Nanomaterials, nanocomposites, 2D materials, and nanostructured thin films have attracted attention of researchers due to their size-dependent chemical, physical, electrical, and optical properties, which are entirely different from their bulk counterparts. Energetic ions and high-power ultrashort pulses of photons deposit large energy densities in localized regions of materials, bringing those to a nonequilibrium state. By controlling input parameters of ion and photon beams one can generate modifications in materials. For example, ion beams can be used to engineer sizes and shapes of particles embedded in silica matrix. Ultrashort laser pulses also have the capability to control size and shape of the generated nanostructures, enabling these materials to be used in a variety of applications in the fields of energy, defense/security, medicine, and catalysis.
The topics covered in this thematic issue include:
Submission deadline: November 30, 2024
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1054–1069, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.86