The 19th and 20th International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials ^†

1. Introduction

It is with great pleasure that we present the proceedings of the 19th and 20th International Conference on Nano and Energy Materials held at the University of Aveiro, Portugal. This esteemed gathering has become an important platform for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to exchange cutting-edge knowledge and insights in the rapidly evolving fields of nanotechnology and energy materials. Conference topics include (nano, energy, hydrogen, magnetic, polymer, solar, and electronic) materials.

The conference theme underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to addressing global challenges, from advancing renewable energy solutions to developing innovative materials with transformative potential. The collection of selected papers reflects the diversity and depth of research being conducted worldwide, highlighting advances in nanomaterials, energy storage, conversion technologies, and sustainable applications.

2. Committee Members

• Prof. Luiz Pereira, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
• Prof. Joao Campos Gil, University of Coimbra, Portugal;
• Prof. Joao Pedro Araujo, University of Porto, Portugal;
• Prof. Joao Ventura, University of Porto, Portugal;
• Dr. Carmen M. Rangel, LNEG Lisbon, Portugal;
• Prof. Lijian Meng, Institute of Engineering Porto, Portugal;
• Dr. Elby Titus, University of Aveiro, Portugal.

3. Statement of Peer Review

In submitting conference proceedings to Materials Proceedings, the volume editors of the proceedings certify to the publisher that all papers published in this volume have been subjected to peer review administered by the volume editors. Reviews were conducted by expert referees to the professional and scientific standards expected of a proceedings journal.

• Type of peer review: single-blind; referees from the scientific committee
• Number of submissions sent for review: 8;
• Number of submissions accepted: 6;
• Number of submissions published: 6;
• Acceptance rate (number of submissions accepted/number of submissions received): 75%;
• Average number of reviews per paper: 2;
• Total number of reviewers involved: 25;
• peer-review criteria: novel works and quality of the work related to the conference.