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Nano- and Micro-Scale Innovative Materials and Development: Selected Papers from the 6th International Micro-Nanotechnology Innovation and Development Forum (6-IMNIDF)

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2026) | Viewed by 5252

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Prof. Dr. Weiqiang Pang

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Xi’an Modern Chemistry Research Institute, Xi’an 710065, China
Interests: composite energetic materials; nanoscale energetic materials (nEMs); microscale energetic materials (mEMs); ignition; combustion; thermal decomposition; deflagration and detonation; energetic formulation
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Prof. Dr. Jieshan Qiu

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College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China
Interests: development of new methodologies for synthesis of functional carbon materials from different carbon resources including coal, and their uses in catalysis, energy conversion and storage, and environment protection

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, significant advancements have been made in nanometric materials, including solid fuels, metal particles, catalysts, functional materials, energy materials, and carbon materials, due to the technological developments in the field of nano-scale science and technology. The International Micro-Nanotechnology Innovation and Development Forum (IMNIDF) is a fantastic event for global academic researchers, industrial partners and policy makers to come together and share their latest progress and exciting breakthroughs and ideas on the topics of nanotechnology, nanostructured materials, nano- and microscale innovative materials. The conference has a history of nearly ten years, and was first held in Xi’an China in 2019. Since then, the conference has been held every year in different cities in China, such as Zhengzhou (2024), Zhengzhou (2023), Zhengzhou (2022), Zhengzhou (2021), Zhengzhou (2020), and Xi’an (2019). Xi’an has been selected to host the 6th IMNIDF in 2025.

Thanks to the Nanomaterials Editorial Office, a Special Issue, entitled “Nano- and Micro-Scale Innovative Materials and Development: Selected Papers from the 6th International Micro-Nanotechnology Innovation and Development Forum (6-IMNIDF)”, has been set up in support of the 6th IMNIDF, which will cover the full spectrum of topics on this event. This Special Issue will contain the accepted papers presented at 6th IMNIDF in Xi’an, China, including those that cover nano- and microscale textile materials, metallic materials, energy materials, functional materials, catalytic materials, intelligent sensing materials, carbon materials, biomaterials, and interdisciplinary integration technology.

The submission of contributions on the advanced nanomaterials from the viewpoint of experiment and simulation aspects, including research papers, reviews, and short communications are encouraged.

Prof. Dr. Weiqiang Pang
Prof. Dr. Jieshan Qiu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • nano- and microscale textile materials
  • metallic materials
  • energy materials
  • functional materials
  • catalytic materials
  • intelligent sensing materials
  • carbon materials
  • biomaterials
  • interdisciplinary integration technology

