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Carbon Nanomaterials for Photonics and Optoelectronics

edited by Ying Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; ultrafast photonics; optical microstructures; novel device architecture; light-emitting devices; photodetectors and image sensors; solar cells; in-sensor optoelectronic computing

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

Thermal Transport in Nanostructured Materials

edited by

S. M. Sohel Murshed

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal transport; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; thermal energy; thermophysical properties; nanomaterials design

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

Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by Jiabin Sun

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; materials properties; structural failure; theoretical models; numerical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications, and Devices

edited by Jing Yang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13307 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride semiconductor epitaxial growth; laser diodes; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; transistors

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

Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Junqi Wang

, Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; intelligent biomass-based materials; biomass-modified electrolytes; electrode materials; supercapacitors; pollutant treatment; air purification; reusable adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Design of Nanocatalysts and Electrodes: Application to Fuel Cell and Water Electrolysis (Second Edition)

edited by

Namgee Jung

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open

Keywords: fabrication of electrocatalysts; new design of electrodes and nanomaterials; oxygen reduction reaction; hydrogen oxidation reaction; methanol oxidation reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; hydrogen evolution reaction; fuel cell; water electrolysis; hydrogen production and storage

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

Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Neuromorphic Application

edited by Ya Lin

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 651 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanodevices; memristor; photosensor; phototransistor; optoelectronic synaptic devices; neuromorphic system; artificial vision; sensory functions

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

Nanowires: Growth, Properties, and Applications

edited by Jianlei Kuang

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanowires; growth mechanism; composites; functional material; device; theoretical calculation

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

Novel Materials in Advanced Oxidation/Reduction Processes: A Holistic Approach to Environmental Remediation

edited by

Inmaculada Velo Gala

, Eliana Sousa Da Silva,

Pascal Wong-Wah-Chung

and

María Del Pilar Fernández-Poyatos

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-free nanomaterials synthesis; green chemical synthesis; catalytic materials; photocatalytic materials; electrocatalytic materials; nanomaterials in photoelectrochemistry; thermocatalytic application; nanomaterials in advanced oxidation processes; water splitting (for H2 and/or O2 generation); CO2 reduction; water treatments

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

The Application of Metal Nanowires in Flexible and Stretchable Electronics

edited by Shuxin Li and Ni Liu

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanowires; flexible electronics; stretchable electronics; synthesis and surface modification; wearable electronics; hybrid nanomaterials; energy storage devices; mechanical properties and durability

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Novel Energy Storage Devices

edited by

Yanmin Wang

and Hao Li

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrode; energy storage; application; devices; electrolytes

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

Sulfur-Based Nanomaterials for Secondary Batteries

edited by

Mauro Francesco Sgroi

and

Carlotta Francia

submission deadline 22 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: sulfur cathodes; transition metal sulfides; Li-S batteries; Mg batteries; K batteries; Na batteries; Li polysulfides; shuttling mechanism

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

Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Cristina Andreoli

and Andrea Zijno

submission deadline 23 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6713 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches; in silico methodologies; FAIR approach

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

Research for Food Contact Materials and Sensors Based on Nanomaterials

edited by Pengcheng Nie

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1104 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; nanoscale identification; contaminant monitoring; novel analytical techniques; rapid detection device; food quality and safety

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

Design, Functionalization and Applications of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Zhongyu Yang, Zoe Armstrong and Li Feng

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; nanomaterials; functionalization and size control in MOFs; functionalization of nanoparticles; enzyme encapsulation in MOFs; enzyme immobilization on nanomaterials; MOFs in photochemistry/physics; MOFs in chemical/biochemical catalysis; MOFs in environmental protection; MOFs in controlled delivery

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

Research on the Tribological and Lubricating Performance of Nanomaterials

edited by Gengrui Zhao and Yawen Yang

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-tribology; anti-wear nanomaterials; friction and wear at micro- and nanoscales; self-lubricating nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Functional Nanocomposites: From Strategic Design to Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mohammed Jaouad Meziani

and

Li Cao

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanotubes; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets

