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Surface Physics of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
This special issue belongs to the section “Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The surface structures, electronic states, and interfacial interactions of low-dimensional nanomaterials directly determine the core properties of the materials such as their electronic, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties, making them a key to breaking through the performance bottlenecks of traditional materials and driving emerging technological innovations. Therefore, understanding and controlling these surface phenomena are critical for harnessing the full potential of low-dimensional nanomaterials in advanced applications.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent theoretical and experimental advancements in characterizing, understanding, and manipulating the surface physics of these fascinating materials. It focuses on frontier scientific issues and technological breakthroughs in the surface physics of low-dimensional nanomaterials, covering core directions such as surface-structure characterization, electronic-state regulation, surface/interface interaction mechanisms, surface modification and functionalization, surface physical behaviors under extreme conditions, and device applications based on surface effects.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Surface and interface characterization
- Theoretical and computational studies
- Surface modification and functionalization
- Environmental interactions
- Surface-enhanced phenomena
- Novel low-dimensional materials
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Yaping Ma
Prof. Dr. Xue Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-dimensional nanomaterials
- surface physics
- surface modification
- electronic state regulation
- surface/interface interaction
- functionalization
- surface characterization
- device application
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