Nano Surface Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

Over recent decades, nanomaterials and nanotechnology have revolutionized numerous research fields in materials science, including surface science and engineering. It is well-established that the unique physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials can endow surfaces and interfaces with a variety of functional advantages, including electrical, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant properties. Throughout the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology, surface engineering technology has also played a crucial role. Using surface engineering techniques, it is possible to construct nanoscale thin films or nanodevices in a controlled manner, to alter the nanoscale structure and features of material surfaces in a specific direction, as well as to synthesize novel functional nanomaterials or nanocomposites with superior structural and interfacial properties. The combination of surface engineering technology and nanomaterials offers virtually unlimited opportunities for the design and application of novel functional materials and interfaces.

This Special Issue focuses on the current state-of-the-art in nanoscale or nanomaterial-related surface engineering. It aims to attract both academic and industrial interest in order to explore theoretical advancements and prospective applications combining surface engineering and nanomaterials. We invite authors to contribute original research and review articles addressing potential topics, including, but not limited to:

• Nanoscale surface science and engineering, including surface modification, structure manipulation and assembly phenomena at the nano/atomic scale;
• Low-dimensional materials and their applications in functional interfaces and nanodevices;
• Nanoscale interfaces relevant to various applied areas, including catalysis, energy conversion and storage, biomaterials, semiconductors, sensors and corrosion protection;
• Nanostructured or nanomaterial-based thin films and coatings;
• Surface effects related to nanotexture, nanoarchitecture or nanocrystalline;
• Characterization and manufacturing techniques for nanoscale surfaces and interfaces.

Dr. Hao Wu
Prof. Dr. Kejian Ding
Prof. Dr. Guosong Wu
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nanomaterials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.