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Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Nanomaterials

edited by

Sergio Gómez-Graña

and

Carlos Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; chiral nanoparticles; plasmonic catalysis; plasmonic sensing; photothermal therapy; plasmonics in energy

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

Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites

edited by

Elena Fuente

Roberto Aguado

and

Ana Balea

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose nanopaper; cellulose nanofibers; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanowhiskers; cellulose hydrogel; cellulose aerogel; nanocelulose; nanofibrillated cellulose; cellulose nanocomposites; cellulose nanoreinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Energy Harvesting Performance and Sustainability of Triboelectric Nanogenerators

edited by

Steven Zhang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; transducer; electrostatic-based energy harvester; self-powered systems

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

Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications

edited by

Gang Xiang

and Dingyu Yang

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 21393 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts

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

Photonics/Optoelectronics Properties and Applications of Two-Dimensional Heterostructures

edited by Hailu Wang, Tiange Zhao and Zhigao Hu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6498 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; photodetectors; photodiodes; field-effect transistors; charge carrier transport

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

Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

David B. Alexander

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6113 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; dermal toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; oral toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; biopersistance of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; human exposure to nanomaterials/nanoparticles; workplace safety; users’ safety

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

Nanobiocomposite Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Mieczyslaw Jurczyk

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3093 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; metallic and ceramic nanobiocomposites; polymeric nanobiocomposites; preparation; surface modification; properties; antimicrobial activity; biomedical applications; medical implants

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries

edited by

Vediyappan Thirumal

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2789 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; catalysts

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

Nanomaterials for Inorganic and Organic Solar Cells

edited by

Yu-Ching Huang

and

Hou-Chin Cha

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2690 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; organic solar cells; inorganic solar cells; device stability; interfacial engineering; large-area processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by

Mohammed Es-Souni

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotocatalysts; photocatalysis; water splitting; CO2 reduction; pollutant control; environmental remediation

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

High-Performance Nano-Thermoelectric Materials: Progress and Their Applications

edited by

Chia-Jyi Liu

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional thermoelectric materials; emerging thermoelectric devices; fabrication and characterizations; structure– property relationship; waste heat recovery; electronic transport; thermal transport; phonon– electron interactions; theoretical investigations

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

Advances in Functional Materials for Electronics and Spintronics

edited by

Anna Grazia Monteduro

and Gabriella Maria De Luca

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; multiferroic oxides; magnetoelectricity; piezoelectricity; piezomagnetism; electronics; spintronics

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

Research Progress of Nanoscale of Shielding Materials

edited by Jinchuan Zhao

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale shielding materials; electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding; nanostructured composites; radiation protection; advanced fabrication techniques

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

Nanomaterials for Soft Wearable Electronics

edited by

June Yong

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; soft conductor; soft semiconductors; nanomaterials integration; wearable electronic device; multifunctional sensing; health monitoring

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

Current Trends in Nanoscale Magnetic Materials with Low Rare Earth Content

edited by

Ovidiu Crisan

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite magnets with low rare earth content; hard– soft exchange coupling; magnetic stability; structural phase transformation

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

Advances in Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Environmental Catalysis: Second Edition

edited by

Jian Qi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4373 | Submission Open

Keywords: controllable synthesis; micro-/nanostructured materials; energy conversion and storage; environmental catalysis; machine learning

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

Lanthanide-Doped Luminescent Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, Optical Properties and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Sai Xu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide-doped luminescent nanomaterials; upconversion; perovskites; energy transfer; sensing; solid-state lighting; photodetector; anti-counterfeiting

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

Nanopores and Nanostructures in Tight Reservoir Rocks

edited by Yu Qi, Xianfeng Tan, Long Luo and Hongjian Zhu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanopore; nanostructure; shale; coal; molecular dynamics; geological storage

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

Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials

edited by

Reshalat Hailili

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysts; microstructure regulation; piezoelectric materials; 2D materials; carbon neutrality

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

Advanced Fiber Laser (Third Edition)

edited by Jun Li and

Can Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; laser field manipulation; AI for fiber laser

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

Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond

edited by

Lihua Lou

and

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofibers; nanomaterials; composites; nanotechnology; energy storage; biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Quantum Materials for Electronic Devices

edited by Jingsheng Chen and

Erbin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum materials; nanomaterials; functional materials; low-dimensional materials; electronic devices; hybrid nanostructures; interface engineering; spin transport; energy conversion

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

Advanced Electronic Materials—from Molecular Design, Assembly to 3D Package, Smart Device and Intelligence

edited by

Yagang Zhang

Wei Lan

and

Xiaoliang Zeng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced electronic materials; electronic packaging materials; molecular design and assembly; 3D package; smart electronics and device; electronic for artificial intelligence

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

Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Actuators (2nd Edition)

edited by Lin Jing

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors; actuators; nanoscale devices; material analysis; sensing technology; actuation mechanisms; surface functionalization; piezoelectric materials; MEMS/NEMS; smart materials

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

Recent Advances in Laser-Induced Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by

Huilong Liu

and

Yun Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; supercapacitors; batteries; strain/pressure sensors; biosensors; laser fabrication; characterizations; precursors

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

Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials for Multifunctional Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Xusheng Du

