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Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science

edited by

Goran Kaluđerović

and

Nebojša Pantelić

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14370 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical science; drug delivery; therapeutics; anticancer; antibacterial; toxicology; diagnostics; imaging; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Nanoscale Material Catalysis for Environmental Protection

edited by Wenjie Li

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11431 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; environmental catalysis; pollution control; gas purification; water treatment; carbon dioxide catalytic conversion; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; catalytic mechanism; air pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Research of Conductive Nano-Scale Technology Tailored to Semiconductor Industry

edited by Yunlong He, Jiaxing Wei and Xiaoli Lu

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4023 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; flexible and stretchable electronics; microfabrication; semiconductor physics; nano-biosensing technology; materials science; nuclear radiation; semiconductor devices; power electronics; RF electronics; surface science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Synthesis, Chemical-Physical Properties and Applications of Quantum Dots Nanocrystals

edited by

Francesca Stefania Freyria

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2599 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; semiconductor; nanocrystal; surface effect; electrical conductivity; fluorescence; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Advances in Nanoindentation and Nanomechanics

edited by André Clausner and

Verena Maier-Kiener

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1275 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoindentation; nanomechanics; nanomechanical behavior of materials; in situ nanomechanics; computational nanomechanics; advanced instrumentation in nanomechanics; nanofracture; scale-bridging in nanomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Photochemical Frontiers of Noble Metal Nanomaterials

edited by

Martina Perić Bakulić

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 867 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal nanomaterials; photocatalysis; surface plasmon resonance (SPR); plasmon-enhanced photochemistry; gold and silver nanostructures; electron transfer dynamics; light-driven reactions; bio-nano hybrid nanostructures; solar energy conversion; photochemical environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Analysis of 2D Semiconductor: Materials, Devices and Applications

edited by

Junhui Yuan

and Yunlai Zhu

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional semiconductor nanomaterials; two-dimensional semiconductor nanodevices; wide-bandgap semiconductors; semiconductor physics

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Devices: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Yusuf Selim Ocak

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic devices; nanomaterial synthesis; quantum nanostructures; nanocrystals; 2D materials; hybrid and heterostructure materials; photovoltaics; photodetectors; charge and exciton dynamics; photocatalysis and PEC systems; quantum sensing; scalable fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Long Ren

and

Jianguo Guan

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive materials; smart materials and devices; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; electro/magnetorheological fluid; micro/nanomotors; metamaterials; field-responsive photonic crystals; ferro/piezoelectric materials; photoelectric and photocatalytic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Advanced Nanomaterials in Gas and Humidity Sensors: Second Edition

edited by Yang Li

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 723 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; humidity sensors; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; low-dimensional nanostructures; sensibility; selectivity; sensing mechanisms; flexible/wearable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Lignin-Based Nanocomposites: Applications, Trends and Challenges

edited by Boyu Du and Jingyu Xu

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 537 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; nanocomposites; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalization; adsorbents; adhesives; resins; coatings; cosmetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Conversion

edited by

Yurong Zhou

, Zhipeng Yu and Qian Gong

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; aqueous batteries and supercapacitors; single-atom catalyst and photocatalysis; electrochemical actuator; nanostructured confinement; interface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanomaterials for the Development of Chemical and Biological Sensors for Small Organic Molecules

edited by

Keith J. Stine

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor; electrode; hormone; pollutant; endocrine disruptor; nanoparticle; nanomaterials; metabolite; vitamin; neurotransmitter

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Cancer Immunotherapy

edited by

Anbu Mozhi Thamizhchelvan

submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cancer immunotherapy; drug delivery; enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect; immune checkpoint inhibitors; cytokines; cancer vaccines; tumor microenvironment; tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs); dendritic cells (DCs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Plant-Derived Nanovesicles: Emerging Roles in Health and Biotechnology

edited by Stefano Fais

submission deadline 18 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; plants; vegetables; fruits; antioxidants; drug delivery; dermo-cosmesis; regenerative medicine; food supplements

The Future of Nanotechnology: Healthcare and Manufacturing

edited by

Jihua Chen

Zihao Ou

, Kaidong Song and

Seungpyo Hong

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 17062 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; AI; AI algorithms; robotics; healthcare; manufacturing; additive manufacturing; battery materials; energy storage and harvest; wearable devices; biomedical devices; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Laser-Based Nano Fabrication and Nano Lithography: Second Edition

edited by

Koji Sugioka

and

Ya Cheng

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14300 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; nano fabrication; nano lithography; 3D processing; surface nanostructuring; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nanobubbles and Nanodroplets: Current State-of-the-Art

edited by

Lijuan Zhang

, Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10889 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobubbles; ultrafine bubbles; nanodroplets; environmental sciences; biological applications; interfacial effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Development and Evaluation of Nanomaterials for Agriculture

edited by

Yulong Zhang

, Yonglin Liu and

Huayi Chen

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9460 | Submission Open

Keywords: fertilizers; biochar; clay; pesticide; environmental functional materials; microplastics; soil pollution; wastewater

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)

Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications

edited by

Silvana Alfei

and

Guendalina Zuccari

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6930 | Submission Open

Keywords: bola-amphiphiles; bola-amphiphilic hydrogels; self-forming nanosized vesicles; colloidal properties; self-forming micelles; bis-phosphonium salts; bis-triphenyl phosphonium groups; mitochondria-targeted bola-amphiphiles; membrane permeabilization; drug delivery systems; gene delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterization and Application of Nanostructured Metals and Metal Oxides

edited by

Valentina Mameli

Carla Cannas

, Marco Sanna Angotzi and

Fausto Secci

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal; metal oxide; nanoparticles; nanostructure; nanocomposite; nanomaterials; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanomanufacturing Using Ion Beam Technology

edited by Mateus G. Masteghin and David Cox

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1291 | Submission Open

Keywords: focused ion beam; nanofabrication; ion implantation; selective etching and deposition; ion impurities; nanometrology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nano-Device for Electronics and Sensor Applications

edited by Enxiu Wu

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-device; sensor; electronics; environmental monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Study and Applications of Luminescent Nanomaterials

edited by

Lei Lei

, Su Zhou and Deyang Li

submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanides; inorganic luminescence; nanomaterials; optoelectronics; photonics; luminescent properties; energy transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Bioimaging: 2nd Edition

edited by

Gangho Lee

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3678 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; nanoparticle; nanorod; core– shell nanomaterial; imaging agent; magnetic resonance imaging; X-ray computed tomography (CT); fluorescent imaging; acoustic imaging; theragnostic agent

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Trends and Prospects in Gas-Sensitive Nanomaterials

edited by

Sachin Navale

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1331 | Submission Open

Keywords: Gas sensors; health and safety monitoring; gas-sensitive nanomaterials; metal oxide and carbon-based materials; graphene; MXenes; metal– organic frameworks; nanocomposites; computational modelling and machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kaiwen Lin

and

Baoyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1249 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; flexible devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Novel Electrode Materials for Solid-State Batteries

edited by Lin Mei

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode materials; ionic conductivity; interfacial stability; electrode– electrolyte interface; high energy density; composite electrode; all-solid-state battery architecture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Graphene and Other 2D Materials

edited by

Jianling Meng

and

Cong Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; graphene; synthesis; electronic devices; photonic devices; electrochemical devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Biomedical Applications of Metal Nanomaterials

edited by

Luca Scotti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biochemistry; cell membrane; ionic chances

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Advances in Boron Nitride Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Reinforcing Composites

edited by

Arvind Agarwal

, Sohail M. A. K. Mohammed and Tanaji Paul

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: boron nitride; nanoplatelets; nanotubes; synthesis; characterization; composites; mechanical behavior; thermal properties; wear characteristics

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Advances in Biomimetic Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by Dongliang Tian, Xiaofang Zhang,

Qiuya Zhang

and

Yan Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic; microstructured materials and their manufacture; surface– interface research; liquid transport and its mechanisms of action; fog collection; controlled separation; structure– performance relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalysis

edited by

Dawei Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; heterogeneous electrocatalysis; biomass conversion and utilization; defect electrocatalysis; MOFs catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Light-Driven Nanocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Qingsong Zhang

, Liangshu Xia and

Qingyi Zeng

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; advanced treatment technologies; light-driven nanocatalysts; solar energy; semiconductor nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

New Trends in Nanoscale Photonic Crystals and Their Photovoltaic Properties

edited by

Hongbo Xu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic crystals; photovoltaic devices; electrochromic devices; photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Magnetization and Magnetic Disorder at the Nanoscale

edited by

Tatyana Koutzarova

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16673 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials synthesis; magnetic properties; nanoscale magnetism; magnetic disorder; magnetic oxides; ferrites; diluted magnetic oxides; manganites; magnetic nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6286 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Advances in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Jie Li

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; structure; simulation; theoretical; computational

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Advanced Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Devices and Applications

edited by

Tsung-Shine Ko

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric properties; nanomaterials; thermal management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation

edited by Xiaoli Yuan

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Advances in Nanobiotechnology and Nanobiophysics: Innovations and Methodological Breakthroughs in Atomic Force Microscopy

edited by

Elisabetta Canetta

submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; protein dynamics; biomolecules mechanics; cell mechanics; membrane biophysics; artificial intelligence; regenerative medicine; gene editing; drug development; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Thomas Dippong

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19973 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; graphene-based composites; organic coatings/films; thermal or magnetic properties; semiconducting nanoparticles; dental gels; adhesives; resins; and composites; water treatment; pollutant removal by nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Engineering of Advanced Functional Nanomaterials by Laser, Plasma and Radiation-Assisted Techniques

edited by Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu and

Catalin-Daniel Constantinescu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3377 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; plasma processing; radiation processing; nanoclusters & nanostructures; nanomaterials & nanocomposites; surface structuring; thin films & multilayers; functional properties engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications

edited by

Shifeng Wang

Yong Li

and

Yuanhao Wang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1153 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 reduction reaction; oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions; photocatalysis; nanocatalysts; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Nanomaterials for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application

edited by

Yanmin Jia

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30432 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 16186 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing

edited by

Antonino Scandurra

and

Francesco Ruffino

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11776 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-field-induced spatially-confined photochemical deposition; laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD); laser dewetting of metals; laser ablation; laser vaporization; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sensing and biosensing; plasmonics; fundamentals quantum sensing; optical quantum sensing; electrochemical quantum sensing; magnetic quantum sensing; electrical quantum sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System

edited by Jiangluqi Song

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8094 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale

edited by

Barbara Bonelli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6052 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical chemistry; nanoscale; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensing; gas storage; thermodynamics; nanomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide

edited by Silvia Villar-Rodil

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3755 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

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