DRM is a leading international journal that publishes new fundamental and applied research on all forms of diamond, the integration of diamond with other advanced materials and development of technologies exploiting diamond. The synthesis, characterization and processing of single crystal diamond, polycrystalline films, nanodiamond powders and heterostructures with other advanced materials are encouraged topics for technical and review articles. In addition to diamond, the journal publishes manuscripts on the synthesis, characterization and application of other related materials including diamond-like carbons, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and boron and carbon nitrides. Articles are sought on the chemical functionalization of diamond and related materials as well as their use in electrochemistry, energy storage and conversion, chemical and biological sensing, imaging, thermal management, photonic and quantum applications, electron emission and electronic devices.The International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials has evolved into the largest and most well attended forum in the field of diamond, providing a forum to showcase the latest results in the science and technology of diamond and other carbon materials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and diamond-like carbon. Run annually in association with Diamond and Related Materials the conference provides junior and established researchers the opportunity to exchange the latest results ranging from fundamental physical and chemical concepts to applied research focusing on the next generation carbon-based devices.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center
Affiliated with iMNEsMicro and Nano Engineering (MNE) is an open access, multidisciplinary journal which crosses boundaries from nano to micro to bio, and from science to technologies. The journal focuses on micro-/nano engineering, fabrication and integration of functional nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent nanomanufacturing; devices and bio-microsystems for medicine, life sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, and agrofood; and devices and microsystems for physical applications.MNE places an emphasis on the "method to make and characterize" the structure, functional surface, device, or system and provide a demonstration of its application. The main publishing criteria are novelty, potential usefulness and impact.The Editors welcome communications of ground-breaking new results, original research papers, review articles from experts in the field, and news and opinion papers.MNE scope primarily addresses the following three main topics:Micro-/Nano-engineering, fabrication and integration of functional micro-nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent micro-nanomanufacturingMicro and Nano Engineering, devices and bio-microsystems for Medicine, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environment and Agrofood sectorsMicro and Nano Engineering, devices and microsystems for physical applicationsIn detail, the primary topics covered by MNE are described below.1. Micro-/Nano-engineering, fabrication and integration of functional micro-nanostructures and surfaces towards intelligent micro-nanomanufacturingThis topic aims at presenting novel approaches or improvements in fabrication of nanostructures, surfaces or nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, 2D, or 3D including, as well as demonstrating (multi)functionality and other properties of the nanostructures or surfaces. Topics here include but are not limited to:Micro-nanopatterning, Lithography, including Nanoimprint Lithography and roll to roll nanoimprint,Scanning probe techniques,Nanofabrication and micro-nanostructures for art and cultureSelf-assembly, and combination of top-down and bottom up nanofabricationPlasma surface engineering, and plasma etching, Laser surface engineering3D micro-nanomanufacturing, 3D printing, 3D bio-printing,"Smart" (multi) functional surfaces with wetting, optical and / or biological functionality,Intelligent bionic self-healing coating technology2D materials, Metasurfaces, Metamaterials,Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence in nanomanufacturing towards Intelligent Manufacturing based on the IoTIntegration of design and manufacturing based on topology optimization and additive manufacturingIntegration of processes and technologies to build nanodevices or microsystems with added functionality.Nanometrology, and ultraprecision measurement science and technology2. Micro and Nano Engineering, devices and bio-microsystems for Medicine, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environment and Agrofood sectorsContributions to this topic should address biological, bioanalytical, analytical, food and agrofood, health and medicine monitoring and safety problems and show how micro/nano engineering can provide the appropriate solution, starting from 3D micro-nano structures, functional surfaces, microfluidics, and scaffolds, all the way to nanobiosensors, BioMEMS, lab on a chip and health & medicine or environmental monitoring. Targeted areas can be:Bioinspired technologies, biomimetic surfaces and structures, 3D-bioprinted structures and scaffoldsMicro and Nano Fluidic Devices (for separation, reaction, sensing and other functions), Digital microfluidicsMiniaturized Devices for Biology, Chemistry, Health & Medicine including nanobiosensorsLab on Chip, Cell on Chip, Organ on Chip, Bio-micro-nano-systems bio(MEMS), microTAS,Applications in health & medicine, environmental monitoring, food safety, agrofood sectors3. Micro and Nano Engineering, devices and microsystems for physical applicationsThis topic encompasses the use of micro/nano fabrication methods for building up new solutions for application areas in Physical disciplines such as Nanoelectronics, Photonics, Plasmonics, Physical Sensing and Energy Harvesting. The solutions can be in the form of devices or complete systems. Contributions should not only describe the fabrication procedure, but should also include demonstration of the application and integration steps. This topic includes but is not limited to:Photonic and plasmonic devices,Nanoelectronic devices, wearable electronics, flexible electronics, paper electronicsPhysical sensors,Energy harvesting devices,Micro and Nanosystems (MEMS, NEMS)
