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Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts

edited by

Stefano Trocino

and Fausta Giacobello

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4151 | Submission Open

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

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

Nanomaterials and 2D Materials Based on Semiconductors and Metals: Second Edition

edited by

Alessia Irrera

Antonio Alessio Leonardi

and

Maria Josè Lo Faro

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4018 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; nanomaterials; 2D materials; photonics; sensors; energy storage; electronics; semiconductors; metals

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

Advances in Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Jin You Zheng

and Songjie Li

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3213 | 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)

Application of Nanomaterials in Catalysis for Pollution Control

edited by Meijuan Chen and Yongfang Rao

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3064 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; catalysis; catalytic mechanisms; pollution control; preparation and characterization

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

Nanomaterials-Based Functional Inks for Printing Applications

edited by

Vassiliki Belessi

Vasilios Georgakilas

and

Grigoris Kaltsas

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2724 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive/dielectric inks; thermochromic/fluorescent inks; piezoresistive/piezoelectric inks; magnetic inks; inkjet/gravure/flexographic/screen/aerosol printing; nanocomposites

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

Nanoscale Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Multiferroic Materials and Their Novel Applications

edited by

Abdelilah Lahmar

and Anthony Ferri

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1919 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; multiferroic materials; nanomaterial synthesis; electromechanical properties; innovative applications; nanoscale characterization; energy harvesting; biomedical devices

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

Nanomaterials in Flexible Sensing and Devices

edited by Jingyuan Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1526 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomaterial synthesis; flexible sensing materials; flexible sensor; flexible electronic skin; functionalization

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

Light−Matter Interactions Enabled by THz Low-Dimensional Nanophotonic Structures

edited by Min Hu and Tianwu Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1164 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz; nanophotonics; light– matter interactions; low-dimensional structures; near-field

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

Nanostructured and Multifunctional Solid Catalysts for Sustainable Chemical Processes

edited by

Bin Zhu

and Kai Li

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

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)

Boron Nitride (BN) Nanomaterials and Their Emerging Applications

edited by

Nikolaos Kostoglou

and

Claus Rebholz

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: BN nanostructures; synthesis methods; surface modification; characterization techniques; application performance; energy; environment; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Application of Biomass-Derived Nanomaterials in Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Chuanyin Xiong

and

Haiwei Wu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; supercapacitors; batteries; electrode materials; flexible energy storage device; sustainable energy storage materials

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

Waste for Product Approach: The Role of the Nanomaterials in the Process

edited by

Magdalena Luty-Błocho

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; catalyst; pharmaceutical waste; mining waste; metals recovery

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

Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials and Their Applications for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Yong Wang and Junfeng Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

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)

Nonlinear Optics in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Dawei Li and Mengmeng Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17654 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optics; low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; nonlinear optical metasurfaces; optical harmonic generation; nonlinear optical absorption; nonlinear optical characterization; nonlinear optical imaging; nonlinear optical applications

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

Nano-Enabled Materials for Clean Water and Energy Generation

edited by

Muhammad Sultan Irshad

and

Naveed Mushtaq

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16761 | Submission Open

Keywords: water-energy nexus; energy conversion; solar-driven evaporation; nano-enabled photothermal materials; hydrogels thermal management; thermoelectricity

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

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites

edited by Jianjun Yang,

Bo Weng

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10856 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; photocatalysts; degradation; environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; wastewater treatment; pollution remediation

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

Nanoelectronics: Materials, Devices and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Chunchang Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9935 | Submission Open

Keywords: design; synthesis and fabrication of nanoelectronic materials; new theory and modeling of nanoelectronic materials; electronic; optical; magnetic and other properties of nanoelectronic materials; applications of nanoelectronic materials; nanoelectronic devices

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

Advances in Nanostructured Biomaterials and Their Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kwang Leong Choy

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6437 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoengineered biomaterials; bioactive coatings; intelligent biomaterials; bionanocomposites; biodegradable materials; surface modification; biomedical applications

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

Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing

edited by

Antonino Scandurra

and

Francesco Ruffino

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6014 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-field-induced spatially-confined photochemical deposition; laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD); laser dewetting of metals; laser ablation; laser vaporization; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sensing and biosensing; plasmonics; fundamentals quantum sensing; optical quantum sensing; electrochemical quantum sensing; magnetic quantum sensing; electrical quantum sensing

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

Novel Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Food Safety

edited by

Guangyang Liu

, Mengmeng Yan and Xiaolin Cao

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5672 | Submission Open

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)

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

edited by

Tapas K. Mandal

and

Nargish Parvin

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5093 | 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)

Low-Dimensional Materials: Thermal Characterization, Thermal Devices, and Thermal Management

edited by Xiangjun Liu, Yunshan Zhao and Yucheng Xiong

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; thermal conductivity; heat dissipation; heat transfer; thermal devices; thermal management; phonon transport; interfacial thermal transport

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

Two-Dimensional Ferromagnetic Materials for Spintronics: From Fundamental to Applications

edited by

Minghu Pan

and Qingyu Xu

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4110 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular beam epitaxial; the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method; van der Waals heterostructure; 2D ferromagnetism; proximity coupling; magnetic anisotropy; transition metal dichalcogenides: Fe3GeTe2; Cr2Ge2Te6; CrI3; and CrTe2; etc.