Mechanics and Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials and Structures

edited by Shuze Zhu

submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials and structures; mechanical performance; deformation-coupled multiphysics properties; nanowires; nanotubes; 2D materials; 2D polymers; structural engineering; van der Waals structures

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

Synthesis and Applications of Anisotropic Nanoparticles

edited by

Javier Reguera

submission deadline 27 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open

Keywords: anisotropic nanoparticles; directionality; nanorods; nanodumbbells; nanoplates; nanostars; nanowires; polyhedral; Janus; synthesis; assembly; structure– properties

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

Advances in Green Nanotechnology: From Nanoparticles' Green Synthesis to Their Applications in Engineering

edited by

Rui A. Lima

Diana Pinho

and Beatriz D. Cardoso

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11256 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; biosynthesis; biological synthesis; sustainable chemistry; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; engineering applications

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

Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures

edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3748 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices

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

Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities

edited by

Joanna Rydz

Marta Musioł

and

Barbara Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3599 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy

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

Nano Surface Engineering: 2nd Edition

edited by

Hao Wu

Kejian Ding

and

Guosong Wu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3141 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; nanomaterials; nanoscale; nanostructure; thin film; low-dimensional materials; functional interfaces; surface modification techniques

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

Advances in Nanotechnology for Medical Implants

edited by

Csaba Balázsi

and

Katalin Balázsi

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-based biomaterials; drug delivery systems; bioactive coatings; biocompatible nanocomposites; biodegradable materials; bone tissue engineering; novel scaffolds by additive manufacturing; surface modification of implants; bone regeneration; osteointegration; artificial intelligence in the medical implant industry

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

Photonics and Plasmonics of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Zhao Chen

and Fan Wu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 506 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; plasmonics; nanowaveguides and devices; photonic nanostructures; metamaterials and metasurfaces; light-matter interactions at the nanoscale; optoelectronics

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

Novel Nanotechnology-Based Methods in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Cristina Núñez González

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanomedicine; oncology; diagnosis; therapy

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

Nanosensors for the Rapid Detection of Agricultural Products

edited by Xiaoping Yu and

Jian Wu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanosensors; agricultural products; foods; environment; rapid detection; electrochemical sensor; spectral sensors

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

Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways

edited by

Ana Teresa Brandão

and

Carlos Pereira

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: green electrochemistry; sustainable energy storage; eco-friendly technologies; electrochemical processes; renewable energy conversion; environmental remediation; sustainable batteries; waste-to-energy systems; energy efficiency

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

Surface Modifications of Inorganic Nanoparticles and Their Applications

edited by

Giuseppe Vitiello

and Giulio Pota

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and metal oxide nanoparticles; nanostructured materials and interfaces; chemical conjugation; exchange ligand binding; photo-deposition; photo-oxidation and photo-reduction methods; functional groups; organic and photosensitizer ligands; amphiphiles and biomolecules

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

Nanomanufacturing for Micro/Nano Sensors and Photodetectors Applications

edited by

Huan Hu

, Linbao Luo and Baoshi Qiao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofabrication technologies; nano-optoelectronic devices; nano-sensors; surfaces and interfaces; nanoscopic simulation

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

Novel Nanomaterials for Neuromorphic Devices

edited by Huilin Li

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial; quantum dot; two-dimensional material; perovskite; nanotube; nanowire; neuromorphic device; memristor; artificial synapse; artificial sensory neuron; synaptic plasticity; neuromorphic computing; memory-in computing

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

Nanotechnology-Based Electrochemical Biosensors

edited by

Cristina Tortolini

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biosensors; electrochemical techniques; point-of-care; smart devices

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

Nanomaterials-Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Applications

edited by

Xiaoning Zhao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: memristor; nanomaterials; resistive switching; synaptic behavior; neuromorphic application

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

Research Progress of Nanoscale of Shielding Materials

edited by Jinchuan Zhao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | 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)

