Brief introduction

This Journal presents new studies in the fast growing area of smart materials, in particular, composite nanostructured materials. It focuses on the physics and physical chemistry of surfaces, interfaces, thin films and coatings, nanoparticles and other nanostructures, as well as on their new and smart applications. Original approaches in fabrication and applications of nanostructured materials will get special attention. Nanostructured ceramics, alloys, various nanocarbon forms (nanotubes, fullerenes, graphene) and their composites used in sensors (including single molecule sensing) and actuators, artificial metabolism, drug delivery, selective membranes, fuel cells, energy storage, and photovoltaics are just a few examples of new classes of materials and applications that are within the scope of the Journal. It features the results of interdisciplinary research from universities, national labs, and privately owned companies. The Journal is peer-reviewed with the highest standards and quality of publications. The purpose of this Journal is to bring the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology together, and to give research groups the opportunity to compare their results with other groups’ data. To achieve this, the Journal focuses mostly on practical applications of nanodevices, and on proof of the concept publications. Areas of interest include (but not are limited to): sensors, smart membranes, smart coatings for corrosion protection, aspects of significance to nanorobots: power supplies, nanorobot manipulating devices, and microchips for artificial intelligence. The Journal also deals with safety issues: safety of nanotechnology to the environment, controlling the nanodevices, and other aspects.

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