Synthesis, Analysis and Applications of Oxide Nanomaterials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2022) | Viewed by 260
Special Issue Editor
Interests: PVD crystal growth; chemical route derived nanostructures; functionalized nanoscale and nanostructured materials and surfaces; advanced characterization techniques
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Numerous oxide nanomaterials have the potential to be used as catalysts, sensors, photoresponsive materials, and energy materials, etc., because of their essential semiconducting characteristics. To date, researchers have developed numerous methods for synthesizing oxide nanomaterials with well-defined structures, including a one-dimensional structure, thin film, particle, etc. Oxide nanomaterials with different morphologies have diverse chemical and physical properties. Due to their distinguishable surface features and surface chemical states, controllable growth of oxide nanomaterials with various crystalline qualities is a promising approach to optimize their functionalities. Furthermore, low-dimensional oxide nanomaterials have demonstrated structure design and band gap control by suitable process controls or heterogeneous modifications. These developments have created opportunities for the application of nano-oxides in new technologies.
This Special Issue on “Synthesis, Analysis and Applications of Oxide Nanomaterials” will attempt to cover the recent advances in oxide nanomaterials, concerning synthesis, analysis technology, and diverse scientific applications. This Special Issue welcomes contributions from all researchers working on the synthesis of nano-oxides and on design strategies for enhancing their properties. The structure–property relationship is also highlighted, which can be explored by taking advantage of the knowledge of these nanomaterials’ detailed microstructures, electronic structure, and intrinsic chemical/physical natures, which enables one to optimize their functionalities for desired device applications.
Prof. Dr. Yuan-Chang Liang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- synthesis
- thin films
- low-dimensional nanomaterials
- microstructures
- composites
- oxides
- semiconductors
- environmental applications
- energy harvesters
- sensors
- functionality