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; carbon nanomaterials; fiber-reinforced composites; aerogel; hierarchical nanostructure; thermal conductivity; supercapacitors; corrosion; wear; conductive polymer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Research on the Design and Fabrication of Cellulose Nanohybrid Materials

edited by Huihui Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: cellulose nanocomposites; advanced materials; regular structure; multi-functionalization; marine desalination; smart wearable electronic; solar water evaporation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Luminescent and Fluorescent Nanomaterials

edited by

Cecilia Mortalò

Maria Luisa Saladino

and Anna Swiderska-Sroda

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent nanomaterials; fluorescent nanomaterials; quantum dots; carbon dots; rare-earth doped nanoparticles; optical properties; bioimaging; biosensing; photonic applications; hybrid nanomaterials

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

Computational Chemistry and Theoretical Catalysis for Nanomaterial-Catalyzed Chemical Conversion and Energy Storage

edited by Jiayi Xu,

Cong Liu

and

Prajay Patel

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational catalysis; multiscale simulation; density functional theory; microkinetic modeling; nanomaterials; energy conversion and storage; structure– activity relationship; machine learning

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

Advances in Metallic Glass Nanocomposites

edited by

Yongwei Wang

and Shuangqin Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic glass; plasticity; soft magnetic; catalytic performance; inhomogeneous structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by Lijun Chen and

Chaoyu Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerator; triboelectric; tribotronics; piezoelectric; piezotronics; piezophototronics; pyroelectric; blue energy; self-powered sensing

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

Environmental Behavior and Ecological Effects of Nanomaterials

edited by Xiaoxia Zhou and Dejin Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; environmental behavior; speciation analysis; toxicity mechanisms; transport and transformation; ecological effects

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

Nanobiomaterials in Therapy and Medical Diagnosis

edited by

Anna Morawska-Chochol

and

Alina Iuliana Pruna

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug and gene delivery; tissue engineering; nanocomposites; polymeric; ceramic; and metallic nanoparticles; nanometric form of carbon; therapy; imaging; antimicrobial and antifouling; theranostic

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

Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications

edited by

Yucheng Lan

Zhanhui Ding

and Deepa Madan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric; design; synthesis; fabrication; devices; structure; property; application

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

Recent Advances and Technological Breakthroughs in SWCNTs, MWCNTs, and Mixed Systems

edited by

Olívia Salomé G. P. Soares

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; single-wall carbon nanotubes; multi-wall carbon nanotubes; mixed carbon nanotubes; electronics; biomedical; energy; chemical; environmental technologies; catalytic applications

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

Laser-Based Manufacturing of Nanostructures

edited by Kyriaki Savva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast laser processing; laser ablation; photonics and optoelectronics; nanostructure fabrication; thin-film deposition; energy and catalysis applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Application of Nanomaterials in Metal Corrosion Resistance

edited by

Alexandra C. Alves

and

Sónia Simões

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; nanomaterials; metallic materials

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

Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications

edited by Kai Han and

Yaokun Pang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerators; energy harvesting; energy conversion and storage; electrochemical reactions; catalysis; sensors; nanomaterials

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

New Trends in Nanomaterials for Optical Sensors

edited by

Ionel Stavarache

and

Ana-Maria Lepadatu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; optical sensors; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots; metal– organic frameworks; hybrid nanocomposites; light– matter interaction; photodetectors; photonic sensors; biosensors; gas sensing

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

Ultrafast Terahertz Photonics in Nanoscale and Applications

edited by Sen Gong

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast modulation; ultrafast detection; terahertz source; ultrafast carrier dynamics; applications of ultrafast terahertz photonics

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

Ultrafast Spectroscopy in Materials Science

edited by Shirly Espinoza and Yael Gutierrez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast spectroscopy; time-resolved dynamics; pump– probe techniques; non-equilibrium dynamics; light– matter interactions

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

Novel Nanomaterials with Target Functionalities (2nd Edition)

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials; artificial nanomaterials; exotic nanomaterials; processing techniques; characterization techniques; theoretical models and simulations; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Environmental Analysis and Environmental Processes of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by Le Yue

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental applications; sampling and analysis; environmental behavior; biological impacts

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

Nanomaterials in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Toward the Establishment of Multifunctional Applications and Advanced Materials

edited by

Zichen Xu

and Guoying Zhao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic framework; heterogeneous catalysis; gas storage; energy conversion; structural design

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

Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings—from Fundamentals to Applications

edited by Sumit Barthwal

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nano-coating; superhydrophobic; self-cleaning coatings; bio-inspired coatings; corrosion-resistant; anti-icing coatings; self-healing; anti-bacterial; applications of nano-coatings; durable coating

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

Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials

edited by

Crina Anastasescu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoactive nanomaterials; photocatalysis; reactive oxygen species; depollution; energy generation; bioactivity

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

Advances in Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electrodes for Application in Electrochemistry

edited by Jiapeng Liu, Xintong Li and Yizhe Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional; nanomaterials nanostructure; design characterization and prediction; electrochemical; energy storage; electrocatalysis supercapacitors

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

Applications of Nanoelectrodes in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and H₂O₂ Generation

edited by

Periyasamy Anushkkaran

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: water splitting; H2O2 production; photoanode; heterogeneous catalysis; homo/heterojunction; surface modifications; doping

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

Metal Oxide Functional Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

and

Yanmin Jia

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; tribocatalysis; photocatalysis; capacitors; nanogenerators; flexocatalysis; contact-electro-catalysis; mechanocatalysis; magneto-electro-catalysis; ferroelectrics

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

Nanoscale Surface Engineering and Applications of Diamond Nanomaterials and Related Carbon-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Yang Yang and Jingwen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond nanomaterials; surface modification; synthesis; functionalization; nanoparticle applications

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

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