ACS Applied Electronic Materials
Scope & Guideline
Innovating Technologies Through Cutting-edge Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Electronic Materials Development:
The journal emphasizes the development of novel electronic materials, including semiconductors, dielectrics, and conductors, and their integration into electronic devices. - Device Fabrication and Characterization:
Research related to the fabrication techniques and characterization methods for electronic devices, including thin-film transistors, photodetectors, and sensors, is a core focus. - Energy Harvesting and Storage:
The journal covers advancements in materials and technologies for energy harvesting devices, such as triboelectric nanogenerators and supercapacitors, highlighting their applications in wearable and flexible electronics. - Sensing Technologies:
Studies on the development of sensors based on novel materials and architectures for various applications, including environmental monitoring and biomedical sensing, are prominently featured. - Nanostructured and 2D Materials:
The journal explores the unique properties and applications of nanostructured materials and 2D materials (like graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides) in electronic and optoelectronic devices. - Integration of Organic and Inorganic Materials:
Research that combines organic and inorganic materials for enhanced device performance, such as organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells and light-emitting diodes, is an important area of publication.
Trending and Emerging
- Flexible and Wearable Electronics:
There is a significant increase in research related to flexible and wearable electronic devices, emphasizing the development of materials and structures that enable comfort and functionality. - Two-Dimensional Materials:
Research on 2D materials, particularly transition metal dichalcogenides and their heterostructures, is gaining traction due to their unique electronic and optoelectronic properties. - Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials:
The trend toward sustainability is evident, with a growing number of studies focusing on biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials for electronic applications. - Smart Sensors and IoT Applications:
Emerging research themes include the development of smart sensors for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, leveraging advanced materials for enhanced sensitivity and functionality. - Integration of AI and Machine Learning:
There is a rising interest in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in the design and optimization of electronic materials and devices. - Next-Generation Memory Devices:
Research on advanced memory technologies, including memristors and neuromorphic devices, is on the rise, focusing on their potential applications in artificial intelligence and computing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Silicon-Based Devices:
Research on conventional silicon-based electronic devices is becoming less prominent as the focus shifts toward alternative materials and novel device architectures. - Conventional Energy Storage Solutions:
Studies centered around traditional battery technologies are declining in favor of more innovative energy storage solutions, such as supercapacitors and hybrid systems. - Passive Components:
Research on passive electronic components, such as resistors and capacitors, has decreased as the field has moved toward active devices and multifunctional materials. - Bulk Materials Characterization:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focused solely on the characterization of bulk materials without direct application to devices, as interest shifts toward nanoscale and interface phenomena. - Legacy Photovoltaic Technologies:
Research on older photovoltaic technologies is waning, with a shift toward innovative materials and hybrid structures that promise higher efficiencies.
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