Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

A nanomaterial is defined a natural, incidental or manufactured material containing particles in an unbound state, as an aggregate, or as an agglomerate where for 50 % or more of the particles in the number size distribution, one or more external dimensions is in the size range 1–100 nm. In specific cases and where warranted by concerns for the environment, health, safety, or competitiveness the number size distribution threshold of 50% may be replaced by a threshold between 1% and 50 %. Nanomaterials make it possible to introduce innovative functions in products and technologies. Therefore, manufactured nanomaterials are regarded as key components of innovations in various fields with high potential impact such as energy generation and storage, electronics, photonics, diagnostics, integrated sensors, semiconductors, foods, textiles, structural materials, sunscreens, cosmetics, and coatings or drug delivery systems, medical imaging equipment. Widespread use of nanomaterials raises concerns about their safety for humans and the environment, possibly limiting the impact of the nanotechnology-based innovation. The development of safe nanomaterials has to result in a safe as well as functional material or product. Its safe use and disposal at the end of its life cycle must be taken into account too. Responsibility for the safe handling of synthetic nanomaterials therefore rests with the manufacturer and importer.This Special Issue aims to attract all researchers working in this research field and will collect new findings and recent advances on the development, synthesis, structure–activity relationships, and future applications of nanomaterials. Research manuscripts, as well as a limited number of review manuscripts, are encouraged in following areas:

• New processing methods;
• Common nano-enabled construction materials (coatings, glass, concrete, steel, insulation);
• Nanotechnology, environmental social and health implications;
• Polymeric nanomaterials;
• Ceramic nanomaterials;
• Structure-properties relationship;
• Lightweight nanostructures;
• Durability and ageing, long term performance assessment;
• Life cycle analysis/ assessment of nanomaterials in the construction sector;
• Risk management of nanomaterials;
• Applications;
• Recycling.

Dr. Ioannis Kartsonakis
Guest Editor

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