Innovative Nanomaterials from Functional Molecules
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 100
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Interests: nanomaterials design and synthesis; molecular assembly; super-resolution fluorescence imaging; lithium-ion battery; colloid and interface
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The structure, properties, and interactions of molecules are pivotal in shaping the functionality and applications of materials. Molecular design stands as the cornerstone of material innovation. Through advanced theoretical calculations and simulations, we can predict molecular properties, enabling the design of novel materials with tailored functions. Moreover, functional modifications of molecules offer a pathway toward further optimizing or introducing new capabilities. Intermolecular forces—such as van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds, and ionic bonds—play a crucial role in determining the macroscopic properties of materials. This Special Issue delves into the preparation techniques of nanomaterials based on functional molecules and their diverse applications, highlighting the latest research milestones and future directions. By meticulously researching and designing molecules, we aim to elucidate nanomaterial preparation techniques, explore the intricate relationship between nanomaterial structure and performance, and showcase the transformative applications of functional molecule-based nanomaterials in sensing, catalysis, energy, medicine, environmental protection, and beyond. This Special Issue is intended for researchers, university faculty and students, and R&D personnel in related industries in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, and biology, aiming to provide them with the latest research updates, practical technical guidance, and broad intellectual inspiration.
Dr. Xiaoming Zhang
Dr. Yi Jia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functional materials
- molecular design
- molecular assembly
- medicine
- catalysis
- battery
- supercapacitor
- sensing
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