Nanoscale Horizons
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Future of Nanoscale Materials
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nanoscale Materials and Structures:
The journal covers the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanoscale materials, including 2D materials, quantum dots, and nanocomposites, highlighting their unique properties and potential applications. - Nanomedicine and Therapeutics:
Research focused on the application of nanotechnology in medicine, including drug delivery systems, imaging, and therapeutic techniques, is a major theme, showcasing advances in targeted therapies and diagnostics. - Energy and Environmental Applications:
The journal emphasizes research on nanomaterials for energy conversion, storage, and environmental remediation, exploring innovative solutions to current energy challenges and sustainability. - Nanoelectronics and Photonics:
Publications include studies on nanoscale electronic devices, optoelectronic applications, and novel photonic structures, aiming to advance the development of next-generation electronic and photonic technologies. - Biomaterials and Bioengineering:
This area explores the interface between nanotechnology and biological systems, including the development of biomimetic materials, biosensors, and nanostructures for biomedical applications. - Computational and Theoretical Studies:
The journal also publishes articles that involve computational modeling and theoretical frameworks to understand nanoscale phenomena, bridging experimental findings with theoretical insights.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable Nanotechnology:
There is a growing trend towards research on sustainable and green nanotechnology, focusing on environmentally friendly synthesis methods and applications aimed at addressing environmental challenges. - Nanotechnology for Health and Diagnostics:
A significant increase in studies related to nanotechnology applications in healthcare, particularly in diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and personalized medicine, highlights the importance of nanomaterials in improving health outcomes. - Advanced Functional Nanomaterials:
Publications are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced functional nanomaterials with tailored properties for specific applications, such as energy storage, catalysis, and biocompatibility. - Integration of AI and Machine Learning:
The incorporation of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in the design, synthesis, and analysis of nanomaterials is an emerging theme, facilitating more efficient research and innovation. - Nano-Bio Interfaces:
Research exploring the interactions between nanomaterials and biological systems, particularly in drug delivery and biosensing, is gaining momentum, reflecting the increasing relevance of nanotechnology in biomedicine.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Nanoparticle Synthesis Techniques:
Research centered around conventional techniques for synthesizing nanoparticles, such as chemical vapor deposition or bulk methods, has seen a decline as more innovative and efficient methods, including bio-inspired and green synthesis, gain traction. - Basic Characterization of Nanomaterials:
There has been a decrease in publications focused solely on basic characterization techniques without a clear application or novel insights, as the field moves towards more application-driven research that combines characterization with functionality. - Single-Use Nanomaterials:
The focus on single-use or disposable nanomaterial applications is waning, potentially due to an increasing emphasis on sustainability and the development of multifunctional or recyclable nanomaterials.
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