Nanoscale-Film: Growth, Interfacial Microstructure and Optical Properties
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; thin films; sol–gelsol-gel method; optical properties; photocatalytic properties; organic synthesis; materials to optoelectronics; luminescent materials
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Interests: spectroscopic ellipsometry; materials for optoelectronics; thin films of wide bandgap metal oxides; optical properties of thin flms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanofilms are the foundation of modern technology, finding application in many fields, from advanced electronics and optoelectronics to biomedicine, energy, and environmental protection. Despite significant advances, challenges related to precise control of growth and microstructure remain the focus of scientists. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research that explores the synergistic relationship between growth processes, microstructure, and functional properties of materials. We are looking for work that goes beyond traditional methods. We are interested in groundbreaking research using artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize growth, as well as work on advanced microstructure engineering. The issue also covers research on advanced optical properties, such as plasmonics and photonics, and their applications from energy storage systems to innovative protective coatings.
We invite you to submit original research papers, review articles, communications, and short notes that will contribute to expanding our knowledge of these fundamental phenomena, from the basic principles of physics to practical applications in the devices of the future.
Dr. Katarzyna Wojtasik
Dr. Natalia Nosidlak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanofilms
- thin film growth
- interfacial microstructure
- optical properties
- photovoltaics
- nanophotonics
- plasmonics
- energy storage
- biomedical applications
- optoelectronic applications
- protective applications
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