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Advances in Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by

Yizhang Wu

and

Yong Wang

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15054 | Submission Open

Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor synthesis; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics; WB semiconductor photonics devices; WB semiconductor Biomedical applications; WB semiconductor energy conversion

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

Advances in Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ioana Bâldea

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9000 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics

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

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

edited by

Elena Canciani

and

Manuela Rizzi

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1932 | 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)

Sensing Applications of Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by Guang Yao

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; sensing diagnosis; intervention therapy; flexible electronics

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

Advances in Luminescent Rare-Earth Nanomaterials

edited by Yunhua Yao

submission deadline 5 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; luminescence; upconversion; nanoparticles; synthesis; characterization; sensing; biomarker

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

Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors

edited by

Mihaela Balas

and

Madalina Andreea Badea

submission deadline 7 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; cell death; anti-tumoral mechanisms; targeted cancer therapy; drug delivery; cancer treatment; selective toxicity; oncogenic signaling pathways; drug resistance

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

Preparation, Properties, and Applications of One-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by Lei Shi

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3967 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; graphene nanoribbons; carbon chains; carbyne; polyyne; cumulene; cyclo[n]carbon; carbon fibers

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

Synthesis and Applications of Metal-Organic Framework Based Materials and Related Porous Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yi Huang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic framework (MOF)-based materials; porous materials; energy conversion; thermal catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; renewable energy; valuable chemicals

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

Advances and Recent Trends in Functional Membranes and Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Applications

edited by Krešimir Košutić and

Sandra Babic

submission deadline 11 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6059 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; membranes; water treatment; environmental applications; pollutants; disinfection by-products; adsorption

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

Applications of Novel Nanomaterials in Flexible Organic Electronics

edited by

Anastasia Soultati

submission deadline 11 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; flexible substrates; stability; interface engineering; organic light-emitting diodes; organic solar cells; organic transistors

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

Engineered Nanomaterials for Environmental and Health Applications: Third Edition

edited by

Lucia Rocco

Filomena Mottola

and Ilaria Palmieri

submission deadline 11 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered nanomaterials; nanotechnology; human health; environmental health and safety; nanoremediation; ecosafety; nanotoxicity

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

Advances in Nanostructured Electrode Materials: Design and Applications

edited by

Maria Grazia Musolino

submission deadline 13 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13479 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; electrode materials; synthesis; characterization; functional materials; cathode; anode; applications

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

Low Dimensional Materials Fabrication, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Filippo Giubileo

submission deadline 13 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4237 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanodevices; 2D materials; low dimensional materials; photodetectors; characterization; transport properties; batteries; energy

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Photonics, Plasmonics and Metasurfaces

edited by

Yijie Shen

and

Meng Yuan

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1603 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; metaphotonics; integrated photonics; 2D materials; plasmonics; metasurfaces

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

Nanomaterials for Bioelectronics and Energy Harvesting

edited by Dong Lv and Jian Du

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; bioelectronics; energy harvesting; electronic devices; biomedical application; interfaces; self-powered sensing; wearable sensor; hydrogel; ionogel

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

Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications

edited by

Xiaobin Feng

submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible; material design; nanocomposites; films and coatings; 3D printing; micro/nano-structures; mechanical behaviors; toughening mechanisms; thermoelectric properties; materials and devices

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

Optical Composites, Nanophotonics and Metamaterials

edited by

Hong Zhou

, Dongxiao Li, Liangge Xu and Zhonglei Shen

submission deadline 18 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11254 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical composites; nanophotonics; metamaterials; nanofabrication; optical sensing; optical energy harvesting and storage

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

The Study of the Effects of Nanoparticles on Human Cells

edited by

Paolo Giunchedi

, Carla Serri and Sara Demartis

submission deadline 18 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3809 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanotoxicology; cytotoxicity; immunotoxicity; genotoxicity; carcinogenesis; oxidative stress; inflammation

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

Application of Nanogenerators in Nanoelectronics

edited by Junqing Zhao

submission deadline 18 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1225 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerator; nanomaterials; nanotechnology; energy; environment; sensors; triboelectric; piezoelectric; nanoelectronics

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

Advanced Functional Nanomaterials Used as Potential Energy Production and Storage

edited by

Bogdan Stefan Vasile

and Iulian Boerasu

submission deadline 18 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; energy storage; catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysts; sustainable energy; energy conversion; batteries; photovoltaics

Nanomaterials in Environmental Systems: Fate, Reactivity and Transformations

edited by Lingxiangyu Li and Fei Dang

submission deadline 18 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: stability; fate; reactivity; transformation; behavior; toxicity; risk assessment; nanopesticides; soil; plants; sediments; environmental water

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

New Perspectives in Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Micro-Nano Inspection Technology

edited by Feng Shi and

Xing Peng

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4787 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra precision polishing; advanced materials; ion beam polishing; magnetorheological finishing; ultra smooth; low damage; machine vision; defect detection; measurement and metrology; optical design; integrated optoelectronic devices

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

Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production

edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3266 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanopesticides; mechanism of action; nanopesticides’ advantages; formulation methods; controlled release; toxicology; environmental risks; pesticide fate; regulatory strategies

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

Application of Nanotechnology in Detection and Removal of Pollutants in Water System

edited by

Mandeep Singh Bakshi

and Rajpreet Kaur

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3178 | 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)

