Fractal Analysis and Fractal Dimension in Materials Chemistry, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

After B.B.Mandelbrot published his works concerning fractals—defining them as objects with peculiar geometry, characterized by fractional exponents—a lot of studies have emerged in the scientific literature. Applications in engineering (fractal antennas), physics and chemistry (heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption, chemical reactions, light scattering on fractal surfaces), computer science (iterative algorithms for image compression), and even in literature or geography were developed.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present state of the art applications of the fractal theory in materials chemistry.  Topics that are invited for submission include (but are not limited to) the following:

• The fractal dimension determination of materials (micrograph analysis, adsorption isotherms methods, SAXS method);
• The relation between physical and chemical properties of materials and fractal dimension;
• Adsorption on fractal surfaces;
• Fractal adsorption isotherms;
• Applications of fractal theory on chemical reactions;
• Catalysts and applications of fractal theory in catalysis;
• Dynamics on fractals;
• Fractions in diffusion-limited reactions.

Dr. Gianina Dobrescu
Dr. Florica Papa
Dr. Razvan State
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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