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Magnetization and Magnetic Disorder at the Nanoscale

edited by

Tatyana Koutzarova

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 27209

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)

Organic/Perovskite Solar Cell

edited by

Zhan’ao Tan

and Runnan Yu

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20372

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)

Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications

edited by

Xiaobin Feng

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5133

Keywords: flexible; material design; nanocomposites; films and coatings; 3D printing; micro/nano-structures; mechanical behaviors; toughening mechanisms; thermoelectric properties; materials and devices

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

Nanostructured Protective Coatings and Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials

edited by Jicheng Ding and

Hongbo Ju

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 3835

Keywords: surface engineering; nanostructured coatings; vapor deposition thin films; thermal spraying and laser cladding; thermochemical surface treatments; tribology and corrosion resistance

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

Next-Generation Photocatalysis at Nanoscale

edited by Guohua Li

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 224

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanoscale; stability; efficiency

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

2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13534 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors

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

Advanced Spin and Orbital Torques: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications in Spintronics

edited by Sheng Jiang

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2505 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin dynamics; spin–orbit torque; orbital torque; magnetic nanostructures and interfaces; altermagnets; Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya interaction; skyrmions; spin Hall effect; ultrafast magnetism; MRAM

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

Surfactants in Synthesis of Nanomaterials with Unique Properties

edited by

Mandeep Singh Bakshi

and Rajpreet Kaur

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: surfactants; nanoparticles; shape and size control synthesis; properties

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

Advanced Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Self-Assembly and Applications

edited by Tao Zhang and

Yipu Liu

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 599 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; self-assembly; atomic-level engineering; electrocatalysis and photocatalysis; sustainable energy conversion

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

Nanostructure and Nanocomposite Materials for Films and Coatings

edited by

Feifei Zhou

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nanostructure; nanomaterials; thermal spraying; physical vapor deposition; surface modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoformulation of Biological Therapeutics

edited by

Hojjat Alizadeh Zeinabad

, Xavier Casadevall i Solvas and

Filomena A. Carvalho

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoformulation; biomaterials; biological therapeutics; drug delivery systems; nanocarriers; extracellular vesicles; ATMPs; nucleic acid and protein delivery; formulation stability; biofabrication

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

Nanoscale Memristive Devices: From Advanced Fabrication to Applications

edited by

Ye Tao

and Xuanyu Shan

submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: memristor; neuromorphic computing; micro–nano structure; device integration

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy Storage Device Applications

edited by Wei Yan and Lei Zhu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7323 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoelectronics; gas sensors; wearable devices; energy storage; sensing technology; functional materials

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

Advances in Nanostructured Metal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices and Commercialization

edited by

Fang Yuan

, Hua Dong and Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4654 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskite; lead-free materials; low-dimensional materials; nanocrystals; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; stability engineering; industrial scaling; encapsulation techniques

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Remediation (3rd Edition)

edited by Pedro Manuel Martins and

Noelia González-Ballesteros

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4514 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; adsorption; filtration; green synthesis; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability; water remediation

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

Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 4th Edition

edited by

James C. L. Chow

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3785 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; drug nanocarrier; theranostics

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

Multifunctional Luminescent Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Ruiyu Mi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2513 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent materials; phosphors; quantum dots; optical performances; rare earth doping; AIE

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

2D Materials for Energy Storage and Catalysis

edited by

Yutong Gong

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; energy storage; catalysis

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

Emerging Nanomaterials and Nanoformulations for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments

edited by

Jaison Jeevanandam

and

Michael Danquah

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 972 | Submission Open

Keywords: neurodegenerative diseases; nanomaterials; nanoformulations; nanotoxicity; therapeutics

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

Sustainable Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials

edited by

Sabine Portal

and

Carles Corbella Roca

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; drop-on-demand printing; atomic layer deposition; sustainable processes; nanostructured biomaterials; optical sensors; surface nanopatterning; machine learning

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

Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator

edited by Meng Nie and

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG); piezoelectric/pyroelectric sensing; self-powered sensor; flexible materials design; energy harvesting; miniaturized integrated devices; wearable devices; nanoelecronics

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

Nanobubbles and Nanodroplets: Current State-of-the-Art

edited by

Lijuan Zhang

, Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 18093 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobubbles; ultrafine bubbles; nanodroplets; environmental sciences; biological applications; interfacial effects

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

Nanocomposite Modified Cement and Concrete

edited by Dan Wang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6159 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; nanocomposites; cementitious materials; construction materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanotechnology-Based Electrochemical Biosensors

edited by

Cristina Tortolini

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1817 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biosensors; electrochemical techniques; point-of-care; smart devices

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

Computational Design and Property Prediction of Nanomaterials

edited by Alper Buldum

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: computer simulations; modeling; nanomaterials; electronic transport; heat transport; molecular dynamics; ab initio calculations; 2D materials; van der Waals materials; carbon nanotubes; graphene; multiscale modeling

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

Biomass-Based Functional Nanocomposites

edited by Tongtong Ma, Xiaorong Liu and Kaili Wang

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; green preparation technology; nanoreinforcement; materials for functionality; application prospect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Advanced Synthesis and Characterisation Approaches

edited by

Andreas Delimitis

and Theodora Kyratsi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5164 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics (TEs); nanomaterials; electron microscopy; nanostructural properties; phase separation; doping; TE properties; thermal conductivity; figure of merit; environmental sustainability; energy harvesting

