Advantages and Perspectives of ZnO Nanostructured Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2024) | Viewed by 1062
Special Issue Editors
Interests: semiconductor metal oxides for applications in sensing photocatalysis and optoelectronics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “ZnO Nanostructured Materials: Advantages and Perspectives”, will address advances in the growth, characterization, and applications of ZnO in the form of nanoparticles, nanowires, or any other kind of nanostructure. Recent developments in the study of ZnO have shown that nanostructures can be used in a very wide range of applications—from optoelectronic devices to photocatalysts or as antibacterials. In this sense, scalable growth methods, characterization aspects, and studies on application performance are key factors to the development and use of this material in common life. Original papers are solicited on all types of growth techniques and technological applications of ZnO nanostructures and its combination with other nanomaterials to form hybrid structures. Of particular interest are recent developments in low-cost growth techniques, doping methods, characterization of properties, and environmental applications of ZnO nanostructures. Articles and reviews dealing with applications and prospects in a green and circular economy, including photocatalysis, gas sensing, as antibacterial, and in optoelectronics, are very welcome.
Prof. Dr. Paloma Fernández Sánchez
Prof. Dr. Jong-Lam Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sensing
- photocatalysis
- emergent contaminants and pollutant photo-degradation
- CO2 capture
- recycling
- environmentally friendly synthesis methods
- nanodevices, batteries, and supercapacitors
- metal-oxide-based materials and devices
- upconverting materials