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Current Trends in Nanostructured Biosensors: A Journey into the Future of Detection and Innovation

edited by

Camelia Bala

submission deadline 19 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 9471 | 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)

Synthesis and Application of Metal/Metal-Oxide Nanomaterials

edited by

Ana Rovisco

and

Ana Pimentel

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1643 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal/metal oxides; nanomaterials; electronics; catalysis; sensing; synthesis; physical processes; chemical processes; transfer methods; direct growth methods

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Gas Capture, Adsorption, Separation and Storage, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zheng Sun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1375 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanophenomenon; nanogeology; CO2/CH4/H2 geo-storage; transport in porous media; advanced nanomaterials for gas capture; separation and storage; mechanisms of gas capture; separation and storage

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

AI-Driven Materials Design: Revolutionizing the Future of Nanomaterials

edited by

Kai Ren

and Ke Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 705 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials informatics; machine learning for materials; physics-informed artificial intelligence; data-driven materials design; nanomaterials

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

Fabrication and Application of Nanomaterials: Radiation, Chemical, and Advanced Synthesis

edited by

Elham Gharibshahi

and

Miltiadis (Miltos) Alamaniotis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanostructures; radiation synthesis; chemical synthesis; advanced synthesis; theoretical simulation and modeling; optical properties; applications

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Wearable and Flexible Electronics

edited by Lei Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible sensors; advanced nanomaterials; smart textiles; conductivity; energy harvesting; advanced manufacturing techniques

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

Vibrational Behavior of Nanocomposites: Multiscale Simulation and Experimental Studies for Cross-Cutting Developments

edited by

Tianyu Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; dynamic mechanical properties; multiscale simulation; experimental characterization; interface effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoengineered Concrete Composites: Electrical, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Yushi Liu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; engineered concrete; carbon nanotubes; graphene; structure damage; electrical heating characteristics; thermal performance control-enhanced mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advanced Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

, Xiaoyan Yang and Yuwei Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanocatalyst; environmental photocatalysis; photocatalytic nanomaterials; environmental remediation

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

Low-Dimensional Materials: Thermal Characterization, Thermal Devices, and Thermal Management

edited by Xiangjun Liu, Yunshan Zhao and Yucheng Xiong

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9577 | 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)

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

edited by Claudia Mihai and

Alin Velea

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7529 | 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)

Electronic Structure and Transport Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Xiao Tong

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6897 | 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

HfO₂-Based Ferroelectric Thin Films and Devices

edited by Ren-Ci Peng and

Shengchun Shen

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2326 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; novel topological domains; HfO2-based ferroelectric; domain and domain dynamics; wake-up effect and fatigue; endurance; metastable ferroelectric phase; ferroelectric memory and logic devices

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

Luminescent Nanoprobes for Biomedical Imaging, Treatment and Detection

edited by

Paolo Canepa

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence nanoprobes; phosphorescent nanoprobes; luminescence imaging; theranostics; phototherapy; photoluminescence; fluorescence; nanomedicine; nanotechnology

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

Advances in Perovskite-Based Nanomaterials for Semiconductors and Optoelectronics

edited by Hongwei Lei

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanomaterials; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bandgap engineering; interface engineering; material synthesis; device architecture

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

Nanomaterials for Flexible and Stretchable Printed Electronics

edited by

Vassiliki Belessi

and

Grigoris Kaltsas

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; conductive/dielectric inks; thermochromic/fluorescent/magnetic inks; piezoresistive/piezoelectric inks; inkjet/gravure/flexographic/screen/aerosol printing; printed electronics

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

Catalysis at the Nanoscale: Insights from Theory and Simulation

edited by

Houyu Zhu

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2529 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; theoretical modeling; computational chemistry; machine learning in catalysis; reaction mechanisms; multiscale simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications

edited by

and

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21121 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials

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

Synthesis and Theory of Nanoscale Architectures

edited by Jianzhi Gao and Xin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1622 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; on-surface synthesis; theory and simulation; scanning tunneling microscope; surface and interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies

edited by

Qinglin Deng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; aqueous zinc-ion batteries; capacitors; energy storage applications

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

Quantum Dots Enabling Advanced Quantum Sensing, Photodetector and Photovoltaic Technologies

edited by

Hsueh-Shih (Sean) Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1160 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; quantum sensing; photodetectors; photovoltaics; upconversion; surface passivation; bandgap engineering; heterostructure design; energy conversion; nanomaterials

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

Perovskite Nanostructured Materials for Next-Generation Light-Emitting Devices

edited by

Chen Zou

and

Dexin Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1131 | Submission Open

Keywords: halide perovskites; nanostructures; light-emitting diodes; lasers; X-ray scintillators; circularly polarized luminescence; luminescence mechanisms; lightning and display; scalable device integration

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

Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Development and Applications

edited by

Loredana Tammaro

and

Gianluca Viscusi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1076 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial nanomaterials; functional nanomaterials; bioactive surfaces; nanostructured coatings; nanoparticle synthesis; mechanisms of antimicrobial action; hybrid nanomaterials; environmental remediation

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

Innovative Nanomaterial Applications for Tissue Repair and Wound Healing

edited by

Nicolò Baranzini

Annalisa Grimaldi

and

Elisabetta Campodoni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; tissue repair; wound healing; regenerative medicine; nanotechnology-based therapies

