Advances in Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 March 2026 | Viewed by 536

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Dear Colleagues,

The plasma-based synthesis of nanomaterials has become a critical technique in modern materials science, providing unique advantages such as precise control over particle size, morphology, and chemical composition. Since its early use in thin film deposition and surface treatment, plasma technology has evolved to enable the scalable production of high-quality nanomaterials. These developments are particularly important for applications in energy storage, catalysis, electronics, and biotechnology, where the unique properties of nanomaterials can drive significant innovation.

This Special Issue will highlight the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the synthesis of nanomaterials using plasma-based techniques. Its scope includes experimental research, theoretical studies, and reviews on topics that involve gas-phase and liquid-phase syntheses. We are particularly interested in contributions that focus on novel processes, process optimization, mechanism understanding, and new applications enabled by plasma-fabricated nanomaterials.

This Special Issue will attract high-quality original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and cutting-edge communications. We welcome contributions that explore the plasma-assisted synthesis of a wide range of nanomaterials, including, but not limited to, nanoparticles, nanowires, nanosheets, and nanotubes. Papers discussing interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining plasma techniques with other nanofabrication methods, are highly encouraged. Submissions that provide insights into the scaling-up of plasma processes for industrial applications or discuss emerging applications in areas such as sustainable energy, biomedical devices, and environmental remediation will be given special consideration.

Dr. Ahmad Hamdan
Prof. Dr. Jacopo Profili
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Keywords

  • plasma
  • nanomaterials
  • gas-phase synthesis
  • liquid-phase synthesis

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Hybrid Plasma Spray Synthesis of Spherical Si0.8Ge0.2 Alloy Nanoparticles for Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes
by Wen-Bo Wang, Wenfang Li, Jun Du, Ryoshi Ohta and Makoto Kambara
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(22), 1718; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15221718 - 13 Nov 2025
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Despite its ultrahigh theoretical capacity, silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries suffer from severe capacity decay caused by over 300% volume changes during cycling. While Si–Ge alloying and spherical nanostructuring have been demonstrated to improve ionic/electronic transport and mechanical resilience, scalable synthesis of homogeneous, [...] Read more.
Despite its ultrahigh theoretical capacity, silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries suffer from severe capacity decay caused by over 300% volume changes during cycling. While Si–Ge alloying and spherical nanostructuring have been demonstrated to improve ionic/electronic transport and mechanical resilience, scalable synthesis of homogeneous, sub-150 nm SiGe nanospheres from low-cost precursors remains challenging. Here, we report a hybrid plasma-spraying physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD) process that directly converts metallurgical-grade Si and Ge powders into phase-pure Si0.8Ge0.2 nanospheres (<100 nm) at a continuous rate of 1 g min−1. The co-condensation mechanism during formation was elucidated through molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, which revealed a process initiated by inhomogeneous nucleation and followed by uniform cluster growth and spheroidization. Multiscale characterization confirmed the spherical morphology, compositional uniformity, and crystalline structure of the produced Si0.8Ge0.2 nanoparticles. The resulting anodes exhibited a stable capacity of ~1500 mAh g−1 at 0.1C over 100 cycles (>80% retention) and a Coulombic efficiency of ~98%. This approach bridges the gap between high-performance design and industrial manufacturability, offering a practical route to next-generation anodes for electric vehicles. Full article
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