Thin film metallic glasses in optoelectronic, magnetic, and electronic applications: A recent update

Thin film metallic glass (TFMG) is a new class of metallic thin film with unique characteristics, including smooth surface, absence of grain boundaries, second-order glass transition, annealing-induced amorphization, soft magnetic properties, and high thermal stability. Hence, with these properties, TFMGs are found very useful and promising in many areas, ranging from structural, biomedical to electrical components. This review provides an update on future challenges and opportunities associated with the further development of TFMG.