Advanced Nanomaterials in Terahertz and Microwave Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Nanomaterials are materials with typical size features in the lower nanometer size range and characteristic mesoscopic properties, for example, quantum size effects. These properties make them attractive objects of fundamental research and potential new applications. The scope of Nanomaterials covers the preparation, characterization and application of all nanomaterials and nanostructure(s). The microwave (1–50 GHz) and terahertz (THz) wave ranges (0.1–10 THz) lie naturally at the boundaries between optics and electronics. Historically considered separated disciplines in many contexts, they are now increasingly considered to be under the same umbrella, and researchers in both areas borrow and adapt successful concepts from each other. The novel optical and electronic properties of nanomaterials offer much promise to the field of THz and microwave science and technology.  This makes the field especially suited to interdisciplinary approaches connecting different areas and techniques.

This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to provide an overview of and recent progress in advanced nanomaterials in THz and microwave technology. The format of welcomed articles includes full papers, communications, and reviews. Potential topics include but are not limited to advanced nanomaterials in terahertz and microwave technology (synthesis, fabrication, properties, and applications of advanced nanomaterials at the THz and microwave region; control of THz and microwave (propagation, polarization, phase, amplitude) in nanomaterials; THz and microwave plasmonic nanomaterials, switching and bistability; THz and microwave plasmonic metamaterials and metasurface; etc.).

Our mission is the advancement of nanomaterials in THz and microwave science and technology through the spread of knowledge, providing an open forum to exchange new ideas and enhance novel solutions and visions, especially promoting cross-disciplinary approaches.

Prof. Dr. Yongzhi Cheng
Guest Editor

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