Applications Based on Symmetry in Nanomaterials
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that Symmetry will feature a Special Issue on “Applications Based on Symmetry in Nanomaterials”. This Special Issue highlights the fundamental and applied significance of symmetry and asymmetry in the development of advanced nanomaterials. Symmetry plays a crucial role in influencing the physical, chemical, electronic, and optical properties of nanostructures, making it a powerful tool for the design and optimization of materials across various engineering and scientific disciplines.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that demonstrate how symmetry concepts contribute to breakthroughs in nanotechnology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, symmetry in self-assembly, crystallographic symmetry in nanostructures, and nanoelectronics.
Submissions should offer strong theoretical modeling, experimental validation, or a combination of both, with a clear focus on scientific novelty and practical relevance. Interdisciplinary studies that connect symmetry with other areas, such as materials engineering, molecular design, or device fabrication are especially encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers working at the forefront of nanoscience, providing insight into how symmetry can be leveraged to solve real-world challenges through innovative nanomaterial applications.
Dr. Assaad Elouafi
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- symmetry
- nanomaterials
- nanostructures
- crystallographic symmetry
- functional nanomaterials
- metamaterials
- energy materials
- magnetic nanomaterials
- optoelectronic properties
- structure–property relationships
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