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Advances in Photonic and Plasmonic Nanomaterials (3rd Edition)
edited by Nikolaos G. Semaltianos
submission deadline 26 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dot; nanocrystal; plasmon resonance; metamaterial; nanocomposite; photonics; nanostructures; carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Preparation, Characterization, Properties, Simulation, and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12458 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; graphene-based composites; organic coatings/films; thermal or magnetic properties; semiconducting nanoparticles; dental gels; adhesives; resins; and composites; water treatment; pollutant removal by nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Development of Advanced Nanomaterials and Electrolytes for Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10177 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage and conversion; batteries; Li/Na/K/Zn/Mg-ion batteries; supercapacitors; hybrid-ion capacitors; electrode materials; nanocomposite materials; electrolytes; biomaterials; porous carbon materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Metamaterials and Metasurfaces for Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation and Applications
edited by , Linda Shao and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7159 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterial; metasurface; wave manipulation; stealth technology; polarization control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Design of Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Devices submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5527 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; energy storage; energy conversion; electrochemistry; clean technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 866 | Submission Open
Keywords: inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; dermal toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; oral toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; biopersistance of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; human exposure to nanomaterials/nanoparticles; workplace safety; users’ safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials and Textiles (Second Edition) submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; textiles; fibers; non-woven; sol– gel technology; electrospinning; nanostructuring; functional textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Selected Papers from the 5th International Online Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN 2025) submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; 2D materials and graphene; nanoparticles and quantum dots; nanowires and nanotubes; nanobiology and nanomedicine; nanophotonics and plasmonics; nanoelectronics and nanodevices; nanoenergy and nanocatalysis; nanofabrication and nanomanipulation; nanofluidics
Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Stress Tolerance and Environmental Remediation
edited by , Feng Wang and Linjing Deng
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; agricultural stress tolerance; environmental remediation; soil remediation; toxicological evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The Applications of Metal Nanowires in Flexible and Stretchable Optoelectronics
edited by and Jianya Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanowires; flexible semiconductor devices; stretchable semiconductor materials and devices; nanowire materials and devices; nanowire growth; applications of nanowires; single nanowire
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
High-Performance Nano-Thermoelectric Materials: Progress and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional thermoelectric materials; emerging thermoelectric devices; fabrication and characterizations; structure– property relationship; waste heat recovery; electronic transport; thermal transport; phonon– electron interactions; theoretical investigations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Recent Advances in Energy Storage Based on Laser-Induced Carbon Nanomaterials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; supercapacitors/batteries/fuel cells; laser fabrication; characterizations; precursors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Emerging Trends in Nanostructured Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxide semiconductors; structure; morphology; defects; synthesis methods; applications; photodetectors; LEDs; solar cells; gas sensors; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanocrystalline Structures in Thin Films with Sensing and Biomedical Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; sensing technologies; biomedical applications; nanoscale characterization; structural evolution; thin film engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Study on Electronic and Structural Properties of Graphene
edited by Noelia Rubio
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; few-layer graphene; electronic properties; chemical stability; flexibility; structural properties; surface area; graphene functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Polymer Nanofilms
edited by and Haitao Ren
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10898 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; new materials; wide range of applications; multi-functional; biomedical; innovative; solving practical problems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Development and Synthesis of New Nanostructured Catalysts
edited by Bowen Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2072 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructures; nano-catalysts; MOFs/COFs; structure– property correlation; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; CO2 reduction; energy storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Novel Nanostructured Materials and Their Applications in Wastewater Treatment (Second Edition)
edited by Yong Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1386 | 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)
Nanoscale Carbon Materials for Advanced Energy-Related Applications
edited by , Huan Liu and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocarbons; synthesis methods; structure design; energy conversion and storage; energy conversion and storage mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon; carbon composites; hierarchical porosity; surface functionalization; heteroatom doping; battery; supercapacitor; fuel cell; electrocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Synthesis and Application of Optical Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by and Won Yeop Rho
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; photonic applications; nanomaterial characterization; biomedical imaging; nanosensors; energy harvesting; environmental monitoring; plasmonics; quantum dots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures
edited by Rosen N. Todorov
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 198 | 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)
Nanomaterials Unleashed: From Quantum Materials to Brain-Inspired Computing
