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Theoretical Calculation Study of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuhua Duan

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 21296

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)

Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts

edited by

Stefano Trocino

and Fausta Giacobello

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10663

Keywords: nanocatalysts; nanomaterials; hydrogen; electrolysis; water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Novel Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Food Safety

edited by

Guangyang Liu

, Mengmeng Yan and Xiaolin Cao

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10337

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)

Colloid Chemistry and Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Zhiyuan Xiong, Renbo Wei and Bo Tang

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5809

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 5170

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

Bin Zhu

and Kai Li

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4471

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 1725

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,

Georgia Manika

and

Anastasios C. Patsidis

submission deadline 9 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 368

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

edited by

Zhixing Gan

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3251 | 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

edited by

Furong Tian

submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3225 | 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

Zhao Ding

and

Liangjuan Gao

submission deadline 13 Jan 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 26752 | 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)

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Material, Device and System Integration

edited by

Hongyu Yu

and

Qing Wang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6334 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide band-gap power electronics and radio frequency (RF) devices; advanced process technology; materials growth and application; device design and modeling; device reliability; system and module

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Graphene and Related Layered Materials: Structures, Properties, and Applications

edited by Huanxin Li and

Boyang Mao

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3790 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; layered materials; 2D materials; nanomaterials; energy storage; flexible electronics; sustainable technologies; catalysis design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Structure–Property Relationships in Photocatalysis

edited by

Ştefan Ţălu

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly synthesis; photocatalysis; green nanomaterials; nanoparticles as catalysts; noble metals as catalysts; clusters as catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; structure– property relationships; nanocomposites; defect engineering; biogenic nanoparticles; doping and heterojunctions; morphological characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Recent Advances in Nanotechnology for Heat Transfer

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale heat transfer; near-field radiation; thermal nanomaterials; many-body systems; nanofluids; thermal conductivity; energy harvesting; quantum thermal transport; phase-change materials; computational thermal modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Multifunctional Nanomaterials: Innovations in Energy Harvesting, Biological Applications, and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Tapas K. Mandal

and

Nargish Parvin

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12178 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy harvesting; nanomaterials for drug delivery; biocompatible nanoparticles; lipid nanoparticles in medicine; nanotechnology in tissue engineering; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites

edited by

Cristina Balagna

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6788 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic matrix nanocomposites; nanomaterials; antimicrobial nanocomposites; energy nanocomposites; biomedical nanocomposites; high-temperature nanocomposites; advanced nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Microstructure Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Xiaoyan Liu

and Zhou Wang

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6573 | Submission Open

Keywords: GaN quantum well; two-dimensional material; perovskite quantum dots; metal oxide; optoelectronic devices; micro-LED; memristor; simulated synapses; full color display; visible light communication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics

edited by Zhe Kang and Ye Tian

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5402 | Submission Open

Keywords: x-on-insulator; lasers; nanofibers; micro- and nano-cavities; machine learning; inverse design; photonic crystals; quantum dots; 2D materials; metamaterials; phase-change materials; photonic integrated circuits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanomaterials for Biological Applications: Innovative Strategies from Theranostic Approaches to Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Elena Canciani

and

Manuela Rizzi

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4420 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; regenerative medicine; toxicology; cosmetics; therapy; imaging; theragnostic; nanoparticles synthesis and applications; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Recent Developments in Nanomaterials and Their Composite for Electrochemical Sensors, Energy Conversion, and Storage Applications

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3514 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; metal complexes; electrochemical sensors; energy conversion; energy storage; hybrid nanocomposites; renewable energy; electrocatalysis; nanotechnology; sustainable energy; functional materials; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Porous Materials for Wastewater Treatment (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jiaqiang Wang

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1897 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; wastewater treatment; biotemplate; heavy metals; phosphate removal; COD

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Application of Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries

edited by Chunhui Wang

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1181 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode modification by nanomaterials; nanomaterials for anodes; nanomaterials for electrolytes; rechargeable batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanosafety Assessment, Implications and Mitigations

edited by

Suresh Valiyaveettil

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 499 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosafety assessment; inorganic nanomaterials (metal; metal oxides); environmental contamination; medical applications (cancer treatment; drug delivery; cosmetics); human exposure; health impact; microplastics & nanoplastics; nanotoxicology; acute & chronic exposure; mechanism of nanotoxicity; mitigation strategies; occupational safety; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Mechanism at Nanoscale

edited by

Jingui Wang

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: overall water splitting; photocatalytic H2 evolution; electrocatalytic H2 evolution; artificial photosynthesis; reaction mechanism of H2 evolution; nanoscale catalysts; hydrogen– oxygen fuel cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Research on Supercapacitors, Batteries, and New Energy Nanomaterials

edited by

Syed Muhammad Zain Mehdi

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: supercapacitors; rechargeable batteries; energy storage; electrolyte design; solid-state electrolytes; ionic liquids; electrode materials; MXenes; doped carbon; transition metal compounds; nanostructured materials; hybrid energy devices; high energy density; electrocatalysis; sustainable energy; water splitting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Nanotechnology in Food Safety Assessments and Packaging Applications

edited by Yuhuan Zhang

submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; food safety detection; smart packaging; rapid analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12724 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric property; ferroelectric property; piezoelectric property; ferroelectric nanomaterials; antiferroelectric nanomaterials; downscaling; microelectronics; thin films; multilayers; superlattices; nanorods; nanowires; nanotubes; nanofibers; nanoparticles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

