Scope: The 2nd Erwin Schrödinger Symposium is intending to instil vivid scientific communication and discussion on all kinds of zero-dimensional nanomaterials (nanoparticles, quantumdots, etc.). Their properties differ drastically from the respective bulk materials. Therefore they exhibit unique characteristics and utilizations as building blocks for the key components of nanodevices, sensors, photocatalysts, nanocontainers, and nanoreactors. International experts will illustrate the fundamentals and future applications. Scientists are invited to contribute their recent research in lectures and poster sessions.