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  • Materials Science
  • Thin Film Technology
  • Surface Engineering

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  • Sputtering, a method for depositing ultrathin films, has a long history.
  • Recent decades have seen significant advancements, revitalizing sputtering as a key technology.
  • The review covers the fundamental principles and historical development of sputtering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of sputtered thin film materials, including metals, oxides, nitrides, alloys, carbon, and ceramics.
  • To explore the diverse applications of these films in environmental sustainability, energy, electronics, and biomedical fields.
  • To critically analyze recent progress, advantages, limitations, and future directions in sputtering technology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in sputtering techniques and applications.
  • Analysis of various sputtered thin film material types and their properties.
  • Examination of specific applications in catalysis, energy generation, and biodegradable materials.

Main Results:

  • Sputtering enables the creation of thin films with tailored compositions, structures, and properties.
  • Sputter-coated films show significant potential in environmental remediation (water pollutant removal, hydrogen generation) and energy applications.
  • Advancements in biodegradable metals and alloys with enhanced corrosion resistance and biocompatibility are highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Sputtering is a powerful and evolving technique for advanced material fabrication.
  • Sputter-coated thin films offer promising solutions for environmental, energy, and biomedical challenges.
  • Further research into sputtering technology is crucial for unlocking its full potential in sustainable and high-performance applications.