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Microfluidic Systems for Biomedical Analysis, Detection and Diagnosis—Second Edition

edited by

David J. Collins

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; microsystems; lab-on-a-chip; electrophoresis; tissue engineering; acoustofluidics; hydrodynamics; optical tweezers; micromanipulation; lab-on-a-disk; organ-on-a-chip; drug discovery; diagnosis; cell analysis; bioassay

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Advances in Robotic Micro/Nano Sensing and Human–Machine Interaction

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: robotic sensing; MEMS sensors; electronic skin; micro/nano sensing human– machine interface; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Flexible, Wearable Devices for Personalized Theranostics

edited by

Nam-Trung Nguyen

and Tuan-Khoa Nguyen

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioelectronics; biointerfaces; biosensors; flexible electronics; point-of-care diagnosis; point-of-care theranostics; wearable biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies for High-Throughput Metabolic and Biochemical Analysis

edited by

Orfil González-Reynoso

and

Mario Alberto García Ramírez

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: lab-on-a-chip; microfluidic devices; biosensors; high-throughput metabolic analysis; advanced biochemical analysis; new materials for biosensor applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Emerging Trends in Soft Robotics and Bioinspired Technologies

edited by

Dan Sameoto

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft robotics; additive manufacturing; bio-hybrid robotics; embodied intelligence; artificial muscles; untethered operation; bioinspired; composites; democratization of research; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Recent Advances in Nanophotonic Materials and Devices

edited by

Muhammad Danang Birowosuto

Dominik Kowal

and

Michał Makowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 888 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; photonic devices; photonic materials; waveguides; optical sensors; optical fibre devices; integrated photonics; luminescent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advanced Nano-Semiconductor Devices: Design, Modeling and Next-Generation AI Applications

edited by

Bin Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-semiconductor devices; modeling and simulation; reliability design; novel concepts for device structure design; quantum effects and quantum devices; IoT and AI applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

Micro/Nanomotors: Design, Materials, Propulsion and Applications

edited by

Jianguo Guan

and Ming Luo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nanomotor; fabrication; motion control; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

High-Reliability Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yiqiang Chen

, Yi Liu and

Changqing Xu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4098 | Submission Open

Keywords: high reliability; semiconductor devices; integrated circuits; strong magnetic field; radiation environment; intelligent design

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

MEMS Sensors and Actuators: Design, Fabrication and Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lei Shao

Zhiran Yi

and

Ha Duong Ngo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6249 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS; sensors; actuators; transducers; microsystems; microfabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Fiber Optic Sensing Technology: From Materials to Applications

edited by

Na Zhao

Changsheng Li

and

Benfeng Bai

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5015 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical fibers/sensors; optical fabrication; microstructure manufacturing; circuit design; multiparameter sensing; extreme environmental monitoring; health monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Micromachined Devices for Microwave Signal Processing

edited by

Romolo Marcelli

and Emanuela Proietti

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: micromachining; RF MEMS; etching techniques; membrane-supported devices; integrated coupled structures; AlScN high-frequency resonators; filters; and delay lines

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Advanced Intelligent Robotic Systems: From Microrobots to Wearable Robots, 2nd Edition

edited by Jing Luo, Weiyong Si,

Muye Pang

Chenguang Yang

and Zhou Zhao

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: microrobots; wearable robots; robot manipulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Reliability Metrology, Testing and Failure Analysis of Semiconductor Devices

edited by

Liangxing Hu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: reliability metrology; test; failure analysis; semiconductor devices; sensors; actuators; MEMS; CMOS devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

3D/4D Printing of Polymer-Based Composites and Lightweight Structures

edited by

Yuan Chen

and

Ping Cheng

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: three-dimensional/four-dimensional printing; polymers and polymer-based composites; lightweight structures; numerical simulation; function design; mechanics characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)

Recent Advances in Silicon-Based MEMS Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Linxi Dong

Chenying Wang

and

Weidong Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18683 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS; sensors; actuators; flexible sensors; design and optimization; fabrication techniques; applications; haptic display and feedback

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Two-Dimensional Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13756 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D material fabrication and characterization; electronic devices based on 2D materials; optoelectronic device based on 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Nanoscale Lithography—Pressing Miniaturization towards Ever Smaller Sizes

edited by

Jayne C. Garno

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11849 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanolithography; nanopatterning; Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM); nanoscience; nanomaterials; organic films and polymers; nanofabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

