Thin Films / Nanolithography

John Nugent presents several different types of nanolithograpghy including X-ray lithography, electron beam lithography, and scanning probe microscopy. John also breifly covers the challanges in acheving sub 100 nm electronic devices.

Nanocrystalline Diamond Thin Films

Kristi Oja inroduces diamond films and explains how they are created. She later goes on to explain the potential applications, properties, coatings, optical propererties, and synthesis of nanocrystalline films.

Nanostructured Materials in Thermal Barrier Coatings

Melissa Stewart discuss the potential for use of nanostructured materials in thermal barrier coatings for gas turbine engines. This includes a brief overview of gas turbine engines and TBC's.

Template Assisted Nanopatterning of Surfaces & Its Biological Applications

Kaumundi Bhawe explains the basics of nanopatterning in a very personal style.

Nanomaterials & Membranes

Harmeet Narang page gives a breif explanation on membranes, nanostructured membranes, and CVD membranes.

Templated NanoComposite Thin Films as Routes to NanoPorous SILICA

Jay Senkevich covers different types of routes including Ionic Sufractants, Non-Ionic Surfactants Carbon, Covalently Linked Precursors, and others.