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Feature Review Papers in "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences" Section

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 23067

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Prof. Dr. Philippe Lambin

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Interests: theoretical solid-state physics; nanosciences; structural; mechanical and electronic properties of carbon nanomaterials
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Dear Colleagues,

The mastery of nanomaterials and the design of nanostructures for specific applications have seen tremendous progress in the last fifty years. Today, nanoclusters, quantum dots, nanowires and nanotubes, 2D materials, etc. are the subject of numerous experimental and theoretical studies.

The Section “Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences” of the journal Applied Sciences has launched a new Special Issue entitled “Feature Review Papers on Nanomaterials”. The Special Issue will be an occasion to describe ongoing research on either well-known or novel nanostructures. It is open to domain specialists who are ready to contribute review papers outlining the salient features of any, well-focused topic related to nanomaterials. The topics include synthesis, characterization, manipulation, etc. of nanomaterials, properties of materials in a broad sense containing nanostructures, design of nanodevices, computer simulation, etc. As usual, review papers must offer an up-to-date survey of the existing literature on the subject, while pointing out potential applications. The Special Issue is open to submission from now until 31 January 2024.

Prof. Dr. Philippe Lambin
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Keywords

  • nanotechnology
  • nanostructures
  • nanomaterial synthesis
  • nanomaterial characterization
  • nanocomposite
  • nanodevices