MEMS/NEMS Devices and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ching-Liang Dai

and Zhi-Xuan Dai

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10937 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical sensors; force sensors; magnetic sensors; optical sensors; microphones; flow sensors; thermal sensors; chemical sensors; biosensors; gas sensors; actuators; resonators/filters; switches/relays; energy harvesters; lens/mirrors

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Laser Micro/Nano-Fabrication

edited by

Yixuan Feng

and

Man Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7804 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser subtractive machining; laser additive machining; heat-affected zone; microstructure; tool life; surface finish; residual stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Magnetic Manipulation in Micromachines

edited by

Behrad Khamesee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7132 | Submission Open

Keywords: micromanipulation; electromagnetic devices; permanent magnets; microrobotics; electromagnetic actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Metamaterials for Sensing Applications

edited by

Yuzhi Shi

and

Yi Yang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6664 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterials; lab on a chip; biological sensing using subwavelength structures; chemical sensing using subwavelength structures; physical sensing using subwavelength structures; optical manipulation using metamaterials; optofluidic device; light– matter interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advances in Digital Manufacturing and Nano Fabrication

edited by

Jian Cheng

, Jianguo Zhang and

Qi Liu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5524 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital manufacturing; smart manufacturing; nano fabrication; ultra-precision/precision machining; digital twin; advanced manufacturing processes; additive manufacturing; subtractive manufacturing; nano-scale machining; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

The Fabrication of Micro and Nano Bio-Detection Chips, Sensors and Smart Detectors

edited by

Jinping Luo

and

Yang Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5480 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-detection techniques; micro/nano sensors; materials sciences; novel fabrication techniques; biomarker detection; interdisciplinary research; environmental monitoring; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Micro-/Nanofluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Senhorinha de Fátima Capela Fortunas Teixeira

Diana Pinho

and

Violeta Carvalho

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4933 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanofluidics; lab-on-a-chip; biosensing; nanoparticles; drug delivery systems; 3D organ models; nanotechnology; numerical simulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Artificial Intelligence for Micro Inertial Sensors

edited by

Xudong Zou

and Chong Li

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4745 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS sensors; inertial sensors; machine learning; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Novel Surface and Bulk Acoustic Wave Devices, Second Edition

edited by Wei Luo, Chengjie Zuo,

Wen Wang

and Jian Zhou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4424 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface acoustic waves; bulk acoustic waves; RF filters (Hybrid; SAW; BAW); acoustic wave sensors; RF-MEMS

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Micro-Energy Harvesting Technologies and Self-Powered Sensing Systems

edited by

Zhaozheng Wang

, Tianzhao Bu and

Jianhua Zeng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3470 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-energy harvesting; self-powered sensing; functional materials; micro fabrication; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Thin Film Photovoltaic and Photonic Based Materials and Devices

edited by

Hugo Aguas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3182 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; photovoltaics; thin films; photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Gas Sensors: From Fundamental Research to Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by Pengfei Cheng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2983 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; MEMS sensor arrays; gas sensors device applications; electronic nose system; micro- and nano-preparation; micro-control; semiconductor crystal structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section C：Chemistry)

Flexible Intelligent Sensors: Design, Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Hongcheng Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2944 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional sensing materials; novel sensing mechanisms; AI algorithms for sensors; flexible intelligent/integrated sensor; advanced sensing designs; architectures; devices; and instruments; hybrid or nano/micro fabrication; flexible electronics; advanced application

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Microwave Passive Components, 3rd Edition

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2456 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory; modeling; fabrication; measurement and applications; microwave-; millimeter- and terahertz-wave passive component/devices applied in communication; radar and other systems; passive component/devices in antennas; filters; biosensors; vacuum electronic devices; pulse compressor; particle accelerator; etc.; other work related to microwave devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Advances in Flexible and Wearable Electronics: Devices and Systems

edited by

Eun Gyo Jeong

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2339 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; wearable devices; stretchable sensors; printed and hybrid electronics; low-power circuits and system integration; wireless communication for wearables; energy harvesting and self-powered systems; smart materials and nanostructures; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Integrated Optical Sensors in Microfluidic Systems

edited by

Sándor Valkai

and Krisztina Nagy

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2286 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated optical devices; label-free detection; optical biosensors; electrooptical sensors; microfluidics; microfabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Ultra-Precision Surface Abrasive Micro-Machining: Advances and Applications

edited by Fengjun Chen and Jianguo Zhang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2214 | Submission Open

Keywords: abrasive; polishing; finishing; grinding

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Technological Advances in Polymer Microfabrication: Design and Processing Innovations, 2nd Edition

edited by

Davide Masato

and

Peng Gao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2144 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nano-fabrication; polymer processing; micro injection molding; additive manufacturing; advanced manufacturing.

