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Metamaterials and Metasurfaces for Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation and Applications

edited by

Weiren Zhu

, Linda Shao and

Liming Si

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20128 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterial; metasurface; wave manipulation; stealth technology; polarization control

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

Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials

edited by Junfeng Yan, Jiaolong Liu and

Zhen Wang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10045 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; nanocomposites; wave absorbing materials; metamaterial; ultraviolet; first-principle

Practical Perovskite Nanomaterials for Modern Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Shizhong Yue

and Kuankuan Ren

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5242 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; LED; laser; sensor; perovskites; optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)

Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy

edited by

Yong Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2428 | 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)

Flexible and Wearable Nanoelectronics: From Materials to Devices

edited by

Jiahui Li

and

Bo Wu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1663 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; energy conversion; flexible electronics; nanomaterials; smart textiles

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

Multifunctional Nanocomposites: Bridging Innovative Design and Cutting-Edge Applications

edited by

Mohammed Jaouad Meziani

and

Li Cao

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanotubes; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Transformation Optics and Metamaterials

edited by

Nikolaos V. Kantartzis

and Stamatios Amanatiadis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1387 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; numerical analysis; photonics; physics-informed neural networks; time-varying materials; topology optimization

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

Nanoporous Materials for Gas Adsorption and Catalytic Applications

edited by Zhipeng Qie,

Hongxing Dai

and Zhongbao Liu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; zeolite; MOFs; adsorption; catalytic oxidation; carbon capture; hydrogenation

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

Emerging 2D Materials for Future Nanoelectronics

edited by Yuehua Xu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 810 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; nanoelectronics; transition metal dichalcogenides; memristors; van der Waals heterostructures; flexible electronics; field-effect transistors; neuromorphic computing

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

Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Advanced In Vitro Models in Pharmaceutical Research

edited by

Lorenza Draghi

Clara Mattu

and Viola Sgarminato

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano- and micro-particles; hydrogels; nano- and micro-gels; tissue models; organ-on-chips; organoids; pollutants; drug screening; delivery of small and biological drugs; gene therapy

Emerging Nanotechnologies for Smart and Functional Medical Implants

edited by

Csaba Balázsi

and Katalin Balázsi

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology-based biomaterials; drug delivery systems; bioactive coatings; biocompatible nanocomposites; biodegradable materials; bone tissue engineering; novel scaffolds by additive manufacturing; surface modification of implants; bone regeneration

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

Nanostructured Electrode Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Sadananda Muduli

and Antonysamy Dennyson Savariraj

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; electrode design; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; sustainable synthesis; next-generation technologies

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

Advances in Nanoimprint Technology (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jun Taniguchi

and Noriyuki Unno

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoimprint; nanoprint; lithography; fabrication; biomimetics; device; bio-device; UV-curable resin; transfer material; high refractive index material; optics; anti-reflection; roll-to-roll NIL; metal; ceramics; 2D materials; analysis; process informatics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Generation and Storage

edited by

Qirui Liang

and Peng Wei

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: green hydrogen; hydrogen storage; electrolysis; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy management

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

Nanostructure and Mechanical Properties of High-Entropy Alloys

edited by Di Ouyang

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; nanostructure; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; microstructure– property relationships; additive manufacturing

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

Engineering Nanocomposites for Next-Generation Supercapacitors and Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Sheng Yun Wu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; supercapacitors; electrochemical energy storage; electrode materials; interface engineering

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

Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Removal of New Emerging Pollutants from Water/Wastewater (2nd Edition)

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11692 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; nanoparticles; emerging pollutants; pharmaceuticals; water treatment; wastewater

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

Nanosomes in Precision Nanomedicine (Second Edition)

edited by

Lucia Baldino

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10732 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosomes; nanomedicine; liposomes; niosomes; transfersomes; exosomes; nanocarrier; drug delivery; targeted delivery; disease treatment; cancer therapy

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

Advanced Materials: Sustainable Energy Harvesting, Environmental Cleanup and Functional Application

edited by

Tao Yang

Laipan Zhu

and

Biao Gao

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8185 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen energy; energy harvesting; environmental cleanup; battery; functional material

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

Graphene-Like Nanomaterials: Simulation, Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Teodor I. Milenov

and

Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7138 | 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)

Nanomaterials 2026: Innovations and Future Perspectives

edited by

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

and

Socorro Vázquez-Campos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4424 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; bionanotechnology; catalysis; nanophotonics; nanoelectronics; nanosensors; computational nanoscience; environmental applications

Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Wastewater and Soil

edited by

Liangjie Fu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3559 | 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)

Nanostructures for Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and Their Applications

edited by

Sabina Botti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2843 | Submission Open

Keywords: SERS; TERS; nanoscale chemical imaging; nanostructures for SERS; plasmonic

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

Nanostructured Thin Films: Properties, Fabrication and Application

edited by

Ileana Cristina Vasiliu

Stefan-Marian Iordache

and

Bogdan Biță

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2365 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; deposition techniques; photonics and optoelectronics; flexible and wearable electronics; energy storage and conversion; sensing and environmental monitoring; biocompatible coatings; catalysis and reaction engineering; mechanical reinforcement; simulation and modeling

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

State-of-the-Art Nanostructured Photodetectors

edited by

Qijin Cheng

and Fabi Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2182 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; nanostructures; two-dimensional materials; quantum confinement; plasmons; metamaterials

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

Synthesis and Application of Optical Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bong-Hyun Jun

and Won Yeop Rho

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1929 | 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)

