Research and Application of Low-Dimensional Cathode Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the unique physical and chemical properties, low-dimensional nanomaterials have potential applications as cathodes in not only battery but also vacuum electronics, including X-ray sources, parallel electron beam sources and thermionic energy convertors. Nano cathode, comprehensive knowledges on the fabrication techniques and electron emission mechanism of low-dimensional nanomaterials are significant in the high performance of chemical properties. This Special Issue aims to encourage researchers to submit reviews or original articles related to both experimental and theoretical studies on the electron emission characteristics of low-dimensional cathode materials and their applications. The scope of the Special Issue includes: 1) Electron emission properties and mechanisms of 1D or 2D nanomaterials; 2) Theory and design of 1D or 2D nanomaterials for cathode applications; 3) Nanofabrication techniques for 1D or 2D nanomaterials cathode and their devices; 4) Application of 1D or 2D nanomaterials as cathode in battery or vacuum devices.

Dr. Yicong Chen
Dr. Yifeng Huang
Dr. Marco Fronzi
Guest Editors

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