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Advanced Nanomaterials for Soft and Wearable Electronics

edited by

Chien-Chung Shih

Donglai Zhong

and

Deyu Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13587 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; stretchable materials; polymeric materials; 1D materials; 2D materials; wearable electronics; transistors; sensors; bioelectronics

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by

Yajun Wang

Mingxuan Sun

and

Zhiwu Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9092 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental applications; water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen peroxide production; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; metal sulfide; and metal-organic frameworks (MOF)

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

Nonlinear Optics in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Dawei Li and Mengmeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8204 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optics; low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; nonlinear optical metasurfaces; optical harmonic generation; nonlinear optical absorption; nonlinear optical characterization; nonlinear optical imaging; nonlinear optical applications

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

Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Thomas Dippong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5854 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; graphene-based composites; organic coatings/films; thermal or magnetic properties; semiconducting nanoparticles; dental gels; adhesives; resins; and composites; water treatment; pollutant removal by nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

2D Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures for Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Yue Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5791 | Submission Open

Keywords: TMDs; van der Waals heterostructures; optoelectrical devices; material engineering; 2D Materials

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

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites

edited by Jianjun Yang,

Bo Weng

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5739 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; photocatalysts; degradation; environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; wastewater treatment; pollution remediation

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Fuel Cells

edited by

Jinlong Zou

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4149 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous electrolyte/ionic liquids; carbon-based nanocatalysts; electrode support material; electrode catalysts; energy conversion and storage; ion-exchange membranes; noble/non-noble metals-based catalysts; nanoscale bio-based materials

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

Advanced Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Barbara Ballarin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3734 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; nanomaterials; nanostructures; interface engineering; mesoporous nanomaterials; fuel cell; lithium-ion battery; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; well-defined nanostructures; nanocomposites

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

Modelling and Mechanical Behaviour of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Elisabetta Canetta

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3279 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial nanomaterials; smart nanomaterials; metamaterials; computational modelling: computational simulation; mathematical modelling; nanoelectronics; nanobiophysics; nanoenergy; nanobiophotonics

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

Perovskite Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by Jianxi Yao and Jia Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3109 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanostructures; perovskite thin film; synthesis; optoelectronics; solar cells; sensors; light-emitting diodes; energy storage; photodetectors; catalysis

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

Applications of Metallic Nanoparticles in Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Sensing

edited by

Jing Yu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; nanosynthesis; characterization techniques; plasmonic effects; SERS enhancement mechanisms; surface modification; nanocomposites; hybrid structures

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

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

edited by

Jipeng Cheng

and

Jun Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; batteries; sensors; supercapacitors

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Environmental Remediation and Food Safety

edited by

Ha-Jin Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; wastewater treatment; adsorbents; heavy metal removal; oil/water separation; (photo)catalysts; desalination; food safety; microbial contamination; foodcapsulations

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

Research on Antibacterial Properties of Metal-Based Nanomaterials

edited by

Richard Bright

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial; bactericidal; antibiotic resistance; biofilm; antifouling; metal nanomaterials; metal-based nanoparticles; nanotechnology; nanomaterials

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

Infrared–Controlled Nanomaterials

edited by Yakun Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; infrared emission; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; solar energy harvesting

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

Advanced Photo/Electrocatalytic Nanomaterials for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Rui Li

, Huibin Ge, Jian Xuan and

Jianxin Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: photo/electrocatalytic technology; semiconductor nanomaterials; solar energy; wastewater degradation; water splitting; hydrogen energy; ammonia synthesis

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

Catalysis by Metal-Oxide Nanostructures—2nd Edition

edited by

Sónia Carabineiro

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; mixed metal oxides; nanostructures; catalysis

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

Plasma Processing of Nanomaterials

edited by

Walter Varhue

and Son Van Nguyen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma enhanced deposition; plasma enhanced epitaxial growth; plasma enhanced reactive sputter deposition; optical and electronic properties; microelectronic devices

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

Nanostructures for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding and Microwave Absorption

edited by

Lian Shen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic interference shielding; microwave absorption; nanostructures

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

Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Photocatalyst and Gas Sensor

edited by Kyeongheon Kim and

Sun-Woo Choi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalyst; gas sensor; nanomaterial; electronic device; optical devices; nano and micro fabrication; characterization

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

Extracellular Vesicles: Nanotechnology-Based Isolations, Characterizations, and Applications for Cancer Diagnostics and Monitoring

edited by

Xiaohua Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; isolation; characterization; cancer; diagnostics; monitoring; treatment

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

Advanced Fiber Laser (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pu Zhou

and

Pengfei Ma

submission deadline 20 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; sensing and measuring; laser field manipulation

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

Optoelectronic Functional Nanomaterials and Devices

edited by

and

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8810 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photocatalysis; nanogenerators; lithium-ion batteries; photovoltaics; X-ray imaging; metamaterials; metastructures; plasma; sensors

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

Photofunctional Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

edited by

Zhixing Gan

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8709 | Submission Open

Keywords: photofunctional nanomaterials and nanostructures; photon conversion; photoelectronics; photovoltaic; photocatalysis; photoluminescence; biosensing

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

Photoelectrochemical Applications of Quantum Dots and Photofunctional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yang Liu

Hui Huang

and

Haitao Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5971 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; photofunctional nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical properties; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; biocatalysis

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

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

edited by

Bo Fu

and

Vittorio Scardaci

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5406 | 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 Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

State-of-the-Art Carbon Related and Low-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroshi Furuta

