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Advances in Nanobiotechnology and Nanobiophysics: Innovations and Methodological Breakthroughs in Atomic Force Microscopy
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submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: atomic force microscopy; protein dynamics; biomolecules mechanics; cell mechanics; membrane biophysics; artificial intelligence; regenerative medicine; gene editing; drug development; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
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submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17992 | 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)
Engineering of Advanced Functional Nanomaterials by Laser, Plasma and Radiation-Assisted Techniques
edited by Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2572 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; plasma processing; radiation processing; nanoclusters & nanostructures; nanomaterials & nanocomposites; surface structuring; thin films & multilayers; functional properties engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 reduction reaction; oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions; photocatalysis; nanocatalysts; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 28752 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15179 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10958 | Submission Open
Keywords: near-field-induced spatially-confined photochemical deposition; laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD); laser dewetting of metals; laser ablation; laser vaporization; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sensing and biosensing; plasmonics; fundamentals quantum sensing; optical quantum sensing; electrochemical quantum sensing; magnetic quantum sensing; electrical quantum sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System
edited by Jiangluqi Song
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7610 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5731 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical chemistry; nanoscale; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensing; gas storage; thermodynamics; nanomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide
edited by Silvia Villar-Rodil
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3274 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advanced Nanocatalysis in Environmental Applications
edited by Yanqing Jiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2341 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysis; environmental remediation; pollutant degradation; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Interfacial and Structural Properties of Nanosystems
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1954 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; colloids; emulsions; surfactants; proteins; polymers; adsorption; reactions; films; forces; measurement techniques; charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy production and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Women in Nanomaterials submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1897 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; 2D transition metal sulfides/oxides; metal/organic frameworks; mxene; energy conversion; energy storage; CO2 CCS; solar photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental remediation; gas adsorption and storage; H2 production and storage; tissue engineering; cellulose nanocrystals; lignin nanoparticles
Fabrication and Application of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1441 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Theoretical Design of Green Chemistry Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1355 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; sustainable nanomaterials; computational chemistry; eco-friendly synthesis; molecular modeling; catalysis design; nanostructures; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—2D Materials and Heterostructures: Synthesis, Processing, and Device Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials: graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; h-BN; Xenes (silicene; stanene; phosphorene; etc.); MXenes; magnetic layered materials; van der Waals heterostructures and 2D alloys; large-area growth methods for 2D materials (CVD; MOCVD; MBE; PLD; ALD); the advanced characterization of 2D materials and heterostructures (Atomic resolution TEM; Scanning probe Microscopies; Raman; optical and photoelectron spectroscopy; ...); theoretical modelling; electronic/optoelectronics applications (digital; RF; photodetectors; flexible/wearable electronics); sensors (environmental; chemical; biomedical applications); quantum technologies; energy technologies (light harvesting; thermoelectrics; batteries/supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction)
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Perspectives on Physics of Advanced Nanomaterials and Interfaces
edited by , , Michele Perego and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1203 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; interfaces; processing techniques; characterization techniques; theoretical models and simulations; nanodevices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
The Application of 2D Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Multifunctional Coatings
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1190 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; coatings; graphene; hexagonal boron nitride
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Research on the Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials
edited by , Pallavi Kumari, Pawel Jarka and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; organic electronics; organic solar cells; OFETs; polymer composites; thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Mechanical, Physical Properties and Thermal Characteristics of Nanofiller-Reinforced Composites
edited by Jiaxing Shao and Ying Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1126 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiller; composite materials; microstructure design; performance characterization; functionalization; strengthening mechanism; theoretical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Selected Papers from the 5th International Online Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN 2025) submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; 2D materials and graphene; nanoparticles and quantum dots; nanowires and nanotubes; nanobiology and nanomedicine; nanophotonics and plasmonics; nanoelectronics and nanodevices; nanoenergy and nanocatalysis; nanofabrication and nanomanipulation; nanofluidics
Nanostructured Semiconductors for Advanced Photodiodes, Photodetectors and Thin-Film Photovoltaics submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale heterojunctions; thin-film photovoltaic materials; nanophotonic engineering; carrier recombination suppression; energy conversion materials; spectral response engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials and Nanostructures for Spintronic Terahertz Devices
edited by , and Liang Cheng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open
Keywords: spintronics; terahertz; THz emitters; THz modulators; THz detectors; nanomaterials; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications and Research of Nanocarriers and Nanopesticides in Agriculture
edited by , Xiaohong Pan, and Rongbo Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaetrials; nanopesticides; nanocarriers; targeted release; plant protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Recent Advances in Antibacterial Nanoscale Materials
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibacterial; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 637 | Submission Open
