Novel Functional Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Sensing Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gas sensor and device; functional nanomaterials; environmental monitoring; environmental catalysis; fluorescence probe
Interests: sensor and device; micro/nano device; functional nanomaterials; hydrogen production and safety; in situ characterization
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Interests: energy storage materials; lithium-ion battery; battery separator; heat storage material; magnesium-ion battery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of functional nanomaterials has allowed for new advances to be made in sensing, environmental remediation, and energy technologies. For this Special Issue, we invite submissions of papers reporting novel functional nanomaterials for sensing, environmental, and energy applications. We aim to showcase cutting-edge research focused on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of innovative nanomaterials.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Sensing: Nanomaterial-based sensors for detecting gases, biomolecules, and environmental pollutants with high sensitivity and selectivity.
- Environmental Applications: Nanomaterials for pollutant degradation, water purification, air filtration, and sustainable waste management.
- Energy Technologies: Nanostructured materials for energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors), conversion (solar cells, fuel cells), and catalysis (HER, ORR, CO2 reduction).
We invite the submission of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives highlighting recent breakthroughs, challenges, and future directions in this multidisciplinary field. Contributions emphasizing scalable synthesis, eco-friendly approaches, and real-world applicability are particularly encouraged. Join us in advancing the science and engineering of functional nanomaterials to address global challenges in sustainability and technology.
Dr. Jing Hu
Dr. Ming Li
Dr. Miao Cheng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gas sensor and device
- fluorescence probe
- environmental catalysis
- environmental monitoring
- hydrogen production and safety
- energy storage materials
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