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3025 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; carbon nanotubes; layered III– VI metal chalcogenides; low-dimensional semiconductor nanomaterials; low-dimensional photovoltaic nanomaterials; low-dimensional electron nanomaterials; low-dimensional optical nanomaterials

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

Hybrid Nano Polymer Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Rumiana Kotsilkova

and

Mariya Aleksandrova

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open

Keywords: piesoresistive; thermoresistive; piezoelectric; shape memory; 4D printing; automotive; electronics; energy; healthcare applications

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

Advances in Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Jin You Zheng

and Songjie Li

submission deadline 25 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering; surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photodegradation; anti-corrosion; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction

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

2D and Carbon Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18050 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); carbon nanomaterials; energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors

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

Carbon Nanostructures as Promising Future Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcel Popa

and

Leonard Ionut Atanase

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15564 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanostructures; graphene; fullerene; nanotube; carbon dots; carbon nanocomposites; support for catalysts; medical applications; energy storage; fuel storage (including hydrogen)

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

Nanostructured Materials for Carbon Neutrality

edited by

Yan Zhao

and Qiu He

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7305 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; biomaterials; hierarchical materials; electrochemistry; batteries; fuel cells; air pollution control; carbon capture; gas storage; fuel production; CO2 utilization; sustainability; catalysts; clean water; simulation; density functional theory; molecular dynamics

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

Eco-Friendly Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials

edited by

Sabine Portal

and

Carles Corbella Roca

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5608 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Applications of Nanoparticles in Ophthalmology

edited by

Simona Sapino

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2173 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; ocular diseases; retinopathies; ophthalmic formulations; in vitro ocular models

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

Progress of Nanoscale Materials in Plasmonics and Photonics

edited by

Nikolaos Kalfagiannis

and Spyros Kassavetis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1954 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonics; nano-photonics; photonics; bio-photonics; integrated circuits; 2D materials

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

Controlled Growth and Properties of Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by

Xin Rong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open

Keywords: group III– V semiconductors; III-oxide semiconductors; nanowires; hybrid nanostructures; QW and QD structures; growth diagram; strain and polarity; structural properties; optical and electrical properties; optoelectronic devices

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

Nanoscale Microscopy Techniques for Energy Materials

edited by

Masaki Takeguchi

and Emi Kano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | Submission Open

Keywords: TEM; SEM; SPM; synchrotron-based microscopy; nanoparticle; thin film; surface; interface; catalyst; power semiconductor; 2D material

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

Nanostructured Materials for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Xiaoliang Chen

and

Meiling Guo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; nanofabrication; sensitive materials; flexible electronics; flexible sensors; soft robotics; printing technology

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

Supramolecular Nanostructures for Smart and Tailored Drug Delivery: Recent Progress and Future Perspectives

edited by

Gianluca Ciardelli

and

Monica Boffito

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: supramolecular nanostructures; nanoparticles; hydrogels; drug delivery; nanotechnology; precision medicine; regenerative pharmacology; non-covalent interactions

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

Quantum Computing and Nanomaterial Simulations

edited by

Han Ye

and Xiang Cheng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum computing; nanomaterials science; computational materials science; quantum information processing; quantum materials; materials modeling

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

Photonics and Optoelectronics with Functional Nanomaterials

edited by

Arash Rahimi-Iman

Weien Lai

and

Weiguang Kong

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; optoelectronic nanomaterials; quantum materials; photovoltaics and photodetection; light control and manipulation; metamaterials; AI-assisted nanomaterials research; 3D nanoprinting materials; nanomaterials for computation; nonlinear optical properties; materials engineering; materials physics; nanomaterials; quantum materials

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

New Nano-Systems for Imaging, Diagnostics, and Drug Delivery

edited by Iris Batalha, Daniel Gonzalez-Carter and Lorena Ruiz-Pérez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; drug delivery; imaging; diagnostics

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

Advances in Novel Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis–Trends and Future, 2nd Edition

edited by

Gaoyang Liu

and Baizeng Fang

submission deadline 7 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical energy; water splitting; carbon dioxide reduction; hydrogen evolution; oxygen evolution; hydrogen peroxide production; methanol oxidation; remediation of water pollutants; electro-organosynthesis

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

Metal Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Micro/Nanoscale Materials

edited by

Jian Wang

Pengyan Wu

and

Wenqian Chen

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15401 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; porous materials; sensor; photocatalysis/ catalysis; energy storage; gas storage/capture

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

Nanoporous Materials for Electrochemical Charge Transfer and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Chunming Zheng

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11896 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoporous materials; electrochemical charge transfer; electrocatalysis; zeolites; mesoporous crystal; metal-organic frameworks; covalence-organic frameworks; metal nanoparticles; inorganic nanoparticles

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

Advanced 2D Materials for Emerging Application

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10424 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; two dimensional material; energy conversion and storage devices; drug carriers; catalysts; sensors

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

Trends and Prospects in Nanoscale Thin Films and Coatings

edited by

Silvia Armini

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7085 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-assembled molecular films; ALD/CVD; thin films; bottom-up fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; membranes

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

Nanocatalysts for Air Purification

edited by

Jichang Lu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6929 | Submission Open

Keywords: VOCs; catalytic degradation; odorous matters; nanocatalysts; cluster catalysts; single-atom catalysts

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

The Application of Nanosensors in Energy and Environment

edited by Di Wei

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4761 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; energy; environment; sensors

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

Recent Developments in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Advancements (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fátima Mirante

and Pedro Leo

submission deadline 10 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; heterocatalysts; biocatalysts; conventional catalysts; renewable energy; environmental remediation

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

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