TOPICS
NANOSCIENCE
focused on theoretical and computational (modeling) aspects of Nano. The symposium collects also contributions aiming to a better understanding of the structure and properties of nanomaterials.
- Theoretical aspects in NANO. Quantum and surface effects in nanomaterials
- Carbon based Nanomaterials
- Nanoparticles & Nanofibres
- Ultra-thin films and nanocoatings: structure and properties
- Patterned, nanostructures, and nanoconfined materials
- Nanocomposites
- Interacting nanomaterials (magnetic nanomaterials, conducting nanomaterials, ferroelectric nanomaterials, piezoelectric materials, multiferroic materials, coupled nanomaterials)
- Self-assembly at nanometer scale
- Phase transitions in nanomaterials and nanostructures
- Nanomaterials in extreme environments (nuclear plants, space environment)
- Modeling and simulations of physical and chemical properties
- Tribology and Lubrication Science
NANOTECHNOLOGIES
focused on the synthesis and processing of nanomaterials and related topics.
- Atomic/Molecular techniques for atom/molecules growth and organization
- Advanced technologies for the submicron patterning of materials
- Nanomanufacturing and advanced Nanometrology
- New techniques in the dispersion of nanometer-sized particles
- Enhanced technologies to produce nanomaterials at laboratory and industrial scales
NANOENGINEERING
focused on the applications of nanomaterials.
- Nanomaterials for energy harvesting, storage, and conversion applications
- Nanocatalysis
- NEMS and Nanofluidics
- Nanoporous materials
- Adhesion and self-cleaning
- Nanoscale Sensors (including biosensors)
BEYOND NANO
collects original contributions related to nanobiology, nanomedicine, nanotoxicity, environmental effects of nanomaterials, including related economic aspects.
- The cell and the Nano
- Drug delivery
- Biomaterials and Biomarkers
- Diagnostics & Imaging
- Degradation Processes in Nanomaterials
- Environmental effects and degradation of nanomaterials
- Medical hazards and toxicity of nanomaterials. Nanosafety
- Commercialization of Nanotechnology
- Societal aspects of nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnologies
SPECIAL SESSIONS
Special Session 1
NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLIED TO CULTURAL HERITAGE (SS1)
Special Session 2
NANOCATALYSIS (SS2) Part I
Special Session 2
NANOCATALYSIS (SS2) Part II
Special Session 3
NANOMATERIALS FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS (SS3)
Special Session 4
INNOVATIONS AND COMMERCIALISATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY USING NANOMATERIALS (SS4)
Special Session 5
NANOMATERIALS AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ENABLING SENSING (SS5) Part I
Special Session 5
NANOMATERIALS AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ENABLING SENSING (SS5) Part II
Special Session 6
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE GREEN DEAL: FROM HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES TO ELECTRIFICATION (SS6)
Special Session 7
NANOENGINEERING (SS7)
Special Session 8
DESIGNING AND INVESTIGATING THE ACTIVE SITE IN NANOMATERIALS (SS8)
Special Session 9
ADVANCES IN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE FILMS: STRUCTURE, INTERFACE ENGINEERING, AND INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS (SS9)
Special Session 10
NANOPOROUS MATERIALS (SS10)
Special Session 12
MXenes FROM FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE TO EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (SS12)
Special Session 13
INTELLIGENT METAMATERIALS AND METASURFACES FOR SENSING, HEALTHCARE AND FUTURE CONNECTIVITY (SS13)