Exploring Molecular-Scale and Nano-Scale Materials: Design, Characterization and Application
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: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: material design; microstructure; mechanical property; machining and manufacturing; fracture and failure
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The preparation and application of materials with super or special properties are closely related to addressing problematic challenges of industries in different sectors. Improvements at the molecular- or nano-scales are increasingly becoming the main direction for optimizing materials, which could lead to cutting-edge developments in their design, characterization and application. Concerning advanced materials, there is a wide range of molecular-scale and nano-scale studies on their applications in biochemistry, molecular medicine, fuel cells, metal-ion batteries, flexible electronics, and various components related to energy. The physicochemical properties of molecular-scale and nano-scale materials depend on their composition and structure, but they are also affected by the preparation process. Furthermore, optimized design and characterization techniques are critical to establishing materials’ reliability in practical applications.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a research forum for reporting studies on molecular-scale and nano-scale materials. The aim is to explore novel possibilities for their design and application, as well as to address current problematic challenges.
In addition to the studies mentioned above, topics of interest include relevant studies on the design, regulation, characterization and cytotoxicity of novel nanomaterials, which could further enhance our current knowledge of nano-mechanisms. Research articles and reviews in this area of study are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Xiaogang Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular scale
- nano scale
- material design and preparation
- characterization
- regulation
- application
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