nanomaterials-logo

Journal Browser

Journal Browser

Announcements

14 November 2025
Nanomaterials | Notable Reviews in Volume 14


This collection of reviews explores the broad spectrum of nanomaterials, from foundational platforms like silica aerogels and MXenes to their transformative applications in sustainability, healthcare, and advanced sensing systems, all published in our journal Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991), volume 14. We hope they may be of interest to you:

1. “An Updated Overview of Silica Aerogel-Based Nanomaterials”
by Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Dana-Ionela Tudorache, Maria Bocioagă, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Tony Hadibarata and Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 469; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050469
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/5/469

2. “Zein-Based Nanoparticles as Active Platforms for Sustainable Applications: Recent Advances and Perspectives”
by Emilia Oleandro, Mariamelia Stanzione, Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore and Marino Lavorgna
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 414; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050414
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/5/414

3. “Defects and Defect Engineering of Two-Dimensional Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (2D TMDC) Materials”
by Moha Feroz Hossen, Sachin Shendokar and Shyam Aravamudhan
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050410
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/5/410

4. “MXene-Based Chemo-Sensors and Other Sensing Devices”
by Ilya Navitski, Agne Ramanaviciute, Simonas Ramanavicius, Maksym Pogorielov and Arunas Ramanavicius
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 447; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050447
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/5/447

5. “Harnessing Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Effective Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics: A Critical Review”
by Sabina Vohl, Matjaž Kristl and Janja Stergar
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(14), 1179; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14141179
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/14/1179

6. “Polydopamine Nanosystems in Drug Delivery: Effect of Size, Morphology, and Surface Charge”
by Arianna Menichetti, Dario Mordini and Marco Montalti
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(3), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14030303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/3/303

7. “Functionalized Nanomaterials for Inhibiting ATP-Dependent Heat Shock Proteins in Cancer Photothermal/Photodynamic Therapy and Combination Therapy”
by Thejas P. Premji, Banendu Sunder Dash, Suprava Das and Jyh-Ping Chen
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 112; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/112

8. “Nano-Pesticides and Fertilizers: Solutions for Global Food Security”
by Yuying Tang, Weichen Zhao, Guikai Zhu, Zhiqiang Tan, Lili Huang, Peng Zhang, Li Gao and Yukui Rui
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 90; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010090
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/90

9. “Recent Progress of Biodegradable Polymer Package Materials: Nanotechnology Improving Both Oxygen and Water Vapor Barrier Performance”
by Shuangshuang Yue, Tianwei Zhang, Shuanjin Wang, Dongmei Han, Sheng Huang, Min Xiao and Yuezhong Meng
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(4), 338; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14040338
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/4/338

10. “Synergizing Machine Learning Algorithm with Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Advanced Self-Powered Sensing Systems”
by Roujuan Li, Di Wei and Zhonglin Wang
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(2), 165; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14020165
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/2/165

10 November 2025
Nanomaterials | Selected Papers on Perovskite-Based Nanomaterials


We are delighted to share some selected papers on various aspects of perovskite-based nanomaterials research, all of which were recently published in our journal Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991). The following is a list of high-quality articles that we believe may be of interest to you:

1. “Recent Progress in Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells”
by Steponas Ašmontas and Muhammad Mujahid
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(12), 1886; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13121886
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/12/1886

2. “Numerical Analysis of Stable (FAPbI3)0.85(MAPbBr3)0.15-Based Perovskite Solar Cell with TiO2/ZnO Double Electron Layer”
by Yongjin Gan, Guixin Qiu, Binyi Qin, Xueguang Bi, Yucheng Liu, Guochao Nie, Weilian Ning and Ruizhao Yang
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1313; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081313
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/8/1313

3. “Highly Stable and Enhanced Performance of p–i–n Perovskite Solar Cells via Cuprous Oxide Hole-Transport Layers”
by Tung-Han Chuang, Yin-Hung Chen, Shikha Sakalley, Wei-Chun Cheng, Choon Kit Chan, Chih
Ping Chen and Sheng-Chi Chen
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1363; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081363
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/8/1363

4. “Effects of the Electrical Properties of SnO2 and C60 on the Carrier Transport Characteristics of p-i-n-Structured Semitransparent Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Hoang Minh Pham, Syed Dildar Haider Naqvi, Huyen Tran, Hung Van Tran, Jonabelle Delda, Sungjun Hong, Inyoung Jeong, Jihye Gwak and SeJin Ahn
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(24), 3091; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13243091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/24/3091

