Advanced Multifunctional Coatings: Integrating Vacuum and Electrochemical Deposition for Sustainable Energy, Surface Protection, and Biomedical Innovations (Joint Session with ECS)
Thin-film coatings are at the heart of materials innovation, playing a transformative role in energy systems, corrosion resistance, surface protection, and biomedical applications. This session will bridge expertise from the Society of Vacuum Coaters (SVC) and the Electrochemical Society (ECS) by exploring the synergy between vacuum-based deposition techniques and electrochemical processes, focusing on their combined potential for enhancing specific applications. Whether by integrating vapor-phase deposition methods with electrochemical techniques or applying vacuum-deposited thin films directly to electrochemical devices such as batteries, fuel cells, and sensors, the session will highlight how these approaches can drive the development of high-performance, multifunctional materials for a range of applications.
Vapor-phase methods such as physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and atomic layer deposition (ALD) enable the deposition of high-purity, conformal coatings with precise microstructural control. These techniques are becoming crucial for the fabrication of next-generation energy devices, corrosion and wear-resistant surfaces, and bioactive films. This session aims to explore the dynamic intersection of vacuum-based deposited thin films materials and electrochemical technology applications. By bridging surface engineering with electrochemical performance, the session seeks to promote cross-disciplinary dialogue and drive innovation across both fields. Discussions will focus on how advanced thin films, coatings, and nanostructures fabricated through vacuum processes can transform electrochemical devices such as batteries, fuel cells, sensors, and beyond.
This session welcomes papers in the following areas
- Innovations in PVD, CVD, and emerging vacuum methods for fabricating high-performance electrochemical components,
- Integration of vacuum deposition (PVD/CVD) with electrochemical methods (electrodeposition, electroless plating) for multifunctional and durable coatings,
- Design and development of thin film electrodes for batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells to enhance energy storage and conversion efficiency,
- Surface modification using vacuum-based techniques to improve interfacial stability, conductivity, and overall electrochemical performance,
- Advances in scalable vacuum deposition processes tailored for mass production of electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices,
- Vacuum-deposited coatings for next-generation batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and hydrogen storage systems, and
- Novel vacuum deposition approaches to enhance corrosion resistance and extend the service life of components in aerospace, marine, and harsh environments.
Session Organizers for ECS: Luca Magagnin, Politecnico Milano 1863, luca.magagnin@polimi.it; Wei Tong, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, weitong@lbl.gov
Session Organizers for SVC: Jones Alami, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, jones.alami@um6p.ma; Mohammed Makha, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, mohammed.makha@um6p.ma; Chris Stoessel, cstoessel@stoesselconsulting.net