This volume delves into recent innovative approaches and advancements in the dynamic fields of materials engineering and nanotechnology. It offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse topics, ranging from advanced materials synthesis and characterization to nanoscale science and engineering, functional composite materials, and sustainable technologies. Curated from the esteemed 8th International Conference on Material Engineering and Nanotechnology (ICMEN 2024) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on September 28th-29th, 2024, this book presents peer reviewed articles authored by experts across various domains of materials engineering and nanotechnology. The significance of these proceedings lies in their profound impact on advancing the collective knowledge and understanding within the scientific community. By disseminating cutting-edge research findings and innovations, this publication serves as a catalyst for collaboration, idea generation, and the expansion of scientific horizons. With its broad scope and relevance, this book is indispensable for materials and nanotechnology engineers, scholars, and researchers across science, technology, and engineering disciplines. 

Dr. Ching Yern Chee obtained her PhD in Materials Engineering in 2011 from the University of Malaya. Her research focus is polymer composite, nanomaterials, bio nanocomposite coating & biobased nanomaterials.  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ching’s main expertise is fundamental understanding of biobased nanomaterials and composites, their processing development and the relationship between the process, the structure and the properties.
 
Dr. Cong Wang is a Prof. in the Dept. of Physics, Beihang University, China. His research interests are in the fields of condensed matter physics and solar energy physics, including structure, magnetic and electronic transport of antiperovskite structured Mn3XN(C) materials solar selective absorbing/emitting/transmitting coatings and surface for solar thermal power, radiation cooling, photoelectron sensor.