Symposium Chairs

Andre Anders, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA, aanders@lbl.go
Paul Mayrhofer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, paul.mayrhofer@unileoben.ac.at
Yip-Wah Chung, Northwestern University, USA, ywchung@mccormick.northwestern.ed

This Symposium will focus on surface engineering and materials science of hard films and coatings. Papers are solicited that address the fundamentals of deposition processes, properties of new single, multilayer, and nano-composite hard coatings, process-structure-property correlations, substrate-surface effects, modeling applications for hard coating technologies, and hard coating industrial practices. Topics solicited include: Fundamentals and developments of established 1) PVD and CVD techniques; 2) plasma, ion-beam, and laser-assisted deposition and surface treatments; 3) hard nano-structured materials and hard surface characterization; 4) new and emerging technologies for preparation and treatment of hard coatings and surfaces; as well as 5) coating concepts for severe applications.

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B1. PVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs:

Per Eklund, Linköping University, Sweden, perek@ifm.liu.se
Jörg Vetter, Sulzer Metaplas GmbH, Germany, Joerg.Vetter@sulzer.com
Jia-Hong Huang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, jhhuang@mx.nthu.edu.tw

This session solicits papers concerning Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings and technologies, including but not limited to sputter-deposition, arc discharges (cathodic and anodic), electron beam coatings (with and without additional ionization) and combination of PVD methods as well as hybrid PVD/CVD methods. The session welcomes original papers both on the fundamentals of reactive and non-reactive PVD (in-situ measurements, process modeling, vapor plasma transport in electromagnetic fields, etc.), as well as on coating materials of topical interest, e.g. multi-element and multi-phase coatings, gradient and nanostructured coatings, hard and superhard coatings, energetic condensation process, and stress control. Additionally, the session welcomes contributions on the development of new and innovative coating processes and new equipments. Applications include, but are not limited to, wear protecting coatings for components and tools, low friction coatings, high-temperature wear-resistant coatings, erosion and corrosion resistive coatings, optical films, biomaterials, decorative coatings and materials for energy applications.

Invited Speakers: 

Julie M. Cairney, The University of Sydney, Australia, “Arc Deposition and Pulsed Laser Atom Probe Investigation of Ti-Si-N Coatings”

Fu-Hsing Lu, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, "Oxidation and Degradation of Nitride Thin Films at High Temperature under Controlled Atmosphere." 

Victor Bellido-Gonzalez, GENCOA, Ltd., UK, “Magnetron Sputtering: Past, Present, and Future”

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B2. CVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs:

Sakari Ruppi, Seco Tools AB, Sweden, sakari.ruppi@secotools.com
Francis Maury, CIRIMAT, France, francis.maury@ensiacet.fr 

Papers are solicited on materials and/or techniques involving CVD processing for the growth of multifunctional thin films and protective coatings. This session will address:

(1) CVD techniques, such as for instance LPCVD, MOCVD, ALD, iCVD and HVPE, but also CVD techniques for low cost and large scale applications such as atmospheric pressure CVD, aerosol assisted CVD (Pyrosol), pulsed direct liquid injection CVD and other assisted CVD techniques.

(2) Novel molecular CVD precursors.

(3) Properties of materials and structures grown by CVD.

(4) Modeling techniques for the simulation of CVD processes and equipment from the molecular to the equipment scale.

(5) Novel processing tools and equipment including diagnostics.

Invited Speakers  

T. Goto, Tohoku University, Japan – Title TBA
N. Bahlawane, Bielefelt University, Germany – Title TBA

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B3.Laser and Ion Beam Assisted Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs: 

Kostas Sarakinos, Linköping University, Sweden, kostas@ifm.liu.se
Steven B. Fairchild, AFRL, USA, steven.fairchild@wpafb.af.mil 

The major goal of this session is to provide an overview and a forum for the exchange of information and expertise on the field of laser and ion beam assisted physical vapor deposition techniques employed for synthesis and engineering of thin films and coatings for protective, electronic and optical applications. Contributions covering, but not limited to, the followings areas are welcome:

(1) Fundamentals of laser assisted physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes and pulsed laser deposition (PLD).

(2) Fundamentals of ion beam assisted physical vapor deposition process (PVD): Processes in which the ion beams are generated by external ion sources as well as techniques and approaches that facilitate a high degree of ionization of vapor and gas atoms (ionized-PVD techniques) will be considered.

(3) Laser/ion beam-matter interactions and their effect on the microstructure, phase composition, mechanical, optical and electrical properties of thin films and coatings.

(4) Laser/ion beam-surface interactions for surface modification and preparation (e.g. etching, patterning, implantation, hardening etc.).

Invited Speakers: 

Rob Eason, University of Southampton, UK – Title: TBA

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B4. Properties and Characterization of Hard Coatings and Surfaces

Session Chairs:

Gregory Abadias, Université de Poitiers, France, Gregory.Abadias@univ-poitiers.fr
Martin Fenker, FEM Research Institute, Germany, fenker@fem-online.de
Bo Zhao, Exxon Mobil, USA, bozhao2009@u.northwestern.edu

Papers are encouraged that address the characterization of hard coatings and surfaces and the relationships between composition, microstructure, and properties as well as the effect of the relevant deposition parameters on the discussed properties.

