D:Materials and Processing

A section of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X).

Section Information

The “Materials and Processing” section of Micromachines focuses on the latest research in micro- and nanoscale materials and their fabrication technologies and integration into novel devices and systems. The section’s scope spans from the fundamentals of material synthesis to advanced processing techniques and applied device innovation across diverse fields such as electronics, healthcare, energy, and environmental science.

This section welcomes research on both established and emerging classes of materials, including semiconductors, superconductors, magnetic materials, polymers, metals, ceramics, composites, liquid crystals, and colloidal systems. It also covers new and rapidly evolving materials such as two-dimensional (2D) materials, bioinspired and biomimetic materials, materials for additive manufacturing, as well as photonic and optoelectronic materials. Contributions exploring the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the design, discovery, and processing of advanced materials and devices are particularly encouraged.

Beyond materials, the scope extends to the fabrication, characterization, and application of micro- and nanoscale devices. Areas of interest include electrical and optical components (antennas, photodetectors, and wireless and III–V devices); MEMS devices (accelerometers, gyroscopes, and pressure sensors); microfluidic and organ-on-chip systems; minimally invasive, implantable and wearable biomedical devices; and environmental and energy-harvesting platforms.

The section invites original research articles, comprehensive reviews, communications, and perspective papers that offer fundamental insights, novel concepts and methods, translational potential, or significant improvements in processing and fabrication techniques. Submissions that demonstrate system-level integration of materials and devices, cross-disciplinary innovation, or address real-world challenges in sectors such as healthcare, automotive technology, communications, and renewable energy are especially welcome.

Keywords

  • micro/nano structures, devices, sensors, and systems
  • micro/nano fabrication techniques
  • smart functional materials and devices
  • bio-inspired, biomedical, and biomolecular materials
  • microelectromechanical systems
  • materials and devices for energy harvesting applications
  • wearable and point-of-care devices
  • microfluidics and organs-on-a-chip devices
  • implantable devices
  • flexible and stretchable sensors and devices
  • micro/nanoscale device packaging
  • 3D-printed micro/nano devices
  • semiconductors, superconducting, and magnetic materials
  • bio-inspired, biomedical, and biomolecular materials
  • optical, photonic, and optoelectronic materials
  • artificial intelligence applications in micro/nano devices

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