5. “Research Progress of Green Solvent in CsPbBr3 Perovskite Solar Cells”
by Jiajie Cheng, Zhenjun Fan and Jingjing Dong
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(6), 991; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13060991
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/6/991

6. “A Breakthrough in Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment: The Incredible Potential of g-C3N4/Titanate Perovskite-Based Nanocomposites”
by Rashmiranjan Patra, Pranjyan Dash, Pradeep Kumar Panda and Po-Chih Yang
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(15), 2173; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13152173
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/15/2173

7. “In Tandem Control of La-Doping and CuO-Heterojunction on SrTiO3 Perovskite by Double-Nozzle Flame Spray Pyrolysis: Selective H2 vs. CH4 Photocatalytic Production from H2O/CH3OH”
by Pavlos Psathas, Areti Zindrou, Christina Papachristodoulou, Nikos Boukos and Yiannis Deligiannakis
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(3), 482; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13030482
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/3/482

8. “YCl3-Substituted CsPbI3 Perovskite Nanorods for Efficient Red-Light-Emitting Diodes”
by Muhammad Imran Saleem, Amarja Katware, Al Amin, Seo-Hee Jung and Jeong-Hwan Lee
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1366; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081366
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/8/1366

9. “Topography and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Thin Films Containing Iodide-Based Hybrid Perovskites”
by Agnieszka Marjanowska, Houda El Karout, Dominique Guichaoua, Bouchta Sahraoui, Przemysław Płóciennik and Anna Zawadzka
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/50

10. “Photocatalysis Based on Metal Halide Perovskites for Organic Chemical Transformations”
by Metikoti Jagadeeswararao, Raquel E. Galian and Julia Pérez-Prieto
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010094
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/94

6 November 2025
MDPI Launches the Michele Parrinello Award for Pioneering Contributions in Computational Physical Science


MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.


About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.


Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process.

The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.


About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

Find more information on awards here.

4 November 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #28 - WSF11, Nobel Laureates, Proofig AI, Romania Summit, STM and FBF

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona

I’m pleased to share some highlights from the 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 11), held in Barcelona on 2–3 October 2025 under the theme Sustainable and Resilient Cities.

Why WSF matters

The WSF series is a flagship initiative for MDPI and is supported by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. It serves as a transdisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage on sustainability challenges. WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse.

This year’s Barcelona edition focused on urban resilience, landscape design, and social community impact in the sustainability space. Over 48 hours of sessions, we brought together leading minds across disciplines to translate vision into practice. With participants from 53 countries across all continents, WSF 11 was truly global in scope.

“WSF is now held annually as part of our commitment to maintain momentum in the sustainability discourse”

What made WSF 11 especially successful (from my vantage point) was the level of positive engagement with our participants. Chief editors, researchers, and attendees repeatedly told me how professionally executed the event was, highlighting the high energy, logistical smoothness and quality of MDPI’s event management. That kind of recognition from peers really builds our reputation as more than just a publisher, but as a convener of meaningful scientific dialogue.

Our conferences are a form of experiential marketing as they create memorable and immersive connections between a brand and attendees. These positive associations build promotion and brand loyalty, ultimately impacting the MDPI’s trust and reputation for the better.

WSF 11: By the numbers

Here’s a quick snapshot of WSF 11’s scale and reach:

  • 181 registrations across global participants.
  • 8 keynote speakers and 5 invited speakers.
  • 144 abstracts accepted (over 355 submitted), resulting in 75 short talks and 69 posters.
  • 53 countries were represented across all continents, making it a truly international event.
  • First time that we ran parallel sessions for WSF (an ambitious program).
  • A dedicated awards ceremony to honour outstanding sustainability research: World Sustainability Award (WSA) x 2 winners, and Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (ESLA) x 3 winners.

Interviews with our World Sustainability Award Winners

One of the most rewarding parts of WSF is recognizing researchers whose work advances sustainability in powerful ways. In our Blog series, Daniella Maritan-Thomson (Content Specialist, MDPI) interviewed the two winners of the World Sustainability Award, Professor Dr. Stuart Pimm and Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, who offered insights to the human side of sustainability research, the people behind the data, and the stories behind the science.