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Feature of Review Papers in Nanotechnology and Applied Nanosciences
by Philippe Lambin
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 1989; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14051989 - 28 Feb 2024
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Nanoparticles have been in use for centuries [...] Full article
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Atomic and Electronic Structure of Metal–Salen Complexes [M(Salen)], Their Polymers and Composites Based on Them with Carbon Nanostructures: Review of X-ray Spectroscopy Studies
by Petr M. Korusenko, Olga V. Petrova and Alexander S. Vinogradov
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(3), 1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14031178 - 30 Jan 2024
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Currently, electrically conductive polymers based on transition metal complexes [M(Salen)], as well as their composites, are among the systems showing promise as catalysts, electrochromic and electroluminescent materials, and electrodes for energy storage (for batteries and supercapacitors). The current review focuses on elucidating the [...] Read more.
Currently, electrically conductive polymers based on transition metal complexes [M(Salen)], as well as their composites, are among the systems showing promise as catalysts, electrochromic and electroluminescent materials, and electrodes for energy storage (for batteries and supercapacitors). The current review focuses on elucidating the atomic and electronic structure of metal–salen complexes, their polymers, and composites with nanostructured carbon (carbon nanotubes and graphene) using modern X-ray spectroscopy methods (X-ray photoelectron (XPS) and valence-band photoemission (VB PES) spectroscopy, as well as near-edge (NEXAFS) and extended (EXAFS) X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy). We trust that this review will be of valuable assistance to researchers working in the field of synthesizing and characterizing metal–salen complexes and composites based on them. Full article
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The Application of Nano Titanium Dioxide for Hydrogen Production and Storage Enhancement
by Angelantonio De Benedetto, Agnese De Luca, Paolo Pellegrino, Rosaria Rinaldi, Valeria De Matteis and Mariafrancesca Cascione
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(22), 12521; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132212521 - 20 Nov 2023
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The utilization of hydrogen (H2) as a renewable and clean energy carrier, free from the reliance on fossil fuels, represents a significant technological challenge. The use of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production, such as photocatalytic hydrogen generation from water under [...] Read more.
The utilization of hydrogen (H2) as a renewable and clean energy carrier, free from the reliance on fossil fuels, represents a significant technological challenge. The use of renewable energy sources for hydrogen production, such as photocatalytic hydrogen generation from water under solar radiation, has garnered significant interest. Indeed, the storage of hydrogen presents another hurdle to the ongoing advancement of hydrogen energy. Concerning solid-state hydrogen storage, magnesium hydride (MgH2) has emerged as a promising option due to its high capacity, excellent reversibility, and cost-effectiveness. Nevertheless, its storage performance needs improvement to make it suitable for practical applications. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has distinguished itself as the most extensively researched photocatalyst owing to its high photo-activity, good chemical and thermal stability, low toxicity, and affordability. This review highlights the application of TiO2 for hydrogen production under visible and solar light, with a particular focus both on its modification without the use of noble metals and its utilization as a catalyst to enhance the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2. Full article
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Towards Mirror-Less Graphene-Based Perfect Absorbers
by Sangjun Lee and Sangin Kim
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9708; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179708 - 28 Aug 2023
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Owing to its exceptional electronic and optical properties, graphene has attracted extensive attention among researchers in the development of high-performance optoelectronic devices. However, the light absorption of pure graphene is very poor, limiting its development in practical application. In this review, as a [...] Read more.
Owing to its exceptional electronic and optical properties, graphene has attracted extensive attention among researchers in the development of high-performance optoelectronic devices. However, the light absorption of pure graphene is very poor, limiting its development in practical application. In this review, as a solution for this issue, various types of graphene-based perfect absorbers are addressed in terms of their operation principles and design requirements. Their recent progress and potential applications such as photodetectors and modulators are also discussed. In particular, we emphasize the importance of mirror-less (in particular, one-port mimicking) perfect absorber design due to simplified fabrication processes or enhanced tolerance for fabrication error. Full article
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Plasmonic Nanomaterials for Micro- and Nanoplastics Detection
by Serena Schiavi, Miriam Parmigiani, Pietro Galinetto, Benedetta Albini, Angelo Taglietti and Giacomo Dacarro
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(16), 9291; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13169291 - 16 Aug 2023
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Detecting and quantifying micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment is a crucial task that needs to be addressed as soon as possible by the scientific community. Many analytical techniques have been proposed, but a common agreement on analytical protocols and regulations still [...] Read more.
Detecting and quantifying micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment is a crucial task that needs to be addressed as soon as possible by the scientific community. Many analytical techniques have been proposed, but a common agreement on analytical protocols and regulations still has to be reached. Nanomaterial-based techniques have shown promising results in this field. In this review, we focus on the recent results published on the use of plasmonic noble metal materials for the detection of MNPs. Plasmonic materials can be exploited in different ways due to their peculiar optical end electronic properties. Surface plasmon resonance, plasmon enhanced fluorescence, UV–Vis spectroscopy, and surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) will be considered in this review, examining the advantages and drawbacks of each approach. Full article
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The Application of Transition Metal Sulfide Nanomaterials and Their Composite Nanomaterials in the Electrocatalytic Reduction of CO2: A Review
