Functional Materials and Microdevices, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Functional materials play a crucial role in the development of advanced devices that have the potential to revolutionize various industries, including electronics, energy, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. These materials are designed to possess specific properties and functionalities that enable them to perform specific tasks or functions such as catalysis, thermoelectric, photoelectric, piezoelectric, ferroelectric, photothermal, and radiative cooling. They are typically engineered at the nanoscale level, allowing for precise control over their properties and performance. The development of functional materials and devices involves various approaches, including synthesis, fabrication, and characterization. Advancements in micro-nano manufacturing technologies enabled the fabrication of functional materials with tailored properties for advanced electronic devices, sensing, and monitoring. However, the development of high-performance functional materials and devices also presents several challenges, including cost, scalability, stability and reliability, toxicity, and environmental impact. Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks to showcase research papers and review articles that focus on functional materials and microdevices, encompassing a wide range of applications and technologies.

Dr. Zhenhua Wu
Dr. Erzhen Mu
Dr. Hongjing Shang
Dr. Ming Li
Guest Editors

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