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Polymer-Based Microfluidics
edited by Yiqiang Fan, and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3932 | Submission Open
Keywords: microfluidics; polymer microfluidics; PDMS; PMMA; COC; microfabrication; flexible microfluidics; wearable devices; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Advanced Micromixing Technology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3924 | Submission Open
Keywords: microfluidic mixing; mixing efficiency; passive micromixer; active micromixer; acoustic; electric; pressure; magnetic field; etc.; micromixing technology; obstacles; serpentine; lamination and spiral structures; etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Application of Microfluidic Technology in Biology
edited by Sumit Parvate and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3743 | Submission Open
Keywords: microfluidics; lab-on-a-chip; single-cell analysis; organ-on-a-chip; high-throughput screening; DNA sequencing; personalized medicine; synthetic biology; real-time analysis; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Advanced Biomaterials and Biofabrication
edited by , Zhongwei Guo and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3362 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biofabrication; 3D bioprinting; tissue engineering; stem cell
(This special issue belongs to the Section B2: Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering)
Recent Advances and Challenges in Nanoscale and Microscale Semiconductor Devices
edited by and Seyed Amir Ghoreishi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3343 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano transistors; short-channel effects; FinFETs; FET biosensors; power devices; semiconductor technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)
Nanostructured Optoelectronic and Nanophotonic Devices submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1893 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; broadband detection; photodetectors; quantum dots; light– matter interaction; solar cells; nanophotonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Gas Sensors submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; gas sensing mechanisms; metal oxide semiconductors (MOSs); two-dimensional (2D) materials; heterojunction engineering; room-temperature sensing; selectivity enhancement; sensor sensitivity optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section C:Chemistry)
GaN Power Devices: Recent Advances, Applications, and Perspectives
edited by and Tetsu Kachi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1131 | Submission Open
Keywords: lateral and vertical GaN Power devices; edge termination for GaN Power devices; TCAD modeling of GaN power devices; characterization and processing technology of GaN power electronics; reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)
Integration of MEMS, 3D Printing, and Nano-Enabled Technologies in Wireless Communication and Sensing Systems submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical wireless communication; fiber sensor; nanomaterial; 5g/6g networks; mems; nanomaterial sensors; integrated communications and sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Research Progress of Silicon-Based Photodetectors
edited by Yuan Dong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 720 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; silicon; extreme environments; fabrication processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Next-Generation Wearable Technologies: Integrating Smart Sensing, Biomedical Innovation, and Sustainable Energy Solutions submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open
Keywords: wearable technologies; smart sensors; biomedical sensing; self-powered systems; energy harvesting; health monitoring; adaptive sensing; sustainable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Nanostructured Glasses and Composites: Innovations in Properties, Microfabrication and Applications
edited by and Maurizio Ferrari
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured glass; nanostructured glassy composites; glass stability; metallic nanoglass; structure and processing of nanostructured glasses; structural relaxation; innovative properties of the nanostructured glasses; microfabrication processes; contactless hot embossing process; electrochemical etching; molds; mold fabrication methods; anti-adhesion coatings; lithography; micromachining; optomechanics; nanofluidics; solar cells; energy storage devices; sensors; actuators; optics; laser technology; lab-on-chip platforms; chemical and biological sensors; sophisticated optical guided waves; bioactive glasses
(This special issue belongs to the Section D4: Glassy Materials and Micro/Nano Devices)
Advances in Focused Ion Beam Technology for Micro- and Nano-Fabrication
edited by Yi Qiao and Zongwei Xu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: FIB; micro-fabrication; nano-fabrication; TEM; APT
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Point-of-Care Medical Testing
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: point-of-care; NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test); microfluidics; lab-on-a-chip; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Point-of-Care Devices)
Flexible Materials and Stretchable Microdevices
edited by , , , , and Dan Yuan
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: microfluidics; lab on a chip; flexible electronics; soft materials; soft robotics; wearable sensors; bio-integrated devices; microfabrication; nanomaterials; smart textiles; energy harvesting; advanced manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Computer-Aided Design of Lab-on-Chips, Sensors and Diagnostic Devices
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: computer-aided design; design automation; lab-on-a-chip; sensor; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section E:Engineering and Technology)
Microfluidics Applications in Microbiology
edited by Xiangpeng Li and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: microfluidics; microbiology; lab-on-a-chip; single-cell analysis; microbial detection; droplet microfluidics; high-throughput screening; pathogen diagnostics; antibiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