Prof. Stuart Pimm, whose decades of conservation work make him a leader in biodiversity preservation, reflected on his WSF Award experience and research in this interview: [Interview: Prof Stuart Pimm]

Dr. Abdelbagi M. Ismail, an expert in crop improvement and winner of the WSF Award, shares his journey and perspectives here: [Interview: Dr Abdelbagi M. Ismail]

“Our conferences create memorable and immersive connections”

Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winners


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz (left to right).

We also recognized three recipients of the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award: Prof. Dr. Vhahangwele Masindi, Dr. Katya Rhodes, and Prof. Dr. Myriam Ertz, for their contributions as early-career researchers advancing sustainability through innovation, impact, and academic excellence across the field.

What this means for MDPI

  1. Building our global identity in events
    WSF is a marquee MDPI event, not just a gathering, but a statement of how we wish to position ourselves in the global sustainability ecosystem. The positive feedback helps us build on our approach for future editions, so that we remain a reference point for quality, relevance, and engagement.
  2. Expanding capacity across offices
    The success of WSF 11 in Barcelona’s would not have happened without great teamwork from Basel, Barcelona, Romania, the UK, and the APAC Conference team. Thanks to everyone for their work to bring this ambitious event to life.
  3. Supporting MDPI’s mission
    At this event, I had the opportunity to present on MDPI's role in Open Access, sustainability publishing, and the intersection of science and policy. WSF is not only about the science; it’s also a platform for us to position MDPI as a thought leader and a collaborator in shaping the future of sustainable research.

I look forward to the WSF momentum as we work towards WSF 12 in Hong Kong, which is scheduled for August 2026.


MDPI Colleagues at the 11th World Sustainability Forum in Barcelona, Spain, 2–3 October 2025.

Impactful Research

Celebrating 2025 Nobel Laureates who have published with MDPI

October is always an inspiring month in science. It’s when the world turns its attention to the Nobel Prize announcements, recognizing discoveries that have changed how we understand the world.

Over the years, many distinguished researchers who have received the Nobel Prize have chosen to publish their work with MDPI. These are scientists whose breakthroughs have shaped entire fields of research, and who have entrusted our Open Access journals to share their findings with the world.

“The work we support can be world-class and world-changing”

Congratulations to the 2025 Laureates

Dozens of Nobel Laureates have published in our journals: as at 2024, more than 40 laureates had contributed over 115 articles across more than 35 MDPI journals. Congratulations to the three 2025 Nobel prize-winners who have published with MDPI during their careers. Below are links to their MDPI publications and announcements for further reading:

These connections strengthen our mission to make research freely available and ensure that transformative ideas reach the widest possible audience.

Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge

The privilege of hosting such contributors resonates deeply with our editorial teams. It shows that top-tier scientific work has a home at MDPI, which builds our visibility in the research community. It signals that our publishing model, our editorial workflows, and our commitment to Open Access are respected at the very highest levels of science. It also gives our authors, reviewers, editors and staff the message that the work we support can be world-class and world-changing.

Publishing at the leading edge of knowledge isn’t just about individual papers – it’s about the ecosystem of support, transparency, and accessibility that makes discovery possible. Let’s continue to build a publishing platform and provide a service that attracts and enables both everyday research and the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Inside MDPI

Strengthening Research Integrity: MDPI partners with Proofig AI

I’m pleased to share that MDPI has entered a multi-year partnership with Proofig AI, a leader in AI-driven proofing and integrity software for scientific publishing. This follows the success of our pilot program, in which Proofig AI proved highly effective in detecting duplicated, altered, and manipulated images across biomedical submissions.

Safeguarding the credibility of the research we publish

Research integrity is at the core of MDPI’s mission. The life sciences, in particular, face increasing risks of image-related issues due to advanced editing tools and generative AI. By integrating Proofig AI into our workflows, we improve our ability to detect issues early, reduce post-publication corrections, and safeguard the credibility of the research we publish.

Pilot outcomes

  • Successful detection of duplicated confocal and histology images, even when altered to disguise similarities.
  • Early results showed a significant drop in post-publication image manipulation flags year-on-year.
  • Positive feedback from editors and staff highlighted the tool’s ease of use and reliability.

Dr. Dror Kolodkin-Gal (co-founder and CEO of Proofig AI) said: 

“The MDPI team conducted a highly professional and carefully monitored pilot, achieving excellent results in detecting problematic images.

Their fast and effective integration process was impressive, and we are excited to contribute to this important collaboration.”

