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Development and Application of Defective Nanocatalysts
edited by Yang Luo
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: cutting-edge nanomaterials; material defects; defect engineering; advanced synthesis; catalysts; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Nanostructured Plasmonic Sensors submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; plasmonics; sensing; self-assembly; nanostructured materials; LSPR; SERS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings for Electrochemical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; evaporation; sputtering; ion beam assisted deposition (IBD); chemical vapour deposition (CVD); plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD); atomic layer deposition (ALD); cathodic arc deposition; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sol– gel; electrodeposition; energy storage; thin film battery; hydrogen energy production; fuel cells; electroplating; electrolysis; plasma electrolytic oxidation; electropolishing. photoelectrochemical reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advanced Materials: Sustainable Energy Harvesting, Environmental Cleanup and Functional Application
edited by , and
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen energy; energy harvesting; environmental cleanup; battery; functional material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Synthesis, Characterization and Upscaling of Nanomaterials submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; synthesis; characterization; upscaling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nano Materials for Supercapacitors with High Performance
edited by Fuqiang Liu
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; nanomaterials; energy storage; electrode materials; carbon nanostructures; transition metal oxides; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); 2D materials; electrochemical performance; high power density
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Pioneering Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Energy and Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis and sustainable chemistry; energy conversion and storage; environmental sensing and electrooxidation; nano-biosensors and medical diagnostics; emerging technologies and smart nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
HfO2-Based Ferroelectric Thin Films and Devices
edited by Ren-Ci Peng and
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; novel topological domains; HfO2-based ferroelectric; domain and domain dynamics; wake-up effect and fatigue; endurance; metastable ferroelectric phase; ferroelectric memory and logic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Superconductivity
edited by
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: filamentary superconductor; quantum confinement; interfacial heterostructures; novel fabrication techniques; theoretical model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Research Progress of Graphene-Based Photodetectors
edited by Carmela Bonavolontà
submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; heterojunctions; graphene; carbon nanotubes; quantum sensors; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Biomedicine and Nanotheranostics
edited by
submission deadline 22 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; nanomedicine; nanotheranostic; nanocarriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances and Applications of Nanomaterials in Terahertz Science and Technology
edited by Juan A. Delgado-Notario
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open
Keywords: terahertz; sensing; imaging; detectors; sources; devices; spectroscopy; 2D materials; graphene; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Catalysis at the Nanoscale: Insights from Theory and Simulation
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; theoretical modeling; computational chemistry; machine learning in catalysis; reaction mechanisms; multiscale simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
State-of-the-Art Nanostructured Photodetectors
edited by and Fabi Zhang
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; quantum confinement; plasmons; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructures for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: SERS; TERS; nanoscale chemical imaging; nanostructures for SERS; plasmonic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Harnessing Advanced Nanostructures for Catalysis/Electrocatalysis Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance catalysts; electronic properties; pollutant degradation; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Nanomaterials-Enabled Immunotherapy
edited by Daehwan Park
submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biomaterials; immunotherapy; nanomedicine; drug delivery system; cancer therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanoparticles for Multiple Drug Release submission deadline 27 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; drug delivery; combination therapy; chemoresistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanostructured Materials and Coatings for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 17197 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocoatings; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanoparticles; bioactive; biomedical; surface functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Porous Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Application (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6753 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous nanomaterials; MOFs; sensors; drug delivery; gas separation; energy storage; fuel cell; nanocatalysis; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Graphene-Like Nanomaterials: Simulation, Preparation, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2335 | 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)
Advanced Understanding of Metal-Based Catalysts submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1408 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; metal-based catalysts; spectroscopy; DFT; modeling; kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Electronic Structure and Transport Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials and heterostructures; electronic structure; electronic transport; TMDs; van der Waals stacking; topological insulators; spintronic; magnetic; monolayers; strain and defect engineering; STM; ARPES
Emerging 2D Materials for Transistors and Photodetectors
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; electronic and optoelectronic devices; nanotechnology; industrialization; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Tuning Interfaces for High-Efficiency Solar Cells: Insights into Nano-Scale Mechanisms and Material Design
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; photovoltaics; interface engineering; charge transport; energy band alignment; light harvesting; photovoltaic conversion efficiency; interface defects; device optimization; solar cells; photovoltaics; interface engineering; nano-scale mechanisms; material design; efficiency enhancement; charge transport; charge separation; recombination losses; light harvesting; energy conversion; nanomaterials; thin-film solar cells; heterojunctions; perovskite solar cells; silicon solar cells; organic solar cells; quantum dots; metal oxides; 2D materials (graphene; MoS2; etc.); tandem solar cells; interface defects; interface passivation; energy band alignment; contact resistance; interfacial layers; electron transport layer; hole transport layer; surface passivation; heterojunction interfaces; photovoltaic performance; photovoltaic conversion efficiency; short-circuit current (Jsc); open-circuit voltage (Voc); fill factor (FF); stability; degradation mechanism; computational modeling; device simulation; device optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Wastewater and Soil
