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Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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 47 | 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 45 | 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
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | 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 31 | 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)
Algae-Based Polysaccharide Nanomaterials: Green Design and Applications
edited by Renu Geetha Bai
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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)
Physics Theory of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Topological Phase Transitions, Spin Effects and Quantum Transport
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; topological properties; spintronics; quantum transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Theory and Modeling of Nanostructured Materials
edited by and David Bish
submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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
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submission deadline 6 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 47 | 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
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submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 21691 | Submission Open
Keywords: electro-catalysis; nano-materials; energy conversion; methane oxidation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Two-Dimensional Materials and Metamaterials in Photonics and Optoelectronics (Second Edition)
edited by Zhihong Zhu, and Qingwei Zhou
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2025 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; metamaterials; metasurfaces; optoelectronics; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances in Magnetic Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, and Applications
edited by Attila Lengyel
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured magnetic materials; nanotechnology innovations; engineered magnetic properties; design and synthesis of magnetic materials; magnetic storage and electronics; computational and theoretical studies; catalysis and energy applications; biomedical and environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Porous Nanomaterials: Preparation, Performance, and Practical Application
edited by Jian He and Wenbo Gong
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5581 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous nanomaterials; activated carbon or zeolite; MOFs; energy storage and conversion; building energy technologies; flame retardant; adsorption; separation; biomedicine; electrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants, Hydrogen Evolution and Ammonia Production
edited by Jing Feng
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3324 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; degradation; hydrogen production; ammonia synthesis; visible light; energy bands; heterojunctions; surface properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Trends of Nanostructured Materials for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)
edited by Deli Li
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2553 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic light-emitting diodes; white OLED; thermally activated delayed fluorescence; multi-resonance; host materials; exciplex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Latest Research on Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Using Inorganic Nanoparticles submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open
Keywords: inorganic nanoparticles; hybrid nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; metal nanoparticles; silica nanoparticles; drug release; sensing; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterial Application in Environmental Monitoring and Water Treatment: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 939 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; sensitive nanomaterials; pollutant monitoring; nanocatalysts; advanced oxidation process; water treatment; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
New Progress in Targeted Delivery of Nanocarriers
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submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: passive drug targeting; active drug targeting; nanoparticles; ligand-mediated delivery; image-guided drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Noble Metal Nanomaterials: Controllable Preparation and Properties
edited by , Yazhou Zhang and Jiabao Ding
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal; nanomaterials; controllable preparation; catalytic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage (Second Edition)
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submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; clean energy; porous materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Theoretical Study of Organic and Hybrid Nanomaterials in Optoelectronic Systems
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submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: theory and modeling; organic electronics; photovoltaics; optoelectronics; organic solar cell; organic light emitting diodes; fluorescence; phosphorescence; thermally activated delayed fluorescence; organic radicals; donor-acceptor; charge transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for Smart Systems: AI-Driven Design and Integrated Devices
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submission deadline 16 May 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven materials discovery; neuromorphic computing; autonomous synthesis; nanomaterials; smart sensors; integrated devices; nanomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Design and Fabrication of Nanostructured Metamaterials: Bridging Nanophotonics to Next-Generation Optical Technologies
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2991 | Submission Open
Keywords: all-dielectric; all-metal; nanostructure(s); graphene; MXene; absorption; solar energy; metasurfaces; metamaterials; detection; sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2860 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrothermal method; colloidal method; CVD; ion exchange reaction; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; energy storage; solar cells; PEC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications in Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Hong Shang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1889 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon; nanomaterial; nanocomposite; biomass; organic porous polymer; energy storage/conversion; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Luminescence Properties and Bio-Applications of Nanomaterials
edited by Sergii Golovynskyi
