Irradiation Effects on Nanomaterials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 October 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The study of irradiation effects on materials dates back to the mid-20th century, driven by advancements in nuclear technology. With the rapid development of nanotechnology, the behavior of nanomaterials under irradiation has emerged as a critical research area due to their unique size-dependent and surface-dominated properties. Early studies focused on radiation damage in nuclear reactor materials, but recent progress in irradiation techniques (e.g., electron beams, ion beams, and γ-rays) has enabled systematic investigations into how irradiation modifies nanostructures such as quantum dots, nanotubes, and 2D materials. This field not only contributes to nuclear safety and aerospace materials but also inspires novel designs of functional nanodevices.
This Special Issue will compile multidisciplinary research on irradiation effects in nanomaterials, covering irradiation-induced structural evolution, property modulation, theoretical modeling, and advanced characterization techniques. We welcome contributions on topics including the following:
- Mechanisms of irradiation effects on mechanical, electrical, and optical properties;
- Radiation-induced defect engineering and self-healing behaviors;
- Nanomaterial responses under extreme environments (e.g., high temperature/pressure);
- Design of irradiation-tailored nanomaterials for nuclear energy and electronics.
Emerging frontiers span radiation-enabled defect repair, space radiation impacts on nanocoatings, radiation-resistant materials (high-entropy alloys, stable perovskites), multiscale simulations with machine learning, and real-time irradiation observation via environmental transmission electron microscopy
We solicit submissions in the following categories:
- Original Research Articles: Innovative experimental/theoretical studies;
- Review Articles: Critical overviews of irradiation effects in nanomaterials;
- Short Communications: Concise reports on breakthrough discoveries;
- Methodology Papers: Novel irradiation techniques or characterization tools;
- Perspectives: Discussions on future challenges and applications.
Prof. Dr. Jian Zeng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- irradiation effects
- nanomaterials
- defect engineering
- defect dynamics
- radiation-tolerant materials
- in situ characterization
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