Thin film coatings : properties deposition and applications This book discusses the holistic subject of conventional and emerging thin film technologies without bias to a specific technology based on the existing literature. It covers properties and various methods of thin film deposition including the most recent techniques and a direction for future developments. It also discusses cutting edge applications of thin film coatings such self healing and smart coatings biomedical hybrid and scalable thin films. Finally the concept of industry 4.0 in thin film coating technology is examined. This comprehensive reference will appeal to a wide audience of materials scientists and others studying and developing advanced thin film technologies