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; quantum dots; nanowires; nanoparticle; nanocrystal; imaging; diagnostics; therapy; near infrared; biophotonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research Progress of Graphene-Based Photodetectors
edited by Carmela Bonavolontà
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; heterojunctions; graphene; carbon nanotubes; quantum sensors; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Study on Electronic and Structural Properties of Graphene
edited by Noelia Rubio
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; few-layer graphene; electronic properties; chemical stability; flexibility; structural properties; surface area; graphene functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanostructured Plasmonic Sensors submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; plasmonics; sensing; self-assembly; nanostructured materials; LSPR; SERS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion
edited by Lele Wang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; fuel cells; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Quantum Dots in LED and Advanced Display Technologies
edited by , Haodong Tang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; QLED; advanced displays; color conversion; surface passivation; stability; micro-LED/mini-LED integration; optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials in Electrochemistry: Synthesis and Applications of Electrocatalysts
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; rational synthesis; defect engineering; heterostructures; single-atom catalysts; in situ/operando characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulations of Porous Media or Fluid Flowing at Nanoscale
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: unconventional reservoir; pore structure characterization; fluid transport; mathematical modeling; experiment; confined phase bahavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Thin Films
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured thin films; thin film fabrication; functional coatings; optoelectronic devices; energy storage; sensors; surface characterization; nanomaterials; thin film applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
New Insights in Nanomaterials for Packaging Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; novel nanomaterials; smart packaging; sustainable packaging solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Advancement in Ultrafast Laser Fabrication and Nanoengineering of Materials
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-induced periodic surface structuring (LIPSS); laser-induced direct writing; surface functionalization with laser; laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT); pulsed laser deposition (PLD)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Electrochemical Energy Storage Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by Bao Liu and Dongting Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery; anode; cathode; electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Magnetic Nanomaterials: Properties, Synthesis and Applications
edited by Yue Wang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanomagnetism; synthesis strategies; green synthesis; template-assisted synthesis; spintronics; targeted therapy; quantum information science; superparamagnetism; structure– property relationship; bottom-up/top-down fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
TERA-MIR Photonics, Materials and Devices submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: terahertz; mid-infrared; photonics; lasers; detectors; devices; THz materials; THz devices; medical diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Structural Regulation and Design of Carbon Nanomaterials
edited by Wei Wang and Zhiwei Xu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanofibers; graphene quantum dots; element doping; functionalization; defect engineering; molecular dynamics; hierarchical structures; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanostructured Advanced Materials for CO2 Capture and Utilization
edited by Hafezeh Nabipour
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; carbon sequestration; adsorption; nanostructured adsorbents; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); covalent-organic frameworks (COFs); zeolites; MXenes; boron nitride; amine-functionalized nanomaterials; carbon-based nanostructures; nanocomposites/nanohybrids; gas separation; green chemistry; CO2 utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Biomedicine and Nanotheranostics
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submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotheranostic; nanocarriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Synthesis, Electrical Properties and Applications of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites
edited by Xianghai Song and Yangyang Yang
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1076 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based materials; functionalized carbon materials; graphene and its derivatives; bio-based carbon materials; preparation; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for Stretchable and Wearable Devices
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submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; flexible devices; wearable devices; stretchable devices; display and lighting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Magnetics Meets Optics: Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies and Applications
edited by Shirong Lin, Li Ma and Zhongquan Nie
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-induced magnetism; magneto-optical materials; angular momentum; ultrafast magnetization dynamics; first-principle calculations; spintronics; hybrid quantum systems; magnetoplasmonics; magnetic resonance; excitons– polaritons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances in Semiconductor Nanowires and Devices: Electrical and Sensing Properties
edited by Nikolay Petkov
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; sensing; semiconductor nanowires; growth; assembly; fabrications; device concepts; performance; sensor testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Photovoltaic Devices Based on Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite; photovoltaic devices; semiconductor optoelectronic materials; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces for Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation and Applications
edited by , Linda Shao and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13439 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterial; metasurface; wave manipulation; stealth technology; polarization control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials
edited by Junfeng Yan, Jiaolong Liu and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6280 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; nanocomposites; wave absorbing materials; metamaterial; ultraviolet; first-principle
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