Nanostructured Oxides: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanostructured oxides have emerged as a cutting-edge resource with profound implications for diverse scientific disciplines and technological applications. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanostructured oxides. Nanostructured oxides exhibit unique properties and multifunctionalities due to their high surface area, tailored morphology, and tunable electronic structure. Researchers from various domains are invited to contribute to this Special Issue, shedding light on the current state of the art and future prospects in the field.

The expected submission topics are as follows:

• Synthesis techniques: innovative methods for producing nanostructured oxides, including sol–gel, hydrothermal, and chemical vapor deposition, and atomic layer deposition;
• Characterization methods: advanced analytical techniques like transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and spectroscopy for elucidating the structural and chemical properties of nanostructured oxides;
• Functional nanomaterials: oxide nanomaterials with unique functionalities, such as ferroelectric, magnetic, catalytic, or superconducting properties;
• Energy storage and conversion: the role of nanostructured oxides in batteries, capacitors, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and photovoltaics;
• Catalysis: investigations into the catalytic performance of nanostructured oxides in various chemical reactions for sustainable processes;
• Sensors and detectors: nanostructured oxide-based sensors and detectors for environmental monitoring, healthcare, and industrial applications;
• Nanostructured oxides in electronics: the integration of nanostructured oxides into electronic devices, including transistors, memory devices, and sensors;
• Environmental applications: the use of nanostructured oxides for water purification, air filtration, and remediation of hazardous pollutants;
• Biomedical applications: nanostructured oxide materials for drug delivery, imaging, and therapeutics in the biomedical field;
• Emerging trends: future directions in nanostructured oxide research, such as two-dimensional oxides, perovskites, and hybrid nanomaterials.

Dr. Vasile-Adrian Surdu
Guest Editor

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• nanostructured oxides
• synthesis techniques
• functional nanomaterials
• energy storage
• catalysis
• sensors
• electronics
• environmental applications
• biomedical applications
• two-dimensional oxides
• hybrid nanomaterials
• photovoltaics
• water purification