Publisher's Synopsis
This symposium addresses scientific issues related to surface engineering phenomena in synthesis, characterization and application. Specific topics include physical and chemical vapour deposition and processes; nanostructured and nanoparticle materials; thermal barrier coatings; biomedical coatings; functional coatings for electronic, optical and magnetic applications; surface modification by plasma, ion and laser beam techniques; direct fabricated materials coatings for space, automobile and environmental industries; corrosion and oxidation resistance coatings; modelling; mechanical and tribological properties; interface properties and adhesion; advanced surface investigation techniques; and ultrahard coatings.
