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Advanced Manufacturing of Nanomaterials

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 2188

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Sheldon Y. Xie

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Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
Interests: laser processing; AI for materials science; advanced manufacturing
Dr. Bujingda Zheng

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Western New England University, Springfield, MA 01119, USA
Interests: hybrid additive manufacturing; robotics
Dr. Chi Zhang

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Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, China
Interests: metalmaterials; nonequilibrium synthesis
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Dear Colleagues,

The past decade has witnessed remarkable progress in nanomaterial synthesis and processing, driven by the emergence of advanced manufacturing techniques. Emerging approaches such as 3D printing, laser processing, flash Joule heating, and microwave-assisted synthesis allow for rapid, energy-efficient, and precisely controlled production of nanostructures with tunable compositions, morphologies, properties, and functionalities. These techniques are opening new pathways for engineering functional nanomaterials for applications in catalysis, energy, separation, medicine, and electronics, among others. Very recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to rapidly transform materials discovery from traditional trial-and-error to data-driven innovation. By leveraging AI in advanced manufacturing, researchers can predict properties, perform inverse design, and guide high-throughput synthesis with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Coupled with advances in robotic automation, in situ monitoring, and data analytics, AI-driven manufacturing workflows are accelerating the transition from laboratory research to industrial implementation.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest progress in advanced manufacturing of nanomaterials, with an emphasis on both fundamental insights and translational potential. We invite submissions of original research articles, letters, reviews, perspectives, and communications.

Topics of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Advanced manufacturing techniques: Three-dimensional printing, laser processing, flash Joule heating, carbothermal shock, microwave, and light-assisted synthesis
  • AI-driven discovery and design: Property prediction, inverse design, automated/autonomous synthesis, and large language models
  • Scalable processes and industrial translation: Roll-to-roll manufacturing, continuous flow synthesis, industrial automation, cost-effective and sustainable large-scale production
  • Advanced characterization: In situ/operando monitoring, high-throughput metrology, and real-time data analysis for process optimization

Dr. Sheldon Y. Xie
Dr. Bujingda Zheng
Dr. Chi Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • advanced manufacturing
  • nanomaterials
  • artificial intelligence
  • scalable production
  • autonomous synthesis
  • advanced characterization

