Chemical-Physical Properties and Applications of Nano-Scaled Oxides

Dear Colleagues,

Oxide materials are of paramount importance in materials science and technology, owing to their multiple functional properties, chemical robustness, and versatility. They exhibit a wide range of compositional and structural characteristics, which translate into a wide range of physical and chemical properties. The potential applications of these materials in fields such as solar cells, electrochromism, energy storage, gas sensors, medicine, optoelectronic devices, catalysis, and corrosion protection has stimulated considerable interest in developing synthetic pathways for the fabrication of metal oxide with tailored properties.

The optical, electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties of metal oxides are greatly influenced by their nanostructure, composition, native defects, and doping, among other factors. Recent developments in metal oxide synthesis and defects engineering have received much attention as a way to improve material properties or achieve new functionalities.

This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to publish original research and reviews focusing on the modeling, synthesis, characterization, and applications of nanoscale metal oxides. Recent advances in synthetic approaches for the preparation of metal oxides of differing sizes, shapes, and compositions will be covered as well as innovative or improved applications in devices. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Synthesis
• Thin film deposition
• Surface functionalization
• Electrochemical investigations
• Solar cells
• Optoelectronic devices
• Transparent conductive oxides
• Plasmonics
• Photonics integrated circuits
• Chemical sensors
• Catalysis
• Corrosion protection
• Thermal protection
• Energy conversion and storage

Dr. Roberto Giannuzzi
Guest Editor

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