Functional Micro/Nano Materials and Intelligent Systems
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bio-micro-electro-mechanical systems (BioMEMS); biomedical and implantable devices; biosensors; organs-on-a-chip; micro- and nanosensors for monitoring organs-on-a-chip; flexible electronics and sensors for wound healing; packaging and encapsulation of implantable devices; biomaterials; biofabrication
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the study of functional Micro/Nano materials and intelligent systems has emerged as a focal point within materials science and engineering. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the design, fabrication, and application of intelligent micro-nano systems, as well as the development and utilization of functional materials at the micro–nano scale. It encompasses the entire technological spectrum, ranging from advanced materials processing techniques—such as 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and directed energy deposition—to cutting-edge micro–nano fabrication methods, including lithography, etching, and selective laser melting.
The Special Issue highlights the creation of micro/nano-structured surfaces, nanocomposites, and stimuli-responsive materials, which are revolutionizing fields such as biomedicine (e.g., real-time health monitoring, targeted drug delivery, and tissue engineering), energy (e.g., energy-harvesting systems), and environmental monitoring. Emerging trends include the artificial intelligence-driven design of functional micro/nano materials, machine learning in nanomaterial characterization and fabrication, and the precision fabrication of micro–nano structures, such as self-propelling micro/nanomotors for biomedical and environmental applications. Additionally, the integration and functionalization of smart materials within micro–nano systems are paving the way for breakthroughs in neuromorphic computing and antimicrobial nano-coatings for healthcare and industrial uses.
By providing a platform for academia and industry to share insights and foster collaboration, this Special Issue aims to drive innovation and advance research in the rapidly evolving realm of intelligent micro–nano systems and functional materials.
Dr. Mehmet Remzi Dokmeci
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D printing of micro/nano devices
- micro/nano structured surfaces
- smart functional materials
- micro/nano fabrication techniques
- directed energy deposition
- selective laser melting
- lithography
- etching
- nanocomposites
- micro/nanomotors
- stimuli-responsive materials
- smart micro/nano systems
- nano-coatings
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- health monitoring
- drug delivery
- tissue engineering
- energy-harvesting
- environmental monitoring
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