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Nanoparticles for Multiple Drug Release submission deadline 27 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2625
Keywords: nanoparticle; drug delivery; combination therapy; chemoresistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanostructured Materials and Coatings for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 29012 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocoatings; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanoparticles; bioactive; biomedical; surface functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Electronic Structure and Transport Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials
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submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3362 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials and heterostructures; electronic structure; electronic transport; TMDs; van der Waals stacking; topological insulators; spintronic; magnetic; monolayers; strain and defect engineering; STM; ARPES
Advanced Understanding of Metal-Based Catalysts submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2380 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; metal-based catalysts; spectroscopy; DFT; modeling; kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Emerging 2D Materials for Transistors and Photodetectors
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submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; electronic and optoelectronic devices; nanotechnology; industrialization; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Tuning Interfaces for High-Efficiency Solar Cells: Insights into Nano-Scale Mechanisms and Material Design
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submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; photovoltaics; interface engineering; charge transport; energy band alignment; light harvesting; photovoltaic conversion efficiency; interface defects; device optimization; solar cells; photovoltaics; interface engineering; nano-scale mechanisms; material design; efficiency enhancement; charge transport; charge separation; recombination losses; light harvesting; energy conversion; nanomaterials; thin-film solar cells; heterojunctions; perovskite solar cells; silicon solar cells; organic solar cells; quantum dots; metal oxides; 2D materials (graphene; MoS2; etc.); tandem solar cells; interface defects; interface passivation; energy band alignment; contact resistance; interfacial layers; electron transport layer; hole transport layer; surface passivation; heterojunction interfaces; photovoltaic performance; photovoltaic conversion efficiency; short-circuit current (Jsc); open-circuit voltage (Voc); fill factor (FF); stability; degradation mechanism; computational modeling; device simulation; device optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
New Trends in the Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
edited by Liu Qian
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanotube synthesis; carbon nanotube applications; structure– property relationships; sustainable nanotechnology; advanced manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering (3rd Edition)
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18071 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical engineering; nanomaterials; function; application; adsorption; catalyst; coating; pollutant treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Organic/Perovskite Solar Cell
edited by and Runnan Yu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12073 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; photovoltaic materials; material chemistry; device physics; device engineering; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Advanced Porous Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Application (Second Edition)
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10048 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous nanomaterials; MOFs; sensors; drug delivery; gas separation; energy storage; fuel cell; nanocatalysis; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Functional Polymer and Ceramic Nanocomposites
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9176 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; ceramic nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; interface; multifunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanoscale Catalytic Synthesis of Biodegradable or Biobased Polymeric Materials from Carbon Dioxide
edited by , , and Shan Ren
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8916 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalytic synthesis; carbon dioxide (CO2); biodegradable materials; polymeric materials; catalyst; electrolytes; lithium-ion batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Application of Nanomaterials in Solid-State Energy Storage Materials and Batteries (Second Edition)
edited by , Zhibao Huo and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8048 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state batteries; nanomaterials; solid electrolytes; battery integration; solid interface chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoscale Materials for Detection and Remediation of Water Pollutants
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6824 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; water pollution; water analysis; electrochemical detection; organic pollutants; inorganic pollutants; pathogens; sensors; filtration systems; water remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Current Trends in Nanostructured Biosensors: A Journey into the Future of Detection and Innovation
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6020 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors; materials; biomolecules; environment; clinical and food quality control; nanostructured biosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
A Sustainable Future Using 2D and 1D Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5379 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructure; nanodevice; nanocomposite; nanomembrane; nanomedicine; nanocircuit; chemical; physical; biological; thermal; optical; electrical; quantum; catalyst; energy; multifunctional; green; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5093 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; ultrathin films; functionality; graphene; graphene oxide; non-metallic elements; devices; supercapacitors; Li-ion battery; electrochemistry; colloids and surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Recent Progress in Solar Cells Based on Nanomaterials
edited by Chao Ding and Hua Li
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3278 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; photovoltaics; solar cells; carrier dynamics; light harvesting; light management; interface engineering; surface chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Low-Dimensional Materials: Thermal Characterization, Thermal Devices, and Thermal Management
edited by Xiangjun Liu, Yunshan Zhao and Yucheng Xiong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2930 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; thermal conductivity; heat dissipation; heat transfer; thermal devices; thermal management; phonon transport; interfacial thermal transport  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Review Collection in Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; sensors; shape-memory materials; actuators; soft robotics; flexible electronics; wearable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13677 | 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 11182 | 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 3937 | 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 submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2554 | 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
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1185 | 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 submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 808 | 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)
Advances in Nanoscale Spintronics
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submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale magnetism; spintronics; magnetic nanoparticles; skyrmions; spin-torque effects; magnetoresistance spin-orbitronics; quantum computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Analysis of 2D Semiconductor: Materials, Devices and Applications
edited by and Yunlai Zhu
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 141 | 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
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submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | 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
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submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | 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 697 | 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 434 | 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 , Zhipeng Yu and Qian Gong
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 170 | 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
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submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 152 | 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 submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 137 | 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 421 | 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 , , Kaidong Song and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16547 | 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 and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14106 | 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 , Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10533 | 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 , Yonglin Liu and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9246 | 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 submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6422 | 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 , , Marco Sanna Angotzi and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2827 | 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 1267 | 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 129 | 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 , Su Zhou and Deyang Li
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | 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
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3459 | 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)
Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1184 | 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 1175 | 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)
Trends and Prospects in Gas-Sensitive Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1014 | 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)
Graphene and Other 2D Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 154 | 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)
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