Keywords: one-dimensional heterostructures; porous two-dimensional nanosheets; interfacial engineering; photocatalysis; solar-to-fuel conversion reactions; nanostructured photocatalysts; defect-engineered photocatalysts; environmental remediation reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Surface-Engineered Nanomaterials for Improved Biocompatibility and Targeted Therapy submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based coatings; lipid or liposome coatings; protein and peptide coatings; biomimetic (cell membrane) coatings; ligand functionalization; drug delivery; immunotherapy; cancer therapy; tissue regeneration; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
State of the Art in Nanotoxicology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; in vitro; in silico; NGRA; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Processes submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysts (SACs); atomic-level dispersion; electrocatalytic applications; photocatalytic mechanisms; active site engineering; energy conversion and storage; electronic structure calculations; synergistic catalytic effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Nanomaterial-Reinforced Metal, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composites and Their Applications
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; metallic nanocomposite; ceramic; polymer; nanofiber; graphene; thermal stability; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Thermally Conductive Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by Yong Zhang and Xinfeng Wu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic thermal management; energy storage and conversion; aerospace thermal regulation; industrial heat exchange systems
Luminescent Nanoprobes for Biomedical Imaging, Treatment and Detection
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence nanoprobes; phosphorescent nanoprobes; luminescence imaging; theranostics; phototherapy; photoluminescence; fluorescence; nanomedicine; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanobiotechnology in Biology and Medicine submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; medicine; environment; systems biology; genome editing; drug delivery; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Bioactive Materials for Nanomedicine
edited by Francesca Corsi, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nanozymes; biomimetic nanomaterials; surface functionalization; drug delivery; biofabrication; flow synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials-Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Systems
edited by Lifeng Liu, Zheng Zhou and Yulin Feng
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; memristor; neuromorphic computing; bionic system; architecture; bio-inspired electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Based Platforms for Efficient (Bio)Sensing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; plasmonic nanoplatforms; biosensors; chemical sensing; contaminant detection; monitoring nanodevices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Carbon Dots: Preparation, Properties and Applications
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dots; optical properties; bioactive molecules; nanotechnology in agriculture; crop enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; aqueous zinc-ion batteries; capacitors; energy storage applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Interfacial Studies and Industrial Applications of Nanocatalysts
edited by Yun Zu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; interfacial chemistry; heterogeneous catalysis; industrial catalysis; surface engineering; sustainable energy; environmental remediation; in situ characterization; scalable synthesis; reaction mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Theoretical Calculation Study of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 17910 | Submission Open
Keywords: theoretical calculations; first-principles calculations; tight binding; ab initio molecular dynamics; nanomaterials and nanotechnology; mesoscopic effects; nanowires; nanoparticles and nanoclusters; nanomaterial applications; machine learning and artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Novel Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Food Safety
edited by , Mengmeng Yan and Xiaolin Cao
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9184 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nanomaterials; nanoscale identification; contaminant monitoring; novel analytical techniques; rapid detection device; food quality and safety; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy; sample pretreatment; adsorption; analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts
edited by and Fausta Giacobello
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8955 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; nanomaterials; hydrogen; electrolysis; water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Colloid Chemistry and Applications of Nanomaterials
edited by Zhiyuan Xiong, Renbo Wei and Bo Tang
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4552 | Submission Open
Keywords: colloidal chemistry; nanomaterials; functional materials; food science; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials in Flexible Sensing and Devices
edited by Jingyuan Liu
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4089 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomaterial synthesis; flexible sensing materials; flexible sensor; flexible electronic skin; functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured and Multifunctional Solid Catalysts for Sustainable Chemical Processes
edited by and Kai Li
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3367 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; interface engineering; nanoparticles; metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide for catalysts; conversion of CH4 and/or CO2; NH3 synthesis; hydrogen production; photocatalysis; plasma catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials and Their Applications for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Yong Wang and Junfeng Liu
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; fuel cells; lithium/sodium-ion batteries; lithium/sodium– sulfur batteries; electrolyte additives; anode surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Dielectric Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications
edited by Georgios C. Psarras, and
submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; ceramic nanodielectrics; polymer nanodielectrics; dielectric response; conductivity; energy storing/recovering; coefficient of energy efficiency; piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; charge transport; activation energy; hopping conduction; active dielectrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Photofunctional Nanomaterials and Nanostructure, Second Edition
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submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2586 | 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)
Future Nanoparticles: Focus on Sensors and Bio-Applications
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submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2069 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; synthesis; biosensors; biomarkers; environmental contaminants; neurodegenerative; cancer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy
edited by and
submission deadline 13 Jan 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 22683 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hydrogen storage; CO2 capture; fossil fuel recovery; water splitting catalyst; anti-reflective; superhydrophobic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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