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Silica- and Silicon-Based Nanostructures.
1Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP (Institute of Engineering Univ. Grenoble Alpes), LMGP, F-38000 Grenoble, France.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 23, 2022
Summary
Research on silicon and silica nanostructures surged from the early 1990s to the mid-2010s. This highlights a significant historical trend in nanomaterials science.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology and Materials Science
- Focus on silicon and silica-based nanostructures.
Background:
- Early research in silicon and silica nanostructures began in the early 1990s.
- Publication numbers showed a steady increase until approximately the mid-2010s.
Discussion:
- The growth trend indicates increasing scientific interest and development in these specific nanomaterials.
- Analysis of publication trends provides insights into the historical trajectory of nanotechnology research.
Key Insights:
- A significant historical body of work exists for silicon and silica nanostructures.
- The mid-2010s marked a potential inflection point in research output for these materials.
Outlook:
- Further analysis is needed to understand trends post-mid-2010s.
- Investigating the drivers behind the observed growth and potential shifts is crucial.
