Introducing ACS Applied Nano Materials

G iven the successful introduction of ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 10 years ago, we are now excited to introduce this first issue of ACS Applied Nano Materials, one of two new journals that are being launched this year within the ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces family.Materials science is one of the fastest growing areas of research globally, with research focusing on the synthesis, structure, characterization, and applications of new nanomaterials at the forefront.Understanding fundamental structure-property relationships in detail leads to advanced new materials with applications that impact society through improvements in devices, healthcare, and more traditional applications that enhance the modern lifestyle.Many of the advances in materials science have been driven by breakthroughs in nanoscience and nanotechnology, which are, in turn, driven by the need for smaller tools and devices that solve problems and perform essential and exceptional functions.Given these considerations and the continuing growth in materials research, especially in the field of applications-focused research in nanostructured materials, there is a clear need for new topical journals in the field that can serve authors and readers with improved access to current, state-of-the-art research in the field of applied nanomaterials.