About the Journal

Co-Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr. Xiang Wu
Abbreviated key title: Funct. Thin Films Energy Mater.
ISSN (online): 3110-9772
Publisher: Insight Harbour, Canada
Periodicity: Continuous
Access: Open Access

Functional Thin Films and Energy Materials maintains an academic affiliation with Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China.

Shenyang University of Technology is a recognized research-oriented institution known for its expertise in materials science, thin film technology, advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, and sustainable energy research. Through this affiliation, the University offers academic collaboration and scholarly support to the Journal in key areas such as functional thin films, energy storage and conversion materials, semiconductor and surface engineering technologies, and emerging energy systems.

This partnership strengthens the Journal’s dedication to maintaining high standards of peer review, upholding academic integrity, promoting international research cooperation, and publishing impactful research in functional materials and advanced energy applications.

Functional Thin Films and Energy Materials is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and reviews on the development, characterization, and application of advanced thin-film and functional materials for emerging technologies.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Energy materials for solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and thermoelectrics
  • Optical and photonic materials, coatings, and devices
  • Electronic and dielectric materials for flexible electronics and microdevices
  • Thin film deposition techniques (e.g., PVD, CVD, ALD, sputtering) and nanofabrication
  • Multifunctional heterostructures and smart surfaces
  • Characterization methods (e.g., spectroscopy, microscopy, magnetometry)
  • Device integration and performance analysis under real-world conditions

Aims and Impact:

The journal aims to bridge the gap between materials synthesis, thin-film engineering, and practical device applications across energy, electronics, and magneto-optical technologies. It targets researchers in academia, industry, and government working at the intersection of materials science, physics, nanotechnology, and energy engineering.