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Nowadays, polymer self-assembly has become extremely attractive for both biological (drug delivery, tissue engineering, scaffolds) and non-biological (packaging, semiconductors) applications. In nature, a number of key biological processes are driven by polymer self-assembly, for instance protein folding. Impressive morphologies can be assembled from polymers thanks to a diverse range of interactions involved, e.g., electrostatics, hydrophobic, hots-guest interactions, etc. Both 2D and 3D tailor-made assemblies can be designed through modern powerful techniques and approaches such as the layer-by-layer and the Langmuir-Blodgett deposition, hard and soft templating. This Special Issue highlights contributions (research papers, short communications, review articles) that focus on recent developments in polymer self-assembly for both fundamental understanding the assembly phenomenon and real applications.

evaporative self-assembly --- encapsulation --- n/a --- microstructure --- solvent vapor annealing --- drug delivery --- polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane --- protein adsorption resistance --- photo-sensitive --- calcium carbonate --- fluorescence --- mucin --- polymerisation --- marine exopolysaccharide --- transglutaminases --- porous hydrogel --- adsorption --- aprotinin --- nanoparticle --- calcium alginate --- protamine --- nanocrystalline --- self-assembly --- morphological transformation --- cell culture --- block polymers --- stimuli-responsive polymer --- crosslinking --- mesoporous --- Ti6Al4V --- polymer --- flexible geometric confinement --- layer-by-layer --- surface modification --- co-synthesis --- nanolithography --- CaCO3 --- synthetic polypeptide --- air-liquid interface --- food industry --- stimuli-responsive polymers --- field-effect transistor --- Marangoni convection --- polymer scaffold --- collagen --- biomedicine --- thin films --- controlled release --- tension gradient --- monolayer

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Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are three nanometric forms of the most abundant natural polymer (viz. cellulose), and are currently under the spotlight in numerous fields of modern science and technology. The eco-friendly connotations, peculiar features, and multiple functionalities of these nanoscale cellulosic substrates are being explored to engineer advanced nanocomposites and nanohybrid materials for application in manifold domains, such as mechanics, optics, electronics, energy, environment, biology, and medicine.The aim of this Special Issue titled “Advanced Nanocellulose-Based Materials: Production, Properties, and Applications” is to gather original research and review contributions from the world-leading scientists working with nanocellulose. Thus, research that is representative of the current developments dealing with the production methodologies, properties, and applications of nanocellulose-based materials (e.g., nanocomposites, hybrids, aerogels, hydrogels, films, and fibers) are presented in the Special Issue.

Technology: general issues --- bacterial nanocellulose --- lignosulfonates --- mechanical performance --- thermal-oxidative stability --- ion-exchange membranes --- biobased separators --- ionic conductivity --- oxidized bacterial cellulose --- chitosan --- alginate --- layer-by-layer assembly --- multi-layered patches --- dexpanthenol --- wound healing --- cellulose nanocomposite --- ice-templating --- interface --- orientation --- mechanical properties --- cellulose nanofibrils --- wood --- lignin --- TEMPO-oxidation --- cellulose nanomaterials --- nanoscale resolution --- cellulose --- chitosan nanoparticles --- bionanocomposites --- 5-fluorouracil --- in vitro drug release --- cytotoxicity assay --- colorectal cancer --- lyophilization --- plasma modification --- cell adhesion --- cellulose nanocrystals --- folic acid --- fluorescein isothiocyanate --- nanosystems --- physical adsorption --- cellular uptake --- cellular exometabolomics --- folate receptor-positive cancer cells --- dissolving pulp --- cellulose nanofibril --- nano silicon dioxide --- high strength --- n/a

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Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are three nanometric forms of the most abundant natural polymer (viz. cellulose), and are currently under the spotlight in numerous fields of modern science and technology. The eco-friendly connotations, peculiar features, and multiple functionalities of these nanoscale cellulosic substrates are being explored to engineer advanced nanocomposites and nanohybrid materials for application in manifold domains, such as mechanics, optics, electronics, energy, environment, biology, and medicine.The aim of this Special Issue titled “Advanced Nanocellulose-Based Materials: Production, Properties, and Applications” is to gather original research and review contributions from the world-leading scientists working with nanocellulose. Thus, research that is representative of the current developments dealing with the production methodologies, properties, and applications of nanocellulose-based materials (e.g., nanocomposites, hybrids, aerogels, hydrogels, films, and fibers) are presented in the Special Issue.