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

Nanomaterial-Based Optoelectronic Devices with Multiphysical Field-Mediated Polarization Coupling

edited by

Wenbo Peng

and Fangpei Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric semiconductor; device physics; photodetectors; piezo-phototronics; pyro-phototronics; flexo-phototronics; nanogenerators; self-powered systems

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

Application Potential of Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic Reaction

edited by

Zhansheng Lu

and

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: single-atom catalysts; electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution (HER); oxygen evolution (OER); oxygen reduction (ORR); CO2 reduction; nitrogen reduction (NRR); DFT modeling; metal support interactions; catalytic mechanisms; energy conversion; fuel cells; green hydrogen

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

Peptide-Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Rosa Bellavita

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptide-based nanomaterials; diagnosis; cancer therapy; nanotechnology

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

Emerging Polymer-Based Nanomaterials: Innovative Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Magdalena Aflori

and

Tachita Vlad-Bubulac

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; (multi)functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns; circular eco-technologies; circular-economy-oriented polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Catalytic Applications

edited by

Jinyang Zhang

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrochemistry; energy storage and conversion; catalysis

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

Development of Functional Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering

edited by

Meiwen Cao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; controlled synthesis; heterogeneous catalysis; metal ion separation; process intensification; structure– property relationship; energy applications; interfaces and coatings

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

Advanced Nanomaterials in High-Performance Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Avisek Dutta

and Manoj Sharma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiroptics; perovskites; 2D nanoplatelets; nanoclusters; magneto-optics; plasmonics; photodetectors; nanocatalysis; nanoscale light– matter interactions; hybrid nanomaterials

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy

edited by

David Marrero-López

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 190 | 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)

Atomic-Level Catalysts for High-Value Conversion of Small Molecules

edited by Xianyun Peng and Yanan Ma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic-level catalysts; single-atom catalysts; dual-atom catalysts; sub-nanocluster catalysts; small-molecule conversion; high-value chemicals; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; operando characterization; tandem catalysis

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

Nanostructured Ferritic Alloys and Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steels: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Di Yun

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured ferritic alloys; oxide dispersion strengthened steels; high temperature; corrosion; irradiation

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

Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Devices: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Yusuf Selim Ocak

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5059 | 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)

Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications

edited by

Shifeng Wang

Yong Li

and

Yuanhao Wang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2416 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 reduction reaction; oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions; photocatalysis; nanocatalysts; water purification

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

Nanomaterials and Nanostructures for Spintronic Terahertz Devices

edited by

Zheng Feng

Zuanming Jin

and Liang Cheng

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1597 | Submission Open

Keywords: spintronics; terahertz; THz emitters; THz modulators; THz detectors; nanomaterials; nanostructures

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

Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Based Platforms for Efficient (Bio)Sensing

edited by

Andreea Campu

and

Alexandra Nicolae-Maranciuc

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1380 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; plasmonic nanoplatforms; plasmonic sensors; plasmonic biosensors; immunosensors; chemical sensing/detection; contaminant detection; monitoring nanodevices; immunosensors; microfluidic detection devices

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

Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation

edited by Xiaoli Yuan

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

New Trends in Nanoscale Materials Applied to Photovoltaic Research

edited by

Andrea Lamberti

and Roberto Speranza

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1059 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; nanostructured interfaces; photovoltaic performances; device stability; sustainability; indoor photovoltaic; device integration

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

Fabrication and Properties of Alloys at Nanoscale

edited by

Fenghui Duan

and Wei Xu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocrystalline metallic materials; interface engineering; mechanical properties; severe plastic deformation; additive manufacturing

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

Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion

edited by

Chaoqi Zhang

Canhuang Li

and

Ren He

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; electrochemical energy conversion; catalyst design; reaction mechanisms

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

Nano-Device for Electronics and Sensor Applications

edited by Enxiu Wu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-device; sensor; electronics; environmental monitoring

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

Surface Physics of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yaping Ma

and Xue Liu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface physics; surface modification; electronic state regulation; surface/interface interaction; functionalization; surface characterization; device application

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

Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties, and Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Kezhen Hui

and Limin Guo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; ferrocatalysis; ferroelectric enhanced photocatalysis; internal electric field; ferroelectric nanomaterials; piezocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; tribocatalysis

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

Research Progress on Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage Materials

edited by Yufang Chen, Hongbo Shu and Di Lu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; nanomaterials; cathode materials; strain sensing; battery safety; in situ characterization; interface engineering

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

Low-Dimensional Quantum Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Phase Transitions, and Novel Properties

edited by

Yu Guo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; phase transitions; quantum confinement; atomic manufacturing; topological phases; correlated electron systems; nanoscale synthesis; emergent quantum phenomena; valleytronics; excitonic effects; computational materials design

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

Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts

edited by

Stefano Trocino

and Fausta Giacobello

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14191 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; nanomaterials; hydrogen; electrolysis; water splitting

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

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Material, Device and System Integration

edited by

Hongyu Yu

and

Qing Wang

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9776 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide band-gap power electronics and radio frequency (RF) devices; advanced process technology; materials growth and application; device design and modeling; device reliability; system and module

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

Future Nanoparticles: Focus on Sensors and Bio-Applications

edited by

Furong Tian

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4711 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; synthesis; biosensors; biomarkers; environmental contaminants; neurodegenerative; cancer

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

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