Sanita Meijere (IT Product and Project Manager, MDPI), shared:

“For more than a year, we’ve tested all the available image manipulation detection tools. Proofig AI’s quality and ease of use, alongside positive feedback from our internal users, made their software a clear stand-out.

We’re thrilled to be moving forward with this partnership, ensuring we do our utmost to protect MDPI’s biomedical journals. Using this advanced image proofing software reaffirms MDPI’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in research integrity.”

Raising the bar for integrity

This partnership sets a new benchmark for quality control in biomedical publishing.

As Tim Tait-Jamieson (Head of Publication Ethics, MDPI), explains:

“The life sciences are disproportionately affected by research integrity issues, making vigilance in this field especially critical. This is driven, in part, by the increasing sophistication of image editing software and generative AI.

Whether accidental or deliberate, image manipulation can have a lasting impact on credibility. By integrating Proofig AI into our editorial workflows, we strengthen our ability to detect scientific misconduct early and reduce post-publication amendments.”

Faster and more accurate quality control

Proofig will automatically flag potentially problematic images during submission checks, giving our editors more confidence in the integrity of manuscripts and freeing up time to focus on editorial decisions. The tool will also reduce the burden of manual checks, while supporting faster and more accurate quality control. This partnership reinforces MDPI's reputation as a publisher that takes integrity seriously and continues to invest in tools to support authors, editors, and reviewers alike.

A big thank-you to all colleagues who supported the pilot and rollout. You can read more in our MDPI Blog post.

Coming Together for Science

The MDPI Romania Summit 2025

On 21–22 October, I had the pleasure of joining our colleagues in Bucharest for the MDPI Romania Summit 2025. The event was organized by our Romania Marketing team, with support from colleagues across our Romanian offices. It brought together academics, policymakers, and collaborators to discuss the country’s evolving research landscape.

Over two days, we welcomed more than 30 participants, including Editorial Board Members, Guest Editors, and policy-makers from the Romanian research and education sectors, including representatives from the Romanian Academy and the National Commission for the Accreditation of Academic Titles (CNATDCU).

The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community and its active engagement in Open Access publishing.

“The discussions and presentations reflected the strength and growth of Romania’s research community”

Romania’s role in Open Access

Romania loves Open Access and has emerged as one of MDPI’s most engaged national research communities. The numbers speak for themselves:

  • 67% of all publications in Romania were Open Access in 2024.
  • MDPI accounts for 39% of the country’s total OA publications (14,779 in 2024).
  • Over the last five years (2020–2024), Romanian institutions published over 33,000 papers with MDPI.
  • There are 460 active Editorial Board Members from Romania, including 8 Chief Editors.
  • 29 institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP), with 8 new members joining in 2025.

These numbers reflect the trust and reliable partnership we have built with the Romanian academic community.

Highlights from the Summit

The program covered a wide range of topics from MDPI’s achievements and updates to our editorial processes, peer-review quality, AI in publishing, IOAP and Open Access funding models, and publication ethics.

Agenda Highlights:

  • MDPI Introduction, Performance & Achievements, and Collaboration with Romania – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).
  • Trust the Process: Editorial Workflow and Quality in Publishing – Dr. Liliane Auwerter (Scientific Review Group).
  • Publication Ethics at MDPI: Safeguarding the Integrity of the Published Scholarly Record – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist).
  • Institutional Partnerships – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager, MDPI).
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Sanita Meijere (AI Product Manager).
  • Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI).

Participants shared feedback and ideas for future collaborations, including organizing author workshops, possible conference collaborations, and strengthening our engagement with national institutions such as the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Council of Romanian Rectors.

As Acad. Dr. Nicolae-Victor Zamfir, Vice President of the Romanian Academy, noted during the discussions:

“The organization of the event is very timely, because MDPI is a publishing house in full development and expansion. The opinion of researchers is important for increasing the quality of published works.”

A collaborative future

Events like this remind us how essential it is to engage locally and listen directly to the voices of our editors, authors, and institutional partners. They help us build relationships, improve our understanding of the local market, and align our shared goals in advancing Open Access and research quality.

Thank you to everyone involved, especially our Romania Marketing team, who organized the event, and to all colleagues who continue to build relationships with our academic communities around the world.

Thank you!

A special thank-you to the Romanian Marketing team and all colleagues behind the scenes who made this Summit such a success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with future Summits in Europe and beyond.

