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Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices
edited by , Chunhui Duan and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1878 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; (flexible) devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Study on Photoelectric Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
edited by Ping Yang, , Yanfang Zhao and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1717 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; low-dimensional materials; surface modification; hetero-/homo-junction; biomedical imaging; photoelectrocatalysis; photoelectric conversion; photoelectric sensing; thermal management; semiconductor optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedicine Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanoparticles; fullerenes; nanotubes; nanohorns; graphene; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 771 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; analytical methods; (bio)sensors; pollutant treatment and conversion processes; health care devices and procedures; synthesis of high value-added products; catalysis; energy conversion and storage; green technologies; emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advancements in Plasmonic Nanophotonics: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Juan Li
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanomaterials; plasmonic nanophotonics; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; plasmon-enhanced fluorescence; optical super-resolution imaging; optical sensing; plasmonic photocatalysis; plasmonic biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Mesoporous and Zeolite-Based Materials: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 83 | 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)
Application of Nanotechnology in Medical Diagnosis and Imaging
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors; chemical sensors; computed tomography (CT); disease prevention; drug delivery system; fluorescent proteins; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); nanoheaters; nano-imaging; nanomedicine; nano/microdevices for biomedical use; nanoparticles; nanothermometers; nuclear medicine; ultrasound; X-ray
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in Nanowires and Superconductors (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum wires; superconductors; carbon nanotubes; topological insulators; spin– orbit; Majorana fermions; parafermions; superlattices; topologically protected quantum computation; Luttinger liquids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Laser Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion
edited by and Fengyi Zhao
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser synthesis; laser microfabrication; nanomaterials; batteries; electrochemical capacitors; thermogalvanic cells; solar energy conversion; photocatalytic reactors; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanotechnology in Oncology: Research, Diagnosis and Therapy submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials nanotechnology; nanomedicine; cancer; oncology; diagnosis; molecular imaging; treatment; therapy; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Metallic Nanomaterial Applications in Selective Catalysis and Clean Energy
edited by Ming Zhao
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1094 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalyst; metallic nanomaterials; selective catalysis; multi-compositional nanomaterials; palladium; hydrogenation; hydrogen evolution; biomass upgrading
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
The Applications of Nanomaterials for the Treatment of Heavy Metal-Polluted Water and Soils
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; heavy metal adsorption; waste treatment; soil treatment; sustainable waste management; environmental remediation; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Green and Sustainable World submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9109 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials for sustainable technologies; ecological catalysis; nanomaterials for personalized medicine; sustainability and recycling; green synthesis of nanomaterials; nanomaterials for hydrogen technology; nanomaterials for clean energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6902 | Submission Open
Keywords: simulations of nanomaterials and nanostructures; computational methods for predicting nanostructures; molecular dynamics simulations of nanoscale systems; theoretical models of nanostructures; theoretical investigations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanomaterials in Gas and Humidity Sensors
edited by Yang Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5364 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; humidity sensors; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; low-dimensional nanostructures; sensibility; selectivity; sensing mechanisms; flexible/wearable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Synthesis and Applications of Gold Nanoparticles: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2549 | 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)
Functional Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2050 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomedicine; targeted delivery; cancer therapy; chemotherapy; phototherapy; chemodynamic therapy; starving therapy; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1141 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric property; ferroelectric property; piezoelectric property; ferroelectric nanomaterials; antiferroelectric nanomaterials; downscaling; microelectronics; thin films; multilayers; superlattices; nanorods; nanowires; nanotubes; nanofibers; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Hybrid Nanostructured Composites for Environmental and Bio-Sensing Application submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; metal oxides; hybrid composites; colorimetric assays; SERS; heavy metals; biomarkers; pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Advances in Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 666 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Application of Nanomaterials as Catalysts for Energy Storage and Conversion submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal and oxide nanoparticles; complex nanoparticles; nanoparticle catalysts; materials for energy storage and conversion; solar energy; water splitting; hydrogen energy; sustainable material management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Green Energy
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 439 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hydrogen storage; CO2 capture; fossil fuel recovery; water splitting catalyst; anti-reflective; superhydrophobic
Biomass-Based Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Application
edited by Liheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 432 | Submission Open
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)
