Emerging Experimental and Analytical Methods for Nanomaterial Fabrication

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A. Jafar Ahamed

PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), affiliated to Bharathidasan University

Dr. A. Jafar Ahamed, Associate Professor of Chemistry, PG and Research Department of Chemistry, Jamal Mohamed College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India is an active researcher with 26 years of teaching experience. He is specialized in synthetic organic chemistry, environmental chemistry and nano-chemistry. He has successfully guided 20 PhD students and 48 MPhil students in the frontier fields of chemistry. Has published 122 papers in most reputed national and international Journals, presented papers in more than 120 conferences, acted as a Resource person in many conferences. Has got a PATENT for method variation of ZnO nano material synthesis. Many of his works on metal oxide nano particles synthesis, characterization and applications has been cited by many authors. Has written two Book Chapters published by Springer, Netherlands has authored three books in chemistry. Editorial Member of Journal of Environmental Nano Technology; Geology, ecology and landscapes of Taylor & Francis and Chemical Science Transactions. Reviewer for many journals of Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis and many national journals. Life Member of American Chemical Society; Indian Council of Chemists; Association of Chemistry Teachers; Niamath Science Academy; Society for Materials Chemistry; and Indian Society of Systems for Science & Engineering. He has received several awards including the National Level Bhupendra Sahai Best PG Chemistry Teacher Award through the Association of Chemistry Teachers. Has visited Thailand, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Indonesia, France and Belgium for presenting his work in international conferences.

Collection Overview

Nanomaterials have become integral to advancements in energy storage, catalysis, environmental remediation, medicine, and electronic devices due to their unique physicochemical properties. The continuous evolution of nanotechnology has driven the development of diverse fabrication strategies, ranging from bottom-up chemical syntheses to top-down lithographic and plasma-based methods.

However, achieving precise control over the morphology, uniformity, scalability, and reproducibility of nanomaterials remains a critical challenge. Furthermore, the correlation between synthesis parameters and material performance often demands advanced analytical approaches capable of characterizing structural, optical, and electronic properties at the nanoscale.

This Methods Collection aims to bring together emerging experimental and analytical approaches that advance the precision and understanding of nanomaterial fabrication. It will encompass a wide range of methodologies, including physical, chemical, and biological synthesis routes, surface modification and assembly techniques, as well as advanced in situ and ex situ analytical methods for nanoscale characterization.

The scientific community will benefit from a comprehensive and accessible platform that consolidates methodological progress and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. By sharing validated and emerging techniques through detailed visual demonstrations, this collection will help standardize best practices, inspire innovation, and accelerate translation from laboratory research to real-world nanomaterial applications.

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Scalable Syntheses of Graphene Oxide and Reduced Graphene Oxide using Cascade Design Oxidation and Highly Basic Reduction Reactions

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2025

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Hon Nhien Le^1,2, Thi Bich Duyen Luu^1,2, Lam Nhu Pham^1,2, Thi Bang Tam Dao^1,2, Trung Do Nguyen^1,2, Chi Nhan Ha Thuc^1,2, Van Hieu Le^1,2,3

¹Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, VNUHCM University of Science, ²Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), ³Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, VNUHCM University of Science

Green Synthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts, Fungal Filtrates, and Bacterial Cultures

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2026

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Joel Eduardo Vielma-Puente^1,2, Suanny Mosquera-Romero^1,3,4

¹Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Matemáticas, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ²Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de Nanotecnología, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ³Centro de Investigación de Agua y Desarrollo Sustentable, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ⁴Center for Microbial Ecology & Technology (CMET), Ghent University

Abstracts

Combustion synthesis for synthesis of materials at lower temperatures

Madhu Chennabasappa^*1,

Hemanth P²,

P S K Reddy¹,

Mohan N¹

¹Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University,

²The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Nanosecond Pulsed Laser-Assisted Thin Film Engineering of Carbon-based Nanostructures

Naveen Joshi¹,

Kishan Kumawat¹,

Pranay Kalakonda¹,

Sriram Srinivasan¹,

Jagdish Narayan^*1,

Roger Narayan^*2

¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA,

²Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA; Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, Centennial Campus, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7907, USA