Low-Dimensional Materials and Applications in Electronics
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: atomic layer etching; interconnects and packaging; graphene synthesis and electronics; chemical vapor deposition; quantum devices
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Scope and Topics
Low-dimensional materials, including quantum dots, nanowires, two-dimensional (2D) materials, and one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures, represent a transformative frontier in modern electronics. These materials exhibit unique electronic, optical, and mechanical properties that arise from quantum confinement effects and reduced dimensionality, opening unprecedented opportunities for next-generation electronic devices and systems.
This Special Issue invites high-quality research contributions that advance our understanding of low-dimensional materials and their electronic applications. We seek original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that address both fundamental science and practical applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
Materials and Synthesis:
- Two-dimensional materials (graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, phosphorene, borophene);
- One-dimensional nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires, quantum wires);
- Zero-dimensional systems (quantum dots, nanoparticles, molecular electronics);
- Heterostructures and van der Waals assemblies;
- Novel synthesis methods and scalable fabrication techniques.
Electronic Properties, Characterization, and Modeling:
- Quantum confinement effects and band structure engineering;
- Carrier transport mechanisms and mobility studies;
- Electronic and optoelectronic properties;
- Thermal conductivity and reliability;
- Spin and valley electronics (spintronics, valleytronics);
- Advanced characterization techniques and in-situ measurements.
Electronic Applications:
- Field-effect transistors and logic devices;
- Memory devices and neuromorphic computing;
- Sensors and biosensors;
- Flexible and transparent electronics;
- Energy harvesting and storage devices;
- Quantum electronic devices;
- High-frequency and terahertz electronics;
- Electronic packaging and interconnection.
Integration and Processing:
- Device fabrication and processing challenges;
- Integration with conventional semiconductor technology;
- Interface engineering and contact optimization;
- Reliability and stability studies;
- Manufacturing scalability and commercialization aspects.
Dr. Haozhe Wang
Guest Editor
Dr. Shengman Li
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- 2D materials
- 1D materials
- zero-dimensional systems
- electronic
- optoelectronic
- MXene
- characterization techniques
- field-effect transistors
- memory devices
- biosensors
- high-frequency and terahertz electronics
- semiconductor technology
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