{"product_id":"plasma-surface-processing-and-thin-film-engineering-enhancing-material-performance-through-plasma-coating-thin-film-deposition-and-surface-function-9798197395061","title":"Plasma Surface Processing and Thin Film Engineering: Enhancing Material Performance Through Plasma Coating, Thin Film Deposition, and Surface Function","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Silvan Merrick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Materials Science - Thin Films, Surfaces \u0026amp; Interfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlasma-enabled surface engineering\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical guide for readers who want to turn plasma science into reliable coating, cleaning, and functionalization results. It brings together the key principles, hardware, materials, and process controls needed to design and run surface treatment workflows for metals, polymers, ceramics, glass, composites, and advanced industrial components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book starts with the physics of plasma and its interaction with surfaces, then moves into source design, vacuum systems, gas handling, diagnostics, and bias control. From there, it shows how plasma pretreatment improves adhesion, how deposition methods build high-value thin films, and how film composition, ion energy, and microstructure shape final performance.\u003c\/p\u003eWhat this book covers\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlasma fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e, species behavior, surface chemistry, and interfacial reaction pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcess hardware\u003c\/b\u003e, including RF, microwave, and DC systems, chambers, pumping, and diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSurface preparation\u003c\/b\u003e for cleaning, activation, roughness control, and surface energy tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThin film deposition\u003c\/b\u003e through sputtering, PECVD, and plasma-assisted ALD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFilm engineering\u003c\/b\u003e for metals, oxides, nitrides, carbides, multilayers, and doped coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicrostructure control\u003c\/b\u003e using ion energy, flux, substrate bias, and thermal effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctional surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e with tailored wettability, antimicrobial response, and improved bonding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQuality assurance\u003c\/b\u003e, metrology, defect detection, and recipe documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance testing\u003c\/b\u003e for wear, corrosion, adhesion, nanoindentation, and failure analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTroubleshooting and optimization\u003c\/b\u003e using root cause methods and design of experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter builds toward real process decisions, helping readers connect plasma settings to coating thickness, uniformity, composition, stress, durability, and interface integrity. The final sections also address safe operation, contamination control, maintenance, and best practices for stable production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/b\u003e engineers, researchers, process developers, and advanced students working in surface modification, thin film technology, materials processing, and industrial plasma systems. It is especially useful for teams that need both scientific understanding and hands-on guidance for dependable results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47891726794903,"sku":"9798197395061","price":1592.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798197395061.webp?v=1781184623","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/plasma-surface-processing-and-thin-film-engineering-enhancing-material-performance-through-plasma-coating-thin-film-deposition-and-surface-function-9798197395061","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}