Aim and Scope

Journal of Physico-Chemical Material (JPCM)

Aim:

 The Journal of Physico-Chemical Materials aims to provide a prominent platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and advancements in the interdisciplinary field of physico-chemical materials science. The journal aims to publish original research articles, reviews, and technical notes contributing to the fundamental understanding, synthesis, characterization, and application of materials with physico-chemical properties.

 Scope:

 The scope of the Journal of Physico-Chemical Materials encompasses a broad range of topics within the interdisciplinary field of physico-chemical materials science, including but not limited to:

1. Synthesis and Fabrication: Methods and techniques for the synthesis, fabrication, and assembly of materials with specific physico-chemical properties, including nanoparticles, nanocomposites, thin films, and nanostructured materials.

2. Characterization Techniques: Experimental and theoretical approaches for the characterization and analysis of physico-chemical properties of materials, including spectroscopic techniques, microscopy, diffraction methods, thermal analysis, surface analysis, and mechanical testing.

3. Structure-Property Relationships: Investigation of the relationship between the structural characteristics and physico-chemical properties of materials, including electronic structure, crystal structure, morphology, surface chemistry, and mechanical properties.

4. Functional Materials: Design, synthesis, and characterization of functional materials with tailored physico-chemical properties for various applications, including catalysis, sensing, energy storage and conversion, environmental remediation, and biomedical applications.

5. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology: Exploration of the unique physico-chemical properties and applications of nanomaterials and nanostructures, including carbon-based materials, metal nanoparticles, semiconductor nanomaterials, and hybrid nanocomposites.

6. Surfaces and Interfaces: Studies on the physico-chemical properties and behavior of material surfaces and interfaces, including surface modification, surface engineering, interfacial phenomena, adhesion, and wetting behavior.

7. Biomaterials and Biointerfaces: Development and characterization of biomaterials with physico-chemical properties tailored for biological applications, including tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensors, and medical implants.

8. Computational Materials Science: Optical materials. Computational modeling, simulation, and theoretical approaches for predicting and understanding the physico-chemical properties of materials at the atomic and molecular level, including density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and Monte Carlo simulations.

9. Advanced Characterization Techniques: Emerging techniques and methodologies for advanced characterization of materials, including in situ and operando techniques, high-resolution imaging, spectroscopy, and diffraction methods.

10. Emerging Trends and Applications: Exploration of emerging trends, technologies, and applications in physico-chemical materials science, including metamaterials, flexible electronics, quantum materials, 2D materials, and smart materials.

The Journal of Physico-Chemical Materials welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, scientists, engineers, and practitioners from academia, industry, and government institutions. The journal aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange to address the challenges and opportunities in the interdisciplinary field of physico-chemical materials science and to advance the state-of-the-art in materials research and technology.