In the present century, there is a tremendous growth of each and every field of Advanced Functional Materials. ICAFM 2018 aimed at promoting research worldwide and publishes basic and advanced research work from all branches of Physics, Applied Surface Sciences, Crystal growth, High energy density physics, Materials Chemistry and Physics with its functions, Solid state sciences, Solid state electronics, Solid state communications, Non linear Physics, Surface coatings & technology, Progress in Surface Sciences, Solar cells applications, Sensors applications, Thin solid films, Thin film applications, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Material Science and all general sciences by IBU Impressions. Practical experiences and experimental efforts from both industry and academia, duly documenting the lessons learned from testbeds, field-trials, or real deployments, are welcome!