Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials Using Pulsed Laser Deposition
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanophotonics Materials and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanostructured materials for energy and nuclear applications; laser–matter interactions; laser-driven particle acceleration and applications; plasma physics and nuclear fusion
Interests: nanostructured materials; laser–matter interaction; nanofoams; pulsed laser deposition; laser-driven particle acceleration; nuclear fusion materials; plasma–matter interaction
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pulsed Laser Deposition’s (PLD’s) ability to deposit complex multi-component materials while preserving stoichiometry, its environmental friendliness, and its compatibility with virtually every kind of substrate has allowed this technique to emerge as an appealing solution for the synthesis of advanced materials required in cutting-edge applications. The versatility of PLD enables precise control over film composition, thickness, and morphology, making it an ideal tool for developing nanomaterials with tailored properties for applications in bio-inspired materials and nanomedicine, green catalysis, energy storage and conversion, and nuclear technologies, to name a few.
As research in this area progresses, a deeper understanding of deposition mechanisms, material behavior, and performance optimization is crucial.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials using PLD. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advances in PLD Techniques—Innovations in ultrafast ablation, multi-target and multi-beam PLD, off-axis PLD, in situ monitoring, and strategies for improved control over film properties.
- Growth Mechanisms and Film Morphology—The investigation of nucleation, crystallization, aggregation, interface formation, and the role of deposition parameters in controlling nanostructure properties.
- Novel and Non-Conventional Laser Ablation Techniques—These include Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation (MAPLE), Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid (PLAL), and Combined PLD and Magnetron Sputtering.
- Surface and Interface Engineering—Methods to optimize adhesion, roughness, and interface properties for enhanced mechanical and functional performance.
- Advanced Characterization Techniques—High-resolution imaging, optical and vibrational spectroscopy, and in situ diagnostics to analyze the structural, chemical, and functional properties of PLD-grown materials.
- Computational and Theoretical Modeling—Simulation, modeling, and AI-based approaches to predict material growth, optimize deposition conditions, and understand plasma dynamics.
- Performance Optimization for Targeted Applications—The development of nanomaterials for specific applications, such as high-entropy alloys, nano-plasmonic and nano-photonic, energy storage and catalysis, laser-driven radiation sources, and biomedical applications.
We invite fellow researchers in these areas to contribute original research and reviews to this Special Issue. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aim to advance innovations in this field.
For inquiries or submissions, please contact us. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alessandro Maffini
Dr. Davide Orecchia
Dr. Cristina Mancarella
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser ablation
- thin films
- nanoplasmonics
- nanofoams
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