Closing Thoughts

STM and FBF 2025: Connecting Through Science and Publishing


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing, MDPI) at STM Conference, Frankfurt, 14 October 2025.

On 13–14 October, I attended the STM Frankfurt Conference 2025, my fourth visit to the Frankfurt event, and it continues to be one of the most valuable gatherings in our industry.

The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders to speak on current trends and challenges shaping our industry.

This year’s theme – “Science Diplomacy: What is it and How Does it Work?” – unpacked the growing intersection of science, policy, and publishing.

Discussion topics ranged from what is science diplomacy and how publishers can contribute to global collaboration to how science communication can help maintain trust during an era of disruption.

I was joined by Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, our Head of Indexing, who met with representatives from Scopus, Web of Science, Digital Science, ProQuest, and other partners. These meetings give us a chance to share feedback on our collaborations, learn about new updates being developed, and build our relationships with indexing bodies.

“The STM meeting brings together the publishing community and key opinion leaders”

STM also provides a space to connect with industry peers, as I did with colleagues from Elsevier, Frontiers, Clarivate, Sage, and STM itself, reinforcing MDPI’s engagement within the broader publishing community. It was also nice to bump into some former colleagues and see them continuing to grow in their publishing careers.

At the Frankfurt Book Fair


The MDPI booth at the 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair.

Following STM, I spent the next day at the Frankfurt Book Fair (15–19 October) – one of the largest and most influential events in the publishing world.

It’s always inspiring to see the scale and energy of this global gathering, which spans everything from books and education to digital innovation and academic publishing.

We set up an MDPI booth to host discussions with partners, vendors, and researchers.

The Fair ran into the weekend, with colleagues from several MDPI departments attending to represent the company and connect with the scholarly community.


Events like STM and FBF are a nice reminder of how dynamic and interconnected our industry is, and how important it is for MDPI to continue taking part in global conversations about science, communication, and the future of publishing.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

3 November 2025
Nanomaterials | Top Picks of Papers from France in 2023


We are pleased to share a selection of papers published in Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) in 2023 by authors affiliated with institutions in France. We hope that the following high-quality articles will be of interest to you:

1. “Iron Oxide@Mesoporous Silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles as Multimodal Platforms for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Hyperthermia, Near-Infrared Light Photothermia, and Drug Delivery”
by Alexandre Adam and Damien Mertz
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/8/1342

2. “Particles’ Organization in Direct Oil-in-Water and Reverse Water-in-Oil Pickering Emulsions”
by Diego M. Ramos, Véronique Sadtler, Philippe Marchal, Cécile Lemaitre, Frédérick Niepceron, Lazhar Benyahia and Thibault Roques-Carmes
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(3), 371; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13030371
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/3/371

3. “Recent Uses of Lipid Nanoparticles, Cell-Penetrating and Bioactive Peptides for the Development of Brain-Targeted Nanomedicines against Neurodegenerative Disorders”
by Yu Wu and Angelina Angelova
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(23), 3004; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13233004
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/23/3004

4. “Effect of the Elaboration Method on Structural and Optical Properties of Zn1.33Ga1.335Sn0.33O4:0.5%Cr3+ Persistent Luminescent Nanomaterials”
by Guanyu Cai, Luidgi Giordano, Cyrille Richard and Bruno Viana
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(15), 2175; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13152175
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/15/2175

5. “Exploring the Versatility of Microemulsions in Cutaneous Drug Delivery: Opportunities and Challenges”
by Zouhair Ait-Touchente, Nadia Zine, Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault, Abdelhamid Errachid, Noureddine Lebaz, Hatem Fessi and Abdelhamid Elaissari
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(10), 1688; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13101688
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/10/1688

6. “Liquid Shear Exfoliation of MoS2: Preparation, Characterization, and NO2-Sensing Properties”
by Pingping Ni, Mbaye Dieng, Jean-Charles Vanel, Ileana Florea, Fatima Zahra Bouanis and Abderrahim Yassar
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(18), 2502; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13182502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/18/2502

7. “Recent Advances toward Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties of BiFeO3-Based Materials”
by Yassine Nassereddine, Manal Benyoussef, Bouchra Asbani, Mimoun El Marssi and Mustapha Jouiad
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010051
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/51

8. “Microporous Borocarbonitrides BxCyNz: Synthesis, Characterization, and Promises for CO2 Capture”
by Rimeh Mighri, Umit B. Demirci and Johan G. Alauzun
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(4), 734; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13040734
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/4/734