Advanced Nanocomposites for Enhanced Supercapacitor and Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Sheng Yun Wu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanocomposites; supercapacitors; photocatalysis; energy storage; environmental remediation

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

Nanomaterials for Optical Fiber Sensing

edited by Dingyi Feng

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; fiber optics; sensing technology; nanoscale integration; optical fiber sensors

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

Magnetic, Optical, and Electrical Transport Properties of Novel Nanomaterials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lena Yadgarov

and

Philip Immanuel

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials; optical properties; magnetic properties; optoelectronic applications; electrical transport

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

Developments and Applications of Heterocycles, Macrocycles and Their Hybrid Nanomaterials

edited by

Eugenia-Lenuta Fagadar-Cosma

and

Bogdan-Ovidiu Taranu

submission deadline 21 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 462 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocycles; porphyrins; corroles; heterocycle– silica hybrid materials; synergistic effects; optical and luminescent properties; electrocatalytic properties; optical; colorimetric; and chemical sensors; catalysts for water splitting; CO2 storage materials

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorption Applications

edited by Mingxing Piao and Yenan Song

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9980 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic shielding; electromagnetic absorption; electromagnetic protection; electromagnetic wave stealth; thermoelectric management; nanocomposites; low-dimensional materials; nanomagnetic materials

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

New Trends in Plasma Technology for Nanomaterials and Applications

edited by Zhiqiang Chen and

Anton Nikiforov

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9535 | 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 Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys

edited by

Zhongwu Zhang

and Yang Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5529 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing

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

Polymeric 3D Printing: Applications in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

edited by

Jianlei Wang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2776 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D prototyping; 3D filaments; additive manufacturing; advanced nanocomposites; 3D printing applications

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

Advanced Low-Dimensional Materials for Sensing Applications

edited by Can Liu

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1894 | 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)

Recent Progress in Terahertz Nano-Metamaterials

edited by

Bin Tang

and Wei Su

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz metamaterials; metasurface; plasmon-induced absorption/transparency; bound states in the continuum (BIC) and quasi-BIC in metamaterials; inverse design; machine learning; smart materials

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Semiconductor Photonics and Their Applications in AI and Sensing

edited by

Amer Kotb

and

Wei Chen

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | 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)

2D Materials for High-Performance Optoelectronics

edited by

Wei Feng

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; photodetectors; photodiodes; self-powered; optoelectronic synapse

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

Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals and Thin Films

edited by Peigeng Han, Jiajun Luo and Bin Yang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 615 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskite; nanocrystals; thin films; optical properties; carrier dynamics; luminescent materials; LEDs; photodetectors; photocatalysis

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Optical Sensors, Second Edition

edited by Xinlei Zhou

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | 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 Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

Fabrication and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials

edited by Xiangdong Liu, Yuxi Liu and Xinping Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 533 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale filler; fabrication techniques; microstructure and properties; interfacial modification; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanophotonics: Plasmons, Lasers and Photonic Devices

edited by

Mária Csete

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; plasmonics; photonic devices; non-classical light emission; metamaterials; spin– orbit interaction; quantum information

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

Advanced Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial-Based Electrode for Application in Electrochemistry

edited by Jiapeng Liu and Yizhe Liu

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 187 | 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)

Optoelectronic Performance of Perovskites and Nanostructure Thin Films

edited by Giovanni Mannino and

Hai Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskites; nanostructure thin films; solar cells; photodetectors; LEDs; optoelectronic devices

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

Advances in Metallic Nanocrystals

edited by Hongliang Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: controllable synthesis of metal nanocrystals; advanced characterizations; energy storage and conversion; nano optoelectronics; nano photonics; biomedical applications; green synthesis; sustainability-focused research; theoretical calculations

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

Applications of Nanocomposites in the Adsorption and Degradation of Pollutants

edited by

Po-Hsiang Chang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; pollutant removal; graphene oxide; nano-minerals; natural clay minerals

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

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Nanostructured Perovskite Photovoltaic Devices

edited by

Vladimir Svrcek

submission deadline 25 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocrystals; quantum dots perovskite solar cells; low-cost and high efficiency; quantum confinement; hole/electron transport layers

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

Carbon Nanoarchitectures for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Battery Applications

edited by

Wei-Ren Liu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; electrochemical energy storage; supercapacitors; batteries

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies for Micro/Nano-Sensors, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dongzhi Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2040 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical gas sensor; fluorescent bio-sensor; electrochemical bio-sensor; novel nanomaterials; 2D materials; hybrids; hetero-integration; surface and interface design; vacancies modulation; trace detection; fast response/recovery; selectivity enhancement; DFT calculation

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

Nanotechnology for Developing Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials

edited by

Hang Lin

, Yifan Chen, Jialin Liu and Fenghua Nie

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; construction materials; nanomodification; functional materials; multiscale modeling

Sustainable Catalytic Materials for Energy Generation, Storage, and Environmental Applications

edited by

Sathish Kumar Kamaraj

Arun Thirumurugan

and Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic materials; nano; energy generation; energy storage; environmental

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

Applications of Carbon Dots in Biological and Environmental Sciences

edited by

Hong Yin

submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon dots (CDs); bioimaging; biosensing; drug delivery; photodynamic therapy; pollutant detection; water purification; photocatalysis; sustainable synthesis; doped carbon dots

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

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