Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing: Optimizations and Challenges
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 April 2024) | Viewed by 239
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Interests: photodetectors; field-effect transistors; flexible electronics; biomedical sensors/systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
In the rapidly advancing realm of materials science and engineering, the exploration and development of microscale technologies are creating ripples of transformation. These innovations at the microscale are playing pivotal roles in various industries, offering precision, efficiency, and scalability like never before. Recognizing the significance of this evolution, Micromachines Magazine is gearing up for a Special Issue focused solely on the field of Materials and Processing at the Microscale.
For this initiative, we hope to amass a collection of state-of-the-art research, pioneering techniques, and visionary insights that showcase the depth and breadth of advancements in microscale materials and processing.
Thus, we cordially invite esteemed researchers and professionals like you to contribute your expertise and knowledge through research papers or review articles on the following key themes:
- Novel materials developed for microscale applications and their groundbreaking properties;
- Advanced fabrication and processing techniques tailored for micromachines;
- Innovative design and integration strategies for microscale devices;
- Theoretical and computational models shedding light on microscale materials' behavior and processing dynamics.
By participating in this Special Issue, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the discourse around microscale materials and processing, potentially paving the way for the next wave of technological breakthroughs.
We genuinely hope to feature your valuable contributions and look forward to a thought-provoking collection of works.
Dr. Guodong Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- novel materials developed for microscale applications and their groundbreaking properties
- advanced fabrication and processing techniques tailored for micromachines
- innovative design and integration strategies for microscale devices
- theoretical and computational models shedding light on microscale materials' behavior and processing dynamics
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