New Advances in Metal Nanoparticles
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 May 2026 | Viewed by 582
Special Issue Editor
Interests: production of metal nanostructures (mainly precious metals) using “green chemistry” methods using biopolymers; the use of nanosilver stabilized with biopolymers in concrete technology and in environmental engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Metal nanoparticles continue to generate significant interest due to their unique, size-dependent properties and broad applicability in catalysis, energy conversion, medicine, electronics, civil engineering, and environmental technologies. A deep understanding and precise control of their behavior at the molecular level are essential for enhancing their functionality and enabling next-generation applications.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in the synthesis, structural characterization, and functional properties of metal nanoparticles, with particular emphasis on molecular-level processes and mechanisms.
We invite interdisciplinary contributions from researchers in materials science, chemistry, physics, and nanotechnology that explore fundamental aspects of nanoparticle behavior as a foundation for innovative solutions. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, mono- and bimetallic systems, alloyed nanoparticles, nanoclusters, functionalized surfaces, and hybrid nanomaterials. The overarching goal is to demonstrate how molecular-level insights can drive progress in the design, optimization, and real-world application of metal nanoparticles across diverse scientific and technological domains.
Dr. Emilia Konował
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal nanoparticles
- molecular-level mechanisms
- functional nanostructures
- environmental nanotechnology
- nanoparticle stability
- catalysis
- hybrid nanomaterials
- bimetallic systems
- ligand–nanoparticle interactions
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