Characterization and Engineering of Functional Nanomaterials
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 May 2026 | Viewed by 17
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Interests: energy storage; catalysts; shock wave on materials interactions; extreme conditions; high-entropy alloys
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Dear Colleagues,
The advancement of modern technologies increasingly depends on nanomaterials whose structures and properties are precisely controlled at the atomic and molecular scales. Achieving such control requires an integrated understanding of how composition, bonding, electronic structure, and nanoscale architecture influence material performance in applications such as energy storage and conversion, environmental remediation, catalysis, biomedicine, and advanced sensing. A molecular-level perspective is particularly important because atomic arrangement, chemical bonding, defect chemistry, and interfacial interactions directly govern charge transport, catalytic activity, ion mobility, and long-term structural stability. Establishing these fundamental structure–property relationships enables the rational design of nanomaterials that exhibit high efficiency, durability, and application-specific functionality.
The purpose of this Special Issue, “Characterization and Engineering of Functional Nanomaterials,” is to showcase research that demonstrates how detailed chemical and structural insights drive the development of next-generation nanomaterials. By bringing together studies on synthesis strategies, advanced characterization techniques, and molecular-level mechanisms, this Issue aims to highlight approaches that bridge fundamental understanding with practical performance. The collected works will contribute to the design of robust, efficient, and multifunctional materials capable of addressing emerging global challenges in energy, sustainability, and technology.
Dr. P. Sivaprakash
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional nanomaterials
- molecular-level engineering
- engineered materials
- materials characterization
- energy and environmental applications
- materials design and performance
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