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Optical Spectroscopy Characterizations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Wanfu Shen and

Honggang Gu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8578

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical spectroscopy; optical spectroscopy instrumentations; in situ monitoring; low-symmetrical materials; heterostructures; defect engineering

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

Biomass-Based Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Application

edited by Liheng Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8123

Keywords: biomass; nanocellulose; lignin nanoparticles; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; materials science; biomedicine; environmental remediation; energy storage

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

Synthesis and Properties of Metal Oxide Thin Films

edited by Raúl Gago

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4934

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; metal oxide; design and synthesis; surfaces with special characteristics; electronics

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

Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Electrode and Electrochemical Sensor

edited by Suwyoung Ly

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2287

Keywords: electrochemical analysis; nanoscale; amplifier; multi-tasking; molecular structure

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry

edited by

Wenhui Song

Yanyong Wang

and

Shiyuan Zhan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1531

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; shale oil and gas reservoirs; subsurface carbon dioxide storage; subsurface hydrogen storage; fracture propagation; fluid flow dynamics; rock mechanics; enhanced oil and gas recovery

Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Barbara Vercelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1443

Keywords: green synthesis approaches; molecular modeling and simulation; advanced characterization; techniques; optical and electrochemical approaches; smart sensing devices

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

Novel Physical Properties of Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials

edited by Jia Shi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1428

Keywords: low-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials; magneto-optical coupling; spin; heterostructure; theoretical calculations

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

Thin Films for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Xiaohui Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 421

Keywords: thin films; perovskite solar cells; photovoltaic device; interface engineering strategies; defect passivation; additive engineering; charge transporting materials

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

New Insights into Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by

Ahmad Hamdan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 355

Keywords: plasma; nanomaterials; gas-phase synthesis; liquid-phase synthesis

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

Nanomaterials Based (Bio) Electrochemical Energy and Storage Sytems

edited by

Giulia Massaglia

and

Marzia Quaglio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 200

Keywords: electrochemical systems; energy storage devices; bio electrochemical systems; electrospun nanofibers synthesis and characterizations; integration methods of nanomaterials into energy conversion devices; electrode design for electrochemical energy conversion; new technological approaches; nanomaterials for sustainability

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

Nanophotonic and Plasmonic Nanostructured Devices

edited by

Lei Shao

and Shasha Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 199

Keywords: nanophotonic devices; plasmonic devices; metasurface; light source; sensors; nanophotonic integrated circuits; solar energy collectors; heat generators; nanoactuators

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

Synthesis and Application of Nanoscale Heterogeneous Catalysis

edited by

Linfang Lu

and Haiyan Jin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 191

Keywords: nanocatalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; methanol oxidation reaction; carbon dioxide reduction; pollutant degradation

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

Graphene and Carbon-Related Nanomaterials in the Application of Environmental Remediation

edited by Zhaoxuan Feng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 179

Keywords: graphene; carbon; nanomaterial; environment

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

Synthesis and Application of Nanostructured Catalysts in Electrochemistry

edited by Chenliang Ye

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 149

Keywords: nanostructured materials; single-atom catalysts; electrocatalysis; advanced synthesis; precise structure identification

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

Inorganic Nanomaterials for Catalytic and Energy Applications

edited by

Julio Ramirez-Castellanos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 133

Keywords: functional oxides; nanomaterials; properties; structure and microstructure; catalysis; energy conversion; energy storage

Advances in Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by

Yizhang Wu

and

Yong Wang

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15053 | 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 8996 | 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 1928 | 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 347 | 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 216 | 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 522 | 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 6057 | 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 2000 | 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 13477 | 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 1600 | 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 481 | 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 3808 | 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 1218 | 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 127 | 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 122 | 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 4786 | 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 3265 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3174 | 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 462 | 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 227 | 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 461 | 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 9977 | 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 5527 | 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 2775 | 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 1290 | 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 1164 | 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)

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