Synthesis, Processing and Characterization of Micro- and Nanostructured Functional Materials for Advanced Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last several decades, materials have been critical to the growth, prosperity, security, and quality of life of humans. Since the dawn of time, novel materials have been among the greatest achievements of every age. They have paved the way for new technologies in the fields of civil, chemical, construction, nuclear, aeronautical, agricultural, mechanical, biomedical, and electrical engineering that make use of functional materials such as biomaterials, packaging materials, and flexible electronics. Specifically, advanced materials in which the composition, structure, and surface are functionalized to confer specific, application-oriented properties.

This Special Issue collection will cover some of the latest developments in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of nanostructured functional materials for advanced applications. It will correlate the structure and properties for realistic applications. Ceramics, composites, electronic and optoelectronic materials, amorphous materials, crystalline materials, thin films, and nanostructured materials are examples of such materials.

Prof. Dr. Osama Ahmed Fouad
Prof. Dr. Damian C. Onwudiwe
Dr. Ramadan A. Geioushy
Guest Editors

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