Fabrication and Applications of Nanomaterials Facilitated by Freeze-Drying/Ice Templating
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 February 2024) | Viewed by 127
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Interests: porous materials; nanostructured materials; organic nanoparticles; water treatment; bioimaging
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Dear Colleagues,
Ice templating is a versatile technique via which porous materials, nanofibers, nanoparticles, and nanocomposite materials can be prepared. The ice template is commonly removed via a freeze-drying process, which has also been extensively employed when dealing with thermal–labile molecules and materials (particularly proteins and biological therapeutics). Its efficacy has also been proven in the process of reducing material shrinkage/structural collapse and enhancing nanoporosity and pore connectivity. This Special Issue focuses on the utilization of ice templating/freeze drying for the preparation and application of various types of nanomaterials. We welcome the submission of manuscripts that employ ice templating/freeze drying and attend to the following topics: the preparation of nanofibers, nanoparticles, nanoporous materials, and nanocomposites; enhanced nanoporosity; enhanced properties and applications with nanosized features; and the utilization of nanomaterials in functional/advanced materials and applications.
Dr. Haifei Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ice templating
- freeze drying
- freeze casting
- directional freezing
- aligned freezing
- nanofibers
- nanoparticles
- nanoporous materials
- nanocomposites
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