bacterial nanocellulose --- lignosulfonates --- mechanical performance --- thermal-oxidative stability --- ion-exchange membranes --- biobased separators --- ionic conductivity --- oxidized bacterial cellulose --- chitosan --- alginate --- layer-by-layer assembly --- multi-layered patches --- dexpanthenol --- wound healing --- cellulose nanocomposite --- ice-templating --- interface --- orientation --- mechanical properties --- cellulose nanofibrils --- wood --- lignin --- TEMPO-oxidation --- cellulose nanomaterials --- nanoscale resolution --- cellulose --- chitosan nanoparticles --- bionanocomposites --- 5-fluorouracil --- in vitro drug release --- cytotoxicity assay --- colorectal cancer --- lyophilization --- plasma modification --- cell adhesion --- cellulose nanocrystals --- folic acid --- fluorescein isothiocyanate --- nanosystems --- physical adsorption --- cellular uptake --- cellular exometabolomics --- folate receptor-positive cancer cells --- dissolving pulp --- cellulose nanofibril --- nano silicon dioxide --- high strength --- n/a

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Based on a fundamental understanding of the interaction between bacteria and nanomaterials, this book highlights the latest research on the antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials and provides an invaluable blueprint for improving the antimicrobial performance of devices and products. This book introduces the reader to the progress being made in the field, followed by an outline of applications in different areas. Various methods and techniques of synthesis and characterization are detailed. The content provides insight into the ongoing research, current trends, and technical challenges in this rapidly progressing field. Therefore, this book is highly suitable for materials scientists, engineers, biologists, and technologists.

boron nitride --- chitosan --- polyhydroxyalkanoate --- nanocomposite --- biocompatible --- antibacterial --- titanate nanotubes --- TNT --- Ag --- Escherichia coli --- Staphylococcus epidermidis --- antimicrobial --- layer-by-layer --- coatings --- Nafion --- multilayers --- essential oil --- encapsulation --- bovine casein --- antifungal activity --- fruit preservation --- antibacterial activity --- photocatalyst --- titania --- nanomaterial --- doping --- Staphylococcus aureus --- reactive oxygen species --- silver nanoparticle --- visible light --- nanoscale additive manufacturing --- surface nanopatterns --- antibacterial effects --- controlled disorder --- interspace --- zinc oxide --- electrochemical synthesis --- BAC --- PDDA --- nanorod --- XPS --- TEM --- B. subtilis --- silver nanoparticles --- carboxymethyl-cellulose --- composite --- cytotoxicity --- nanoparticle --- drug delivery system --- diabetes mellitus --- wound healing --- diabetic foot ulcer --- pathophysiology --- hybrid nanostructures --- nanovesicles --- nanoparticles --- copper --- antibiofilm --- metal nanoparticles --- fiber material --- bioluminescent cells --- n/a

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Thin film processes are significantly incorporated in manufacturing display panels, secondary batteries, fuel/solar cells, catalytic films, membranes, adhesives, and other commodity films. This Special Issue on “Thin Film Processes” of Processes listed recent progress on thin-film processes, covering theoretical considerations, experimental observations, and computational techniques. Articles in this Issue consider comprehensive studies on thin film processes and related materials.

electrode --- layer-by-layer --- liquid crystal device --- thin film --- 6082-T6 aluminum alloy --- Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) --- Plasma Spray Ceramic (PSC) --- Hard Anodizing (HA) --- anodic polarization --- corrosion resistance --- lemongrass --- Cymbopogon citratus --- convection drying --- mathematical modeling --- moisture diffusivity --- activation energy --- Jeffrey, Maxwell, Oldroyed-B fluids --- unsteady stretching surface --- magnetic field --- homotropy analysis method (HAM) --- entropy generation --- second-grade fluid --- nanofluid --- liquid films --- time depending stretching surface --- HAM --- Al(OH)3 --- BaSO4 --- filler --- ultrafine powder coatings --- Sisko fluid --- unsteady stretching sheet --- thin films --- MHD --- HAM and numerical method --- coatings industry --- digitalization --- development process --- technical enabler --- process analysis --- process simulation --- hydrocarbon fuel --- coke --- anti-coking coating --- growth characteristics --- n/a