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Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy Storage Device Applications

edited by Wei Yan and Lei Zhu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7428 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoelectronics; gas sensors; wearable devices; energy storage; sensing technology; functional materials

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

Advances in Nanostructured Metal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices and Commercialization

edited by

Fang Yuan

, Hua Dong and Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4715 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskite; lead-free materials; low-dimensional materials; nanocrystals; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; stability engineering; industrial scaling; encapsulation techniques

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 4th Edition

edited by

James C. L. Chow

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3914 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; drug nanocarrier; theranostics

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

Multifunctional Luminescent Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Ruiyu Mi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2615 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent materials; phosphors; quantum dots; optical performances; rare earth doping; AIE

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

2D Materials for Energy Storage and Catalysis

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; energy storage; catalysis

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

Emerging Nanomaterials and Nanoformulations for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments

edited by

Jaison Jeevanandam

and

Michael Danquah

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; nanomaterials; nanoformulations; nanotoxicity; therapeutics

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

Sustainable Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials

edited by

Sabine Portal

and

Carles Corbella Roca

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; drop-on-demand printing; atomic layer deposition; sustainable processes; nanostructured biomaterials; optical sensors; surface nanopatterning; machine learning

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

Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator

edited by Meng Nie and

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG); piezoelectric/pyroelectric sensing; self-powered sensor; flexible materials design; energy harvesting; miniaturized integrated devices; wearable devices; nanoelecronics

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

Nanobubbles and Nanodroplets: Current State-of-the-Art

edited by

Lijuan Zhang

, Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18206 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobubbles; ultrafine bubbles; nanodroplets; environmental sciences; biological applications; interfacial effects

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

Nanocomposite Modified Cement and Concrete

edited by Dan Wang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6271 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; nanocomposites; cementitious materials; construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanotechnology-Based Electrochemical Biosensors

edited by

Cristina Tortolini

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1846 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biosensors; electrochemical techniques; point-of-care; smart devices

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

Biomass-Based Functional Nanocomposites

edited by Tongtong Ma, Xiaorong Liu and Kaili Wang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; green preparation technology; nanoreinforcement; materials for functionality; application prospect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Advanced Synthesis and Characterisation Approaches

edited by

Andreas Delimitis

and Theodora Kyratsi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5212 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics (TEs); nanomaterials; electron microscopy; nanostructural properties; phase separation; doping; TE properties; thermal conductivity; figure of merit; environmental sustainability; energy harvesting

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

2D Structured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Shanshan Chen

and Xiaokun Gu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 3759 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; crystal structure; synthesis; functional devices; phase transition; transport properties; theoretical simulation; twisted heterostructure/homostructure

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

Microstructure Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyan Liu

and Zhou Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3084 | Submission Open

Keywords: GaN quantum well; two-dimensional material; perovskite quantum dots; metal oxide; optoelectronic devices; micro-LED; memristor; simulated synapses; full color display; visible light communication

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

New Perspective on Micro- and Nano-Lithography Technology

edited by Isabella Farella

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2765 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanolithography; microlithography; nanomaterials; novel lithography techniques; nanostructures and nanodevices; unconventional lithography; nanoscale characterization; nanofabrication and device integration

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

Structure–Property Correlation Studies of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2173 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; structure-property correlation; 2D materials; nanotubes; atomic clusters; surface engineering; electronic properties; nanomaterials; first-principles modeling

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

Recent Discoveries of Novel Ablative Thermal Protection Nanocomposites and Nanostructures

edited by Xiangyu Jin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open

Keywords: ablative thermal protection nanomaterials; thermo–mechanical–chemical coupling; thermal protection nanostructure design; nano material-structure integration; refractory nanocomposites; aerospace thermal protection; computational modeling of ablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nonlinear Optical Performance of Nanomaterials

edited by

Jia Guo

and Yunzheng Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optical; novel nanomaterials; ultrafast dynamics; photonic; optoelectronic

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing and Energy Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Barbara Vercelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis approaches; renewable energies; sustainable approaches; smart devices; pollutant detection; modeling and simulation; optical and electrochemical techniques

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Batteries and Electrocatalytic Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Yasir Arafat

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; batteries; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; perovskites; single-atom catalysts; heteroatom-doped carbon; energy storage; sustainable energy

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

Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys: 2nd Edition

edited by Yang Zhang and

Lixin Sun

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing

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

Advances in Photonic and Plasmonic Nanomaterials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Nikolaos G. Semaltianos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dot; nanocrystal; plasmon resonance; metamaterial; nanocomposite; photonics; nanostructures; carbon

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

Nanomaterials for Photonic and Quantum Computing Applications

edited by

Kathalingam Adaikalam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum computing; entanglement; superposition; photonics; quantum photonic chip; qubits; photon; AI; machine learning; photo conduction; photonic circuits

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

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions of Liquid Crystals

edited by

S. J. Rzoska

and

Aleksandra Drozd-Rzoska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystals; nanocolloids; nanoparticles; phase transitions; dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Innovative Application of Nanotechnology in High Sensitivity Biosensors

edited by

Leilei Shi

, Yu Gong and

Jinshan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 487 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiosensors; electrochemical sensing; surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS); signal amplification; point-of-care diagnostics; quantum dots and fluorophores

