Nanomaterials for Potential Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanotechnology and new nanomaterials have an enormous impact on modern science, technology, and everyday life. The term “nanomaterial" refers to a single material with multiple applications in different fields. Novel/modified synthetic approaches (physical, chemical, and biological) can be used for the synthesis of these materials, including inorganic (metal–metal oxide and their composites), organic (carbon nanotube and graphene oxide), and hybrid nanocomposites, to achieve a precise control over their physico-chemical properties.  To date, nanoscale technologies are actively studied and applied to solve the most pressing global challenges, from human health to environmental problems. Nanomaterials and nanostructures have various applications in biomedicine, bioanalysis and biodiagnostic, forensic, agriculture, environmental protection, water treatment, food industries, textile industries, sensors, electronics, and communication. Regarding the treatment of water, nanomaterials can be used as photocatalysts and adsorbents for the remediation of heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceutical waste, dyes, and other toxic chemicals from the air, soil, and water. Moreover, they have also been used as antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant agents.

In this context, the aim of this Special Issue is to publish original research papers and comprehensive reviews which deal with the most important issues concerning the synthesis, investigation of the advanced properties, and potential applications of different nanomaterials.

Dr. Mohamed A. Tahoon
Dr. Abdelfattah Amari
Guest Editors

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