Performance of Nanocomposite for Optoelectronic Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Nanoparticles are tiny particles with diameters ranging from 1 to 100 nm. Various solution techniques are used to fabricate a wide range of materials with particle sizes in the nanoscale range for various applications. However, they have very low electrical conductivity and a poor absorption coefficient. These optoelectronic characteristics can be enhanced by including an appropriate volume proportion of other nanomaterials into the host nanomaterial, which is referred to as nanocomposites (the product/mixtures of heterogeneous/hybrid nanoparticle materials). The structures of these materials are discovered to be more complex than those of micro composites. They are heavily impacted by an individual property's structure, composition, interfacial interactions, and components. In these fields, the potential for nanocomposites appears to be nearly limitless.

Nanocomposites have been explored for the most powerful computers, satellites, quicker automobiles and planes, and better microchips and batteries due to their superior mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and thermal characteristics. Additionally, they can be utilized to create military armor, synthetic muscles, and medication delivery systems. The high anticipated demand for these stunning potentially advanced materials makes them extremely helpful in a wide range of sectors, from small-scale to large-scale production. As a result, the synthesis and assessment of nanocomposites are of increasing interest at the moment due to expanding technological needs. This Special Issue invites researchers to contribute their work in the form of full papers, communications, and reviews, particularly focusing on the  optoelectronic applications including but not limited to Photovoltaics, Photocatalytic degradation, Energy storage, Sensor, Water splitting and Hydrogen production.

Prof. Dr. Woo Kyoung Kim
Guest Editor

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