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Structured Nanomaterials for Practical Lithium-Sulfur Batteries and Beyond
edited by and Xinyu Yan
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: structured nanomaterials; energy storage; lithium– sulfur batteries; electrochemical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production
edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanopesticides; mechanism of action; nanopesticides’ advantages; formulation methods; controlled release; toxicology; environmental risks; pesticide fate; regulatory strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions in Liquid Crystals
edited by Sylwester J. Rzoska and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; nanoparticles; nanocolloids; critical phenomena; phase transitions; fluctuations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for Matrix-Free Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry submission deadline 30 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser desorption/ionization; MALDI; mass spectrometry; NALDI; nanomaterials; SALDI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanotechnology Applied in Modern Photodynamic Therapy submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1546 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticle; drug delivery; photosensitizer; targeting; functionalization; photodynamic therapy; theranostic; cancer; microbial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Optical Spectroscopy Characterizations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by Wanfu Shen and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical spectroscopy; optical spectroscopy instrumentations; in situ monitoring; low-symmetrical materials; heterostructures; defect engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Computational Modeling and Simulation of Nanoscale Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational material design and discovery; quantum computing; first-principle computations; atomistic simulations; meso-; macro-; and multi-scale modeling; machine learning; quantum machine learning; electronics; energy; aerospace applications; cryogenic environments; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Photo/Electrocatalysis Applications: Green Processes and Sustainable Nanomaterials
edited by and Jiatao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalyst; electrocatalyst; H2 production; CO2 reduction reaction; NH3 production; photo redox reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; cell death; anti-tumoral mechanisms; targeted cancer therapy; drug delivery; cancer treatment; selective toxicity; oncogenic signaling pathways; drug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials in Analytical Methods for Biomedical, Environmental, and Energy Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; liposomes; functional nanostructured materials; biomedicine; environment; energy; sensors; biosensors; drug delivery systems; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; controlled release
Photocatalytic Applications in the Frame of Novel and Unconventional Photocatalytic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; synthetic chemistry; carbon dioxide; nanostructures; sensors; self-cleaning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Water Remediation
edited by , and Jianchao Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; water treatment; nanotechnology; contaminant removal; nanomaterial synthesis; membrane separation; adsorption; photocatalysis; disinfection; environmental implications; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; advanced oxidation process; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials
edited by Houman Zahedmanesh and Kristof Croes
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale; nanomaterials; mechanical and thermal properties; characterization; modelling; in-situ testing; interfaces; surface impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis approaches; molecular modeling and simulation; advanced characterization; techniques; optical and electrochemical approaches; smart sensing devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Latest Progress in Photodetectors Based on Low-Dimensional and Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials
edited by Yufeng Guo, , Peigang Li, and Maolin Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodetectors; low-dimensional; wide-bandgap; graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; black phosphorus; gallium nitride; gallium oxide; zinc oxide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures
edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 24 | 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)
Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Applications
edited by Min Hong and Ady Suwardi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermal conductivity; electrical conductivity; seebeck coefficient; nanostructuring; phonon scattering; nanofabrication techniques; surface and interface engineering; nanoscale device applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications, and Devices
edited by Jing Yang
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3506 | 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)
Nanocoating for Antibacterial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1306 | 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)
Semiconductor Nanowires and Devices
edited by Nikolay Petkov
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; nanophotonics; thermoelectrics; energy conversion and storage; sensing; Si; Ge; Sn; III– V nanowires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Synthesis and Applications of Anisotropic Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 40 | 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)
Gas–Liquid–Solid Interface Characterization and Targeted Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 27 | 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)
Advanced Nanotechnology in Intelligent Flexible Devices
edited by Zhiqiang Ma and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials/nanostructures; biomimetic engineering; flexible devices; functional surfaces; soft electronics; artificial intelligence; smart applications
(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
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 9 | 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)
Applications of 2D Materials in Nanoelectronics
edited by , and Ambra Guarnaccio
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoelectronics; 2D materials; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanophotonics and Plasmonics
edited by Tiansong Deng
submission deadline 25 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nano optics; surface plasmon; plasmonic nanomaterials; photocatalysis; sensors; gold-based nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Immunomodulation and Immunotherapy
edited by and Qi Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; immunotherapy; immunomodulation; vaccines; biomaterials; physicochemical properties; nanomedicine; nano– bio interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy
edited by Linjie Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanosynthesis; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Materials Promote Triboelectric Nanogenerator Toward High Performance and Multifunction
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; functional materials; self-powered system; chemical sensor; tactile sensor; performance enhancement; multifunction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Characterization of Nanomaterials by X-ray/Neutron Scattering Methods submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase problems; interfaces; interphases; structure; dynamics; processes; small angle scattering; diffraction; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
New Synthetic Approaches for the Preparation of Nanomaterials Active in Catalysis and Photocatalysis submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysts; hybrid materials; photocatalysis; green synthesis; nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Studies in Wide-Bandgap Nanomaterials and Devices
edited by and Wei Huang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor preparation and doping; WB semiconductor surface treatment; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor energy conversion; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
New Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Electronic Devices
edited by Zhengyang Cai and Lei Tang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; chemical vapor deposition; nucleation growth theory; doping; wafer scale; high quality; electronic devices; optoelectronic devices; neuromorphic devices; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
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