Thin Films Technology ...

This chapter delves into the basic aspects of thin film technology includes different deposition methods, growth and nucleation, structure zone model (SZM) and applications. The efficiency and performance of a material can significantly influence by its surface properties. The specific performance of material can be enhanced by altering and adjusting these surface characteristics that has found various applications in various fields of life. This modification can be attained through surface coating accomplished by fabricating thin films. Typically, thin films are fabricated by two method includes physical vapours deposition (PVD) and chemical vapours deposition (CVD). The Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition (AACVD) is the versatile method used for deposition of thin films. The utilization of thin films with the passage of time has experienced significant growth and become essential part of both industrial and research endeavors. ...