9. “Selected I-III-VI2 Semiconductors: Synthesis, Properties and Applications in Photovoltaic Cells”
by Shubham Shishodia, Bilel Chouchene, Thomas Gries and Raphaël Schneider
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(21), 2889; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13212889
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/21/2889

10. “On the Origin of Raman Activity in Anatase TiO₂ (Nano)Materials: An Ab Initio Investigation of Surface and Size Effects”
by Beata Taudul, Frederik Tielens and Monica Calatayud
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(12), 1856; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13121856
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/12/1856

28 October 2025
Nanomaterials | Selected Papers on Magnetic Nanoparticles


We are delighted to share some selected papers on the various aspects of magnetic nanoparticles research, all of which were recently published in our journal, Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991). The following is a list of high-quality articles that we believe will be of interest to you:

1. “Proton Therapy, Magnetic Nanoparticles and Hyperthermia as Combined Treatment for Pancreatic BxPC3 Tumor Cells”
by Francesca Brero, Paola Calzolari, Martin Albino, Antonio Antoccia, Paolo Arosio, Francesco Berardinelli, Daniela Bettega, Mario Ciocca, Angelica Facoetti, Salvatore Gallo et al.
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(5), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13050791
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/5/791

2. “Magnet-Guided Temozolomide and Ferucarbotran Loaded Nanoparticles to Enhance Therapeutic Efficacy in Glioma Model”
by Reju George Thomas, Subin Kim, Thi-Anh-Thuy Tran, Young Hee Kim, Raveena Nagareddy, Tae
Young Jung, Seul Kee Kim and Yong Yeon Jeong
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(11), 939; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14110939
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/11/939

3. “Harnessing Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Effective Removal of Micro- and Nanoplastics: A Critical Review”
by Sabina Vohl, Matjaž Kristl and Janja Stergar
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(14), 1179; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14141179
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/14/1179

4. “Magnetic Particle Imaging-Guided Thermal Simulations for Magnetic Particle Hyperthermia”
by Hayden Carlton, Nageshwar Arepally, Sean Healy, Anirudh Sharma, Sarah Ptashnik, Maureen Schickel, Matt Newgren, Patrick Goodwill, Anilchandra Attaluri and Robert Ivkov
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(12), 1059; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14121059
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/12/1059

5. “Immobilization and Characterization of a Processive Endoglucanase EG5C-1 from Bacillus subtilis on Melamine–Glutaraldehyde Dendrimer-Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles”
by Xiaozhou Li, Jie Chen, Bin Wu, Zhen Gao and Bingfang He
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(4), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14040340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/4/340

6. “Iron Oxide@Mesoporous Silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles as Multimodal Platforms for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Hyperthermia, Near-Infrared Light Photothermia, and Drug Delivery”
by Alexandre Adam and Damien Mertz
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1342; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/8/1342

7. “Radiolabeled Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Dual Modality Contrast Agents in SPECT/MRI and PET/MRI”
by Maria-Argyro Karageorgou, Penelope Bouziotis, Efstathios Stiliaris and Dimosthenis Stamopoulos
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(3), 503; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13030503
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/3/503

8. “Core-Shell Fe3O4@C Nanoparticles as Highly Effective T2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Agents: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies”
by Huan Yue, Dejun Zhao, Tirusew Tegafaw, Mohammad Yaseen Ahmad, Abdullah Khamis Ali Al Saidi, Ying Liu, Hyunsil Cha, Byeong Woo Yang, Kwon Seok Chae, Sung-Wook Nam et al.
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(2), 177; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14020177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/2/177

9. “The Influence of Zn Substitution on Physical Properties of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles”
by Adam Szatmari, Rares Bortnic, Gabriela Souca, Razvan Hirian, Lucian Barbu-Tudoran, Fran Nekvapil, Cristian Iacovita, Emil Burzo, Roxana Dudric and Romulus Tetean
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(1), 189; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010189
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/1/189

10. “Biocompatibility of Dextran-Coated 30 nm and 80 nm Sized SPIONs towards Monocytes, Dendritic Cells and Lymphocytes”
by Lisa Zschiesche, Christina Janko, Bernhard Friedrich, Benjamin Frey, Julia Band, Stefan Lyer, Christoph Alexiou and Harald Unterweger
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010014
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/1/14

21 October 2025
Nanomaterials Webinar | New Nanoscale Platforms for Drug Delivery, 13 November 2025


On 13 November 2025, MDPI and Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) will host a webinar titled “New Nanoscale Platforms for Drug Delivery”.

