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Ultrafast Spectroscopy in Materials Science
edited by Shirly Espinoza and Yael Gutierrez
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrafast spectroscopy; time-resolved dynamics; pump– probe techniques; non-equilibrium dynamics; light– matter interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Nanomaterials in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Toward the Establishment of Multifunctional Applications and Advanced Materials
edited by and Guoying Zhao
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | 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)
Environmental Behavior and Ecological Effects of Nanomaterials
edited by Xiaoxia Zhou and Dejin Wang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; environmental behavior; speciation analysis; toxicity mechanisms; transport and transformation; ecological effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advanced Fiber Laser (Third Edition)
edited by Jun Li and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; laser field manipulation; AI for fiber laser
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Laser-Based Manufacturing of Nanostructures
edited by Kyriaki Savva
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrafast laser processing; laser ablation; photonics and optoelectronics; nanostructure fabrication; thin-film deposition; energy and catalysis applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications
edited by Kai Han and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogenerators; energy harvesting; energy conversion and storage; electrochemical reactions; catalysis; sensors; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Trends in Nanomaterials for Optical Sensors
edited by Ionel Stavarache and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; optical sensors; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots; metal– organic frameworks; hybrid nanocomposites; light– matter interaction; photodetectors; photonic sensors; biosensors; gas sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications
edited by , and Deepa Madan
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric; design; synthesis; fabrication; devices; structure; property; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings—from Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Sumit Barthwal
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | 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)
Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition
edited by Lijun Chen and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogenerator; triboelectric; tribotronics; piezoelectric; piezotronics; piezophototronics; pyroelectric; blue energy; self-powered sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Novel Nanomaterials with Target Functionalities (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel nanomaterials; artificial nanomaterials; exotic nanomaterials; processing techniques; characterization techniques; theoretical models and simulations; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Design, Synthesis and Application of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Georgios I. Giannopoulos
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; additive manufacturing; energy storage; computational design; drug delivery; environmental remediation; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Environmental Analysis and Environmental Processes of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by Le Yue
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental applications; sampling and analysis; environmental behavior; biological impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysts; microstructure regulation; piezoelectric materials; 2D materials; carbon neutrality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoscale Surface Engineering and Applications of Diamond Nanomaterials and Related Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Yang Yang and Jingwen Zhang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond nanomaterials; surface modification; synthesis; functionalization; nanoparticle applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoactive nanomaterials; photocatalysis; reactive oxygen species; depollution; energy generation; bioactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electrodes for Application in Electrochemistry
edited by Jiapeng Liu, Xintong Li and Yizhe Liu
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional; nanomaterials nanostructure; design characterization and prediction; electrochemical; energy storage; electrocatalysis supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Applications of Nanoelectrodes in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H2O2 Generation submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: water splitting; H2O2 production; photoanode; heterogeneous catalysis; homo/heterojunction; surface modifications; doping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metal Oxide Functional Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; tribocatalysis; photocatalysis; capacitors; nanogenerators; flexocatalysis; contact-electro-catalysis; mechanocatalysis; magneto-electro-catalysis; ferroelectrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanophotonics and Ultrafast Energy Dynamics at Nanoscale Interfaces
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrafast spectroscopy; carrier dynamics; excited-state processes; energy and charge transfer; nanophotonics; two-dimensional materials; perovskite nanostructures; quantum photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advanced Nanomaterials for CO2 Capture
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; adsorption; metal-organic frameworks; zeolites; hybrid zeolite/polymer; silica/polymer nanomaterials; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy and Emerging Biomedical Applications
edited by Elham Saberian and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer therapy; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; nanotechnology; tissue engineering; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials for Electron Devices: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; MOSFET; DRAM; flash; thin-film transistor; GAA; nanosheet; monolithic 3D; emerging nonvolatile memory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications
edited by and Antonietta Mancuso
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3270 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical– physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis
(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
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2504 | 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)
Green Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites for Water Remediation: Synthesis and Current Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2182 | 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)
Novel Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications in Wastewater Treatment (Second Edition)
edited by Yong Li
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1954 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanosheet electronics; graphene optoelectronics; catalysis; novel device; water treatment; photothermal conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomimetics, Energy, and Flexible Electronics Applications
edited by Lu Zong
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; biomimetics; energy; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Engineering Applications and Green Sustainable Solutions
edited by , Jicheng Ding and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1782 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; thin films; tribology; sustainable engineering; green mobility technology; wear and friction resistance; eco-friendly materials; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Nanostructured Alloys: From Design to Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1632 | 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)
Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1371 | 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)
High-Performance Nanoscale Electronic Sensors—Innovations and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | 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)
Progress of Emerging Nanomaterials in Ecotoxicity and Biotoxicity submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoecotoxicology; environmental toxicology; bioaccumulation of nanomaterials; nano– bio interactions; environmental risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
New Research into Porous Nanomaterials for Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 148 | 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)
Advances and Applications of Quantum Chemistry and Electronic Structure Approaches in Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum chemistry; electronic structure; DFT; ab initio; post-Hartree– Fock; semi-empirical; excited states and TD-methods; charge/ion transport; catalysis and electrocatalysis; energy materials; nanostructures; interfaces and defects; ML-assisted simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Nanoscale Engineering for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Utilization
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen evolution; nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; fuel cells; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Nanofabrication and Nanolithography
edited by Yuanyuan Zhao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofabrication; nanolithography; direct laser writing; maskless lithography; nanoimprint and self-assembly; plasmonic and near-field lithography; metamaterials and metasurfaces; micro-/nano-optics; 3D nanoprinting; nanodevices and functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Next-Generation Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; two-dimensional materials; organic– inorganic hybrid structures; Mini/Micro-LED; flexible devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion
edited by Xin He
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; direct air capture; carbon conversion; nanomaterials; CCUS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; eco-friendly methods; SEM; UV-VIS; antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in Nanosystems for Drug Delivery and Cancer Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; cancer therapy; extracellular vesicles; nanosystems; theranostics; targeted nanoparticles; controlled release; translational nanomedicine
Advanced Nanomaterials for Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by Ziang Xie
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; nanomaterials engineering; interface and defect passivation; charge transport layers; stability enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Advanced Manufacturing of Nanomaterials
edited by , Bujingda Zheng and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; nanomaterials; artificial intelligence; scalable production; autonomous synthesis; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Modern Nanostructured Piezoelectrics: Development and Application
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites; piezoelectrics; development and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Challenges of Nanotechnology for Controlling Global Climate Change submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental risks of nanomaterials; alternative solutions; risks identification; living beings health; international laws; environmental nanomaterial sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Physics Theory of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Topological Phase Transitions, Spin Effects and Quantum Transport
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; topological properties; spintronics; quantum transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Algae-Based Polysaccharide Nanomaterials: Green Design and Applications
edited by Renu Geetha Bai
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; algae; polysaccharide; green design and applications; drug delivery; environmental and agricultural applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Theory and Modeling of Nanostructured Materials
edited by and David Bish
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanocrystals; layered materials; nanotubes; quantum dots; Finite-Element Modelling (FEM); Monte Carlo (MC); Molecular Dynamics (MD) & Molecular Mechanics (MM); Ab-initio & Density Functional Theory (DFT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
2D Materials Nanofabrication
edited by
submission deadline 6 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; nanofabrication; nanomanipulation; vdW heterostructures; nanopatterning; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; quantum materials; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21824 | Submission Open
Keywords: electro-catalysis; nano-materials; energy conversion; methane oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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