Symposium Chairs

Andre Anders, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA, aanders@lbl.go
Yip-Wah Chung, Northwestern University, USA, ywchung@mccormick.northwestern.edu
Claus Rebholz, University of Cyprus, Cyprus, claus@ucy.ac.cy

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. These topics are covered in the following sessions: (1) PVD coatings and technologies, (2) CVD coatings and technologies, (3) ion-surface interactions in film growth and post-growth processes, (4) properties and characterization of hard coatings and surfaces, (5) hard and multifunctional nanostructured coatings, (6) coating design and architectures, and (7) computational design and experimental development of functional thin films.

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B1. PVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs

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

This session solicits papers concerning Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings and technologies, including but not limited to sputter-deposition, arc discharges (cathodic and anodic), laser-ablation and electron beam coatings (with and without additional ionization) and combination of PVD 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. 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

Gintautas Abrasonis, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, DE, “PVD Growth of Carbon-Transition Metal Nanocomposite Thin Films”

Jang-Hsing Hsieh, Ming Chi University of Technology, TW, “Deposition, Characterization, and Properties of TaN-Ag, TaN-Cu, and TaN-(Ag,Cu) Nanocomposite Thin Films”

Steffen Weissmantel, University of Applied Sciences Mittweida, DE, “Preparation of Superhard Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon, Nano-Crystalline Diamond and Cubic Boron Nitride Films with Low Internal Stress by Means of Excimer Laser Ablation and Annealing”

Takeshi Ishikawa, Hitachi Tool Engineering, JP, “PVD Coating Methods and Coatings for Cutting Tools”

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B2. CVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs

Francis Maury, CIRIMAT, France, francis.maury@ensiacet.fr
Sakari Ruppi, Walter AG, Germany, sakari.ruppi@walter-tools.com 

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

Helga Holzschuh, SuCoTec AG, CH, “CVD - Opportunities and Challenges”

Gregory Rohrer, Carnegie Mellon University, USA, “The Effects of Microstructure and Thermal Stresses on the Hardness of CVD Deposited a-Al₂O₃ and TiC_xN_(1-X) Coatings”

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B3. Ion-Surface Interactions in Film Growth and Post-Growth Processes

Session Chairs

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

The present session focuses on the fundamentals of ion-surface interactions involved in film growth and post-growth processes. Experimental and theoretical studies that contribute to the understanding of the following areas are welcome:

(1) Ion-surface interactions during ion-assisted film growth and their effect on microstructure, phase composition, mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of thin films and coatings. Processes in which ions are provided by external ion sources as well as techniques and approaches that facilitate a high degree of ionization of vapor and gas atoms (e.g. cathodic arc and HiPIMS) are of relevance.

(2) Ion-surface interactions in sputtering processes

(3) Ion-surface interactions during post-growth surface modification and preparation (e.g. etching, patterning, implantation, hardening, functionalization etc.).

Invited Speaker

Diederik Depla, Ghent University, BE, “On the Role of Ions during Reactive Magnetron Sputtering”

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B4. Properties and Characterization of Hard Coatings and Surfaces

Session Chairs

Jianliang Lin, Colorado School of Mines, USA, jlin@mines.edu
Christopher P. Mulligan, U.S. Army ARDEC, Benét Laboratories, USA, c.mulligan@us.army.mil
Bo Zhao, Exxon Mobil, USA, bozhao2009@u.northwestern.edu 

This session focuses on the properties and characterization of hard coatings and surfaces. Papers are encouraged on topics including the relationships between composition, microstructure, and properties of hard coatings and surfaces, the effect of relevant deposition parameters on the discussed properties, as well as on the development and use of novel characterization techniques.