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

2D Structured Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Shanshan Chen

and Xiaokun Gu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3450 | 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)

Microstructure Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaoyan Liu

and Zhou Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2990 | Submission Open

Keywords: GaN quantum well; two-dimensional material; perovskite quantum dots; metal oxide; optoelectronic devices; micro-LED; memristor; simulated synapses; full color display; visible light communication

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

New Perspective on Micro- and Nano-Lithography Technology

edited by Isabella Farella

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2722 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanolithography; microlithography; nanomaterials; novel lithography techniques; nanostructures and nanodevices; unconventional lithography; nanoscale characterization; nanofabrication and device integration

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

Photo and Electro Functions and Applications of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroaki Maeda

and

Kenji Takada

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2479 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; chemistry; 0D materials; 1D materials; 2D materials; nanostructure; luminescence; photochemistry; electrochemistry; conductivity

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

Novel Nanoporous Materials: Design, Synthesis and Application

edited by Xiongli Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2390 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanoporous materials; adsorption; separation; catalysis; energy storage; sensing; proton conduction; large-scale preparation

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

Structure–Property Correlation Studies of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by

Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2103 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; structure-property correlation; 2D materials; nanotubes; atomic clusters; surface engineering; electronic properties; nanomaterials; first-principles modeling

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

Advances in Nanomaterials for Sustainable and Renewable Energy

edited by

Christian Di Stasi

and

Simona Renda

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1997 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; catalysts; hydrogen; CO2 utilization; functional nanomaterials

Recent Discoveries of Novel Ablative Thermal Protection Nanocomposites and Nanostructures

edited by Xiangyu Jin

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1325 | Submission Open

Keywords: ablative thermal protection nanomaterials; thermo–mechanical–chemical coupling; thermal protection nanostructure design; nano material-structure integration; refractory nanocomposites; aerospace thermal protection; computational modeling of ablation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nonlinear Optical Performance of Nanomaterials

edited by

Jia Guo

and Yunzheng Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 962 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optical; novel nanomaterials; ultrafast dynamics; photonic; optoelectronic

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing and Energy Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Barbara Vercelli

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis approaches; renewable energies; sustainable approaches; smart devices; pollutant detection; modeling and simulation; optical and electrochemical techniques

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Batteries and Electrocatalytic Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Yasir Arafat

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; batteries; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; perovskites; single-atom catalysts; heteroatom-doped carbon; energy storage; sustainable energy

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

Mechanical Properties and Applications for Nanostructured Alloys: 2nd Edition

edited by Yang Zhang and

Lixin Sun

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured alloys; strengthening method; strengthening mechanisms; mechanical properties; alloy manufacturing

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

Advances in Photonic and Plasmonic Nanomaterials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Nikolaos G. Semaltianos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dot; nanocrystal; plasmon resonance; metamaterial; nanocomposite; photonics; nanostructures; carbon

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

Nanomaterials for Photonic and Quantum Computing Applications

edited by

Kathalingam Adaikalam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum computing; entanglement; superposition; photonics; quantum photonic chip; qubits; photon; AI; machine learning; photo conduction; photonic circuits

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

The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions of Liquid Crystals

edited by

S. J. Rzoska

and

Aleksandra Drozd-Rzoska

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystals; nanocolloids; nanoparticles; phase transitions; dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Innovative Application of Nanotechnology in High Sensitivity Biosensors

edited by

Leilei Shi

, Yu Gong and

Jinshan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 450 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiosensors; electrochemical sensing; surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS); signal amplification; point-of-care diagnostics; quantum dots and fluorophores

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

Nanomaterials in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Toward the Establishment of Multifunctional Applications and Advanced Materials

edited by

Zichen Xu

and Guoying Zhao

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic framework; heterogeneous catalysis; gas storage; energy conversion; structural design

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

Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotribology

edited by

Hujun Wang

and

Bo Li

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; micro/nano structures; sensor; bionic; superlubricity; superhydrophobic

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

Research Progress on Nanothermometry, Thermal Conduction and Thermal Properties Based on Nanotechnology

edited by

Yannick Guari

and

Joulia Larionova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale thermal measurement; luminescent and plasmonic nanothermometry; biomedical and nanoelectronic applications; computational and experimental nanothermometry; advanced nanomaterials for temperature sensing

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

Nanofiber-Based Actuators: Fundamentals, Design, and Emerging Applications

edited by Li Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofiber actuators; stimuli-responsive materials; electrospinning; soft robotics; humanoid robotics; smart textiles; wearable devices; artificial muscles; electroactive polymers; multi-field coupling

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

Research Methods for Sensitive Materials and Sensors at Nanoscale

edited by

Bingxin Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-device; sensor; electronics; environmental monitoring; disease detection

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

Nanomaterials for Neutron Science and Technology

edited by

Ekaterina Korobkina

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold neutrons; very cold neutrons; ultra-cold neutrons; nano-layers; nanostructure; neutron guides; neutron transport; neutron reflection; neutron storage; neutron polarization; neutron optic; quantum reflection; quantum tunneling

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

Carbon Nanofiber Composites: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by Lifeng Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanofibers; electrospinning; nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; hierarchical architecture; energy storage; environmental remediation; sensing; modeling and simulation

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

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