Design, Synthesis, and Applications of Advanced Functional Materials
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 47
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional materials; magnetic quantum dots; nanoparticles; hybrid nanocomposites; polymers; materials characterization; thermal analysis; magnetic hyperthermia; physicochemical properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the design, synthesis, and practical deployment of advanced functional materials with tailored structures and properties, which continue to drive innovation across disciplines such as energy, electronics, biomedicine, and environmental science. As global challenges in energy, health, environment, and technology intensify, the development of materials that exhibit multifunctionality, high performance, and sustainability has become more critical than ever. Contributions to this issue will cover innovative strategies for the theoretical design and computational modeling of materials, novel synthesis techniques at various length scales, and the integration of these materials into functional systems.
A particular focus of this issue is the molecular-level understanding and manipulation of materials, which underpins their properties and functionalities. Investigations into molecular design, self-assembly, and interfacial phenomena are critical for tailoring the behavior and performance of functional materials. Theoretical and computational approaches that elucidate molecular interactions and predict structure–property relationships are especially encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, nanomaterials, hybrid and composite materials, magnetic nanomaterials, stimuli-responsive systems, energy conversion and storage materials, smart biomaterials, and materials for environmental remediation. This interdisciplinary issue seeks to bridge fundamental research and real-world applications, providing a platform for researchers to present breakthroughs that advance the field of materials science and engineering.
Dr. Angelika Kmita
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced functional materials
- materials synthesis
- nanomaterials
- hybrid materials
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