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Nanosensors for the Rapid Detection of Agricultural Products

edited by Xiaoping Yu and

Jian Wu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 146 | 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)

Novel Nanotechnology-Based Methods in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

edited by

Cristina Núñez González

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

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

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

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 128 | 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 107 | 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 103 | 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)

Research Progress of Nanoscale of Shielding Materials

edited by Jinchuan Zhao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 83 | 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)

Novel Nanomaterials for Neuromorphic Devices

edited by Huilin Li

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 82 | 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)

Design and Characterization of Nanostructured Electrode Materials

edited by Can Cui and

Zhiheng Xu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 81 | 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)

Nanomaterials-Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Applications

edited by

Xiaoning Zhao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

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

(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 75 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by Hai Zhang and Jun Zhu

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 63 | 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)

Applications of Nanocrystals in Energy and Catalysis

edited by

Shilong Jiao

submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

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

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

High Performance of Nanomaterials in Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by Chunliu Xu and

Yuan Wang

submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 533 | 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 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15210 | 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 1681 | 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 | Viewed by 320 | 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 | Viewed by 220 | 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)

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 145 | 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)

Study on Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Guoping Zhao

, Qian Zhao and Yuqing Li

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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 130 | 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)

Sustainable CO₂ Capture and Catalytic Conversion

edited by Qihao Yang,

Xu Chen

, Guoxiang Yang and Jiawei Zhong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 103 | 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 86 | 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 12606 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10098 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2924 | 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)

Functional Design, Optical Properties and Applications of Advanced Luminescent Nanomaterials

edited by

Jiayan Liao

and Qianqian Su

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1808 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent nanomaterials; quantum dots; upconversion nanoparticles; carbon dots; polymer dots; hybrid nanomaterials; controlled synthesis; surface– interface engineering; optical properties; biomedical imaging; nanotechnology applications

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

Roadmaps for Nanomaterials in Radiation Therapy

edited by

Yuri Mackeyev

and Geraldine V Vijay

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; nanomaterials; cancer treatment; radiation therapy

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

Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis

edited by

Mohammed Es-Souni

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotocatalysts; photocatalysis; water splitting; CO2 reduction; pollutant control; environmental remediation

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

Novel Nanomaterial Anode for Energy Storage Devices: Materials, Fabrication, and Performance Enhancement

edited by Xingxing Jiao

submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage devices; lithium-ion batteries; nanomaterial fabrication; silicon-based nanomaterials; tin-based nanomaterials; hybrid and composite nanomaterials

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

New Trends of Nanostructured Materials for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)

edited by Deli Li

submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic light-emitting diodes; white OLED; thermally activated delayed fluorescence; multi-resonance; host materials; exciplex

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

Interplay between Nanomaterials and Plants

edited by Xiang Zhao and Haixin Cui

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4719 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano agrochemicals; nanopesticides; nanofertilizers; gene modification; nanodelivery; plant growth; plant absorption; uptake and transfer; conduction behavior; plant– nanomaterial interaction

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

Nano-Photonics: Subwavelength Optical Elements, Metasurfaces, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Wu

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4676 | Submission Open

Keywords: subwavelength optical elements; metasurfaces; metastructures; metamaterials; plasmonics; quantum photonics

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

Radiation Technology in Nanomaterials

edited by

Elham Gharibshahi

and

Miltiadis (Miltos) Alamaniotis

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3924 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanofabrication; ionizing radiation; gamma radiation; radiation-induced synthesis; radiolytic method; radiation detection and radiation effects; application of nanomaterials

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

Control of New Pollutants by Functional Nanomaterials and Their Ecological Risk Assessment

edited by

Cheng Peng

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3812 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; new pollutants; adsorption; degradation; removal; ecological risk; biotoxicity

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

Current Research in Nanocrystals and Their Implications for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Conversion, and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Atanu Jana

and Tarak Nath Mandal

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3078 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocrystals; energy conversion and storage; optoelectronics; device fabrication; materials engineering; water-splitting; supercapacitor; battery; solar cells; light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

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

Application of Nanocatalysts in the Transformation and Degradation of Organic Pollutants

edited by Shiping Xu and Huazhang Guo

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2485 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; organic pollutants; photocatalysis; degradation; mechanism

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

Nanocoating for Antibacterial Applications

edited by

Loredana Tammaro

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2425 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoscale; coating; nanoparticles; nanocoating; antibacterial coatings; active coatings; antibacterial activity; biomedical; characterization

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

Photonics/Optoelectronics Properties and Applications of Two-Dimensional Heterostructures

edited by Hailu Wang, Tiange Zhao and Zhigao Hu

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2166 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; photodetectors; photodiodes; field-effect transistors; charge carrier transport

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

Theoretical and Computational Studies of Nanocrystals

edited by

Xiaohua Yu

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanothermodynamic; theories computational; computing method; research progress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)

Gas–Liquid–Solid Interface Characterization and Targeted Regulation

edited by

Yangchao Xia

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1257 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface adsorption; interface control; interface characterization; fine minerals flotation; nanomaterials; functional materials; separation engineering

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

Nanoscale Photonics and Optoelectronics

edited by Heyuan Guan and Tiefeng Yang

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; metasurface; integrated nanoscale electronics and optoelectronics; photodetector; nanoscale devices; nanomaterials

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

Synthesis of Functional Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Paulina Żeliszewska

and

Monika Wasilewska

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanoparticles; biomedical applications; drug delivery; multifunctionality; nanomedicine

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

Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Nanosystems

edited by

Alessio Mezzi

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst surfaces; adsorption; surface chemical reactions; surface characterizations; surfaces and interfaces; physico-chemical properties of nanosystems

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

New Progress in Targeted Delivery of Nanocarriers

edited by

Jose L. Arias

submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: passive drug targeting; active drug targeting; nanoparticles; ligand-mediated delivery; image-guided drug delivery

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

Laser Processing and Characterization of Materials in Nanoscale

edited by

Mohamed Boutinguiza

and Óscar Barro

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1390 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser synthesis of nanomaterials; laser processing of nanostructures; nanomaterials fabrication; advanced laser applications; micro- and nano-manufacturing; nanomaterials characterization

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

Nanoscale Photonics and Metamaterials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Pao Tai Lin

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; metamaterials; optical properties; surface plasmons; nano-optics; nano-fabrication; dielectric metasurfaces

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

Nano-Carbons for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Jian-Gan Wang

and Rui Zhou

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon; nanomaterials; energy conversion; energy storage; synthesis; interfacial engineering

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

Quantum Dot Materials and Their Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Yaohong Zhang

and

Guohua Wu

submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dot; solar cells; light-emitting diode; photodetector; passivation; charge dynamics

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Efficient Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Gege He

and

Shun Lu

submission deadline 19 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5448 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion and storage; battery technologies; nanomaterials; manufacturing processes; system integration

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

Degradation of Pollutants by Nanostructured Photocatalysts

edited by

Davide Spanu

Sandro Recchia

and Marco Pinna

submission deadline 19 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3174 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanostructures; environmental remediation; water purification; green chemistry; pollutant degradation; air purification; nanotechnology; advanced oxidation processes

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

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