Research Progress on Nanothermometry, Thermal Conduction and Thermal Properties Based on Nanotechnology
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 68
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of nanothermometry yields one of the most compelling examples of how nanoscale phenomena can revolutionize scientific measurement. At the nanometer scale, temperature is not merely a macroscopic property but a critical parameter that influences a wide range of physical, chemical, and biological processes. The ability to measure temperature with nanometer spatial resolution and high precision has opened new avenues for understanding thermal phenomena in nanomaterials, biological systems, and microelectronic devices.
Nanothermometry addresses fundamental challenges such as thermal management in nanoelectronics, where localized heating can compromise device performance, or intracellular temperature mapping, which is essential for unraveling biological processes at the subcellular level. Traditional thermometry techniques, limited by spatial resolution and invasiveness, often fail to capture the intricate thermal landscapes at the nanoscale. In contrast, nanothermometry leverages the unique optical, magnetic, or electrical properties of nanomaterials to achieve non-invasive, high-resolution temperature measurements.
The development of luminescent nanothermometers, for instance, exploits the temperature-dependent emission properties of nanoparticles, such as lanthanide-doped materials or quantum dots, to provide real-time thermal mapping with sub-micrometer resolution. Similarly, plasmonic nanothermometry utilizes the thermal sensitivity of localized surface plasmon resonances in metallic nanoparticles, enabling precise temperature monitoring in complex environments. These advances are not only deepening our fundamental understanding of thermal processes but are also paving the way for applications in nanomedicine, nanoelectronics, and energy conversion systems.
This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to showcase the current state-of-the-art in nanothermometry, a field that has seen remarkable progress over the past two decades. We invite contributions from leading researchers to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, from novel nanomaterials and measurement techniques to innovative applications. By bringing together experimental, theoretical, and computational perspectives, this issue will highlight how nanothermometry bridges the gap between fundamental science and real-world technological challenges.
We look forward to your contributions, which will help define the future directions of this dynamic and interdisciplinary field.
Dr. Yannick Guari
Prof. Dr. Joulia Larionova
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanoscale thermal measurement
- luminescent and plasmonic nanothermometry
- biomedical and nanoelectronic applications
- computational and experimental nanothermometry
- advanced nanomaterials for temperature sensing
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