Design and Characterization of Nanostructured Electrode Materials

edited by Can Cui and

Zhiheng Xu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured electrode materials; electrocatalysis; advanced material characterization; scalable synthesis; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; charge transport mechanisms; computational design

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

Applications of Nanocrystals in Energy and Catalysis

edited by

Shilong Jiao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocrystals; energy conversion; catalysis; energy storage; high-surface-energy nanocrystals

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

Functional Nanostructured Semiconductors: Design, Synthesis, Optoelectronic and Electronic Device Applications

edited by Hai Zhang and Jun Zhu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured semiconductors; electronic devices; optical properties; nanofabrication; quantum confined structures; optoelectronics; photonics; energy harvesting; sensing technologies; device integration

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

High Performance of Nanomaterials in Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by Chunliu Xu and

Yuan Wang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; zinc-ion batteries; nanomaterials; energy storage; cathode; anode; structural design; electrochemical performance

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

Advanced 2D Materials for Emerging Application

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16704 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; two dimensional material; energy conversion and storage devices; drug carriers; catalysts; sensors

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

Thermal Challenges in Renewable Energy: Nanofluidic Solutions

edited by

Muhammad Mubashir Bhatti

Kambiz Vafai

and

Sara I. Abdelsalam

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1953 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofluids; electro-magneto-hydrodynamics; porous media; nanotechnology; renewable energy engineering; machine learning techniques; artificial neural networks (ANNs)

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

Advanced Nanostructures in Thermal Engineering: Design, Fabrication and Application

edited by

Yunqing Tang

Hongyu Zheng

Bing Yang

and Dongjing Liu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale heat conduction/convection/radiation; interfacial thermal transport; electron– phonon coupling; phonon transmission; near-junction thermal management; thermal interface materials; surface modification; interface construction; thermoelectric effect; electronic packaging

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

Functional and Structural Properties of Polymeric Nanocomposites

edited by

Marialuigia Raimondo

and

Raffaele Longo

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; smart materials; self-sensing; self-heating; de-icing; Joule heating; self-healing; Joule heating curing; aeronautics; automotive; flame retardance composites; electronic devices; packaging; biomedical field

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Study on Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Guoping Zhao

, Qian Zhao and Yuqing Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced magnetic nanomaterials; topological spin structures; permanent magnets

Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts

edited by

Jing-He Yang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; catalysis; nanotechnology; materials science; structure-property relationship; performance assessment; single-atom catalysts; nanoporous materials; operando characterization; machine learning; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis; environmental catalysis; energy catalysis; electrocatalysis

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

Magnetics Meets Optics: Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies and Applications

edited by Shirong Lin, Li Ma and Zhongquan Nie

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 153 | 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)

Sustainable CO₂ Capture and Catalytic Conversion

edited by Qihao Yang,

Xu Chen

, Guoxiang Yang and Jiawei Zhong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 utilization; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; plasma catalysis

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

New Perspective on Micro- and Nano-Lithography Technology

edited by Isabella Farella

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanolithography; microlithography; nanomaterials; novel lithography techniques; nanostructures and nanodevices; unconventional lithography; nanoscale characterization; nanofabrication and device integration

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

Advanced Nanocomposites for Sensing Applications

edited by

Yao Yao

and

Xianhe Huang

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13518 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanocomposites; physical sensor; chemical sensor; sensitive mechanism of nanocomposites; sensitive electronics

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

Environmental Fate, Transport and Effects of Nanoplastics

edited by

Philippe Le Coustumer

Serge Stoll

Mohammed Baalousha

and

Wei Liu

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12059 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoplastic; ecotoxicity; fate; transport; environment organism; human; health; socio-economic impacts

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

Nanomaterials for Battery Applications

edited by Mobinul Islam

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4130 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; battery technology; nanostructured electrodes; solid-state electrolytes; energy density; charge– discharge cycles; electrochemical performance; lithium-ion batteries; battery safety; sustainable energy storage

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

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