Future Perspectives in Nanostructured Materials Preparation Characteristics and Applications

<p>The characteristics of nanoparticles such as their size shape surface morphology crystal structure grain boundaries and composition can be tuned to match the intended use. Thus the design of nanostructured materials with a wide range of applications in the engineering chemistry physics ceramics biotechnology biomedicine and environmental fields represents an active area of research. Nanostructured materials are now widely used in research and industry and their particular properties enable advanced physicochemical electrical thermal catalytic coloristic optical and magnetic applications.</p><p>The present Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of original research articles communications and reviews that focus on the development characterization and/or applications of nanoparticles and their composites.</p>