Physical Methods for the Synthesis of Materials and Their Applications

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, physical methods for the synthesis of materials have played a pivotal role in advancing materials science and nanotechnology, enabling the creation of high-purity, structurally tailored, and functionally versatile materials. Techniques such as laser ablation, physical vapor deposition, sputtering, ball milling, and arc discharge have demonstrated exceptional potential in producing nanostructures, thin films, and bulk materials with tunable properties suited for a broad spectrum of applications. This topic aims to showcase the most recent innovations and insights in the development and exploitation of physically synthesized materials and nanomaterials. By highlighting both fundamental advancements in synthesis techniques and practical applications, the issue looks to curate a selection of manuscripts demonstrating how physical routes are shaping modern technologies and aims to bring together researchers working at the intersection of synthesis science and application development to accelerate the transfer of laboratory-scale innovations into industrial and societal solutions. Particularly welcome are the contributions that explore the design, optimization, and characterization of materials produced by physical methods, as well as studies demonstrating their impact across fields such as energy conversion and storage, catalysis, photonics, sensing, biomedicine, environmental remediation, and advanced manufacturing. Particular attention will be given to works that bridge the gap between synthesis, functionality, and real-world integration.

Prof. Dr. Vincenzo Amendola
Dr. Gregory Guisbiers
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Journal of Functional Biomaterials jfb	5.2	6.8	2010	15.9 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Metals metals	2.5	5.3	2011	18 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Nanomanufacturing nanomanufacturing	-	-	2021	39.8 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Nanomaterials nanomaterials	4.3	9.2	2010	15.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit

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