologies for PV Panels Under Dust Storm Conditions
Abstract: Background Deployment of photovoltaics (PV) in arid and semi-arid areas where there is ample sunlight has been increasing quickly because of their great solar irradiation. The rising number of dust storms, as well as depositing particulate matter to the air, have caused a significant decrease in energy production due to reduced transmittance of light through the surface of the PV panel from the dust on the panel’s surface. This has …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Growth of Cu2O on TCO by SILAR method acts as an alternative buffer electrode layer towards the development of organic solar cell
Abstract: In many types of optoelectronic devices, layer of PEDOT: PSS is sandwiched between the indium-tin oxide (ITO) electrode and the active layer. Buffer PEDOT: PSS provides a well- defined work function which is higher than that of ITO (4.2eV), it smooths the ITO surface and so avoids shorts, and it also protects the active layer from ingress of indium or oxygen, leading to longer device lifetimes. The role of PEDOT: …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Thin Film Technology in Sensor Manufacturing – A Technical Discussion
Abstract: Thin‑film technology has become the cornerstone of modern sensor manufacturing, enabling the convergence of miniaturisation, multifunctionality, and cost‑effective mass production. This paper surveys the latest advances in deposition techniques—ranging from magnetron sputtering and chemical vapour deposition to atomic‑layer deposition (ALD) and ink‑jet‑printed sol‑gel processes—and examines how their unique material‑control capabilities translate into performance gains across the sensor spectrum (chemical, physical, and bio‑sensing). By integrating nanoscale thickness control (≤ 10 nm) …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Electrochemical Evaluation of Corrosion Behavior in Industrial Alloys Under Acidic and Marine Conditions
Abstract: Corrosion represents a spontaneous physicochemical transformation in which metals revert to their more stable thermodynamic state, typically oxides, hydroxides, or sulfides, as a result of interaction with environmental elements. Rather than being a simple surface reaction, corrosion is a complex electrochemical phenomenon that significantly influences the durability, reliability, and performance of metallic structures across industrial, marine, and domestic sectors. The consequences extend beyond material degradation, contributing to substantial economic losses, …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Monitoring the Effectiveness of Water-Based Plants for the Inhibition of Metal
Abstract: The temperature performance profile of the plant extracts shows that inhibition efficiency increased with increasing temperature of the system until at about 323K at 9.00hrs immersion time where a decline in inhibition efficiency occurred implying the opposite at higher temperatures and longer immersion time. Corrosion rate parameters changed with rise in temperature and exposure – immersion time. Plots of rates of corrosion against the volume(s) of the test inhibitor(s) in …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Comprehensive Introduction: Epoxy and Polyurethane Floor Coatings—A Critical Evaluation for Modern Industrial Applications
Abstract: Industrial flooring systems are essential for ensuring operational durability, safety, and longevity in demanding environments. Epoxy and polyurethane (PU) coatings represent two predominant technologies, each offering distinct mechanical, chemical, and aesthetic profiles tailored to specific performance requirements. Epoxy systems, formed through the crosslinking of bisphenol-A-based resins with amine hardeners, excel in high-strength, chemically aggressive settings due to their superior hardness, adhesion, and chemical inertness. In contrast, PU coatings, synthesized from …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Characterization of Polyurethane at Multiple Scales for Erosion Mechanisms Under Sand Particle Impact
Abstract: Thin polyurethane layers have been widely used as erosion-resistant coatings on helicopter rotor blades such as UH-60 Black Hawk and Eurocopter SA 315. Published research has mainly focused on empirical studies that relate the mechanical properties such as rebound resilience and hardness of polyurethane to solid particle erosion resistance. However, polyurethane possesses phase mixing at multiple scales and thus sand particle erosion resistance depends also on the microstructure and the …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Coating Technology and Thin Films
Abstract: In contemporary materials science, thin film and coating technologies are essential because they allow for the improvement of surface characteristics, including electrical conductivity, hardness, corrosion resistance, and optical performance. These technologies use physical, chemical, or hybrid deposition techniques to deposit materials in layers that range in thickness from a few nanometres to several micrometres, depending on the required functional properties and application areas. The content, thickness, and microstructure of films …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 50–64 Read article
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Electroplating and Corrosion Properties of Binary and Ternary Zinc Alloys with Nickel, Cobalt and Iron
Abstract: The anti-corrosive three binary (Zn-Ni, Zn-Co, Zn-Fe) and two ternary (Zn-Ni-Co, Zn-Co-Fe) alloy coating films on mild steel from acid chloride bath using sulphanilic acid and gelatin as additives for the electroplating technique. The normal Hull cell method was used to optimize the bath compositions, temperature and pH of the bath solutions for coating performance against corrosion. The cause of current density (CD) on metal weight percentage (M = Ni, …
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The Practical Use of Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Film for Development of New Technologies
Abstract: The use of cholesteric liquid crystal films, using the remarkable property of cholesteric liquid crystals to change their color at the temperature changes, is well known for measuring temperature, in medicine, in jewelry and so on. The article presents the practical use of cholesteric liquid crystal films in the developed musical color device, which “animates” the pattern with a multi-colored color in accordance with the frequency spectrum of the signal …
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