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Versatile Plasmonic Nanostructures for Biomedical Applications

edited by Seunghyun Lee, Jeong-Wook Oh, Jung-Hoon Lee and

Seungah Lee

submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4009 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; localized surface plasmon resonance sensors; DNA-based nanoparticles; nanogap engineering; photothermal nanomaterials; molecular diagnostics; optical imaging immunosensor; optical-based nanobiosensors

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Remediation (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pedro Manuel Martins

and

Noelia González-Ballesteros

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18066 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; absorption; filtration; green synthesis; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability; water remediation

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

First-Principles Investigations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fengyu Li

and

Jingxiang Zhao

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7549 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; first principles; structure; stability; physical and chemical properties; applications

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

Nanomaterials in Analytical Methods for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications

edited by

Monica Florescu

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6954 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; liposomes; functional nanostructured materials; biomedicine; environment; energy; sensors; biosensors; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release

Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Micro and Nano Technologies

edited by Tongbiao Wang

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6456 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; micro/nano technologies

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

Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Dimitrov Dimitre

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5811 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional thin films; nanostructured materials; 2D materials; functional coatings; ALD; CVD; sputtering; PVD; surface and interface sciences and engineering; bottom-up fabrication; top-down fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; antibacterial; structure– property relationships; synthesis; characterization

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

Nanophotonics and Plasmonics

edited by Tiansong Deng

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5148 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nano optics; surface plasmon; plasmonic nanomaterials; photocatalysis; sensors; gold-based nanomaterials

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

Optoelectronic Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Advanced Concept Solar Cells

edited by Shuhong Xu and

Yi Zhang

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4375 | Submission Open

Keywords: II-VI semiconductors; III-V semiconductors; halide perovskite; solid-state physics; optics; optoelectronics; laser; detector; photovoltaic solar cell; ultrafast carrier dynamics

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

Latest Progress in Photodetectors Based on Low-Dimensional and Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials

edited by Yufeng Guo,

Haiding Sun

, Peigang Li,

Zhengwei Zhang

and Maolin Zhang

submission deadline 8 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2105 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; low-dimensional; wide-bandgap; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; black phosphorus; gallium nitride; gallium oxide; zinc oxide

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

Quantum Dots and Micro-LED Display, 3rd Edition

edited by Hao-Chung Kuo and

Zhaojun Liu

submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1233 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite quantum dots; Cd-free quantum dots; IR quantum dots; micro-LED displays

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

Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Advanced Synthesis and Characterisation Approaches

edited by

Andreas Delimitis

and Theodora Kyratsi

submission deadline 13 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1725 | 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)

The Interaction of Electron Phenomena on the Mesoscopic Scale

edited by

Kai Chen

and Laijun Liu

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 18640 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; interacting electron phenomena; mechanics; thermology; optics; electricity; magnetism

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 3rd Edition

edited by

James C. L. Chow

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9074 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Nanotechnology in Intelligent Flexible Devices

edited by Zhiqiang Ma and

Liwen Zhang

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7312 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials/nanostructures; biomimetic engineering; flexible devices; functional surfaces; soft electronics; artificial intelligence; smart applications

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

Structural Modeling and Theoretical Study of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by Xiao-Chun Wang and Xilian Jin

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5468 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanomaterials; theoretical study; first-principle calculation; condensed matter physics; electronic structure; energy storage and conversion

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

Self-Powered Flexible Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators

edited by

Yanchao Mao

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4838 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; self-powered sensors; flexible electronics; wearable electronics

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

Applications of 2D Materials in Nanoelectronics

edited by

Teng Zhang

Cesare Grazioli

and Ambra Guarnaccio

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2864 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; 2D materials; applications

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

Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts

edited by Qingshan Zhao

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2441 | Submission Open

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

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

Semiconductor Nanowires and Devices

edited by Nikolay Petkov

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1582 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoelectronics; nanophotonics; thermoelectrics; energy conversion and storage; sensing; Si; Ge; Sn; III– V nanowires

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

State-of-the-Art Optical Nanostructures, Metasurfaces, and Photonic Devices

edited by

Viktoriia Babicheva

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; tunable materials; optical resonances; plasmonic metastructures; high-refractive-index materials; Mie resonances; directional scattering; Kerker effect; quantum technologies; optical communications

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

Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Applications

edited by Min Hong and Ady Suwardi

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity; seebeck coefficient; nanostructuring; phonon scattering; nanofabrication techniques; surface and interface engineering; nanoscale device applications

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

Polymer Nanocomposites for Sensors and Actuators, Flexible Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

edited by Aimin Zhang and

Jihai Zhang

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposite; sensors; actuators; flexibility; thermoelectric materials; wearable electronics

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

Optoelectronic and Photoluminescent Properties of Quantum Dots

edited by

Yang Li

submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; semiconductor nanocrystals; optoelectronic and photoluminescent properties; excited state; surface ligands; optoelectronic devices; biomedical applications

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

Nanomaterials-Based Display Devices, Flexible/Wearable Electronic Devices and Systems

edited by

Ping-an Yang

and Qiao Chen

submission deadline 16 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials/nanostructures; biomimetic engineering; flexible devices; functional surfaces; soft electronics; artificial intelligence; smart applications; strain sensing; frictional electric sensing

