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Cellulose Nanocrystals for Biomimetics, Energy, and Flexible Electronics Applications
edited by Lu Zong
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; biomimetics; energy; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Green Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites for Water Remediation: Synthesis and Current Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1577 | 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)
Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1205 | 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)
Advances in Nanostructured Alloys: From Design to Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1138 | 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)
High-Performance Nanoscale Electronic Sensors—Innovations and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | 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)
Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Engineering Applications and Green Sustainable Solutions
edited by , Jicheng Ding and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 905 | 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)
Progress of Emerging Nanomaterials in Ecotoxicity and Biotoxicity submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 736 | 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 139 | 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 111 | 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 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen evolution; nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; fuel cells; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Next-Generation Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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)
Recent Advances in Nanosystems for Drug Delivery and Cancer Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; cancer therapy; extracellular vesicles; nanosystems; theranostics; targeted nanoparticles; controlled release; translational nanomedicine
Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)
Modern Nanostructured Piezoelectrics: Development and Application
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites; piezoelectrics; development and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advanced Manufacturing of Nanomaterials
edited by , Bujingda Zheng and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; nanomaterials; artificial intelligence; scalable production; autonomous synthesis; advanced characterization
(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 23 | 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)
Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO2 Capture and Conversion
edited by Xin He
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; direct air capture; carbon conversion; nanomaterials; CCUS
(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 20 | 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)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by Ziang Xie
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 14 | 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)
Physics Theory of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials: Topological Phase Transitions, Spin Effects and Quantum Transport
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 13 | 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 11 | 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 32 | 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 | Viewed by 17 | 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 20926 | 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 1828 | 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 1248 | 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 4946 | 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 2770 | 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 2353 | 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)
Nanomaterial Application in Environmental Monitoring and Water Treatment: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | 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)
Latest Research on Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery Using Inorganic Nanoparticles submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 623 | 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)
Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy; clean energy; porous materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Noble Metal Nanomaterials: Controllable Preparation and Properties
edited by , Yazhou Zhang and Jiabao Ding
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal; nanomaterials; controllable preparation; catalytic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Theoretical Study of Organic Nanomaterials in Photovoltaics and Optoelectronic Systems
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 16 May 2026 | Viewed by 22 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2897 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2466 | 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)
Quantum Dots in LED and Advanced Display Technologies
edited by , Haodong Tang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 32 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 30 | 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)
Electrochemical Energy Storage Nanomaterials for Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by Bao Liu and Dongting Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery; anode; cathode; electrolyte
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Thin Films
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 10 | 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)
Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulations of Porous Media or Fluid Flowing at Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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)
New Insights in Nanomaterials for Packaging Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 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)
Nanomaterials for Biomedicine and Nanotheranostics
edited by
submission deadline 22 May 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotheranostic; nanocarriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Magnetics Meets Optics: Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies and Applications
edited by Shirong Lin, Li Ma and Zhongquan Nie
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 219 | 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)
Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures
edited by
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2097 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal nanostructures; the plasmonic application of intermetallic alloys and nanoparticles; UV plasmonics; epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials; conductive oxides and nitrides; interband plasmonics and transition metal chalcogenides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Selected Papers from the European Society of Biomaterials 2025 Congress (ESB 2025)
edited by , and Viola Sgarminato
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano- and micro-particles; hydrogels; nano- and micro-gels; tissue models; organ-on-chips; organoids; pollutants; drug screening; delivery of small and biological drugs; gene therapy
Transformation Optics and Metamaterials
edited by and Stamatios Amanatiadis
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: metasurfaces; numerical analysis; photonics; physics-informed neural networks; time-varying materials; topology optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials 2026: Innovations and Future Perspectives
edited by and Socorro Vázquez-Campos
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 759 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; bionanotechnology; catalysis; nanophotonics; nanoelectronics; nanosensors; computational nanoscience; environmental applications
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