Modified Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure and Advanced Applications
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomaterials and nanotechnology; semiconductors; photocatalytic applications; electrochemical applications; crystallography; spectroscopy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to showcase recent research and innovations in the field of semiconductor materials and their modifications for advanced applications. Our goal is to promote the development of semiconductors and provide a theoretical basis and technical support for the practical application of these technologies in diverse areas. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Discovery and Synthesis of New Semiconductors: Exploring new synthesis routes for semiconductors, including nanomaterials and heterostructures, with an emphasis on their structural and microstructural characterization.
- Property Modification and Optimization: Investigating strategic doping and the formation of heterostructures to modulate and optimize the electronic and optical properties of semiconductors.
- Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Applications: Focusing on emerging applications, such as photocatalysis for environmental remediation, and the development of electrochemical and photovoltaic devices based on modified semiconductors.
- Crystallography and Spectroscopy: Utilizing advanced crystallographic and spectroscopic techniques for a deep understanding of structure–property relationships and material mechanisms.
- Theory and Simulation: Employing density functional theory (DFT) and first-principles computational methods to analyze the properties of material transport and the impact of anharmonic lattice dynamics on heat transport.
We invite the scientific community to submit high-quality original articles that contribute to advancements regarding semiconductor materials and their modifications, thus promoting innovation and sustainability.
Dr. Nivaldo Freire Andrade Neto
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials and nanotechnology
- semiconductors
- photocatalytic applications
- electrochemical applications
- crystallography
- spectroscopy
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