by Jason Parsons and Mataz Alotaibi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3023; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053023 - 26 Feb 2023
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Electrocatalysis has become an important topic in various areas of research, including chemical catalysis, environmental research, and chemical engineering. There have been a multitude of different catalysts used in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, which include large classes of materials such [...] Read more.
Electrocatalysis has become an important topic in various areas of research, including chemical catalysis, environmental research, and chemical engineering. There have been a multitude of different catalysts used in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2, which include large classes of materials such as transition metal oxide nanoparticles (TMO), transition metal nanoparticles (TMNp), carbon-based nanomaterials, and transition metal sulfides (TMS), as well as porphyrins and phthalocyanine molecules. This review is focused on the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) and the main products produced using TMS nanomaterials. The main reaction products of the CO2RR include carbon monoxide (CO), formate/formic acid (HCOO−/HCOOH), methanol (CH3OH), ethanol (CH3CH2OH), methane (CH4), and ethene (C2H4). The products of the CO2RR have been linked to the type of transition metal–sulfide catalyst used in the reaction. The TMS has been shown to control the intermediate products and thus the reaction pathway. Both experimental and computational methods have been utilized to determine the CO2 binding and chemically reduced intermediates, which drive the reaction pathways for the CO2RR and are discussed in this review. Full article
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Conductive Polymer and Nanoparticle-Promoted Polymer Hybrid Coatings for Metallic Bipolar Plates in Proton Membrane Exchange Water Electrolysis
by Gaoyang Liu, Faguo Hou, Xindong Wang and Baizeng Fang
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031244 - 17 Jan 2023
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Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a green hydrogen production technology with great development prospects. As an important part of PEMWE, bipolar plates (BPs) play an important role and put forward special requirements due to the harsh environments on both the anode [...] Read more.
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a green hydrogen production technology with great development prospects. As an important part of PEMWE, bipolar plates (BPs) play an important role and put forward special requirements due to the harsh environments on both the anode and cathode. Recently, metal-based BPs, particularly stainless steel and titanium BPs have attracted much attention from researchers all over the world because of their advantages of high corrosion resistance, low resistivity, high thermal conductivity, and low permeability. However, these metallic BPs are still prone to being oxidized and are facing with hydrogen embrittlement problems in the PEMWE working environment, which would result in reduced output power and premature failure of the PEMWE stack. In order to reduce the corrosion rate and maintain low interfacial contact resistance, the surface modification of the metallic BPs with protective coatings, such as precious metals (e.g., Au, Pt, etc.) and metal nitrides/carbides, etc., have been extensively investigated. However, the above-mentioned coating materials are restricted by the high-cost materials, complex equipment, and the complicated operation process. In this review, the surface modification of metallic BPs based on silane treatment, conductive polymers, e.g., polyaniline (PANI) and polypyrrole (PPy) as well as some nanoparticles-promoted polymer hybrid coatings which have been investigated for PEMWE, are summarized and reviewed. As for the silane treatment, the dense silane can not only effectively enhance the corrosion resistance but also improve the adhesion between the substrate and the conductive polymers. As for PANI and PPy, the typical value of corrosion current density of a PANI coating is 5.9 μA cm−2, which is significantly lower than 25.68 μA cm−2 of the bare metal plate. The introduction of nanosized conductive particles in PANI can further reduce the corrosion current density to 0.15 μA cm−2. However, further improvement in the electrical conductivity is still desired to decrease the interface contact resistance (ICR) to be lower than 10 mΩ cm2. In addition, serious peeling off of the coating during long-term operation also needs to be solved. Typically, the conductive polymer reinforced by graphene, noble metals, and their compounds in the form of nanoparticle-promoted polymer hybrid coatings could be a good choice to obtain higher corrosion resistance, durability, and conductivity and to extend the service life of PEMWE. Especially, nanoparticle-promoted polymer hybrid coatings consisting of polymers and conductive noble metals or nitrides/carbides can be controlled to balance the conductivity and mechanical properties. Due to the advantages of a simple preparation process, low cost, and large-scale production, nanoparticle-promoted polymer hybrid coatings have gradually become a research hotspot. This review is believed to enrich the knowledge of the large-scale preparation process and applications of BPs for PEMWE. Full article
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A Review of Applications of Nanocellulose to Preserve and Protect Cultural Heritage Wood, Paintings, and Historical Papers
by Anastasia Fornari, Marco Rossi, Daniele Rocco and Leonardo Mattiello
Appl. Sci. 2022, 12(24), 12846; https://doi.org/10.3390/app122412846 - 14 Dec 2022
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Due to several of their characteristics, such as their renewability, sustainability, and eco-friendliness, nanocellulose-based materials are arousing growing interest from researchers in various fields of study and applications. The purpose of this review article is to provide an overall view of the most [...] Read more.
Due to several of their characteristics, such as their renewability, sustainability, and eco-friendliness, nanocellulose-based materials are arousing growing interest from researchers in various fields of study and applications. The purpose of this review article is to provide an overall view of the most recent applications of these innovative bio-nanomaterials in the field of cultural heritage. First, an introduction of the different classes of cellulose nanomaterials and their synthesis and characterization methods is presented. After that, many consolidation treatments based on nanocellulose structures for the recovery of degraded and archeological wood, the stabilization of damaged painting canvases, and the deacidification of historical papers are shown in order to underline the advanced potential of nanocellulose for the conservation of artistic heritage and the respect for the environment. Full article
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