Symposium Chairs

André Anders, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA, aanders@lbl.gov
Claus Rebholz, University of Cyprus, Cyprus, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, claus@ucy.ac.cy
Jörg Vetter, Sulzer Metaplas GmbH, Germany, joerg.vetter@sulzer.com

Symposium B focuses on surface engineering and materials science of hard coatings. Papers are solicited that address the fundamentals of deposition processes, properties of new single, multilayer, nanocomposite and nanostructured hard coatings, process-structure-property correlations, substrate-surface effects, modeling, and hard coating industrial practices

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B1. PVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs

Steven B. Fairchild, Air Force Research Lab, USA, steven.Fairchild@wpafb.af.mil
Jia-Hong Huang, National Tsinghua University, Taiwan, jhhuang@mx.nthu.edu.tw
Steffen Weißmantel, University of Applied Sciences Mittweida, Germany, steffen@htwm.de

This session solicits papers related to sputter-deposition, arc discharges (cathodic and anodic), laser-ablation and electron beam coatings (with and without additional ionization) and combination of PVD methods. We welcome papers on in situ measurements, process modeling, plasma transport in electromagnetic fields, multi-phase coatings, gradient and nanostructured coatings, hard and superhard coatings.  Applications include but are not limited to wear-protective coatings for components and tools, low-friction coatings, high-temperature wear-resistant coatings, erosion- and corrosion-resistant coatings, optical films, biomaterials, decorative coatings, and materials for energy applications.

Invited Speakers

Jyh-Wei Lee, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan, “Comparative Study of Transition Metal Boron Nitride Hard Coatings Fabricated by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering”

Peter Polcik, PLANSEE Composite Materials GmbH, Germany, “Design and Metallurgy of High-Performance Sputtering Target Materials”

Hans-Joachim Scheibe, Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik, IWS Dresden, Germany, “Laser-Assisted and Arc Technologies for Hard Carbon Film Deposition - An Overview from the Beginning to Industrial Application”

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B2. CVD Coatings and Technologies

Session Chairs

Elisabeth Blanquet, Science et Ingénierie des Matériaux et Procédés, France, elisabeth.blanquet@simap.grenoble-inp.fr
Sakari Ruppi, Walter AG, Germany, sakari.ruppi@walter-tools.com 

Papers are solicited on materials and techniques involving chemical vapor deposition for the growth of multifunctional thin films and protective coatings. This session will address (1) various techniques including LPCVD, MOCVD, ALD, iCVD and HVPE, atmospheric pressure CVD, aerosol-assisted CVD, pulsed direct liquid injection CVD;  (2) novel molecular CVD precursors;  (3) properties of materials and structures grown by CVD;  (4) CVD modeling techniques from molecular to equipment scale.

Invited Speakers

Dr. Vincent Ji, Paris Sud University, France, “Residual Stress and Crystallographic Texture in CVD Zirconia Thin Films"

Ingolf Endler, Fraunhofer IKTS, Germany, “New CVD Hard Coatings”

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B3. Deposition Technologies for Diamond-like Coatings

Session Chair

Klaus Böbel, Bosch GmbH, Germany, klaus.boebel@de.bosch.com
Chris Engdahl, Crystallume, USA, cengdahl@crystallume.com

Papers are solicited that address the relationship between deposition methods and wear behavior, hardness, friction coefficient and hydrogen content.  Deposition technologies include a wide range of CVD, PVD and their combination, including arc-deposition, ion sources, laser assisted deposition, HIPIMS, and ion beam deposition. This session includes fundamentals and development of interlayers between substrate and DLC to improve adhesion; supporting layers and hybrids with hard coatings; industrial practices, and scalability and cost estimates.

Invited Speaker

Jörg Vetter, Sulzer Metaplas GmbH, Germany, “State-of-the-Art of DLC Coatings: Industrial Deposition Methods and Tribological Applications 60 Years after the Discovery of DLC”

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B4. Properties and Characterization of Hard Coatings and Surfaces

Session Chairs

Christopher P. Mulligan, Army ARDEC, Benet Laboratories, USA, c.mulligan@us.army.mil
Jianliang Lin, Colorado School of Mines, USA, jlin@mines.edu
Bo Zhao, Exxon-Mobil, USA, bo.urc.zhao@exxonmobil.com

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

Invited Speakers

Tom Casserly, Sub-One Technology, USA, “Novel Method for Deposition of Protective Coatings on Internal Surfaces”

