Preparation, Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Thin Films
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nanostructured thin films represent a rapidly advancing field at the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, and applied physics. These materials exhibit unique physicochemical properties due to their nanoscale dimensions, high surface-to-volume ratio, and tunable morphology, making them highly attractive for a wide range of applications. Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in developing novel fabrication techniques, characterizing their structural and functional attributes, and exploring their potential in areas such as electronics, optics, energy, and sensing.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research and review articles that highlight recent advances in the preparation, properties, and applications of nanostructured thin films. We welcome contributions focusing on innovative synthesis methods (e.g., chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, sol–gel, sputtering, and self-assembly), advanced characterization techniques, theoretical modeling, and performance evaluation in real-world applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, functional coatings, flexible electronics, optoelectronic devices, energy storage and conversion systems, sensors, and biomedical interfaces.
We are soliciting original research articles, communications, and comprehensive reviews that present cutting-edge findings, novel methodologies, or critical perspectives on the future direction of this exciting field.
Prof. Dr. Xiang Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanostructured thin films
- thin film fabrication
- functional coatings
- optoelectronic devices
- energy storage
- sensors
- surface characterization
- nanomaterials
- thin film applications
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