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Wafer-Scale Electrical Characterization of Al/AlxOy/Al Tunnel Junctions for Process Monitoring at Room Temperature
by Simon Johann Klaus Lang, Ignaz Eisele, Johannes Weber, Alexandra Schewski, Emir Music, Alwin Maiwald, Martin Hahn, Daniela Zahn, Zhen Luo, Lars Nebrich, Benedikt Schoof, Thomas Mayer, Leonhard Sturm-Rogon, Wilfried Lerch, Rui Nuno Pereira and Christoph Kutter
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(10), 569; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16100569 - 7 May 2026
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Josephson junctions are key elements in superconducting qubits. Their efficient wafer-scale characterization is crucial for process control and optimization, motivating analysis approaches that extend beyond conventional cryogenic measurements. In this work, we demonstrate that room temperature (RT) capacitance and current–voltage measurements, combined with [...] Read more.
Josephson junctions are key elements in superconducting qubits. Their efficient wafer-scale characterization is crucial for process control and optimization, motivating analysis approaches that extend beyond conventional cryogenic measurements. In this work, we demonstrate that room temperature (RT) capacitance and current–voltage measurements, combined with appropriate data analysis, enable extraction of relevant junction parameters such as oxide thickness, tunnel coefficient, and interfacial defect density. Furthermore, different charge transport mechanisms can be identified from detailed current–voltage analysis. We evaluate our characterization technique using tunnel junctions fabricated on 200 mm wafers in a complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS)-compatible subtractive process. The results show a homogeneous average oxide thickness across the wafer with a variation below 3%. A dependence of the tunnel coefficient on oxide thickness indicates a stoichiometry gradient within the oxide. Additionally, low interfacial defect densities in the range of 70–5000 defects/cm2 are observed in our junctions, increasing with decreasing oxide thickness, suggesting that wet etching used for thickness control introduces interfacial trap states. Our study highlights the importance of advanced RT characterization for extracting tunnel junction parameters on the wafer scale, enabling effective process monitoring and optimization in industrial superconducting qubit manufacturing. Full article
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Single-Step Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Graphene-Based Nanocomposites
by Neli Bundaleska, Edgar Felizardo, Ana Amaral Dias, Ana Maria Ferraria, Ana M. Botelho do Rego, Janez Zavašnik, Uros Cvelbar, Nenad Bundaleski, Pedro M. A. Guerreiro, Orlando M. N. D. Teodoro, Miroslav Abrashev, Jivko Kissovski, Amelia Almeida, Patrícia A. Carvalho, Thomas Strunskus, Bruno Gonçalves and Elena Tatarova
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(8), 473; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16080473 - 17 Apr 2026
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Graphene-based composite materials have attracted much attention for a range of applications in various fields, including electronics, sensing, catalysis, energy storage and conversion. Single-step large-scale microwave plasma synthesis of graphene and nitrogen-doped graphene (N-graphene) composite materials has been demonstrated. The developed atmospheric pressure [...] Read more.
Graphene-based composite materials have attracted much attention for a range of applications in various fields, including electronics, sensing, catalysis, energy storage and conversion. Single-step large-scale microwave plasma synthesis of graphene and nitrogen-doped graphene (N-graphene) composite materials has been demonstrated. The developed atmospheric pressure plasma method allows continuous synthesis of different graphene-based hybrids in a controllable and environmentally friendly manner. Control over the synthesis process, i.e., size, uniformity, surface distribution of the nanoparticles and graphene/N-graphene quality, was provided by adjusting plasma parameters and injection configuration. Protocols for the production of particular composites, i.e., graphene-MnO, N-graphene-MnO, N-graphene-MnS, and N-graphene-FexOy, have been established using methane and acetonitrile as precursors. A comprehensive physicochemical characterization of the produced composites was conducted using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and near-edge X-ray-absorption fine-structure and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies. Full article
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Facile Fabrication of Carbon Paper-Supported Fe Catalyst Under Pulse Laser Irradiation for Degradation of Rhodamine B
by Wenhao Bai, Fei Chang, Xiaohan Fan and Wei Tian
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(5), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16050314 - 28 Feb 2026
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Persistent organic pollutants, such as Rhodamine B (RhB), pose significant environmental and health risks, necessitating the development of advanced oxidation technologies for effective removal. While heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalysts are known for their high degradation efficiency, their practical application is often limited by complex [...] Read more.
Persistent organic pollutants, such as Rhodamine B (RhB), pose significant environmental and health risks, necessitating the development of advanced oxidation technologies for effective removal. While heterogeneous photo-Fenton catalysts are known for their high degradation efficiency, their practical application is often limited by complex synthesis processes, catalyst detachment, and difficult recovery. This study proposes an innovative laser-induced, one-step synthesis strategy to fabricate metal/carbon nanocomposite catalytic layers directly onto flexible carbon paper. The as-prepared composites exhibit strong interfacial interaction between metal nanoparticles and the carbon matrix, as indicated by XPS analysis, and demonstrate enhanced catalytic activity in the UV/H2O2 system. Notably, the integrated composites exhibit exceptional catalytic activity in the UV/H2O2 system, achieving complete degradation of a 20 mg/L RhB solution within just 1.5 h. The enhanced performance is attributed to the facilitated Fe3+/Fe2+ cycling and efficient generation of hydroxyl radicals (·OH), although the underlying charge separation mechanism requires further investigation with techniques such as photoluminescence spectroscopy and transient photocurrent measurements. This work not only demonstrates the high activity and stability of the photo-Fenton catalyst but also provides a green, rapid fabrication approach for the development of efficient and integrable catalytic devices for wastewater treatment. Full article
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Comparative Study of Nanocrystalline Dysprosium Oxide Thin Films Deposited on Quartz Glass and Sapphire Substrates by Means of Electron Beam
by Faisal Alresheedi
Nanomaterials 2026, 16(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano16010010 - 20 Dec 2025
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In this study, nanocrystalline dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) thin films were deposited on sapphire and quartz glass substrates by an electron beam evaporation technique to comparatively evaluate the influence of substrate type on their structural and optical properties. X-ray diffraction [...] Read more.
In this study, nanocrystalline dysprosium oxide (Dy2O3) thin films were deposited on sapphire and quartz glass substrates by an electron beam evaporation technique to comparatively evaluate the influence of substrate type on their structural and optical properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirms that all films exhibit a polycrystalline nature and possess a cubic-type structure. The Debye–Scherrer equation was used to determine the average crystallite size and it was found that the film deposited on quartz glass substrate is slightly larger than the film deposited on the sapphire substrate. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed a granular morphology for the sapphire film and a more compact, pore-free surface for the quartz film. Spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) and UV-Vis spectrophotometry were employed to extract the optical constants and reflectance behavior, respectively. The film on sapphire exhibited a lower refractive index, higher extinction coefficient, and reduced reflectance, confirming its enhanced anti-reflective performance. The study provides new insights into how the substrate affects the optical properties of Dy2O3 thin films. This study demonstrates that sapphire is a more suitable substrate for enhanced anti-reflective and optoelectronic applications. Full article
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