This special webinar is regarding new structures and strategies for drug delivery at the nanoscale. With a focus on high-surface-area materials of different geometries and compositions, this event has assembled a complementary set of speakers who will address some of the unique challenges that new therapies face for the treatment of diseases that plague our world. We hope that you will find the information conveyed by Dr. Frederique Cunin of CNRS and Dr. Ciro Chiappini of King’s College London to be both motivating and useful.

Date: 13 November 2025
Time:  4:00 p.m. CET | 10:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 835 7315 3709

Register now for free!

Speaker/Presentation Time in CET Time in EST
Prof. Dr. Jeff Coffer
Chair Introduction
4:00–4:05 p.m. 10:00–10:05 a.m.
Dr. Frederique Cunin
Two-Photon Light-Assisted Therapies with Porous Silicon Nanoparticles
4:05–4:30 p.m. 10:05–10:30 a.m.
Dr. Ciro Chiappini
Exploring Cells with Nanoneedles
4:30–4:55 p.m. 10:30–10:55 a.m.
Q&A Session 4:55–5:05 p.m. 10:55–11:05 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Jeff Coffer
Closing of Webinar
5:05–5:10 p.m. 11:05–11:10 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized. 

If you are unable to attend, feel free to register nonetheless; we will inform you once a recording of the webinar becomes available.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Prof. Dr. Jeff Coffer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, USA;
  • Dr. Frederique Cunin, Institut Charles Gerhardt, CNRS, Montpellier, France;
  • Dr. Ciro Chiappini, BioNano Engineering, Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology, King’s College London, London, UK.

Relevant Special Issues:
Latest Research on Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Using Inorganic Nanoparticles
Guest Editors:  Dr. Sandra Jiménez-Falcao and Dr. Alejandro Baeza
Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 October 2025

Nanoparticles for Multiple Drug Release
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. David Sánchez-García
Deadline for manuscript submission: 27 November 2025

Nanostructured Materials and Coatings for Biomedical Applications
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Federica Paladini and Dr. Carola Esposito Corcione
Deadline for manuscript submission: 28 November 2025

Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Goran Kaluđerović and Dr. Nebojša Pantelić
Deadline for manuscript submission: 5 December 2025

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Nanomaterials-23.

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

Nanomaterials Webinar Secretariat

20 October 2025
Nanomaterials Webinar | Nanomaterial Ink Printing, 12 November 2025


This webinar will present relevant strategies for 3D printing using the extrusion of viscoplastic paste materials, also known as direct ink writing (DIW) or robocasting. To develop DIW, it is essential to design pastes with pseudoplastic rheology and understand how to post-process them so that they can be easily printed and transformed into multi-material structures. Two relevant examples in which carbon nanomaterials are used to prepare DIW electrodes for electrochemical applications will be presented in this webinar. 

Networks of solution-processed 2D materials are promising for applications in printed electronics, sensing and energy storage/generation. An important point to elucidate is the relation between the network morphology and the macroscopic electrical properties of the printed films. In this webinar, focused ion beam–scanning electron microscopy nanotomography (FIB-SEM-NT) will be shown as an extremely useful tool to characterize the morphology of printed nanostructured networks and their devices. This technique will be surely used to investigate and optimize other nano-enabled devices for emerging applications. 

Date: 12 November 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CET | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 836 5156 5688

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker

Presentation Title

Time in CET

Time in CST Asia

Dr. Silvia Villar-Rodil

Chair Introduction

10:00–10:15 am

5:00–5:15 pm

Dr. Victoria G. Rocha

Direct Ink Writing of Carbon Nanomaterials: Formulation Strategies for High-Performance Electrodes

10:15–10:40 am

5:15–5:40 pm

Dr. José M. Munuera

Printed 2D Material Films: Nanosheets and Morphology

10:40–11:05 am

5:40–6:05 pm

Q&A

 

11:05–11:15 pm

6:05–6:15 pm

Dr. Silvia Villar-Rodil

Closing of Webinar

11:15–11:20 am

6:15–6:20 pm

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized. 

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch. 

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Silvia Villar-Rodil, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Oviedo, Spain;
  • Dr. Victoria G. Rocha, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Oviedo, Spain;
  • Dr. José María Munuera Fernández, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología del Carbono, INCAR-CSIC, Oviedo, Spain.

