Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1032
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to present our Special Issue dedicated to highlighting the latest advances in the development of metal oxide nanoparticles (nMO).
These nanoparticles exhibit exceptional properties resulting from their precise size, special shape, and unique surface characteristics, so they are of great importance for a variety of scientific and industrial fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, and engineering. For medical applications, these nanoparticles require biocompatibility and selective binding capabilities that can be achieved by modification or coating. Chemists and engineers use a range of chemical methods to synthesise metal oxide particles, focusing on simplicity, speed, and environmental compatibility. The incorporation of surfactants, polymers (natural or synthetic), and other additives into the synthesis routes of metal oxide nano/microstructures deserves special attention as they have a significant impact on the final properties. A shift away from conventional methods using environmentally harmful inorganic chemicals can be observed with the introduction of green synthesis—an alternative approach. In this process, plant-based substances are used to improve the surface properties of particles.
The methods used for the identification and comprehensive analysis of metal oxides, such as spectroscopy, diffractometry, magnetometry, and microscopy, play a central role in investigating the behaviour, structure, and intrinsic properties of metal oxides at different levels.
Our upcoming Special Issue, entitled "Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles", focuses on all of these important areas.
We look forward to receiving contributions that provide valuable insights into this dynamic field of research.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Ivana Mitar
Dr. Anming Hu
Dr. Ante Prkić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal oxides
- nanoparticles
- synthesis
- spectroscopy
- diffractometry
- magnetometry
- microscopy
- characterization techniques
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