edited by Jingsheng Chen and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum materials; nanomaterials; semiconductors; electronic devices; resistive switching; nonlinear dynamics; nanoscience and nanotechnology; bio-inspired computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Characterization and Applications of Nanomaterials in Sensors and Actuators (2nd Edition)
edited by Lin Jing
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; actuators; nanoscale devices; material analysis; sensing technology; actuation mechanisms; surface functionalization; piezoelectric materials; MEMS/NEMS; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanobiocomposite Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; metallic and ceramic nanobiocomposites; polymeric nanobiocomposites; preparation; surface modification; properties; antimicrobial activity; biomedical applications; medical implants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Biomimetic Composites and Bioinspired Devices Based on Nanomaterials
edited by , , and Xiancun Meng
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic design; biomimetic composites; bio-inspired sensors; bionic devices; biomimetics of machinery; bio-inspired interface materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterial-Based Multiphysic Field Polarization-Coupled Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and Fangpei Li
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric semiconductor; device physics; photodetectors; piezo-phototronics; pyro-phototronics; flexo-phototronics; nanogenerators; self-powered systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Hierarchical Nanostructured Materials for Multifunctional Applications (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 77 | 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)
Design and Fabrication of Nanostructured Metamaterials: Bridging Nanophotonics to Next-Generation Optical Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 57 | 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)
Fabrication Methods and Nanostructure Engineering of Conjugated Conducting Polymers for Energy Devices submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: conducting polymers; functional polymers; oxidative CVD; initiated CVD; vapor phase polymerization; in situ chemical polymerization; electropolymerization; spin coating; nanostructure engineering; energy devices; wearable electronics; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications
edited by and Antonietta Mancuso
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 710 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical– physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Technology in Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensors
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanogenerators; self-powered sensors; energy harvesting; nanomaterials; green energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Materials for Electric Applications
edited by and Dingyu Yang
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12204 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; metal-ion batteries; triboelectric nanogenerators; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Surface and Interfacial Sciences of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by Xin Zhang and Jianzhi Gao
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface and interface; van der Waals heterostruture; syntheses; electronic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | 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)
Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical synthesis; electrodeposition; self-assembly nanofabrication; nanostructured materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Laser–Nanostructure Interactions: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Shuai Guo
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser interactions; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; photonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanomaterials for Enhanced Biomedical Detection
edited by and Imam Uddin
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanopharmacotherapies; nanoengineering; nanotechnology; molecular imaging; contrast-enhanced imaging; biomedical imaging; gold nanoparticles; theranostics; organic nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterial Application in Environmental Monitoring and Water Treatment: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; sensitive nanomaterials; pollutant monitoring; nanocatalysts; advanced oxidation process; water treatment; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Machine Learning-Enabled Design and Optimization of Nanostructured Alloys
edited by Hanqing Xu
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured alloys; machine learning; materials design; computational optimization; high-throughput screening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Lanthanide-Doped Luminescent Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, Optical Properties and Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | 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 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | 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)
Irradiation Effects on Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 17 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: irradiation effects; nanomaterials; defect engineering; defect dynamics; radiation-tolerant materials; in situ characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Synthesis and Applications of Nanoscale Materials for Renewable Energy submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; hydrogen production and storage; CO2 conversion; fuel cell and electrolyzer; Li/Na batteries; supercapacitors; water splitting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Inorganic and Organic Solar Cells submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; organic solar cells; inorganic solar cells; device stability; interfacial engineering; large-area processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Gas-Sensing Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; gas sensors; sensor technology; surface modification; nano-structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)

High-Performance Nanoscale Electronic Sensors—Innovations and Applications

edited by and
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical sensors; SERS sensors; gas sensors; wearable devices; self-powered sensors; multimodal sensing; MEMs; machine learning; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Advanced Fibers and Textiles
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; graphene; MXene; carbon nanotubes; silicon dioxide; metal nanoparticles/nanowires; advanced fibers and textiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Integrated Circuit Research for Nanoscale Field-Effect Transistors: 2nd Edition
edited by Huiyong Hu
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: FETs; nanomaterials; nanointegrated circuits; nano-semiconductor device; channel effect; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Advanced Nanomaterials and Energy Storage Technologies: Supercapacitor and Batteries submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 836 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
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