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Advanced Technology in Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensors

edited by

Xiu Xiao

and

Hao Wang

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1335 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerators; self-powered sensors; energy harvesting; nanomaterials; green energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications

edited by

Vincenzo Vaiano

and Antonietta Mancuso

submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1304 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical– physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications

edited by

Gang Xiang

and Dingyu Yang

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16509 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Surface and Interfacial Sciences of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Xin Zhang and Jianzhi Gao

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3120 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface and interface; van der Waals heterostruture; syntheses; electronic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications

edited by

Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah

and

Alberto Romero García

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly nanomaterials; sustainable synthesis; green precursors; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; biomedical applications; heavy metal removal; green energy production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Nanomaterial Application in Environmental Monitoring and Water Treatment: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xing Chen

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; sensitive nanomaterials; pollutant monitoring; nanocatalysts; advanced oxidation process; water treatment; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Chang-Hwan Choi

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical synthesis; electrodeposition; self-assembly nanofabrication; nanostructured materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Laser–Nanostructure Interactions: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by Shuai Guo

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser interactions; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; photonic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nanomaterials for Enhanced Biomedical Detection

edited by

Yannis Paulus

and Imam Uddin

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanopharmacotherapies; nanoengineering; nanotechnology; molecular imaging; contrast-enhanced imaging; biomedical imaging; gold nanoparticles; theranostics; organic nanoparticles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Research on the Design and Fabrication of Cellulose Nanohybrid Materials

edited by Huihui Wang

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose nanocomposites; advanced materials; regular structure; multi-functionalization; marine desalination; smart wearable electronic; solar water evaporation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Lanthanide-Doped Luminescent Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, Optical Properties and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sai Xu

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide-doped luminescent nanomaterials; upconversion; perovskites; energy transfer; sensing; solid-state lighting; photodetector; anti-counterfeiting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Machine Learning-Enabled Design and Optimization of Nanostructured Alloys

edited by Hanqing Xu

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured alloys; machine learning; materials design; computational optimization; high-throughput screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Irradiation Effects on Nanomaterials

edited by

Jian Zeng

submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation effects; nanomaterials; defect engineering; defect dynamics; radiation-tolerant materials; in situ characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Synthesis and Applications of Nanoscale Materials for Renewable Energy

edited by

David Marrero-López

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1666 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; hydrogen production and storage; CO2 conversion; fuel cell and electrolyzer; Li/Na batteries; supercapacitors; water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanomaterials for Inorganic and Organic Solar Cells

edited by

Yu-Ching Huang

and

Hou-Chin Cha

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1331 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; organic solar cells; inorganic solar cells; device stability; interfacial engineering; large-area processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Nanomaterials for Advanced Fibers and Textiles

edited by

Jinlei Miao

submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2182 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; graphene; MXene; carbon nanotubes; silicon dioxide; metal nanoparticles/nanowires; advanced fibers and textiles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Gas-Sensing Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1810 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; gas sensors; sensor technology; surface modification; nano-structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

High-Performance Nanoscale Electronic Sensors—Innovations and Applications

edited by

Lu Zhang

and

Jiang Liu

submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical sensors; SERS sensors; gas sensors; wearable devices; self-powered sensors; multimodal sensing; MEMs; machine learning; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Integrated Circuit Research for Nanoscale Field-Effect Transistors: 2nd Edition

edited by Huiyong Hu

submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: FETs; nanomaterials; nanointegrated circuits; nano-semiconductor device; channel effect; simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials

edited by Qiu Jiang

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3984 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrochemical devices; nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries

edited by

Vediyappan Thirumal

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1957 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Green Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites for Water Remediation: Synthesis and Current Applications

edited by

Gianluca Viscusi

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1209 | Submission Open

Keywords: biogenic nanoparticles; water remediation; pollution; nanocomposites; adsorption; green synthesis; polymer membranes; nano sorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Metal-Based Nanocomposites for Catalytic and Redox-Driven Aqueous Pollutant Remediation

edited by

Kun-Yi Andrew Lin

Stanisław Wacławek

and

Suresh K. Ghotekar

submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanocomposites; water treatment; redox-mediated degradation; catalytic oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Advances and Innovations in Glancing Angle Deposition and Related Nanostructures

edited by

Yiping Zhao

, Jitendra P. Singh and Tansel Karabacak

submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5442 | Submission Open

Keywords: oblique angle deposition; glancing angle deposition; nanostructures; thin films; nanoengineering; surface morphology; optical coatings; sensors; catalysis; microelectronics; photonic devices; biomedical applications; energy devices; MEMS/NEMS; vapor deposition; nanostructuring; controlled growth; substrate engineering; nanostructured surfaces; deposition techniques; thin-film growth; simulations; numerical calculations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

The Application of Nanoscale Materials in Batteries, Sensors and Supercapacitors (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jipeng Cheng

and

Jun Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6539 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Characterization and Properties of Nanostructures in Liquids and Liquid/Liquid Interfaces

edited by

Thibault Roques-Carmes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4613 | Submission Open

Keywords: interfacial rheology; rheology; emulsions; foams; gels; soft matter; colloids; surfactants; proteins

