Advances in Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials offer vast potential across diverse fields owing to their distinctive characteristics and extensive applicability. This Special Issue endeavours to compile a series of reviews highlighting the latest research findings and original contributions in the realm of nanomaterials. While the scope encompasses a broad spectrum of research areas, the outlined topics serve as a guideline rather than a strict limitation. We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Synthesis Techniques: novel methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials, including chemical vapor deposition, sol–gel synthesis, self-assembly techniques, ball milling, atomic layer deposition, electrospinning, chemical precipitation, hydrothermal synthesis, physical vapor deposition, sonochemical synthesis, emulsion polymerization, arc discharge, etc.
2. Characterization Methods: advanced characterization techniques for nanomaterials, such as electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, PL), atomic force microscopy, surface analysis techniques, ultrafast optical spectroscopy, etc.
3. Functional Nanomaterials: development and characterization of functional nanomaterials for various applications, including but not limited to catalysis, sensing, energy storage, and biomedical applications.
4. Nanocomposites: design, synthesis, and characterization of nanocomposites for enhanced mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties in materials science and engineering applications.
5. Nanoelectronics and Photonics: exploration of nanomaterials for nanoelectronic devices, photonic applications, quantum dots, and plasmonics.
6. Biomedical Applications: nanomaterials for drug delivery, imaging, tissue engineering, and biosensing applications, including nanomedicine approaches for personalized healthcare.
7. Environmental Remediation: nanomaterial-based approaches for water purification, air filtration, and the remediation of environmental pollutants, addressing sustainability challenges.
8. Nanomaterials for Energy: development of nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage applications, including solar cells, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors.
9. Nanotoxicology and Safety: studies on the toxicity, biocompatibility, and environmental impact of nanomaterials, as well as strategies for safe handling and disposal.
10. Sensing and Detection: nanomaterial-based sensors offer high sensitivity and selectivity, enabling the detection of trace amounts of analytes in environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, and food safety applications.
11. Textiles and Packaging: nanomaterials are incorporated into textiles and packaging materials to impart properties such as stain resistance, antimicrobial activity, UV protection, and barrier properties, enhancing product performance and durability.

Additionally, nanomaterials hold promise in emerging fields like cloud seeding for rain enhancement, where their unique properties may offer advantages in efficiency, tunability, environmental impact, and targeted seeding.

Dr. Antaryami Mohanta
Guest Editor

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• nanomaterials
• two-dimensional materials
• self-assembly
• sensing
• cloud seeding
• nanotoxicology and safety
• energy conversion
• water purification
• air filtration
• drug delivery