Applications of Fractal Geometry in Surface Science
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Science, Biophysics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: AFM; SEM; TEM; surfaces; topographical and morphological characterization of three-dimensional surfaces at the micro/nanoscale; development of new mathematical tools in the investigation of 3D surface quality; theoretic and applied research in advanced materials science in applied sciences; mechanical and tribological characterization of macro–micro-nanostructures; experimental techniques for micro/nanomechanical and micro/nanotribological characterization; fractal and multifractal geometry analysis and applications
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Interests: biological surfaces; microbiology and parasitology
Interests: AFM; surfaces; interfaces; biological surfaces; photocatalysis; thin films; nanomaterials; surface characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fractal geometry has emerged as a valuable framework for understanding the complexity of natural forms, especially in biological systems where surface structures often defy traditional geometric description. This Special Issue of Fractal and Fractional aims to explore the growing role of fractal and multifractal analysis in surface science, with a particular focus on applications in life sciences and biophysics. We welcome contributions that investigate biological surfaces—such as tissues, cell membranes, biofilms, and biomaterials—through the lens of fractal geometry. These surfaces frequently exhibit irregularities and patterns across multiple length scales, making them ideal candidates for fractal-based quantitative analysis. Studies applying techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and optical profilometry, combined with surface descriptors like roughness parameters, fractal dimension, lacunarity, multifractal spectra, and Minkowski functionals, are especially encouraged for submission. This Special Issue seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue between physicists, biologists, engineers, and material scientists working at the interface between structure and function. We are particularly interested in work that demonstrates how fractal-based metrics can enhance our understanding of biological function, pathological processes, biomaterial performance, or the development of new diagnostic and analytical tools. Experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches—especially those combining high-resolution imaging with advanced data analysis—are all welcome.
Dr. Henrique Duarte da Fonseca Filho
Dr. Glenda Quaresma Ramos
Dr. Robert S. Matos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fractal geometry
- multifractals
- surface roughness
- biophysics
- AFM/SEM/TEM in life sciences
- morphological complexity
- biomaterials
- surface characterization
- lacunarity
- minkowski functionals
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