Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 6550
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanoparticles; synthesis; materials sciences; characterization; functionalization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanochemistry, an emerging new field where nanoscience meets chemistry, emphasizes the study and development of preparation methods of useful materials with nanometer-size dimensions (1–100 nm). Nanochemistry is associated with the synthesis of building blocks which are dependent on size, surface, shape, and defect properties and focuses on how these individual atoms can assemble into larger structures, and the behavior they exhibit.
Nanochemists work from the atom up, with the aim of engineering nanosized materials with unique magnetic, electronic, optical, chemical, and mechanical behaviors attributable only to their nanometer size. Using single atoms as building blocks offers new ways to create innovative materials, the opportunity to create the smallest features possible depending on the targeted application. Nanochemistry has uses in chemical, physical and materials science, engineering, and biological and medical applications.
The use of engineered nanomaterials for a specific application is an important first step in developing nanomaterials with well-defined properties. These properties are dependent on a series of complex parameters that have to be considered. From an engineering point-of-view, it is essential to carefully consider the design of the product in relation to its specification and use.
Nanochemists develop new pharmaceutical products, structural materials, electronic device components, light-emitting materials, and numerous other products, many already available commercially. Nanochemists can also study the health and safety effects of airborne and waterborne nanosized particulates or use nanoparticles to clean up or neutralize pollutants.
The Special Issue focuses on the latest developments in nanochemistry with particular attention to:
- Conventional synthesis of nanomaterial;
- Green synthesis of nanomaterials (such as microwave, plant extracts, etc.);
- Surface functionalization of nanomaterials;
- Applications of nanomaterials.
Dr. Irena Markovic Milosevic
Dr. Farah Benyettou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanoparticles
- nanomaterials
- synthesis
- functionalization
- applications
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