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Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Actuators

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2024 | Viewed by 2925

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Dr. Lin Jing

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School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
Interests: nanotechnology; 2D materials; AI-facilitated accelerated materials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sensors and actuators are extensively applied in cutting-edge devices such as flexible/wearable electronics and soft robotics for applications spanning healthcare, environmental monitoring, emergency rescue/protection, and the Internet of Things. A wide range of studies have been conducted on emerging nanomaterials in different forms, which have been applied to different material systems to facilitate the desirable properties of sensing and actuation.

However, it is still challenging to maximize the performance of nanomaterials or combine distinctive nanomaterials (0-dimensional, 1-dimensional, 2-dimensional) with bulk materials while retaining their intrinsic characteristics and achieving the expected synergistic effect.

Therefore, it is still necessary to explore novel nanomaterials exhibiting intriguing physical, chemical, and electrical characteristics. Meanwhile, further research is needed regarding the advanced characterization and testing of novel nanomaterials with enhanced actuating and sensing properties. Furthermore, further attention should be paid to the smart design, fabrication, and testing of integrated material systems with improved sensor and actuator performance.

This Special Issue welcomes contributions from researchers worldwide on topics including but not limited to

  • The synthesis of novel nanomaterials with special characteristics;
  • The advanced characterization and testing of nanomaterials and nanodevices;
  • The design and fabrication of nanomaterial-integrated material systems for sensor and actuator applications;
  • Novel applications of nanomaterials in niche fields such as harsh environment assessment, in-body health monitoring, and wearable healthcare devices;
  • The application of machine learning in the design and application of nanomaterial-based systems.

Dr. Lin Jing
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nanomaterials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • sensors
  • actuators
  • nanoscale devices
  • material analysis
  • sensing technology
  • actuation mechanisms
  • surface functionalization
  • piezoelectric materials
  • MEMS/NEMS
  • smart materials

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Synthesis and Optical Properties of a Novel Hybrid Nanosystem Based on Covalently Modified nSiO2 Nanoparticles with a Curcuminoid Molecule
by Nicole Parra-Muñoz, Valentina López-Monsalves, Rodrigo Espinoza-González, Daniel Aravena, Nancy Pizarro and Monica Soler
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(12), 1022; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14121022 - 13 Jun 2024
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A new curcuminoid molecule (3) has been designed and synthesized, containing a central -(CH2)2-COOH chain at the α carbon of the keto-enol moiety in the structure. The carboxylic acid group is added to react with exposed amino [...] Read more.
A new curcuminoid molecule (3) has been designed and synthesized, containing a central -(CH2)2-COOH chain at the α carbon of the keto-enol moiety in the structure. The carboxylic acid group is added to react with exposed amino groups on silica oxide nanoparticles (nSiO2), forming an amide bond to attach the curcuminoid moiety to the nSiO2 covalently. The Kaiser test quantifies the functionalization degree, yielding 222 μmol of curcuminoid per gram of nanoparticles. The synthesized hybrid nanosystem, nSiO2-NHCO-CCM, displays significant emission properties, with a maximum emission at 538 nm in dichloromethane, similar to curcuminoid 1 (without the central chain), which emits at 565 nm in the same solvent. Solvent-induced spectral effects on the absorption and emission bands of the new hybrid nanosystem are confirmed, similar to those observed for the free curcuminoid (1). The new nanosystem is evaluated in the presence of kerosene in water, showing an emission band at 525 nm as a detection response. The ability of nSiO2-NHCO-CCM to change its fluorescence when interacting with kerosene in water is notable, as it overcomes the limitation caused by the insolubility of free curcuminoid 1 in water, allowing for the exploitation of its properties when connected to the water-stable nanosystem for future detection studies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Actuators)
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The Effect of Electric Aging on Vinylidene Fluoride Copolymers for Ferroelectric Memory
by Valentin V. Kochervinskii, Evgeniya L. Buryanskaya, Aleksey S. Osipkov, Mstislav O. Makeev, Dmitry A. Kiselev, Margarita A. Gradova, Oleg V. Gradov, Boris V. Lokshin and Alexandr A. Korlyukov
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(12), 1002; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14121002 - 9 Jun 2024
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Copolymers based on vinylidene fluoride are potential materials for ferroelectric memory elements. The trend in studies showing that a decrease in the degree of crystallinity can lead to an unexpected increase in the electric breakdown field is noted. An analysis of the literature [...] Read more.
Copolymers based on vinylidene fluoride are potential materials for ferroelectric memory elements. The trend in studies showing that a decrease in the degree of crystallinity can lead to an unexpected increase in the electric breakdown field is noted. An analysis of the literature data reveals that in fluorine-containing ferroelectric polymers, when using a bipolar triangular field, the hysteresis loop has an unclosed shape, with each subsequent loop being accompanied by a decrease in the dielectric response. In this work, the effect of the structure of self-polarized films of copolymers of vinylidene fluoride with tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene on breakdown processes was studied. The structure of the polymer films was monitored using infrared spectroscopy (IR) and X-ray diffraction. Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) was applied to characterize the local electrical properties of the polymers. For the films of the first copolymer, which crystallize in the polar β-phase, asymmetry in the dielectric response was observed at fields greater than the coercive field. For the films of the copolymers of vinylidene fluoride with hexafluoropropylene, which crystallize predominantly in the nonpolar α-phase, polarization switching processes have also been observed, but at lower electric fields. The noted phenomena will help to identify the influence of the structure of ferroelectric polymers on their electrical properties. Full article
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Magnetic-Dielectric Cantilevers for Atomic Force Microscopy
by Gala Sanchez-Seguame, Hugo Avalos-Sanchez, Jesus Eduardo Lugo, Eduardo Antonio Murillo-Bracamontes, Martha Alicia Palomino-Ovando, Orlando Hernández-Cristobal, José Juan Gervacio-Arciniega and Miller Toledo-Solano
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(10), 874; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14100874 - 17 May 2024
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Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a technique that relies on detecting forces at the nanonewton scale. It involves using a cantilever with a tiny tip at one end. This tip interacts with the short- and long-range forces of material surfaces. These cantilevers are [...] Read more.
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a technique that relies on detecting forces at the nanonewton scale. It involves using a cantilever with a tiny tip at one end. This tip interacts with the short- and long-range forces of material surfaces. These cantilevers are typically manufactured with Si or Si3N4 and synthesized using a lithography technique, which implies a high cost. On the other hand, through simple chemical methods, it is possible to synthesize a magneto-dielectric composite made up of artificial SiO2 opals infiltrated with superparamagnetic nanoparticles of Fe3O4. From these materials, it is possible to obtain tipless cantilevers that can be used in AFM analysis. Tipless cantilevers are an alternative tool in nanoscale exploration, offering a versatile approach to surface analysis. Unlike traditional AFM probes, tipless versions eliminate the challenges associated with tip wear, ensuring prolonged stability during measurements. This makes tipless AFM particularly valuable for imaging delicate or soft samples, as it prevents sample damage and provides precise measurements of topography and mechanical and electromechanical properties. This study presents the results of the characterization of known surfaces using magneto-dielectric cantilevers and commercial cantilevers based on Si. The characterization will be carried out through contact and non-contact topography measurements. Full article
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