Mingkai Lei, Dalian University of Technology, China, “Low-temperature Plasma Surface Hardening of Austenitic and Martensitic Stainless Steels”

Chris Walker, Diamond Hard Surfaces, UK, “Characterization and Application of Thick Amorphous sp3 Carbon Coatings Applied by CVD to Extend the Lifetime of Components Operating in Extreme Environments”

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B5. Hard and Multifunctional Nano-Structured Coatings

Session Chairs

Jörg Paulitsch, Vienna University of Technology, Austria, paulitsch@tuwien.ac.at
Jiri Houska, University of West Bohemia, Czech Republic, jhouska@kfy.zcu.cz 

Advanced coatings can be synthesized by designing their microstructure and architecture at the nanoscale including monolithic, multicomponent, and layered structures. The use of material selection concepts, nanoscale design strategies, and improved plasma deposition methods applying various energetic particles and activation processes enable the fabrication of thin-film materials with high hardness and toughness, controlled friction, and increased thermal or chemical stability.  This session emphasizes on advanced nanostructured and nanocomposite coatings, their synthesis, characterization, modeling, novel design strategies for nanostructured coatings with improved properties, and their applications.

Invited Speakers

Gregory Abadias, Institut P'-Universite de Poitiers, France, “Understanding Stress Development in Nanoscale Sputtered Thin Films from Real-Time Diagnostics”

Naureen Ghafoor, Linköping University, Sweden, “Complexity in Synthesis and Characterization of Self-Organized Nanostructures in Nitride Nanocomposite Hard Coatings”

Masaharu Shiratani, Kyushu University, Japan, “Plasma Anisotropic CVD of Nanostructured Protective Carbon Coating on Nano-Patterned EUV Resist.

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B6. Coating Design and Architectures

Session Chairs

Rostislav Daniel, Montanuniversität Leoben,  Austria, Rostislav.Daniel@unileoben.ac.at
Michael Stüber, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, Michael.stueber@kit.edu 

The session focuses on knowledge-based concepts for the selection of novel materials and architectures of next-generation hard coatings to withstand severe conditions in tool, automotive, and aerospace applications. This includes but is not limited to the selection of suitable alloying elements, the use of interlayers and multilayers, and the adjustment of stresses and stress gradients during coating growth, or by post-deposition treatment techniques.  We encourage experimental and modeling studies on chemical and structural design approaches for hard coatings, degradation and failure of coated surfaces during mechanical, thermal or corrosive exposure, and development of new hard coatings with additional smart properties, e.g., damage or failure sensing, in-process stress relaxation or generation, self-redesign of microstructure, arresting or self-healing of cracks.

Invited Speakers

Jozef Keckes, Montan University, Leoben, Austria, “Inhomogeneous Structural and Mechanical Properties of Thin Films and Coatings Revealed at the Micro- and Nano-Scale”

Christopher Muratore, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA, “Flakey Stuff: Pushing the Limits of Engineering Coatings with Layered Atomic Structures”

Jolanta Sapieha, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada, “Protective Coatings for Aerospace Applications: From Materials Architecture to Coating Removal”

Michael Schütze, DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut, Germany, “Design of Novel Protective Coatings for High Temperature Applications”

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B7. Computational Design and Experimental Development of Functional Thin Films 

Session Chairs

Björn Alling, Linköping University, Sweden,  bjoal@ifm.liu.se
David Holec, Montanuniversität Leoben,  Austria, david.holec@unileoben.ac.at

The session aims at bringing together computational and theoretical researchers with experimentalists in the field of the design and development of functional thin films. The papers should address topics such as kinetics of thin film growth, prediction and explanation of structure, properties, and thermodynamics of surfaces, interfaces, and thin-film material systems. Computational methods include ab initio calculations, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations, thermodynamic modeling, finite elements simulations, or combination of these in a multiscale approach. Experimental characterization techniques may be static or time-resolved. Papers combining computational and experimental activities are particularly welcome.

Invited Speakers

Igor Abrikosov, Linköping University, Sweden, “Finite-Temperature Effects in ab initio Simulations of Materials Properties”

Erik Holmström, Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile, “Modeling Amorphous Materials from First Principles”

Claudia Walter, University of Cambridge, UK, “Plasticity in Complex Crystals”

Haiyan Wang, Texas A&M University, USA, “Nanostructured Oxide and Nitride Thin Films with Multifunctionalities”

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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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Topical Symposia:

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