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

Low-Dimensional Perovskite Materials and Devices

edited by

Junke Jiang

and Qiuhua Liang

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3606 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional perovskite; synthesis techniques; crystal structures; optoelectronics; device physics; simulations

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

Nanostructured Mesoporous and Zeolite-Based Materials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov

and

Margarita Popova

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2034 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesoporous silicas; nanosized metal oxides; zeolites; hybrid zeolite/polymer; silica/polymer nanomaterials; green chemistry; modeling of zeolites

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

Nanomaterials for CO₂ Capture and Conversion

edited by

Lei Wang

and

Yuhuan Fei

submission deadline 6 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 storage; CO2 conversion; CO2 utilization; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; electrochemistry

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

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedicine Applications

edited by

Fathi Moussa

submission deadline 8 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7141 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanoparticles; fullerenes; nanotubes; nanohorns; graphene; biomedical applications

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

Neuromorphic Devices: Materials, Structures and Bionic Applications

edited by

Qing Wan

and Liqiang Zhu

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23033 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nano-structures; neuromorphic computing; artificial synapse; memristor; neuromorphic transistor; synaptic function; perception systems; dendrite integration; learning activities

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

Nanoelectrocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by Juan Carlos Calderón Gómez and Alejandro González Orive

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5467 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysts; PEM fuel cells; direct alcohol fuel cells; electrolysers; HER; ORR; OER; top-down; bottom-up; nanostructured materials

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

Advances in the Investigation of Semiconductor Quantum Dots

edited by

Zhenwei Ren

submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor quantum dots; light-emitting diodes; photovoltaics; photodetectors; ligand engineering; component optimization

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

Theoretical Calculation Study of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuhua Duan

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10298 | Submission Open

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)

Advances in Nanotoxicology: Health and Safety

edited by

Natalia Krasteva

and

Milena Georgieva

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10209 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; mechanism of nanotoxicity; nanoformulations as drug delivery systems; nanomedicine in cancer therapy; environmental toxicity of nanomaterials

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

Applications of Calcium Phosphate-Based Nanostructured Materials and Coatings: 2nd Edition

edited by

Elisa Boanini

and

Gabriela Graziani

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4493 | Submission Open

Keywords: calcium phosphates; nanostructure; coatings; biomedicine; morphologymechanical properties; solubility; crystallinity; ion release

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

Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Removal of New Emerging Pollutants from Water/Wastewater (2nd Edition)

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3958 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; nanoparticles; emerging pollutants; pharmaceuticals; water treatment; wastewater

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

Nonlinear Optics of Nanostructures and Metasurfaces

edited by

Vin-Cent Su

and

Meng-Hsin Chen

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3506 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum nonlinear optics; nonlinear metasurfaces; nonlinear nanophotonics; nonlinear resonant metasurfaces; nonlinear meta-optics

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

Green Nanoparticles for Topical Administration of Drugs

edited by

Elisabetta Esposito

Manuela Malatesta

and Maria Grazia Ortore

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2047 | Submission Open

Keywords: green nanoparticles; liposomes; ethosomes; skin; mucosae; transdermal delivery; sustainability; natural polymers; lipids; phospholipids

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

III-Nitride Semiconductors Thin Film and Nanostructured Material, Properties, Electronic, Optoelectronic, and Ferroelectric Applications

edited by

Tao Wang

submission deadline 13 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride semiconductors; epitaxy; electronic; optoelectronic and ferroelectric applications and devices

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

Advances in Nano-Engineered Composite Materials for Thermal Management

edited by

Yushi Liu

submission deadline 14 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4844 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-engineered composite materials; temperature regulation; thermal energy storage; nanofunctionalization; multi-scene applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties, and Cutting-Edge Applications

edited by

Guohai Chen

and Dai-Ming Tang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15636 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotube; nanoparticle; synthesis; chemical vapor deposition; spectroscopy; energy; electrode; cutting-edge device; AI; machine learning

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

Graphene-Like Nanomaterials: Simulation, Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Teodor I. Milenov

and

Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov

submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-like phases; nanomaterials; molecular dynamic simulations; X-ray diffractometry; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; scanning electron microscopy; transmission electron microscopy; Raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; quantum chemical calculations

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

Synthesis and Applications of Gold Nanoparticles: 2nd Edition

edited by

Wen-Huei Chang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8954 | Submission Open

Keywords: gold nanoparticles; metal nanoparticles; photonics; green synthesis; nanotechnology; functional material; biomedical applications

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

New Approach Methodologies for the Toxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials

edited by

Rossella Bengalli

and Eleonora Longhin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6254 | 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)

Design and Applications of Protein/Peptide Nanomaterials

edited by

Yongchun Liu

and Hao Su

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3089 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein; peptide; self-assembly; nanostructures; biomimetic; green agriculture; renewable energy; drug delivery; biosensing; catalysis

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

Ecotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials: Latest Advances and Prospects (2nd Edition)

edited by

Vera Lúcia Maria

and

Ângela Barreto

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2114 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; ecotoxicological impact; multi-endpoint assessments; mechanisms of toxicity; uptake/bioaccumulation; nanomaterial characterization; nano– bio-interactions; behavior/fate; environmental matrices; risk assessment

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

Facile Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Luminescent Nano-Phosphors

edited by

Jiaren Du

and Zetian Yang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open

Keywords: photochromism; persistent luminescence; storage phosphor; mechanoluminescence; dosimetry; rare-earth; transition metal; spectroscopy; nano-phosphors

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

Graphene and 2D Material-Based Photodetectors

edited by Pingping Yu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; two-dimensional; nanomaterials; photovoltaics; integrated circuit; optoelectronic properties

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

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

edited by

C. P. Keshavananda Prabhu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1362 | 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)

Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites

edited by

Cristina Balagna

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1258 | 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)

Application of Nanoporous Carbon in Energy

edited by Tie-Zhen Ren

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1251 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous carbon; design strategy; functionalization; energy conversion; structural feature; hybridization; encapsulation; doping

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

Microstructure Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Xiaoyan Liu

and Zhou Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 985 | 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)

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