Dear colleagues,

Carbon-based nanomaterials have garnered immense interest in recent years due to their exceptional properties and diverse applications in fields ranging from materials science to electronics, energy storage, and healthcare. These materials, including graphene, carbon nanotubes, and various carbonaceous nanoparticles, offer a broad spectrum of possibilities. However, the full realization of their potential necessitates in-depth analysis and comprehensive characterization techniques that are continually evolving to meet the unique challenges presented by these nanomaterials.

This special issue aims to provide a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and research on the analysis and characterization of carbon-based nanomaterials. We invite researchers from various scientific domains to contribute to this issue with their latest advancements in methodologies, tools, and insights to drive the field forward.

Few of the Topics:

1. Advanced Characterization Techniques: This section will focus on state-of-the-art characterization techniques, including but not limited to Raman spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray and neutron scattering, NMR spectroscopy, and other emerging methodologies for probing the structural and electronic properties of carbon-based nanomaterials.

2. Functionalization and Modification Analysis: Exploration of methods to analyze and quantify the functionalization and surface modifications of carbon-based nanomaterials, such as chemical analysis, spectroscopic methods, and the impact of functionalization on material properties.

3. Defect Analysis: Understanding defects in carbon nanomaterials, such as vacancies, grain boundaries, and edge structures, using advanced analytical tools, and the influence of defects on material performance.

4. Characterization of Hybrid Materials: Investigation of composite materials that combine carbon-based nanomaterials with other substances, and the characterization methods necessary to assess the properties and applications of these hybrids.

5. In Situ and Operando Characterization: The development and application of in situ and operando techniques to study the behavior of carbon-based nanomaterials under real-world conditions or during various processes, such as electrochemical reactions, gas adsorption, and more.

Proposal for Submission: We invite researchers, academicians, and industry experts to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address the above-mentioned topics. Submissions may include but are not limited to the following:

· Novel techniques for the analysis of carbon-based nanomaterials.

· Case studies demonstrating the impact of characterization on the properties and applications of these materials.

· Theoretical and computational approaches to complement experimental analysis.

· Multidisciplinary research on the use of carbon-based nanomaterials in diverse applications, including electronics, energy storage, sensors, and healthcare.

· Advances in quality control and standardization for carbon-based nanomaterials.

Submission Guidelines:

· Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's online submission system.

· Authors are encouraged to follow the journal's guidelines for formatting and citations.

· The deadline for manuscript submission is 2024-08-31            

· All submitted manuscripts will undergo peer review to ensure the highest quality and relevance.

Important Dates:

· Manuscript Submission Deadline: 2024-08-31            

· Review and Revision Period:

· Expected Publication Date:

 

This special issue aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge regarding carbon-based nanomaterials and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this special issue, which will undoubtedly shape the future of this exciting field.

Nanomaterials ，Renewable Energies， Composites ，Polymers ，Solar ，Biofuels， Carbon-based materials， Characterization techniques ，Spectroscopy ，Microscopy ，Raman spectroscopy ，X-ray diffraction ，Electron microscopy ，Structural analysis ，Surface chemistry ，Functionalization ，Optical properties ，Mechanical properties ，Electrical properties ，Thermal properties ，Synthesis methods ，Carbon nanotubes ，Graphene ，Carbon nanoparticles ，Carbon composites ，Carbon-based sensors ，Nanomaterial applications ，Chemical analysis ，Material properties ，Nanoscale imaging ，Surface characterization ，Spectral analysis ，Material science ，Nanotechnology ，Carbon-based nanomaterials research