Modeling of Nanostructured Thin Films for Optical Readout

Abstract

We present an optical FEM simulation model for a nanostructured hydro- gel thin film system. These materials may be use as fast optical sensors in environmental monitoring. The imprinted hydrogel structure acts as a diffraction grating.

Advances in surface modification and functionalization for tailoring the characteristics of thin films and membranes via chemical vapor deposition techniques

“…This is largely due to the exclusive features offered by the CVD techniques that enable formation of highly selective, uniform, and conformal thin coatings onto the surface. On account of these merits, application of CVD techniques for modification of thin films and membranes has grown significantly 12,13 . Figure 1 shows the number of publications as documents and patents generated in the field of CVD modifications of thin films and membranes during the period of 2010–2022.…”

“…On account of these merits, application of CVD techniques for modification of thin films and membranes has grown significantly. 12,13 Figure 1 shows the number of publications as documents and patents generated in the field of CVD modifications of thin films and membranes during the period of 2010-2022. It is interesting to note that the number of patents filed in this period are considerably larger than that of research and scientific documents.…”