Developments in Photocatalysts and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocomposite Materials

edited by

Yong Li

Shifeng Wang

and

Yuanfu Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1637 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysts; nanocomposite materials; sustainable energy; environmental applications; photocatalytic activity

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

Metal-Based Nanomaterials: Fabrications, Optical Properties, and Ultrafast Photonics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Bo Fu

and

Vittorio Scardaci

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanoparticles; fabrications; optical properties; ultrafast photonics; nonlinear optics; nanophotonics; laser photonics; ultrafast optics

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

Nanomaterials for Advanced Batteries: Alkali Metal Ion Batteries, Aqueous Batteries, and Metal Batteries

edited by

Shaonan Gu

and

Jiangqi Zhou

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 285 | 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)

Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies, and Nano-Characterisation in Heritage Science: From Diagnostics to Conservation and Restoration

edited by

João Pedro Veiga

and

Giuseppina Padeletti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnologies; nano-characterisation; cultural heritage; heritage science; in situ diagnostics; portable equipment; hyperspectral imaging; synchrotron radiation methods; neutron techniques; glass; ceramics; metals; stone; mortars; polymers; ageing; weathering and degradation; archaeometry; geoarchaeology; conservation; restoration

Morphological Design and Synthesis of Nanoparticles (Third Edition)

edited by

Andrei Honciuc

and

Mirela Honciuc

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of nanoparticles; multifunctional nanoparticles; nanoparticle applications; self-assembly of nanoparticles; morphology and function in nanomaterials; nanoparticles in optoelectronic devices; nanoparticle catalysts; nanomaterials for drug delivery; nanoparticles at interfaces; nanoparticle-based composite materials; nanoparticles at interfaces; quantum dots; luminescent nanoparticles; electrical properties of nanoparticles; optical properties of nanoparticles

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

Growth, Characterization and Applications of Nanotubes: 3rd Edition

edited by

Marius Dobromir

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotubes; carbon nanotube; electronic transport; photocatalysis; environment electronics; UV light sources; CNTs; NTAs; BNNTs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures (Second Edition)

edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 238 | 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)

Advances in Rare-Earth-Doped Materials

edited by Limin Jin

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; rare-earth-doped nanomaterials; design of nanoarchitecture; spectral management; sensing; imaging; anti-counterfeiting; device

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

New Trends in the Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

edited by Liu Qian

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3000 | 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)

Advances in Nanoscale Spintronics

edited by

Brahim Marfoua

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1230 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale magnetism; spintronics; magnetic nanoparticles; skyrmions; spin-torque effects; magnetoresistance spin-orbitronics; quantum computing

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

Visible Light-Driven Nano-Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Liang Hao

and Sujun Guan

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open

Keywords: visible light; nano-photocatalyst; environmental; energy; band engineering; quantum utilization efficiency; semiconductor

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

Energy Nanomaterials and Surface/Interface Modification Strategies

edited by Guoqin Cao

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 982 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy nanomaterials; surface/interface engineering; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; energy storage materials; heterostructures; coating materials

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

Nanostructured Thin Films and Coatings for Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Dongfang Yang

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 307 | 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)

Multiscale Simulation and Modeling Techniques for Next-Generation Nanomaterials in Energy Storage

edited by

Joonho Bae

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomistic and electronic-structure modeling; mesoscale and microstructural modeling; continuum and device-level models; machine learning; data-driven; and reduced-order models; Model– experiment integration

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

Pioneering Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Energy and Catalysis

edited by

Meissam Noroozifar

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4993 | 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)

Nano-Based Advanced Thermoelectric Design: 2nd Edition

edited by

Jin Wang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4972 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronics cooling; thermal storage; energy storage materials; flammable materials

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

Gas-Sensing Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Sheng Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3425 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; gas sensors; sensor technology; surface modification; nano-structure

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

Trends and Prospects in Gas-Sensitive Nanomaterials

edited by

Sachin Navale

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2581 | Submission Open

Keywords: Gas sensors; health and safety monitoring; gas-sensitive nanomaterials; metal oxide and carbon-based materials; graphene; MXenes; metal– organic frameworks; nanocomposites; computational modelling and machine learning

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

Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kaiwen Lin

and

Baoyang Lu

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; flexible devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy

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

The Application of 2D Nanomaterials in Enhancing the Performance of Multifunctional Coatings

edited by

Lin Gu

and

Xin Yuan

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2410 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D nanomaterials; coatings; graphene; hexagonal boron nitride

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

Borophene and Boron-Based Nanomaterials

edited by Guoan Tai and Chuang Hou

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2219 | Submission Open

Keywords: borophene; boron-based compounds; metal borides; two-dimensional materials; sensors; detectors; catalysts; solar cells; battery; supercapacitor

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

Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials: 3rd Edition

edited by

Long Ren

and

Jianguo Guan

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2037 | 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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Nanomodification of Civil Engineering Materials

edited by

Shengai Cui

and

Ruizhe Si

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1631 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomodification; civil engineering materials; cement-based materials; Nano-SiO2; Nano-TiO2; shotcrete in cold-region tunnels; ultra-high durability; nano-dispersion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)

Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Optical and Laser Applications

edited by Xi Wang and Huiran Yang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1547 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; two-dimensional(2D) nanomaterials; one-dimensional nanowires (1D NWs); zero-dimensional quantum dots (0D QDs); ultrafast photonics; saturable absorbers; heterostructures; nonlinear optical properties

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

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