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Nanostructured Thin Films: Growth, Characteristics and Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Kai-Huang Chen

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2395 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured; nanotechnology; nanoscale; thin films; growth; characteristics; coatings

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

Unlocking Biomass Energy with Nanomaterials: Catalytic Innovations and Green Transformation

edited by

Jingang Yao

and Yang Zhang

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1804 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; catalyst; green energy; high value-added chemicals; structure– activity relationship; carbon neutrality

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

Emerging Trends in Plasmonics and Nanoscale Optoelectronics: From Theory to Experiments

edited by Xiangchao Ma, Pei Zhao and Linfang Wei

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunneling-based nanoelectronic devices; hot carrier-based nanoelectronic devices; quantum transport; process in nanoelectronic devices; plasmon-enhanced detectors; plasmon-enhanced solar cells; plasmon-enhanced photocatalysis; plasmon-based light source; plasmon-based sensors and other applications

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

Nanomodification of Civil Engineering Materials

edited by

Shengai Cui

and

Ruizhe Si

submission deadline 14 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 823 | 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)

Developments in Photocatalysts and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocomposite Materials

edited by

Yong Li

Shifeng Wang

and

Yuanfu Chen

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open

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

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

Nanomaterials for Stretchable and Wearable Devices

edited by

Weiwei Li

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; flexible devices; wearable devices; stretchable devices; display and lighting

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

Nanotechnology in Metal-Ion Batteries and Related Energy Storage Application

edited by

Qi Wu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: Li-ion batteries; Na-ion batteries; battery performance; electrode materials; energy storage

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

2D Structured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Shanshan Chen

and Yanmeng Shi

submission deadline 17 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16926 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; crystal structure; synthesis; functional devices; phase transition; transport properties; theoretical simulation; twisted heterostructure/homostructure

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

Ferroelectricity, Multiferroicity, and Magnetism in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Sicong Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1605 | Submission Open

Keywords: spintronics; ferroelectricity; multiferroicity; antiferromagnetism; ferromagnetism; altermagnetism; magnetic tunnel junction; first principles

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

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

edited by

Liang Hao

and Sujun Guan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | 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)

Luminescence Properties and Bio-Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Sergii Golovynskyi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; quantum dots; nanowires; nanoparticle; nanocrystal; imaging; diagnostics; therapy; near infrared; biophotonics

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

Electronics in Nanomaterials and Nanostructures

edited by Peng Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: electron emission; field enhancement; photon and phonon; surface and interface; nanoelectronics; applications

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

Advances in Nanomedicine Biotechnologies (Second Edition)

edited by

Rúben Fernandes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiosystems for targeted drug delivery; advances in anti-cancer nanotherapies; novel approaches for anti-infective nanomedicine; innovative nanotherapies for neurodegenerative disorders; nanomedicine strategies for metabolic disorder management; development of biosensors for biomedical applications; point-of-care diagnostics using nanomaterials; nanotechnology-enabled regenerative medicine; biocompatible nanomaterials for tissue engineering; nanoparticles for controlled release and sustained drug delivery

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

Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal dichalcogenide; hexagonal boron nitride; metallene; graphitic carbon nitride; MXene; layered double hydroxide; layered metal oxides; black phosphorus; metal& ndash; organic framework; covalent organic framework

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

Optical Properties of Nanomaterials: Linear and Nonlinear Behavior

edited by

Bo Guo

and

Linjun Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; nonlinear optics; saturable absorbers; fiber lasers; solid lasers

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

Development and Application of Defective Nanocatalysts

edited by Yang Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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

edited by

Daniel García-Lojo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 138 | 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

Dongfang Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | 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

Tao Yang

Laipan Zhu

and

Biao Gao

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4236 | Submission Open

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

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

Pioneering Nanomaterials: Revolutionizing Energy and Catalysis

edited by

Meissam Noroozifar

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1891 | 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)

Synthesis, Characterization and Upscaling of Nanomaterials

edited by

Ioana Dorina Vlaicu

and

Andrei Cristian Kuncser

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 900 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; synthesis; characterization; upscaling

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

HfO₂-Based Ferroelectric Thin Films and Devices

edited by Ren-Ci Peng and

Shengchun Shen

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 201 | 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)

Nano Materials for Supercapacitors with High Performance

edited by Fuqiang Liu

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 161 | 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)

Research Progress of Graphene-Based Photodetectors

edited by Carmela Bonavolontà

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: photodetectors; heterojunctions; graphene; carbon nanotubes; quantum sensors; optoelectronics

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

Nanoscale Superconductivity

edited by

Yazhou Zhou

submission deadline 21 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 101 | 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)

Catalysis at the Nanoscale: Insights from Theory and Simulation

edited by

Houyu Zhu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1187 | 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)

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 1007 | 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)

State-of-the-Art Nanostructured Photodetectors

edited by

Qijin Cheng

and Fabi Zhang

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | 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

Sabina Botti

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 730 | 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

Gabriela Carja

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | 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 102 | 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

edited by

David Sánchez-García

submission deadline 27 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2408 | 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

edited by

Federica Paladini

and

Carola Esposito Corcione

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 27166 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocoatings; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanoparticles; bioactive; biomedical; surface functionalization

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

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

edited by

Teodor I. Milenov

and

Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4485 | 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)

Electronic Structure and Transport Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Xiao Tong

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2879 | 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

Advanced Understanding of Metal-Based Catalysts

edited by

Patricia Concepción Heydorn

and

Daviel Gómez Acosta

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1799 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; metal-based catalysts; spectroscopy; DFT; modeling; kinetics

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

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

edited by

Liangjie Fu

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | 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)

Emerging 2D Materials for Transistors and Photodetectors

edited by

Wenshuo Xu

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 170 | 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

Mihai A. Gîrțu

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

New Trends in the Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes

edited by Liu Qian

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 98 | 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

Meiwen Cao

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17238 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical engineering; nanomaterials; function; application; adsorption; catalyst; coating; pollutant treatment

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

Organic/Perovskite Solar Cell

edited by

Zhan’ao Tan

and Runnan Yu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11194 | 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)

Advanced Porous Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Application (Second Edition)

edited by

Yannick Guari

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9594 | 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)

Nanoscale Catalytic Synthesis of Biodegradable or Biobased Polymeric Materials from Carbon Dioxide

edited by

Yuezhong Meng

Yuning Li

Luyi Sun

and Shan Ren

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8714 | 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

Csaba Balázsi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8662 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; ceramic nanocomposites; electrical properties; thermal properties; interface; multifunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

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

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8023 | Submission Open

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

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

Application of Nanomaterials in Solid-State Energy Storage Materials and Batteries (Second Edition)

edited by

Zhaoqiang Li

, Zhibao Huo and

Qiang Pang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7254 | 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

Lidia Magerusan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6346 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5708 | Submission Open

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

Current Trends in Nanostructured Biosensors: A Journey into the Future of Detection and Innovation

edited by

Camelia Bala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5543 | 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)

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