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

Nanomaterials for Matrix-Free Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry

edited by

Paweł Piotr Pomastowski

and

Adrian Arendowski

submission deadline 18 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser desorption/ionization; MALDI; mass spectrometry; NALDI; nanomaterials; SALDI

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

Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Technique of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service

edited by

Hai Huang

and Feida Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8592 | 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)

Prospects of Nanocomposites in CO₂ Emission Reduction and Conversion

edited by Xiaoli Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 582 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 utilization; CO2 reduction; nanocomposite catalysts; catalyst efficiency; reaction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Carbon Nanomaterials for Photonics and Optoelectronics

edited by Ying Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; ultrafast photonics; optical microstructures; novel device architecture; light-emitting devices; photodetectors and image sensors; solar cells; in-sensor optoelectronic computing

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

Thermal Transport in Nanostructured Materials

edited by

S. M. Sohel Murshed

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal transport; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; thermal energy; thermophysical properties; nanomaterials design

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Jiabin Sun

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; materials properties; structural failure; theoretical models; numerical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications, and Devices

edited by Jing Yang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14254 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride semiconductor epitaxial growth; laser diodes; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; transistors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors 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 22 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3124 | 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)

Design of Nanocatalysts and Electrodes: Application to Fuel Cell and Water Electrolysis (Second Edition)

edited by

Namgee Jung

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open

Keywords: fabrication of electrocatalysts; new design of electrodes and nanomaterials; oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogen oxidation reaction; methanol oxidation reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; hydrogen evolution reaction; fuel cell; water electrolysis; hydrogen production and storage

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

Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Neuromorphic Application

edited by Ya Lin

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanodevices; memristor; photosensor; phototransistor; optoelectronic synaptic devices; neuromorphic system; artificial vision; sensory functions

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

Nanowires: Growth, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jianlei Kuang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanowires; growth mechanism; composites; functional material; device; theoretical calculation

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

The Application of Metal Nanowires in Flexible and Stretchable Electronics

edited by Shuxin Li and Ni Liu

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanowires; flexible electronics; stretchable electronics; synthesis and surface modification; wearable electronics; hybrid nanomaterials; energy storage devices; mechanical properties and durability

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Novel Energy Storage Devices

edited by

Yanmin Wang

and Hao Li

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrode; energy storage; application; devices; electrolytes

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

Sulfur-Based Nanomaterials for Secondary Batteries

edited by

Mauro Francesco Sgroi

and

Carlotta Francia

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: sulfur cathodes; transition metal sulfides; Li-S batteries; Mg batteries; K batteries; Na batteries; Li polysulfides; shuttling mechanism

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

Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Cristina Andreoli

and Andrea Zijno

submission deadline 23 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7268 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches; in silico methodologies; FAIR approach

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

Research for Food Contact Materials and Sensors Based on Nanomaterials

edited by Pengcheng Nie

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; nanoscale identification; contaminant monitoring; novel analytical techniques; rapid detection device; food quality and safety

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

Design, Functionalization and Applications of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Zhongyu Yang, Zoe Armstrong and Li Feng

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; nanomaterials; functionalization and size control in MOFs; functionalization of nanoparticles; enzyme encapsulation in MOFs; enzyme immobilization on nanomaterials; MOFs in photochemistry/physics; MOFs in chemical/biochemical catalysis; MOFs in environmental protection; MOFs in controlled delivery

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

Research on the Tribological and Lubricating Performance of Nanomaterials

edited by Gengrui Zhao and Yawen Yang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-tribology; anti-wear nanomaterials; friction and wear at micro- and nanoscales; self-lubricating nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Functional Nanocomposites: From Strategic Design to Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mohammed Jaouad Meziani

and

Li Cao

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanotubes; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets

Mechanics and Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials and Structures

edited by Shuze Zhu

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials and structures; mechanical performance; deformation-coupled multiphysics properties; nanowires; nanotubes; 2D materials; 2D polymers; structural engineering; van der Waals structures

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

Synthesis and Applications of Anisotropic Nanoparticles

edited by

Javier Reguera

submission deadline 27 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2076 | Submission Open

Keywords: anisotropic nanoparticles; directionality; nanorods; nanodumbbells; nanoplates; nanostars; nanowires; polyhedral; Janus; synthesis; assembly; structure– properties

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

Advances in Green Nanotechnology: From Nanoparticles' Green Synthesis to Their Applications in Engineering

edited by

Rui A. Lima

Diana Pinho

and Beatriz D. Cardoso

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12361 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; biosynthesis; biological synthesis; sustainable chemistry; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; engineering applications

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

Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities

edited by

Joanna Rydz

Marta Musioł

and

Barbara Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4086 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy

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

Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures

edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3989 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices

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

Nano Surface Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

Kejian Ding

and

Guosong Wu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3766 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; nanomaterials; nanoscale; nanostructure; thin film; low-dimensional materials; functional interfaces; surface modification techniques

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

Advances in Nanotechnology for Medical Implants

edited by

Csaba Balázsi

and

Katalin Balázsi

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 844 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-based biomaterials; drug delivery systems; bioactive coatings; biocompatible nanocomposites; biodegradable materials; bone tissue engineering; novel scaffolds by additive manufacturing; surface modification of implants; bone regeneration; osteointegration; artificial intelligence in the medical implant industry

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

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