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Two-Dimensional Ferromagnetic Materials for Spintronics: From Fundamental to Applications
edited by and Qingyu Xu
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7118 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular beam epitaxial; the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method; van der Waals heterostructure; 2D ferromagnetism; proximity coupling; magnetic anisotropy; transition metal dichalcogenides: Fe3GeTe2; Cr2Ge2Te6; CrI3; and CrTe2; etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Advanced Synthesis and Characterisation Approaches
edited by and Theodora Kyratsi
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics (TEs); nanomaterials; electron microscopy; nanostructural properties; phase separation; doping; TE properties; thermal conductivity; figure of merit; environmental sustainability; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Semiconductor Photonics and Their Applications in AI and Sensing
edited by and
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1716 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; semiconductor photonics; quantum dots; artificial intelligence (AI); photonic sensing; optoelectronic devices; two-dimensional materials; photonic crystals; AI-driven photonics; smart sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
The Effects of Nanoparticles on the Gut Microbiome
edited by
submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; gut microbes; nanotoxicity; nanoplastic; titanium dioxide; risk assessment; antibacterial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
New Trends in Plasma Technology for Nanomaterials and Applications
edited by Zhiqiang Chen and
submission deadline 18 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11651 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; plasma technology; plasma treatment; plasma synthesis; plasma processing; surface modification/ surface functionalization; energy; catalysis; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Green Nanoparticles for Topical Administration of Drugs
edited by , and Maria Grazia Ortore
submission deadline 18 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5751 | Submission Open
Keywords: green nanoparticles; liposomes; ethosomes; skin; mucosae; transdermal delivery; sustainability; natural polymers; lipids; phospholipids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Enhanced Electromagnetic Wave Absorption: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
edited by Yuping Duan and Huifang Pang
submission deadline 18 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic absorption/shielding; nanocomposites and nanoparticles; magnetic alloys with nanocrystals; electronic functional components; magnetic functional materials; metamaterials with excellent electromagnetic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Nanostructured Electrode Materials: Design and Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 18 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrodes; nanostructured materials; scalable synthesis; characterization; structure– property relationships; electrocatalysis; electrochemical performance; energy storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Nano-Enhanced Thermal Functional Materials
edited by Peng Tao, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20900 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal conversion materials; thermal storage materials; thermal interface materials; polymer nanocomposites; phase change materials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Application of Nanotechnology in Detection and Removal of Pollutants in Water System
edited by and Rajpreet Kaur
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9127 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials/nanosensors for water sustainability; metal pollutant/microplastic detection in water; industrial effluents; agricultural run-off pollutant removal; magnetic nanoparticle extraction of water pollutants; nano-adsorbent; engineered nanoparticles for water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
The Study of the Effects of Nanoparticles on Human Cells
edited by , and Sara Demartis
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5720 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanotoxicology; cytotoxicity; immunotoxicity; genotoxicity; carcinogenesis; oxidative stress; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Polymeric 3D Printing: Applications in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4582 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D prototyping; 3D filaments; additive manufacturing; advanced nanocomposites; 3D printing applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanomaterials and Energetics: Design, Developments, and Challenges from Experimentation and Computation Aspects submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3633 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-energetic materials; nano-metal fuels; nano-technology; nano-energetic composites; nanocatalysts; nanothermites; solid rocket propellant; thermal decomposition; combustion; molecular dynamic simulation
Nano- and Micro-Scale Innovative Materials and Development: Selected Papers from the 6th International Micro-Nanotechnology Innovation and Development Forum (6-IMNIDF)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2986 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano- and microscale textile materials; metallic materials; energy materials; functional materials; catalytic materials; intelligent sensing materials; carbon materials; biomaterials; interdisciplinary integration technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Applications of Nanomaterials in Optical Sensors, Second Edition
edited by Xinlei Zhou
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2903 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS); photonic crystal sensors; fluorescence sensors; nanomaterial-based sensors; optofluidics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Thermal Challenges in Renewable Energy: Nanofluidic Solutions submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2797 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofluids; electro-magneto-hydrodynamics; porous media; nanotechnology; renewable energy engineering; machine learning techniques; artificial neural networks (ANNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
State-of-the-Art Optical Nanostructures, Metasurfaces, and Photonic Devices submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1472 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; tunable materials; optical resonances; plasmonic metastructures; high-refractive-index materials; Mie resonances; directional scattering; Kerker effect; quantum technologies; optical communications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Materials for Solar-Driven Fuel Synthesis: Harnessing Sunlight for Green Energy and Energy-Dense Chemicals
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1051 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar-driven fuel; nanostructured materials; photocatalysts; CO2 reduction; water splitting; plasmonic nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices; solar thermochemistry; machine-learning-guided design; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Functional Nano-Optoelectronic Devices: From Fundamental Research to Industrial Applications
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; photoelectric materials; micro-nano optics; plasmonics; sensing; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Recent Discoveries of Novel Ablative Thermal Protection Nanocomposites and Nanostructures
edited by Xiangyu Jin
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: ablative thermal protection nanomaterials; thermo– mechanical– chemical coupling; thermal protection nanostructure design; nano material-structure integration; refractory nanocomposites; aerospace thermal protection; computational modeling of ablation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Innovative Directions in Thermoelectric Materials: Development and Characterization Approaches in Nano-Scale submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics; nano-materials; nanostructuring; nano-composites; doping; figure-of-merit; Seebeck coefficient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Bioinspired and Biointegrated Nanomaterials: Applications and Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired nanomaterials; biomimetic composites; metal– organic biohybrids; green nanotechnology; bio-templated synthesis; hierarchical nanostructures; eco-friendly fabrication; biodegradable nanomaterials; bioinspired photonics; biomedical nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanocomposite Membranes: From Synthesis to Application