edited by
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; heavy metal adsorption; waste treatment; soil treatment; sustainable waste management; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
New Trends in the Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
edited by Liu Qian
submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanotube synthesis; carbon nanotube applications; structure– property relationships; sustainable nanotechnology; advanced manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12110 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical engineering; nanomaterials; function; application; adsorption; catalyst; coating; pollutant treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanoscale Catalytic Synthesis of Biodegradable or Biobased Polymeric Materials from Carbon Dioxide
edited by , , and Shan Ren
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7094 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalytic synthesis; carbon dioxide (CO2); biodegradable materials; polymeric materials; catalyst; electrolytes; lithium-ion batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Functional Polymer and Ceramic Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5965 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; ceramic nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; interface; multifunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Organic/Perovskite Solar Cell
edited by and Runnan Yu
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5921 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; photovoltaic materials; material chemistry; device physics; device engineering; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Removal of New Emerging Pollutants from Water/Wastewater (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5091 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysts; nanoparticles; emerging pollutants; pharmaceuticals; water treatment; wastewater
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
A Sustainable Future Using 2D and 1D Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4064 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructure; nanodevice; nanocomposite; nanomembrane; nanomedicine; nanocircuit; chemical; physical; biological; thermal; optical; electrical; quantum; catalyst; energy; multifunctional; green; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3891 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; ultrathin films; functionality; graphene; graphene oxide; non-metallic elements; devices; supercapacitors; Li-ion battery; electrochemistry; colloids and surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Application of Nanomaterials in Solid-State Energy Storage Materials and Batteries (Second Edition)
edited by , Zhibao Huo and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3022 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state batteries; nanomaterials; solid electrolytes; battery integration; solid interface chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoscale Materials for Detection and Remediation of Water Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2731 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; water pollution; water analysis; electrochemical detection; organic pollutants; inorganic pollutants; pathogens; sensors; filtration systems; water remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials
edited by Junfeng Yan, Jiaolong Liu and Zhen Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2406 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; nanocomposites; wave absorbing materials; metamaterial; ultraviolet; first-principle
Recent Progress in Solar Cells Based on Nanomaterials
edited by Chao Ding and Hua Li
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2308 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; photovoltaics; solar cells; carrier dynamics; light harvesting; light management; interface engineering; surface chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Current Trends in Nanostructured Biosensors: A Journey into the Future of Detection and Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1352 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors; materials; biomolecules; environment; clinical and food quality control; nanostructured biosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrothermal method; colloidal method; CVD; ion exchange reaction; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; energy storage; solar cells; PEC
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Low-Dimensional Materials: Thermal Characterization, Thermal Devices, and Thermal Management
edited by Xiangjun Liu, Yunshan Zhao and Yucheng Xiong
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 279 | 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)
Preparation of High-Performance Nanofiber Membranes for Separation Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiber membranes; high performance; separation applications; electrospinning; membrane fabrication; surface modification; porosity control
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanostructured Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Engineering Applications and Green Sustaibable Solutions
edited by Talha Bin Yaqub, Jicheng Ding and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; thin films; tribology; sustainable engineering; green mobility technology; wear and friction resistance; eco-friendly materials; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Review Collection in Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; sensors; shape-memory materials; actuators; soft robotics; flexible electronics; wearable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Practical Perovskite Nanomaterials for Modern Optoelectronic Devices
edited by Shizhong Yue and Kuankuan Ren
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cell; LED; laser; sensor; perovskites; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion
edited by Lele Wang
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; fuel cells; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanocomposites; energy storage; graphene; carbon nanotubes; batteries; supercapacitors; energy conversion; electrochemical performance; sustainability; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Advanced Batteries: Alkali Metal Ion Batteries, Aqueous Batteries, and Metal Batteries
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion battery; lithium-sulfur batteries; aqueous batteries; metal batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoscale Material Catalysis for Environmental Protection
edited by Wenjie Li
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6413 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; environmental catalysis; pollution control; gas purification; water treatment; carbon dioxide catalytic conversion; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; catalytic mechanism; air pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3889 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical science; drug delivery; therapeutics; anticancer; antibacterial; toxicology; diagnostics; imaging; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
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