Metal and Metal Oxide Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications in Biomedical & Environmental Technologies
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 497
Special Issue Editors
Interests: conductive polymers; metal oxide nanoparticles; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; environmental chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of metal and metal oxide nanocomposites, with a particular emphasis on their emerging roles in biomedical and environmental technologies. Metal and metal oxide-based nanocomposites exhibit unique physicochemical properties, including a high surface area, tunable optical and electronic features, and exceptional catalytic, antimicrobial, and adsorptive capabilities. These characteristics make them highly suitable for a wide range of applications such as drug delivery, biosensing, imaging, tissue engineering, environmental remediation, and pollutant degradation.
We invite original research articles and reviews that explore novel synthetic strategies, functionalization approaches, structure–property relationships, and practical applications of these nanomaterials. Contributions addressing toxicity, biocompatibility, recyclability, and the development of sustainable processes are also welcome. This Special Issue aims to highlight interdisciplinary advances and foster scientific exchange among researchers working at the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
Dr. Marija B. Radoičić
Dr. Darka Markovic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal nanocomposites
- metal oxide nanocomposites
- nanomaterials synthesis
- biomedical applications
- environmental remediation
- photocatalysis
- antimicrobial activity
- sustainable nanotechnology
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