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

Nanomaterials in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Toward the Establishment of Multifunctional Applications and Advanced Materials

edited by

Zichen Xu

and Guoying Zhao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic framework; heterogeneous catalysis; gas storage; energy conversion; structural design

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

Research Progress on Nanothermometry, Thermal Conduction and Thermal Properties Based on Nanotechnology

edited by

Yannick Guari

and

Joulia Larionova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale thermal measurement; luminescent and plasmonic nanothermometry; biomedical and nanoelectronic applications; computational and experimental nanothermometry; advanced nanomaterials for temperature sensing

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

Nanofiber-Based Actuators: Fundamentals, Design, and Emerging Applications

edited by Li Liu

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

Keywords: nanofiber actuators; stimuli-responsive materials; electrospinning; soft robotics; humanoid robotics; smart textiles; wearable devices; artificial muscles; electroactive polymers; multi-field coupling

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

Nanomaterials for Neutron Science and Technology

edited by

Ekaterina Korobkina

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold neutrons; very cold neutrons; ultra-cold neutrons; nano-layers; nanostructure; neutron guides; neutron transport; neutron reflection; neutron storage; neutron polarization; neutron optic; quantum reflection; quantum tunneling

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

Research Methods for Sensitive Materials and Sensors at Nanoscale

edited by

Bingxin Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

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

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

Design and Application of Nanomedicines

edited by

Lamiaa M.A. Ali

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3834 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicines; design; application

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

Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond

edited by

Lihua Lou

and

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3356 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibers; nanomaterials; composites; nanotechnology; energy storage; biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials

edited by

Huawei Liu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2301 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductors; nanomaterials; heterostructures; optoelectronics

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

Ultrafast Terahertz Photonics in Nanoscale and Applications

edited by Sen Gong

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1876 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast modulation; ultrafast detection; terahertz source; ultrafast carrier dynamics; applications of ultrafast terahertz photonics

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

Nanomedicine in Cancers (Second Edition)

edited by

Lisheng Wang

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1792 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer markers; tumor; drug delivery; cancer therapy; immunotherapy

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

Nanoscale and Quantum Materials for Sensors, Electrochemical and Interactive Technologies

edited by

Sharmila M. Mukhopadhyay

and

Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; multi-scale architectures; quantum dots; nanotubes; nanoparticles; 2D materials

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

Nanophotonics for Light Harvesting and Energy Applications

edited by Jize Yan

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; light harvesting; metasurface; plasmonic; optical power beaming; laser power converter; photovoltaic receiver; energy conversion

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

Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Junqi Wang

, Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21171 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; intelligent biomass-based materials; biomass-modified electrolytes; electrode materials; supercapacitors; pollutant treatment; air purification; reusable adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Techniques of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service, 2nd Edition

edited by

Hai Huang

and Feida Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2297 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale modeling; nanostructured materials; advanced materials; extreme environments; machine learning; material characterization; finite element analysis; atomistic simulation; Monte Carlo method

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

Advances in Luminescent and Fluorescent Nanomaterials

edited by

Cecilia Mortalò

Maria Luisa Saladino

and Anna Swiderska-Sroda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent nanomaterials; fluorescent nanomaterials; quantum dots; carbon dots; rare-earth doped nanoparticles; optical properties; bioimaging; biosensing; photonic applications; hybrid nanomaterials

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

Nanotechnology in Natural Fibers and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Advances and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Subrata Chandra Das

and

Sotirios A. Grammatikos

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1383 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomodification; nano-engineering; nano-functionalization; nanobiomaterials; nanofibers; natural fibers; natural fiber reinforced polymer composites; nano-biocomposites; nano-textiles; synthesis or fabrication; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); characterization; advanced and emerging applications; circular economy; recycling and reuse; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts, 2nd Edition

edited by Qingshan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1264 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalyst; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable

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

Advances in Metallic Glass Nanocomposites

edited by

Yongwei Wang

and Shuangqin Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic glass; plasticity; soft magnetic; catalytic performance; inhomogeneous structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Dario Morganti

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open

Keywords: gold nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; plasmonic nanomaterials; vibrational spectroscopy; surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS); surface functionalization; biosensing; biomedicine; nanomedicine; hybrid nanomaterials; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanomaterials; regenerative medicine

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

Research Progress in Low-Dimensional Quantum Nanomaterials

edited by Yanmeng Shi and

Erfu Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 965 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; two-dimensional materials; nanowires; quantum dots; nanomaterial fabrication; quantum transport; novel quantum states; quantum devices

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

Tuning the Properties of Perovskite Nanostructures Through Structural Engineering

edited by

Junmin Xia

and

Bo Cai

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanostructures; structural engineering; optoelectronic materials; nanoscale characterization; interface engineering

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

Innovations for Quantum Dot Optoelectronics: From Fundamental Physics to Applied Technologies

edited by

Byeong-su Kim

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open

Keywords: colloidal quantum dot; monodisperse synthesis method; ligand chemistry; optoelectronic application; quantum confinement effect

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

Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings—from Fundamentals to Applications

edited by Sumit Barthwal

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nano-coating; superhydrophobic; self-cleaning coatings; bio-inspired coatings; corrosion-resistant; anti-icing coatings; self-healing; anti-bacterial; applications of nano-coatings; durable coating

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

Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications

edited by

Yucheng Lan

Zhanhui Ding

and Deepa Madan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric; design; synthesis; fabrication; devices; structure; property; application

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

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