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Advanced Nanotechnology in Fuel Cells

edited by Lin Ge

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4189 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; heterogeneous catalysis; interface engineering; surface nanotechnology; mixed ionic electronic conduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanosomes in Precision Nanomedicine (Second Edition)

edited by

Lucia Baldino

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4165 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosomes; nanomedicine; liposomes; niosomes; transfersomes; exosomes; nanocarrier; drug delivery; targeted delivery; disease treatment; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Nonlinear Optics and Ultrafast Lasers in Nanosystems

edited by Jiang Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3687 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optics; ultrafast lasers; nanomaterials; functional devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Magnetron Sputtering-Obtained Nanomaterials: From Synthesis to Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Claudia Mihai and

Alin Velea

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3667 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; thin films; nanomaterials; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; memristors; sensors; 2D materials; machine learning; combinatorial synthesis; modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Advanced Studies in Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials and Devices

edited by

Hongping Ma

and Wei Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2376 | Submission Open

Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor preparation and doping; WB semiconductor surface treatment; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor energy conversion; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants, Hydrogen Evolution and Ammonia Production

edited by Jing Feng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; degradation; hydrogen production; ammonia synthesis; visible light; energy bands; heterojunctions; surface properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Exploring the Nanoscale Diversity of Metal Oxides and Their Advanced Electronic and Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Majdi Benamara

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1981 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; nanoparticles; nanostructures; nanocomposites; thin films; electronic applications; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Borophene and Boron-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Guoan Tai and Chuang Hou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open

Keywords: borophene; boron-based compounds; metal borides; two-dimensional materials; sensors; detectors; catalysts; solar cells; battery; supercapacitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomimetics, Energy, and Flexible Electronics Applications

edited by Lu Zong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; biomimetics; energy; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Advances in Nanostructured Alloys: From Design to Applications

edited by

Hossein Minouei

and

Mohsen Saboktakin Rizi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1012 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured alloys; microstructure-property relationships; phase stability; mechanical properties; functional nanomaterials; nanocomposites; synthesis and processing; high-entropy alloys; advanced characterization; computational modeling of nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Hong Shang and

Bing Sun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 884 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon; nanomaterial; nanocomposite; biomass; organic porous polymer; energy storage/conversion; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Application of Nanostructures in Electrochemical Energy Storage

edited by

Yong Li

and Xin Zheng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 843 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical energy storage; nanostructure; interface engineering; solid/gel electrolytes; separators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Synthesis, Electrical Properties and Applications of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

edited by Xianghai Song and Yangyang Yang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based materials; functionalized carbon materials; graphene and its derivatives; bio-based carbon materials; preparation; characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

New Synthetic Approaches for the Preparation of Nanomaterials Active in Catalysis and Photocatalysis

edited by

Leonarda Liotta

Carla Calabrese

and

Giuseppe Marcì

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; hybrid materials; photocatalysis; green synthesis; nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Thermal, Electrical and Thermoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications

edited by

Emigdio Chávez-Ángel

and Alexandros El Sachat

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal transport; thermal energy harvesting; thermoelectricity; transport properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanotechnology and 2D Materials for Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Domenica Convertino

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: regenerative medicine; nanotechnology; 2D nanomaterials; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenide; nanomedicine; nerve regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Nanostructures

edited by Junwen Ren

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal conductivity; dielectric; interface; energy storage; electronic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

The Research Related to Nanomaterial Cold Cathode: 3rd Edition

edited by

Jun Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotubes; nanowires; self-assembly; cold cathode; field electron emission; X-ray sources; microwave tubes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Latest Research on Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Using Inorganic Nanoparticles

edited by

Sandra Jiménez-Falcao

and

Alejandro Baeza

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; hybrid nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; metal nanoparticles; silica nanoparticles; drug release; sensing; theranostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Metal Sulfides and MXene-Based Nanostructured Materials for High-Performance Supercapacitors and Overall Water Splitting

edited by

Ghanshyam Gyawali

Ojha Gunendra Prasad

and Keshab Pandey

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging materials; supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Metal-Based Nanomaterials: Fabrications, Optical Properties, and Ultrafast Photonics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bo Fu

and

Vittorio Scardaci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; fabrications; optical properties; ultrafast photonics; nonlinear optics; nanophotonics; laser photonics; ultrafast optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

New Investigations of Nanostructured Metal-Organic Frameworks

edited by Rosana Pinto and Debanjan Chakraborty

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); porous materials; nanostructured MOFs; MOF synthesis; MOF functionalization; gas storage; gas separation; catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; energy storage; batteries and supercapacitors; biomedical applications; drug delivery; bioimaging; environmental remediation; computational modeling; sensors; adsorption; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

New Research into Porous Nanomaterials for Catalysis

edited by

Jianyong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous nanomaterials; metal– organic frameworks; covalent organic frameworks; porous organic polymers; inorganic porous materials; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Materials Using Pulsed Laser Deposition

edited by

Alessandro Maffini

, Davide Orecchia and Cristina Mancarella

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser ablation; thin films; nanoplasmonics; nanofoams

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

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