Advances and Recent Trends in Functional Membranes and Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Applications
edited by Krešimir Košutić and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 247 | 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 Calcium Phosphate-Based Nanostructured Materials and Coatings: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 185 | 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)
Developments and Applications of Heterocycles, Macrocycles and Their Hybrid Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 112 | 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)
Nanostructured Oxides: Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured oxides; synthesis techniques; functional nanomaterials; energy storage; catalysis; sensors; electronics; environmental applications; biomedical applications; two-dimensional oxides; hybrid nanomaterials; photovoltaics; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Theoretical Calculation Study of Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 92 | 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)
III-Nitride Semiconductors Thin Film and Nanostructured Material, Properties, Electronic, Optoelectronic, and Ferroelectric Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 92 | 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)
Ecotoxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials: Latest Advances and Prospects—Volume II submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 90 | 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)
Transmission Electron Microscopy for Investigating Nanomaterials: Structural Analysis, Physical Properties, and Dynamic Behaviors
edited by Wanpeng Li and Xiaocui Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: electron diffraction; HRTEM; STEM-HAADF/ABF; in-line/off-axis electron holography; ultrafast TEM; in situ TEM; 4D-STEM; EELS; EDS; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Cytotoxicity Evaluation and Antibacterial Activity of Nanoscale Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nanoparticles; toxicity; test; antibacterial activity; in vitro
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Physical Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid quantum structures; self-assembled quantum dots; quantum wells; laser diode; quantum light source; photodetector; nanocavity; epitaxial lift-off; alignment technique
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Application of Nanoporous Carbon in Energy
edited by Tie-Zhen Ren
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 81 | 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)
Nonlinear Optics of Nanostructures and Metasurfaces
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 76 | 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)
Graphene and 2D Material-Based Photodetectors
edited by Pingping Yu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; two-dimensional; nanomaterials; photovoltaics; integrated circuit; optoelectronic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Magnetization and Magnetic Disorder at the Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic materials synthesis; magnetic properties; nanoscale magnetism; magnetic disorder; magnetic oxides; ferrites; diluted magnetic oxides; manganites; magnetic nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Probe and Engineer Quantum Materials and Applications Using Novel Nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) Systems
edited by Xie Hongchao and Shengwei Jiang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMSs); quantum materials; 2D magnetism; superlattice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nano-Electrodes for High-Performance Supercapacitors
edited by Lin Mei
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; energy storage; nano-electrodes; storage mechanisms; electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
New 2D Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Elisabeth Mansfield and R. Colby Evans
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; energy storage; energy conversion; synthesis; characterization; supercapacitors; batteries; solar cells; catalysis; electrocatalysis; theoretical modeling; device fabrication; sustainability; environmental impact; emerging applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Novel Physical Properties of Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials
edited by Jia Shi
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials; magneto-optical coupling; spin; heterostructure; theoretical calculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Advances in Nano-Engineered Composite Materials for Thermal Management
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 55 | 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)
Nanomaterials for Biological Applications: Innovative Strategies from Theranostic Approaches to Regenerative Medicine submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 53 | 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)
Recent Advance in Biomacromolecular Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomacromolecule; nanoparticle; cellulose; protein; polysaccharide; preparation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Sensing Applications of Semiconductor Nanomaterials
edited by Guang Yao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; sensing diagnosis; intervention therapy; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Green Nanotechnology: From Nanoparticles' Green Synthesis to Their Applications in Engineering
edited by , and Beatriz D. Cardoso
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; biosynthesis; biological synthesis; sustainable chemistry; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; engineering applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Understanding and Controlling of Immunotoxicity of Nanomaterials submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: physicochemical drivers of hazards; mechanisms of hazards; pathways of adverse outcomes; modelling of risk; immunotoxicity; nanotoxicology; dosimetry; risk assessment; change grouping strategies; safety by design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials with High Photoelectrochemical Properties
edited by Jianmin Gu
submission deadline 27 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical properties; catalysis; energy conversion; environmental or biological processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials II
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2503 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive materials; smart materials and devices; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; electro-/magnetorheological fluid; micro-/nanomotors; metamaterials; field responsive photonic crystals; ferro-/piezoelectric materials; photoelectric and photocatalytic materials; responsive polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nano-Enabled Materials for Clean Water and Energy Generation submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7598 | 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)
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