Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Press proudly presents the latest addition to its scientific publications: “Thin Films and Nanofilms,” authored by Dr. Rosnita Muhammad, a senior lecturer at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, UTM.
This comprehensive book delivers an in-depth overview of the physics, growth, deposition techniques, properties, and applications of thin films and nanofilms. It is designed to support both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as researchers working in nanostructured materials and device fabrication.
Divided into six well-structured chapters, the book covers essential topics including:
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Physics of Thin Films and Nanofilms
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Growth and Fabrication Techniques
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Material Characterization and Applications
With a solid balance of theory, experimental insight, and future perspectives, the book is a valuable reference in advancing low-dimensional film technology, especially for electronics and nanodevices.
Dr. Rosnita, an expert in semiconductor nanowires and thin-film solar cells, brings decades of research experience to this publication, enhancing its relevance and practical impact.
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Publisher: UTM Press
THIN FILMS AND NANOFILMS
Basic research in thin film and nanofilm physics has grown thanks to the fast development of low-dimensional film technology and the strict needs for stability and repeatability in electronic applications. The industry realized that an inadequate understanding of the basic laws of film formation could not reliably meet its demands. This book provides comprehensive coverage of basic theory, growth processes, deposition and fabrication, properties, characterization measurements, and applications of thin films and nanofilms.
The book also reviews the latest developments in thin films and nanofilms and discusses future directions. Topics included in this book are: Physics of Thin Films and Nanofilms (Chapter 1), Growth of Thin Films and Nanofilms (Chapter 2), Deposition and Fabrication Techniques of Thin Films and Nanofilms (Chapter 3), Properties of Thin Films and Nanofilms (Chapter 4), Characterizations of Thin Films and Nanofilms (Chapter 5), and Applications of Thin Films And Nanofilms (Chapter 6).
With its balanced coverage of theory, experiment, simulation, and some homework problems, this book will be essential reading in undergraduate and postgraduate courses on thin films. It is also a valuable resource for researchers in nanostructures and devices.
Rosnita Muhammad serves as a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Material Physics from UTM (2011), an MSc in Physics from UTM (1997), and a BSc in Industrial Science from UTM (1995). Her engagement in research began in early 2003, focusing on the nanostructure and nanofabrication of semiconductor materials. She served as the Head of the Materials Panel from 2018 to 2022, the Head of the Materials Laboratory from 2016 to 2018, and as the Laboratory Coordinator for First Year Physics Students from 2016 to 2017. Her ongoing research projects focus on III–V semiconductor nanowires, oxide materials, thin-film electrolytes, and thin-film solar cells. She has authored multiple papers in indexed international Q1 and Q2 journals. She consistently engages in writing conference and seminar papers at the same time. She has authored chapters for multiple books: Advances in Fundamentals and Social Sciences (2008), Sustainability in Advanced Materials (2014), and Rare Earths Doped: Inorganic Functional Glasses (2022). All her books are published by UTM Press.