CRISPR-Cas Microsystems in Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Innovations in Biosensor and Microfluidics
edited by and Ananda Nanjundaswamy
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: CRISPR-based diagnostics; miniaturized biosensors; microfluidic systems; pathogen detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section B1: Biosensors)
Ferroelectric Materials for Advanced Devices
edited by Ping Zhao
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric materials; multiferroics; polarization switching; domain engineering; thin films and nanostructures; energy harvesting; neuromorphic computing; flexible electronics; biomaterials; bioelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
Advanced Biomaterials, Biodevices, and Their Application submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords:   advanced biomaterials; biodevices; biomedical engineering; biomaterials science; biocompatibility; smart materials; nanomaterials for biomedicine; functionalized polymers; biopolymer composites; sustainable biomaterials; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; drug delivery systems; diagnostics; therapeutic devices; biosensors; bioelectronics; wearable devices; implantable technologies; soft robotics; biofabrication; 3D printing of biomaterials; microfabrication techniques; material– device integration; clinical translation of biodevices; electrospinning
(This special issue belongs to the Section B:Biology and Biomedicine)
Thin Film Fabrication and Integration Technology for the Next Generation of Electronics, Magnetism and Optics Devices
edited by Liqian Wu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film technology; electrochemical devices; emerging memory devices; neuromorphic memory computing devices; spintronic devices; multifunctional sensor devices; multifunctional optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Microfluidic Systems for Biomedical Analysis, Detection and Diagnosis—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | 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 submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 55 | 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)
Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies for High-Throughput Metabolic and Biochemical Analysis submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 188 | 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)
Flexible, Wearable Devices for Personalized Theranostics
edited by and Tuan-Khoa Nguyen
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 184 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Soft Robotics and Bioinspired Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | 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)
Advanced Nano-Semiconductor Devices: Design, Modeling and Next-Generation AI Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | 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)
Recent Advances in Nanophotonic Materials and Devices submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 441 | 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)
Micro/Nanomotors: Design, Materials, Propulsion and Applications
edited by and Ming Luo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 74 | 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 , Yi Liu and
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3592 | 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 submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5681 | 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 submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4900 | 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 and Emanuela Proietti
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2052 | 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, , and Zhou Zhao
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 363 | 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
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 214 | 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 and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 177 | 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 submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 17870 | 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
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13453 | 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
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 11263 | 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 and Zhi-Xuan Dai
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8772 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7484 | 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
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6934 | 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 and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6479 | 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)
The Fabrication of Micro and Nano Bio-Detection Chips, Sensors and Smart Detectors
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5349 | 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)
Advances in Digital Manufacturing and Nano Fabrication
edited by , Jianguo Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5204 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence for Micro Inertial Sensors
edited by and Chong Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4564 | Submission Open
Keywords: MEMS sensors; inertial sensors; machine learning; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section A:Physics)
Micro-/Nanofluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4522 | 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)
Micro-Energy Harvesting Technologies and Self-Powered Sensing Systems
edited by , Tianzhao Bu and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2931 | 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)
Gas Sensors: From Fundamental Research to Applications, 2nd Edition
edited by Pengfei Cheng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2924 | 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)
Thin Film Photovoltaic and Photonic Based Materials and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2782 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; photovoltaics; thin films; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section D:Materials and Processing)
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