edited by Chang Soo Lee
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite; membrane; polymer; inorganic; mixed-matrix membrane
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials for Flexible Wearable Devices
edited by Gabriele Calabrese Sivieri
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional layered materials; transition metal dichalcogenides; nanowires; flexible transistors; energy harvesters; soft lithography techniques; wearable devices; printable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Ceramics and Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage
edited by Sílvia Soreto Teixeira, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; nanocomposites; electrical measurements; dielectric spectroscopy; energy storage; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Synthesis, Chemical–Physical Properties, and Biocompatibility of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanocomposites; graphene-based materials; carbon nanotubes; polymer nanocomposites; biocompatible polymers; functionalized carbon nanomaterials; nanostructured hybrid materials; synthesis methods; physicochemical properties; structure– property relationships; biomedical applications; sensing; actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Electro-Thermal Transport in Nanometer-Scale Semiconductor Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; electrical and thermal transport; simulations; characterization techniques; thermal management; electro-thermal co-design; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Research on Analysis and Environmental Risk Assessments of Nanomaterials
edited by Xinxin Li
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental behaviour; eco-environmental risk; nanoparticles; testing and assessment; environmental factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Research Progress on the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The Study of Radiation Effects in Emerging Nanoelectro Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; ionizing radiation; irradiation device; radiation detection; aerospace applications; sensors; protons; neutrons; X-rays; gamma rays; heavy ions; ISS; lunar and Martian applications; space travel
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research
edited by Xueru Zhao and Xiaobo Chen
submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; CO2 reduction; fuel cells; hydrogen production; water electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials in Anticancer Photodynamic Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy; nanoplatform; cancer therapy; photosensitizer; reactive oxygen species; hypoxia; hybrid nanoparticle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7493 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional thin films; nanostructured materials; 2D materials; functional coatings; ALD; CVD; sputtering; PVD; surface and interface sciences and engineering; bottom-up fabrication; top-down fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; antibacterial; structure– property relationships; synthesis; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advanced Low-Dimensional Materials for Sensing Applications
edited by Can Liu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3992 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; sensing applications; graphene; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots; nanowires; sensor performance; material optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
III-Nitride Nanomaterials and Devices submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride quantum wells; III-nitride quantum wires; III-nitride quantum dots; III-nitride nanomaterials; epitaxial growth; strain-related effects; electrical and optical properties; nano-light-emitting diodes; ultra-small lasers; single photon emitters; theoretical modelling and numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Structure–Property Correlation Studies of Low-Dimensional Materials submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; structure-property correlation; 2D materials; nanotubes; atomic clusters; surface engineering; electronic properties; nanomaterials; first-principles modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
From Solid-State to Liquid-State: Smart, Sustainable, and Recyclable Magnetic/Electronic Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental, and Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; electronic nanomaterials; solid-state nanostructures; liquid-state nanomaterials; magnetic liquid metals; ferrofluids; magnetic fluids; smart materials; flexible electronics; stretchable devices; recyclable nanomaterials; sustainable nanotechnology; multifunctional nanostructures; environmental applications; biomedical applications; energy harvesting; sensing and actuation; spintronics; green fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc ion-batteries; Zn– air batteries; OER/ORR; computational modeling and theoretical studies; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Innovative Nanomaterials for Enhanced Steel and Alloy Performance
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale precipitation; nanotwin; high-entropy alloy; titanium alloy; high-strength steel; strength; ductility; strain hardening; atomic-scale characterization; molecular dynamics simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Nanotechnologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; nanotechnologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Sustainable Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; drop-on-demand printing; atomic layer deposition; sustainable processes; nanostructured biomaterials; optical sensors; surface nanopatterning; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Functional Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Supercapacitor Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; functional nanomaterials; porous carbon materials; metal oxides/sulfides/selenides; hybrid nanostructures; framework materials (MOFs; COFs); conductive polymers; energy storage; electrode materials; electrochemical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Theoretical Simulations on Single-Atom Materials
edited by
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom materials; single-atom catalysts; density functional theory; reaction mechanism; machine learning; multi-scale simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Trends and Prospects in Laser Nanofabrication
edited by Mingdi Wang and Shengbin Zhao
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5402 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser fabrication; laser ablation; generation process of advanced nanomaterials; research on the laser– matter interaction process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Toxicology of Nanoparticles
edited by and Lu Kong
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; safety assessment; molecular mechanisms; emerging nanoparticles; nanotoxicity prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications of Graphitic Carbon Nitride in Photocatalysis
edited by , Xin Wang and Junling Wang
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; doped graphene; photothermal conversion; photoisomerization; photoluminescence; heat and mass transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanostructured Materials for Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1981 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; drug and gene delivery systems; stimuli-responsive therapeutics; bioimaging agents; bio-analytical diagnostics; theranostics; antibacterial/antimicrobial/antiviral agents; drug targeting; triggered drug release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Preparation and Application of Nanowires: 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 22916 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanowires; vapor– liquid– solid growth; selective area growth; ternary III– V nanowires; nanowire heterostructures; growth modeling; optical and structural characterization; crystal phase; applications of nanowires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Exploring Advanced Functional Materials in Photocatalysis and Their Role in Sustainable Technologies submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; plasmonics; nanostructures; light harvesting; photocatalysis
Advanced Spin and Orbital Torques: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications in Spintronics
edited by Sheng Jiang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: spin dynamics; spin– orbit torque; orbital torque; magnetic nanostructures and interfaces; altermagnets; Dzyaloshinskii– Moriya interaction; skyrmions; spin Hall effect; ultrafast magnetism; MRAM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
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