Advanced Synthesis and Applications of Functional Nanomaterials: From Controlled Fabrication to Enhanced Performance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editor
Interests: nanomaterials; photonic materials; laser spectroscopy
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in functional nanomaterials have revolutionized numerous technological fields, from energy conversion to environmental remediation and sensing applications. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of functional nanomaterials. We welcome contributions focusing on innovative fabrication methods, including but not limited to laser-assisted synthesis, chemical routes, and physical vapor deposition, as well as advanced characterization techniques that provide deeper insights into material properties and structures. Of particular interest are studies investigating optical and nonlinear optical properties of nanomaterials and nanocomposites, along with their applications in photocatalysis, plasmonics, sensors, energy conversion and storage, and environmental technologies. Papers addressing the fundamental aspects of nanomaterial design, structure–property relationships, light–matter interactions, and performance enhancement strategies are highly encouraged. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between material synthesis and practical applications, providing a comprehensive platform for researchers to share their latest findings in the rapidly evolving field of functional nanomaterials. Both original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address these themes are welcome.
Dr. Vincent K.S. Hsiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional nanomaterials
- laser-assisted synthesis
- optical properties
- nonlinear optics
- plasmonic nanostructures
- nanocomposites
- photocatalysis
- surface-enhanced spectroscopy
- light–matter interactions
- nanomaterial characterization
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