Micro- and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable development is crucial for all of society. The challenge for sustainability involves identifying new and intelligent materials, and micro- and nanomaterials represent a generation of new materials with enormous potential for sustainable development as they have better features and benefits in terms of performance and applications than traditional materials and are today generating a revolution in this area. Research on micro- and nanomaterials has always been recognized as a discipline of great importance, which will determine new ways of designing, producing, and even living, generating a great impact on society. These materials are the subject of research in many areas relating to environmental protection and safeguarding, such as wastewater treatment. Micro- and nanomaterials in the future will increasingly influence the development of many sectors, such as biology, medicine, materials sciences, and engineering, thanks to their unique characteristics and applications. There are already numerous products based on synthetic micro- and nanomaterials on the market. Cosmetics, highly stable composite materials, or food packaging that allow for a longer shelf life are just a few examples. These materials can advantageously contribute to resource efficiency, such as in the sectors of exploitation and production of energy and the consumption of raw materials.

This Special Issue invites the submission of original research contributions and reviews regarding recent advances in the development, production, and characterization of micro- and nanomaterials.

Dr. Pierantonio De Luca
Guest Editor

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