Symmetry/Asymmetry in Smart Nanomaterials
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 193
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomaterials; THz; biophotonics group; carbon-based nanomaterials; semiconductors; electrochemistry; photoelectrochemistry; optical materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of the journal Symmetry aims to provide a focused platform for presenting and discussing recent advances in the rapidly evolving field of smart nanomaterials, with particular emphasis on symmetry and asymmetry in design, synthesis, and functionality. Smart nanomaterials play a crucial role in next-generation technologies due to their tunable properties, responsiveness to external stimuli, and multifunctional performance. Contributions to this Special Issue are expected to address current challenges, introduce innovative concepts and methodologies, and highlight emerging trends in both fundamental research and practical applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:·
- Quantum dots and advanced nanomaterials synthesis;·
- Innovative smart coatings and self-healing materials;·
- High-performance sensors and biosensors;·
- Multifunctional composite systems for optics and electronics;·
- Novel electrocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.
We invite submissions in the form of original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive review papers. Researchers working in related areas are encouraged to submit their work and contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to provide readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on symmetry-related phenomena in smart nanostructured systems.
Dr. Hanna Maltanava
Dr. Nikita Belko
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry/asymmetry
- nanomaterials
- quantum dots
- smart coatings
- self-healing materials
- optics
- sensors
- biosensors
- composite system
- electrocatalysts
- photocatalysts
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