New Approach Methodologies for the Toxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials

edited by

Rossella Bengalli

and Eleonora Longhin

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10134 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; in vitro toxicity; new approach methodologies (NAMs); in vitro models; alternative to in vivo models; adverse outcome pathways; in silico models; safe and sustainable by design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Ultrafast Laser Micro-Nano Welding: From Principles to Applications

edited by Xianshi Jia, Cong Wang and Li Kai

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4577 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast laser micro-/nanoprocessing; nanomaterials; laser welding; intelligent monitoring; transparent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering

edited by

Dawei Zhang

and

Ying Huang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4359 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticle; nanocomposites; nanotechnology; nanoscale characterization; civil engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Metal Nanostructures in Biological Applications

edited by

Barbara De Berardis

and

Maria Grazia Ammendolia

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3600 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanostructure synthesis and surface modifications; green synthesis; drug delivery; biomedical imaging; anti-infective treatments; neurodegenerative diseases; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D printing; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Development and Application of Advanced In Situ Microscopy and Spectroscopy Techniques for Functional Materials at the Nanoscale

edited by Zi'an Li and Ruibin Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1299 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; functional materials; in situ transmission electron microscopy; scanning probe microscopy; super-resolution optical microscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

ZnO Nanowires: Growth, Properties, Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Vincent Consonni

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1111 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical and physical deposition techniques; doping and polarity; surface and interfaces; photovoltaic cells; piezoelectric devices; self-powered devices; batteries; gas sensors; photocatalytic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Nanoscale Metal–Organic Frameworks for Cancer Therapy

edited by Hafezeh Nabipour

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale metal– organic frameworks (NMOFs); cancer nanomedicine; drug delivery; photodynamic therapy (PDT); photothermal therapy (PTT); chemodynamic therapy (CDT); tumor targeting; stimuli-responsive systems; theranostics; clinical translation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Nanomaterials in Asphalt: From Advanced Modification to Sustainable Pavement Solutions

edited by Jun Xie and

Zenggang Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; asphalt modification; pavement performance; rheology; sustainability; multifunctional nanocomposites

Thermal Management of Graphene-Related Materials

edited by

Lin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management; graphene-related materials and structures; thermal coupling and correlation; electronic devices; thermal regulation and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)

Engineered Nanomaterials and Natural Nanominerals for Catalytic Degradation of Emerging Pollutants: Mechanisms and Applications

edited by Lingshuai Kong

submission deadline 22 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered nanomaterials; nanominerals; degradation; hydrolysis; redox; emerging pollutants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Graphene and Other 2D Layer-Based Nanomaterials for Energy and Sensing Applications

edited by

Maria Brzhezinskaya

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17202 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene derivatives and functionalization; carbon nanotubes and nanofibers; 2D materials; 2D carbon-based nanomaterials; Van der Waals heterostructures; 2D layered hybrid nanomaterials; energy storage; energy conversion; sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)

Recent Advances in Halide Perovskite Nanomaterials

edited by

Fangze Liu

and Jing Wei

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8143 | Submission Open

Keywords: halide perovskites; quantum dots; nanocrystals; photovoltaics; photodetectors; light-emitting diodes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)

Dielectric and Ferroelectric Properties of Ceramic Nanocomposites

edited by

Yijun Zhang

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3423 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured ceramics; dielectric properties; ferroelectric properties; thin films; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Transmission Electron Microscopy for Investigating Nanomaterials: Structural Analysis, Physical Properties, and Dynamic Behaviors

edited by Wanpeng Li and Xiaocui Li

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2128 | Submission Open

Keywords: electron diffraction; HRTEM; STEM-HAADF/ABF; in-line/off-axis electron holography; ultrafast TEM; in situ TEM; 4D-STEM; EELS; EDS; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Microwave Absorption and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

edited by

Raghvendra Singh Yadav

and

Anju Anju

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1281 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; microwave absorption; EMI shielding; magnetic property; dielectric property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications

edited by

Jinyou Zheng

and Songjie Li

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photodegradation; anti-corrosion; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)

Research and Development of Bioactive Nanomaterials

edited by

László Nagy

Francesco Milano

and

Livia Giotta

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 937 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; bio-hybrids; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)

Applications and Advances of Nanocomposites for Biosensors

edited by

Ruxandra Maria Ilie-Mihai

Catalina Cioates Negut Cioates

and

Raluca-Ioana Stefan-van Staden

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanomaterials; biosensors; graphene; metal oxides; carbon nanotubes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Nanotechnology for Pollutant Degradation

edited by Shangyi Li

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: water and wastewater treatment; adsorption technology; advanced catalytic oxidation; catalytic materials; groudwatwer treatment; large-scale deployment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

Progress in Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Irene Morales

Patricia De la Presa

and Fernando Gálvez Alonso

submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; assemblies; surface effects; exchange bias; dipolar interactions; magnetic anisotropy; collective properties; ferromagnetic; antiferromagnetic; novel applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Exploring Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures: A Review Series

edited by