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Microrheology with Optical Tweezers

edited by

Manlio Tassieri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1991 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical tweezers; rheology; microrheology; metrology; biophysics; biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Organic Electronic-Based Devices for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Yongmin Jeon

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1944 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; organic/inorganic electronics; implantable/attachable/wearable devices; flexible/stretchable/transparent electronics; wearable sensors; optogenetics; wearable electroceuticals; OLED/QLED/OPD/PSC; electrode/encapsulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Thin Film Deposition and Characterization in Micro- and Nano-Technology

edited by

Chih-Hao Lee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1696 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film deposition; thin film characterization; nanoprobe; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Recent Developments in Electrical Discharge Machining Technology

edited by

Muhammad Pervej Jahan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1687 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro-EDM; nano-EDM; hybrid EDM; parameter optimization; analytical modeling; process simulation; tool wear; difficult-to-cut material

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Recent Advance in Piezoelectric Actuators and Motors, 3rd Edition

edited by

Liang Wang

and

Dalius Mažeika

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric actuator; ultrasonic motor; piezoelectric transducer; piezoelectric mirror; arrays energy harvesting; vibration control; piezoelectric actuator and motor modeling; piezoelectric actuator and motor applications: aerospace; weapons; optical instruments; biomedical equipments

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advancing Energy Storage Techniques: Chemistry, Materials and Devices

edited by Yingmeng Zhang and Lingna Sun

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1527 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage and conversion devices; advanced materials; novel electrode design; cell engineering design; energy storage chemistry; energy storage mechanism; machine learning; multidisciplinary approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Advanced Flexible Electronic Devices for Biomedical Application

edited by

Yueying Yang

and

Junyeob Yeo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1518 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible or stretchable electronics; wearable sensors; implantable devices; smart prosthetics; bioelectronics; flexible electronic materials; advanced fabrication techniques; bio-integrated systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Magnetic Materials for Spintronics Devices

edited by

Tomasz Blachowicz

and

Andrea Ehrmann

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1297 | Submission Open

Keywords: GMR; TMR; spin valve; spin-FET; spin-MOSFET; DMI; skyrmions; hopfions; spin polarization; domain walls

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Soft Sensors and Soft Circuits: Design, Implementation and Applications

edited by

Lei Jing

and Tomohito Sekine

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1292 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-textiles; e-skin; soft robotics; wearable sensors; flexible and stretchable electronics; human– machine interfaces; conductive polymers; self-healing sensors; hydrogel-based sensors; skin-mountable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Ultrafast Laser Micro- and Nanoprocessing, 3rd Edition

edited by

Xin Zhao

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1216 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast lasers; materials processing; nano- and microscale; laser– matter interaction; laser ablation; laser machining; surface texturing; two/multi-photon polymerization/reduction; beam/pulse shaping; numerical modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Microreactors for Chemical Applications

edited by

Yangcheng Lu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: microreactor; chemical synthesis; chemical analysis; reaction; chemical process; process intensification; separation; chemical technology; chemical materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section C：Chemistry)

Flexible and Wearable Devices for Health Monitoring and Energy Harvesting

edited by

Rafael Gonzalez-Landaeta

and

Amanda Carrillo Castillo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearables; devices for healthcare; energy harvesting; sensors; flexible electronics; supercapacitors; harvesters; self-powered electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Celebration of 60th Anniversary of Moore's Law: The Significant Milestone in Micromachines

edited by

Sabina Merlo

Huikai Xie

and

Nam-Trung Nguyen

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1148 | Submission Open

Keywords: basic structures of MEMS ; applications of MEMS ; processes of MEMS; bio-MEMS and related fields ; integrated circuits; integrated photonic circuits; semiconductor devices; 2D semiconductor materials; complementary metal– oxide– semiconductor (CMOS); metal– oxide– semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET); nanotransistor; photodetectors; quantum devices; finFETs

Small-Scale Mechanical Behaviors in Advanced Engineering Materials

edited by

Ting Tsui

and Nitya Nand Gosvami

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open

Keywords: small-scale mechanical properties; nano-tribology and wear; nanoindentation and contact mechanics; chemical mechanical polish (CMP); mechanical wear in biomedical implant materials; biological cell adhesion on surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

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