Invited Speakers:

Lorenzo Castaldi, EMPA, Switzerland, "Deposition and Characterization of Oxynitride Coatings"

Jean-Francois Pierson, Ecole des Mines de Nancy, France, “In Situ XRD, FTIR and Raman Characterization of MT-Si-N coatings During Air Oxidation”

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B5. Hard and Multifunctional Nano-Structured Coatings

Session Chairs:   
        
Christopher P. Mulligan, U.S. Army ARDEC, Benét Laboratories, USA, c.mulligan@us.army.mil

Rosendo Sanjinés, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EPFL, Switzerland, rosendo.sanjines@epfl.ch

Petr Zeman, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic, zemanp@kfy.zcu.cz

Technological challenges in surface engineering demand new multifunctional thin film materials offering superior properties and performance. Such advanced coatings can be synthesized by designing their microstructure and architecture at the nano-scale including monolithic, multicomponent and layered structures. The use of materials selection concepts, nanoscale design strategies, and improved plasma deposition methods applying various energetic particles and activation processes enables the fabrication of thin film materials with simultaneously high hardness and toughness, controlled friction, and increased thermal or chemical stability. Consequently, new coatings with performance superior to state-of-the-art coatings can be developed. The emphasis of this session is on advanced nanostructured and nanocomposite coatings e.g., coatings exhibiting hard, superhard, tough, and multifunctional properties. Submissions are solicited on the synthesis, characterization, fundamental understanding, modeling and novel design strategies for nanostructured coatings with improved properties, and their industrial applications.

Invited Speakers: 

Thierry Blanchet, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, “Properties of PTFE Based Nanocomposites”

Jörg Patscheider LNMS, EMPA, Switzerland,  “Al-Si-N Nanostructured Coatings”

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B6. Application-Oriented Coating Design and Architectures

Session Chairs:

Christian Mitterer, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria, christian.mitterer@unileoben.ac.at
Michael Stüber, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany, michael.stueber@imf.fzk.de

The focus of this session is on knowledge-based concepts for the selection for novel materials designs and architectures of next generation’s hard coatings to withstand severe, cutting-edge conditions in e.g. tool, automotive and aerospace applications. The increasing mechanical, thermal and/or thermo-chemical loading conditions in these applications impose strong requirements on the coated surfaces, demanding new and improved design approaches. This includes, but is not limited to the selection of suitable alloying elements to combat wear and oxidation, the development of interlayers and multilayers to adapt mechanical and thermal properties to the substrate material, and the adjustment of stresses and stress gradients during coating growth or by post-deposition treatment techniques to retard crack nucleation and growth. Papers are solicited on both experimental and modeling studies for (1) application-driven knowledge-based chemical and structural design approaches for hard coatings, (2) degradation and failure of coated surfaces during mechanical, thermal and/or corrosive/oxidative exposure, and (3) development of radically new hard coatings with additional smart electrical, optical or magnetic properties (e.g. damage or failure sensing, on-process stress relaxation or generation, self-redesign of microstructure, arresting or self-healing of cracks).

Invited Speakers:

Denis Music RWTH Aachen, Germany, music@mch.rwth-aachen.de “Quantum Design of Hard Boron-Rich Coatings”

Cosmin S. Sandu, EPFL,Switzerland, silviucosmin.sandu@epfl.ch "Various Approaches to Reveal the Architecture of Nanocomposite Thin Films"

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B7. Thermodynamics and Kinetic Considerations for Coating Growth 

Session Chairs

Vladimir Gorokhovsky, Southwest Research Institute, USA, vladimir.gorokhovsky@swri.org
Panos Patsalas, University of Ioannina, Greece, ppats@cc.uoi.gr 

The thermodynamics and kinetics of growth and processing of multi-phase, multi-elemental films and coatings determine most of their structural and morphological features, which in turn affect their functional properties. The kinetic effects are particularly important for the emerging pulsed plasma and ionized PVD and CVD techniques (PLD, HIPIMS, IBAD, filtered arc deposition), thus their study and their correlation with plasma conditions are of particular interest. The influence of ion bombardment, subplantation and other mechanisms of vapor-surface interactions and their effect on coating stress, structure, morphology and surface energy are of particular interest to this symposium. The scope of this symposium is the study of fundamental equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms by state-of-the-art computational techniques (ab-initio, molecular dynamics, multi-elemental diffusion and Monte Carlo simulations), as well as by advanced in-situ and real-time experimental instruments such as in-situ scanning probe microscopes, real-time spectroscopic techniques, such as ellipsometry and reflectance (but not limited to) and real-time diffraction such as RHEED. Finally the design of new industrial processes and products based on detailed understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics are particularly welcome.

Invited Speakers  

P.C. Kelires, Technical University of Cyprus, Cyprus – Title TBA
Michael A. Miller, Southwest Research Institute, USA  Title TBA

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Technical Symposia:

A. Coatings for Use at High Temperature

B. Hard Coatings and Vapor Deposition Technology

C.Fundamentals and Technology of Multifunctional Thin Films

D. Biomedical Coatings

E. Tribology and Mechanical Behavior of Coatings and Thin Films

F. New Horizons in Coatings and Thin Films

G. Applications, Manufacturing, and Equipment

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Tutorial Sessions:

TS1. Computational & Experimental Studies of Thin Film Growth: An Atomistic View

TS2. Coatings for Fuel Cells & Batteries

TS3. Surface Engineering for Thermal Transport, Storage and Harvesting

TS4. Characterization: Linking Synthesis, Properties and Microstructure

TS5. Energetic Materials and Micro-Structures for Nanomanufacturing