Invited Speakers

Yoshiro Iwai, Fukui University, JP, “Development of a New Micro Slurry-Jet Erosion (MSE) Test Method for Evaluation of Surface Strength of Hard Thin Coatings”

Adrian Leyland, The University of Sheffield, UK, “Design and Plasma Synthesis of Tribological Surfaces for Titanium”

Dmitry Shtansky, National University of Science and Technology, RU, “Multicomponent Nanostructured Coatings with High Thermal Stability, Corrosion-, Oxidation Resistance, and Improved Lubrication”

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B5. Hard and Multifunctional Nano-Structured Coatings

Session Chairs

Joerg Paulitsch, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria, joerg.paulitsch@unileoben.ac.at
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

Etienne Bousser, École Polytechnique de Montréal, CA, “Solid Particle Erosion Mechanisms of Hard Nano-Structured Coatings”

Martin Fenker, FEM Research Institute, DE, “Mechanical, Tribological and Thermal Properties of Sputtered a-C:H:N:Nb Coatings”

Jinn Chu, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, TW, “Metallic Glass Thin Films: Unique Properties and Great Application Potentials”

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B6. Coating Design and Architectures

Session Chairs

Christian Mitterer, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria, christian.mitterer@unileoben.ac.at

Michael Stueber, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, michael.stueber@kit.edu

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) 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

Rostislav Daniel, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, AT, “A Knowledge-Based Approach for Optimized Coating Architecture”

Hans Hoegberg, Linkoeping University, SE, “Magnetron Sputtering of Transition Metal Diboride Thin Films; Challenges for Epitaxial Growth at Low Temperatures”

Kirsten Bobzin, RWTH Aachen, DE, “Application Oriented Design of PVD-Coatings for Tools and Components”

Rainer Cremer, KCS Europe, Aachen, DE, “Combinatorial Development of Transition Metal Nitride Thin Films for Wear Protection”

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B7. Computational Design and Experimental Development of Functional Thin Films 

Session Chairs

Bjoern Alling, Linkoeping University, Sweden, bjoal@ifm.liu.se
Aram Amassian, KAUST, Saudi Arabia, aram.amassian@kaust.edu.sa
David Holec, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria, david.holec@unileoben.ac.at
Panos Patsalas, University of Ioannina, Greece, ppats@cc.uoi.gr 

Increasingly, knowledge-based design and development of thin films and nanostructures in emerging material technologies combine computations, theory, and modeling with experiment. The session thus aims at bringing together computational and theoretical researchers with experimentalists in the field of the design and development of functional thin films. Experimental and theoretical studies inspired by or inspiring modeling and vice versa, or critically examining the reliability of theoretical predictions are especially encouraged to contribute to this session. The papers should address relevant topics, such as kinetics of thin film growth, prediction and explanations of structure, properties, and thermodynamics of surfaces, interfaces, and material systems of relevance for thin films. This includes computational studies by means of ab initio calculations, atomistic molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations, thermodynamical modeling, or finite elements simulations, and combination of those in a multiscale/multimethod approach. Experimental techniques may include relevant static and time-resolved multi-scale characterization techniques. Also papers combining computational and experimental activities are particularly welcome.

Invited Speakers

Mark D. Asta, University of California, Berkeley, USA, “Molecular Dynamics Studies of Grain Boundaries in Mazed-Bicrystal Thin Films”

Philomela Komninou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR, “Bridging Atomic Structure with Properties in III-Nitride Heterostructures”

Danny Perez, Los Alamos National Lab, USA, “Simulating the Slow Structural Evolution of Materials Using Accelerated Molecular Dynamics”

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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. Coatings for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications

E. Tribology & Mechanical Behavior of Coatings and Engineered Surfaces

F. New Horizons in Coatings and Thin Films

G. Applications, Manufacturing, and Equipment

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Tutorial Sessions:

TS1. Surface Engineering for Thermal Transport, Storage and Harvesting

TS2. Advanced Characterization of Coatings and Thin Films

TS3. Energetic Materials and Micro-Structures for Nanomanufacturing

TS4. Graphene and 2D Nanostructres