Advances in Nanoscale Materials and Devices

Dear Colleagues,

The advent of technological advancements has consumed the world entirely, ranging from low-dimensional devices for neuromorphic computing to devices functional at higher temperatures for space exploration. The advances in nanoscale materials and devices become relevant in the present scenario where researchers are working towards developing novel materials and devices suitable for the current needs. The recent advancements of nanoscale materials (zero-, one-, and two-dimensional materials, nanoparticles, quantum dots, metal organic frameworks, rare-earth-based upconversion nanomaterials, perovskites, wide- and narrow-bandgap materials, etc.) open new possibilities for promising semiconducting and optoelectronics devices. Hybrid structures, coplanar, vertical, and heterostructure electronic devices open unprecedented opportunities to achieve ultra-high-performing electronic devices with superior signal-to-noise ratios, better performances, and excellent external and internal quantum efficiencies. Furthermore, these can be successfully incorporated into wearable systems, keeping in mind the present technological requirements. The topics covered in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the design and synthesis of novel nanomaterials with excellent optical and electronic properties suitable for semiconductors and optoelectronic devices, novel structures, and devices with efficient charge-transport behavior. Using defects engineering, strain tunability, mechanosensitivity, plasmonics and photonics, as well as temperature sensitivity to achieve low-power operation, broadband and narrowband functional, robust, reliable, durable, flexible, and stretchable devices suitable for industrial needs. We invite researchers, experimentalists, and theoreticians to submit their high-quality manuscripts for publication in this Special Issue.

Dr. Monika Kataria
Guest Editor

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• novel materials with superior optical and electronic properties
• two-dimensional materials
• nanoparticles, quantum dots, perovskites
• rare-earth-doped upconversion nanoparticles
• materials for memory
• optoelectronic devices
• semiconductor devices
• Van der Waals heterostructures
• field-effect transistors
• hybrid structure materials and devices
• low-power operating devices
• photonic structures
• plasmonic films and nanostructures
• columbic interactions
• OLEDs
• PeLEDs
• memory devices
• printable electronics
• flexible optoelectronic devices
• stretchable devices
• substrates for flexible devices