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Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials for Multifunctional Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Xusheng Du

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 160 | 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)

Recent Advances in Energy Storage Based on Laser-Induced Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by

Huilong Liu

and

Yun Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; supercapacitors/batteries/fuel cells; laser fabrication; characterizations; precursors

(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 | Viewed by 142 | 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)

Research on the Design and Fabrication of Cellulose Nanohybrid Materials

edited by Huihui Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 135 | 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)

Nanopores and Nanostructures in Tight Reservoir Rocks

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

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

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

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

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 54 | 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)

Ultrafast Terahertz Photonics in Nanoscale and Applications

edited by Sen Gong

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | 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)

Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond

edited by

Lihua Lou

and

Alberto Jiménez Suárez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications

edited by Kai Han and

Yaokun Pang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | 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)

Ultrafast Spectroscopy in Materials Science

edited by Shirly Espinoza and Yael Gutierrez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | 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)

Advanced Fiber Laser (Third Edition)

edited by Jun Li and

Can Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Nanobiomaterials in Therapy and Medical Diagnosis

edited by

Anna Morawska-Chochol

and

Alina Iuliana Pruna

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 30 | 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)

Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings—Fundamentals to Applications

edited by Sumit Barthwal

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 30 | 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)

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

edited by Jiayi Xu and

Cong Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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)

Laser-Based Manufacturing of Nanostructures

edited by Kyriaki Savva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | 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)

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 28 | 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)

Application of Nanomaterials in Metal Corrosion Resistance

edited by

Alexandra C. Alves

and

Sónia Simões

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; nanomaterials; metallic materials

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

Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials

edited by

Reshalat Hailili

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

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

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

Environmental Analysis and Environmental Processes of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by Le Yue

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

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

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

Metal Oxide Functional Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Wanping Chen

and

Yanmin Jia

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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 20 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Luminescent and Fluorescent Nanomaterials

edited by

Cecilia Mortalò

Maria Luisa Saladino

and Anna Swiderska-Sroda

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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)

Novel Nanomaterials with Target Functionalities (2nd Edition)

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 11 | 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)

Nanophotonics and Ultrafast Energy Dynamics at Nanoscale Interfaces

edited by

Ti Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast spectroscopy; carrier dynamics; excited-state processes; energy and charge transfer; nanophotonics; two-dimensional materials; perovskite nanostructures; quantum photonics

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

Design, Synthesis and Application of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Georgios I. Giannopoulos

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; additive manufacturing; energy storage; computational design; drug delivery; environmental remediation; catalysis

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

Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials

edited by

Crina Anastasescu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 6 | 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 | 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)

Nanomaterials for Electron Devices: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yiming Li

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; MOSFET; DRAM; flash; thin-film transistor; GAA; nanosheet; monolithic 3D; emerging nonvolatile memory

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

Novel Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications in Wastewater Treatment (Second Edition)

edited by Yong Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1765 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanosheet electronics; graphene optoelectronics; catalysis; novel device; water treatment; photothermal conversion

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

Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Stress Tolerance and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Feng Wang and Linjing Deng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1515 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; agricultural stress tolerance; environmental remediation; soil remediation; toxicological evaluation

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

Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications

edited by

Vincenzo Vaiano

and Antonietta Mancuso

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1381 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical– physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis

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

Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications

edited by

Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah

and

Alberto Romero García

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1051 | 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)

Nanoscale Engineering for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Utilization

edited by

Jingwen Ma

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 90 | 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

Longshi Rao

and

Jiasheng Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | 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)

Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Raluca Șuică-Bunghez

and

Cristina Emanuela Enǎşcuţǎ

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 10 | 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)

Nanostructured Materials for Electrocatalysis

edited by

Chunming Zheng

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20288 | 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,

Chucai Guo

and Qingwei Zhou

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1655 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; metamaterials; metasurfaces; optoelectronics; photonics

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

Porous Nanomaterials: Preparation, Performance, and Practical Application

edited by Jian He and Wenbo Gong

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4486 | 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)

New Trends of Nanostructured Materials for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)

edited by Deli Li

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2252 | 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)

Noble Metal Nanomaterials: Controllable Preparation and Properties

edited by

Juntao Zhang

, Yazhou Zhang and Jiabao Ding

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal; nanomaterials; controllable preparation; catalytic performance

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage (Second Edition)

edited by

Gege He

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy; clean energy; porous materials

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

Design and Fabrication of Nanostructured Metamaterials: Bridging Nanophotonics to Next-Generation Optical Technologies

edited by

Yongzhi Cheng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2831 | 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)

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 212 | 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

Rosen N. Todorov

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1379 | 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

Lorenza Draghi

Clara Mattu

and Viola Sgarminato

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 119 | 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

Nikolaos V. Kantartzis

and Stamatios Amanatiadis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 80 | 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

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

and Socorro Vázquez-Campos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; bionanotechnology; catalysis; nanophotonics; nanoelectronics; nanosensors; computational nanoscience; environmental applications

Advances in Nanomaterials for Sustainable and Renewable Energy

edited by