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Call for papers/Topics
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:
Fundamental Nanostructures by Dimensionality
Zero-Dimensional (0D) Nanostructures: Quantum dots, nanospheres, fullerenes (C60), core-shell nanoparticles, and magnetic nanoparticles.
One-Dimensional (1D) Nanostructures: Nanowires, carbon nanotubes (single-walled and multi-walled), nanorods, nanofibers, and nanobelts.
Two-Dimensional (2D) Nanostructures: Graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs such as MoS2 and WS2), MXenes, hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and black phosphorus.
Three-Dimensional (3D) Nanostructures: Nanocomposites, nanoporous frameworks, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), hierarchical nanostructures, and aerogels.
Nanomaterial Classes & Chemical Composition
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon nano-onions, nanodiamonds, and carbon dots.
Inorganic Nanomaterials: Noble metal nanoparticles (gold, silver, platinum), semiconductor nanocrystals, metal oxide nanoparticles (TiO2, ZnO, Fe3O4), and quantum dots.
Polymeric & Organic Nanomaterials: Dendrimers, polymeric micelles, nanogels, liposomes, and polymer-matrix nanocomposites.
Hybrid & Composite Nanomaterials: Metal-polymer hybrids, inorganic-organic nanocomposites, Janus nanoparticles, and core-shell architectures.
Nanoengineering Synthesis & Fabrication Approaches
Top-Down Fabrication: Photolithography, electron-beam lithography, focused ion beam (FIB) milling, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, nanoimprint lithography, and mechanical ball milling.
Bottom-Up Synthesis: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), sol-gel synthesis, hydrothermal and solvothermal processes, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), atomic layer deposition (ALD), and chemical co-precipitation.
Self-Assembly & Supramolecular Engineering: Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), block copolymer self-assembly, DNA origami, and supramolecular host-guest assemblies.
Characterization Techniques & Analytical Metrology
Microscopy Techniques: Transmission electron microscopy (TEM / HRTEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM).
Spectroscopic Techniques: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX), UV-Vis-NIR absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy.
Structural & Surface Metrology: X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential analysis, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).
Nanoscale Phenomena, Physics & Properties
Quantum Effects: Quantum confinement, bandgap tuning, excitonic behavior, electron tunneling, and quantum size effects.
Nanophotonics & Plasmonics: Surface plasmon resonance (SPR), localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), metamaterials, nanophotonic crystals, and near-field optics.
Interfacial & Surface Engineering: High surface-area-to-volume ratio phenomena, surface energy modification, functionalization chemistry, ligand exchange, and wettability control (superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity).
Nanomechanics & Transport: Dislocation mechanics at the nanoscale, thermal conductivity in nanostructures, ballistic electron transport, and nanofluidics.
Computational Modeling & Simulation
Atomistic & Molecular Simulations: Molecular dynamics (MD), Density Functional Theory (DFT), and Monte Carlo simulations.
Multi-Scale Modeling: Coarse-grained modeling, finite element analysis (FEA) at the nanoscale, quantum-classical hybrid methods, and machine learning models for materials discovery.
Applications Across Technology & Industry
Nanoelectronics & Quantum Computing: Nanoscale field-effect transistors (FinFETs, GAAFETs), memristors, spintronics, quantum dots for qubits, and flexible electronics.
Nanomedicine & Biotechnology: Targeted drug delivery systems, nanotheranostics, biosensors, tissue engineering scaffolds, lipid nanoparticles for mRNA vaccines, and hyperthermia cancer therapy.
Energy Conversion & Storage: Quantum dot solar cells, nanostructured lithium-ion batteries, solid-state electrolytes, supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis for green hydrogen production (HER/OER).
Environmental & Industrial Nanotechnology: Nanofiltration membranes, photocatalytic water purification, gas sensing arrays, nano-coatings for anti-corrosion, and self-cleaning surfaces.
Nanotoxicology, Safety & Regulatory Aspects
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): Ecotoxicity of nanomaterials, bioaccumulation, particle inhalation hazards, and occupational exposure control.
Standardization & Regulation: Nanomaterial characterization standards (ISO/TC 229), safety-by-design frameworks, lifecycle risk assessments, and international regulatory policies