Relevant Special Issues:

The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide
Guest Editor: Dr. Silvia Villar-Rodil
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 

Carbon Nanoarchitectures for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Battery Applications”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Wei-Ren Liu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 

2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage”
Guest Editor: Dr. Yutong Gong
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 December 2025 

Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene”
Guest Editor: Dr. Maiyong Zhu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025

15 October 2025
Nanomaterials | Selected Papers on Metal–Organic Frameworks


The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry celebrated the groundbreaking development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), an important class of porous crystalline materials. To mark this significant achievement, Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991) is pleased to present a curated collection of articles that we hope provide useful insights for the community and inspire further innovation in this exciting field.

1. “Functional MOF-Based Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications: A Critical Review”
by Maria-Anna Gatou, Ioanna-Aglaia Vagena, Nefeli Lagopati, Natassa Pippa, Maria Gazouli and Evangelia A. Pavlatou
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(15), 2224; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13152224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/15/2224 

2. “Preparation of 2D ZIF-L and Its Antibacterial and Antifouling Properties”
by Jingyu Li, Yang Zhang, Haichao Zhao and Guoxin Sui
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(1), 202; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010202
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/1/202

3. “Stability of Zr-Based UiO-66 Metal–Organic Frameworks in Basic Solutions”
by Jun Yeong Kim, Jiwon Kang, Seungheon Cha, Haein Kim, Dopil Kim, Houng Kang, Isaac Choi and Min Kim
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(1), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14010110
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/1/110

4. “Mesoporous-Structure MOF-14-Based QCM p-Xylene Gas Sensor”
by Zhiheng Ma, Tongwei Yuan, Yu Fan, Yang Chen, Yueling Bai and Jiaqiang Xu
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(11), 1743; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13111743
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/11/1743

5. “Calculation of Self, Corrected, and Transport Diffusivities of Isopropyl Alcohol in UiO-66”
by Chinmay V. Mhatre, Jacob J. Wardzala, Priyanka B. Shukla, Mayank Agrawal and J. Karl Johnson
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(11), 1793; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13111793
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/11/1793 

6. “Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Using Metal–Organic Framework (MOF) Materials: A Comprehensive Review”
by Fanyi Kong and Wenqian Chen
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(16), 1340; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14161340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/16/1340

7. “Unveiling the MIL-53(Al) MOF: Tuning Photoluminescence and Structural Properties via Volatile Organic Compounds Interactions”
by Tanzeel Ul Rehman, Simonpietro Agnello, Franco Mario Gelardi, Martina Maria Calvino, Giuseppe Lazzara, Gianpiero Buscarino and Marco Cannas
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(5), 388; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14050388
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/14/5/388

8. “Research Progress on Metal–Organic Frameworks by Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy”
by Anqi Zheng, Kuibo Yin, Rui Pan, Mingyun Zhu, Yuwei Xiong and Litao Sun
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(11), 1742; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13111742
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/11/1742

9. “Advances in Metal–Organic Frameworks for the Removal of Chemical Warfare Agents: Insights into Hydrolysis and Oxidation Reaction Mechanisms”
by Madeleine C. Oliver and Liangliang Huang
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(15), 2178; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13152178
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/15/2178

10. “Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) as a Drug Delivery Vehicle for the Transport and Release of Telomerase Inhibitor BIBR 1532”
by Shunyu Zhang, Jinxia Li, Liang Yan, Yue You, Feng Zhao, Jixing Cheng, Limin Yang, Yanqi Sun, Qingchao Chang, Ru Liu et al.
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(11), 1779; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13111779
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/11/1779

15 October 2025
Meet Us at the International Battery Materials Association Annual Meeting 2025, 9–14 November 2025, Singapore


Conference: The International Battery Materials Association Annual Meeting 2025
Date: 9–14 November 2025
Location: Singapore

MDPI will be attending the International Battery Materials Association Annual Meeting 2025 as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Singapore, from the 9 to 14 November 2025. The IBA annual conference series began in 1975 and has established a strong reputation for state-of-the-art presentations and information exchange on the latest emerging battery technologies and their wide-ranging applications.

We are quite hopeful that this IBA 2025 conference will provide an excellent forum for interaction and friendship with world-wide renowned battery researchers for battery R&D.

The following open access journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://iba2025.com/.

Back to TopTop