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Design and Parameter Optimization of Deep Well Rapid Purification System Combining Nanobubble Water Spray and Water Bath/Wire Mesh Carbon
by Xin Zhang, Yixiao Xie, Yong Jin, Xingxin Nie, Zeyu Sun, Lihua Mi and Rui Tao
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(3), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16030199 - 2 Feb 2026
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In order to create a safe and healthy working environment in mines, an issue that urgently needs to be addressed is the rapid discharge of high concentrations of toxic and harmful pollutants after blasting. This paper proposes a deep well rapid purification system [...] Read more.
In order to create a safe and healthy working environment in mines, an issue that urgently needs to be addressed is the rapid discharge of high concentrations of toxic and harmful pollutants after blasting. This paper proposes a deep well rapid purification system based on the combination of nanobubble water spray and water bath/wire mesh carbon, and conducts single-variable optimization tests on the parameters of micro-nano bubble water and the atomizing nozzle. The wet spray fiber grid and carbon adsorption network form in sequence and verify the purification experiment under the clear optimal parameters. The results show that the micro-nano bubble water is used as the spray medium, and a high-pressure nozzle with a diameter of 0.4 mm is also used. The water supply pressure of the nozzle is 3.0 MPa, the wet spray fiber grid uses a double-layer 10-mesh metal wire, and the carbon adsorption network uses 5 mm activated carbon fiber cotton as the optimal parameter for the deep well rapid purification system. Under these conditions, the efficiency of total dust and exhalation dust reduction is 72.90% and 79.17%, respectively, and the purification efficiency of CO, H2S, and SO2 reaches 84.39%, 78.75%, and 55.54%, respectively. This study provides reference data for efficient pollution reduction in mines and has high practical value. Full article
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Photoinduced Transport and Activation of Polymer-Embedded Silver on Rice Husk Silica Nanoparticles for a Reusable Antimicrobial Surface
by Carly J. Frank, Vivian He, Juan C. Scaiano and M. Jazmin Silvero C.
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(16), 1224; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15161224 - 11 Aug 2025
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Antimicrobial materials are gaining significant interest as awareness of pathogens spread through contact becomes increasingly prevalent. While various compounds with antibacterial properties have been explored as active ingredients in such materials, many are prone to leaching, leading to undesirable risks to the environment [...] Read more.
Antimicrobial materials are gaining significant interest as awareness of pathogens spread through contact becomes increasingly prevalent. While various compounds with antibacterial properties have been explored as active ingredients in such materials, many are prone to leaching, leading to undesirable risks to the environment and to human health. Herein, we develop and test a multilayered plastic film filled with silver nanoparticles, long known to be potent antibacterial agents, supported in a silica matrix. Cross-linked methacrylate layers on both sides of these nanostructures prevent leaching even after several uses, making the material essentially benign. Furthermore, we derive silica from rice husk, an abundant and affordable agricultural waste product. Our findings demonstrate that initial irradiation of the material with UVA light facilitates the photothermal migration of nanoparticles towards the material’s surface, thereby significantly enhancing its antimicrobial properties. Remarkably, after just 5 min of visible light irradiation, the material exhibits over 99.999% inhibition of bacterial growth. This environmentally friendly plastic composite harnesses visible light to actively combat bacteria, providing an exciting proof-of-concept for future applications in antimicrobial coatings. Full article
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Nano-Aluminum: A Review on Oxidation, Structure Regulation, and Energetic Applications
by Dihua Ouyang, Xin Chen, Qiantao Zhang, Chunpei Yu, He Cheng, Weiqiang Pang and Jieshan Qiu
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16010074 - 5 Jan 2026
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Nano-aluminum (nAl), characterized by its high combustion enthalpy and enhanced reactivity, serves as a critical component in advanced energetic materials like solid propellants and micro-ignition devices. However, the atomic-scale mechanisms governing its core–shell structure evolution, oxidation dynamics, and interfacial interactions remain elusive to [...] Read more.
Nano-aluminum (nAl), characterized by its high combustion enthalpy and enhanced reactivity, serves as a critical component in advanced energetic materials like solid propellants and micro-ignition devices. However, the atomic-scale mechanisms governing its core–shell structure evolution, oxidation dynamics, and interfacial interactions remain elusive to experimental probes due to spatiotemporal limitations. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, particularly the synergistic use of a ReaxFF reactive force field (for large-scale systems) and ab initio MD (for electronic-level accuracy), have emerged as a powerful tool to overcome this barrier. This review systematically delineates the oxidation mechanisms and core–shell structure regulation of nAl, with a focus on the multi-scale simulation paradigm integrating DFT, AIMD, and ReaxFF MD that directly supports nAl research. It critically examines the pivotal role of MD simulations in guiding the surface modification of nAl, elucidating combustion mechanisms at the atomic level, and designing interfaces in energetic composite systems. By synthesizing recent advances (2022–2025), this study establishes a clear structure–property relationship between microscopic features and macroscopic performance of nAl. Furthermore, it identifies prevailing challenges, including simulations under multi-physics loading, multi-scale bridging, and quantitative experiment-simulation validation that specifically affect nAl-based energetic systems. Finally, future research directions are prospected, encompassing the development of machine learning-empowered force fields tailored for nAl systems, multi-scale and multi-field coupling simulation frameworks targeting nAl applications, and closed-loop experiment-simulation systems for nAl-based energetic materials. This review aims to provide fundamental insights and a technical framework for the rational design and engineering application of nAl-based energetic materials in fields such as aerospace propulsion. Full article
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