Emerging Trends from Nanomaterials Research to Thin Films Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the emerging trends in the application of nanomaterials in thin films. Nanomaterials have garnered significant attention due to their unique properties that arise from their nanoscale dimensions. These properties include a high surface-to-volume ratio; quantum confinement; and unique optical, electronic, and mechanical properties. Thin films, on the other hand, are ultra-thin coatings or layers of material that are deposited onto a substrate. The combination of nanomaterials and thin films offers exciting opportunities for developing new materials with tailored properties and functionalities.

Researchers have employed a variety of techniques for the fabrication of nanomaterials and thin films. For instance, top-down techniques such as lithography and etching have been used to create nanoscale features on the surface of thin films. Alternatively, bottom-up techniques such as self-assembly and chemical synthesis have been used to create complex nanostructures that can be integrated into thin films. Synthesis and deposition techniques are critical for controlling the properties and functionalities of the resulting materials.

The combination of nanomaterials and thin films has led to the development of a wide range of applications, including microelectronics, optoelectronics, energy storage, and sensing. In microelectronics, for example, thin films of semiconducting materials with nanoscale features have been used to develop advanced transistors and memory devices. In optoelectronics, thin films of nanomaterials have been used to create highly efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes.

Another exciting area of research is the use of nanomaterials in thin films for energy storage applications. Researchers have developed thin films of nanomaterials that can store energy more efficiently than conventional materials, leading to the development of high-performance batteries and supercapacitors. Thin films of nanomaterials have also been used to create sensors for a wide range of applications, from environmental monitoring to biomedical sensing.

This Special Issue will highlight the latest developments in the application of nanomaterials in thin films. The issue will feature original research articles, reviews, and perspectives from leading researchers in the field. It will cover a broad range of topics, including the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, the fabrication of thin films, and their applications in various technological fields.

Dr. Antonio Manuel Rodríguez García
Dr. Daniel Iglesias Asperilla
Guest Editors

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• nanomaterials
• thin films
• fabrication
• applications
• synthesis
• characterization
• microelectronics
• optoelectronics
• energy storage
• sensors