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Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Electrochemical Sensors and Detection

edited by

Vinitha Mariyappan

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; electrochemical sensors; electrocatalysis; surface functionalization; environmental monitoring; point-of-care diagnostics

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

Advanced Nanogenerators for Energy and Electrochemical Applications

edited by Kai Han and

Yaokun Pang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3011 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerators; energy harvesting; energy conversion and storage; electrochemical reactions; catalysis; sensors; nanomaterials

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

Nanobiotechnology in Biology and Medicine

edited by

Nelson Marmiroli

and

Luca Pagano

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2198 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; medicine; environment; systems biology; genome editing; drug delivery; diagnostics

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

Sustainable Energy Harvesting with Nanomaterials

edited by

Reshalat Hailili

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysts; microstructure regulation; piezoelectric materials; 2D materials; carbon neutrality

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

Structural Modeling and Theoretical Study of Low-Dimensional Materials (Second Edition)

edited by Xiao-Chun Wang and Xilian Jin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1865 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; nanomaterials; theoretical study; first-principle calculation; condensed matter physics; electronic structure; energy storage and conversion

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

Green and Sustainable Nanomaterials for Emerging Pollutant Remediation

edited by Binghan Xie, Jing Zhu and Rui Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1663 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; emerging pollutants; green synthesis; functional modification

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

Research Progress in Metal-Organic Framework Materials

edited by

Lulu Chai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-organic framework; MOF-derived composite material; single-atom catalyst; dual-atom catalysis; energy-related application; structural regulation

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

MXene-Based Nanomaterials for Smart Wearable Textiles and Sensing Applications

edited by

Young Ho Park

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXene-based textiles; wearable sensing electronics; flexible and stretchable sensors; electronic textiles (e-textiles); nanomaterials for wearable devices

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

Advances in Energy Storage Nanomaterials

edited by

Francesca A. Scaramuzzo

and Rúbia Young Sun Zampiva

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; energy storage; lithium-ion batteries; beyond lithium; capacitors; solid-state batteries

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

The Future of Nanotechnology: Healthcare and Manufacturing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Zihao Ou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; AI; AI algorithms; robotics; healthcare; manufacturing; additive manufacturing; battery materials; energy storage and harvest; wearable devices; biomedical devices; drug delivery

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

Applications of Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Shalini Sahani

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 612 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; electrocatalysis; energy storage; electrochemical energy conversion; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells

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

Application and Research of Nanomaterials in Cement and Its Composites

edited by

Bin Yuan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cement-based composites; mechanical reinforcement; microstructure optimization; smart and multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Cutting-Edge Functional Nanomaterials for Emerging Water Pollutant Monitoring and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Lidia Magerusan

and

Livia Alexandra Dinu Gugoasa

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open

Keywords: water pollution; emerging contaminants; environmental monitoring; nanomaterials; electrochemical sensors; nanocomposites; metal oxides; graphene; carbon nanomaterials; catalytic degradation; adsorption; portable sensing; remediation strategies

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

Nanomaterials for Soft Wearable Electronics

edited by

June Yong

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; soft conductor; soft semiconductors; nanomaterials integration; wearable electronic device; multifunctional sensing; health monitoring

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

Nanomaterials for Electron Devices: 2nd Edition

edited by

Yiming Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; MOSFET; DRAM; flash; thin-film transistor; GAA; nanosheet; monolithic 3D; emerging nonvolatile memory

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

Low-Dimensional Materials for Smart and Sustainable Sensing: Focus on Gas, Pressure, and Light Detection

edited by

Filippo Giubileo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; fabrication; gas sensing; pressure sensing; optical sensing; nanostructures; flexible sensors; sustainable detection; structural characterization; electrical characterization

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

Novel Applications of Nanomaterials in CO₂ Capture and Conversion

edited by Xin He

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; direct air capture; carbon conversion; nanomaterials; CCUS

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

Advances in Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Systems

edited by

Haowei Lu

and Xi Liang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerators; energy harvesting; nanostructures modification; self-powered IoT systems

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

Advanced Nanocatalysts: Design, Mechanism, and Performance

edited by Bingfeng Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-catalyst synthesis; size-dependent properties; confinement effects in nano-catalysis; structure and morphology; electronic structure and defects; surface chemistry, e.g., acid–base properties, reduction–oxidation properties; support effect; thermo-catalysis; photo-catalysis; electro-catalyst; in situ/operando characterization of nano-catalysts; dynamic nano-catalysts; AI-assisted catalyst discovery; structure–activity relationship; elucidating catalytic mechanism

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

Synthesis of Functional Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Paulina Żeliszewska

and

Monika Wasilewska

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanoparticles; biomedical applications; drug delivery; multifunctionality; nanomedicine

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

Structure Engineered Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Gas Separation and Energy Applications

edited by

Yanwei Sun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); structure engineering; gas separation; energy applications; reticular chemistry; porous crystalline materials

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

Applications of Nanostructured Organic Polymers in Optoelectronics

edited by

Linghai Xie

, Mengna Yu and

Bin Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic semiconductor materials; nanomaterials; flexible electronic devices; flexible nanomaterials; optoelectronic properties; covalent organic frameworks; nanoelectronics; nano-optoelectronics; molecular nanotechnology; polymer semiconductors

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

Perovskite Nanomaterials for Solar Cells and Optoelectronic Devices

edited by Guangbao Wu and Ke Guo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanomaterials; solar cells; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaic conversion; stability; nanostructure engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Electronic Structure and Mechanisms in Nanomaterials

edited by Hyunwook Song

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic structure of nanomaterials; molecular electronic devices; nanoelectronic and nanosensor applications; quantum confinement and interface engineering; operando and in situ device characterization; optoelectronic and energy-conversion devices; physics-informed machine learning for device design; band engineering and defect control

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

Progress and Perspectives of Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis

edited by

Taiyu Jin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor; photocatalysis; heterojunction; solar energy; pollutant degradation

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

Nanomaterials for Environmental Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application (Second Edition)

edited by

Yanmin Jia

and

Zheng Wu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; flexocatalysis; contact-electro-catalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion

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

Low-Dimensional Materials Enhanced Polymer Composites

edited by Ping Han

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; polymer composites; interface engineering; surface modification; multi-scale reinforcement; multifunctional property

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Applications of Nanocomposite for Optical Fiber Sensors

edited by

Yunyun Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite materials; optical fiber sensors; surface plasmon resonance (SPR); fiber gratings; lossy mode resonance (LMR); chemical and biomedical sensing

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

Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Xianfen Wang and Ruizheng Zhao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6371 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured anodes; nanostructured cathodes; nanostructured interface; nanostructured SEI/CEI; lithium ion batteries; sodium ion batteries; zinc ion batteries

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

Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals and Thin Films

edited by Peigeng Han, Jiajun Luo and Bin Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6014 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskite; nanocrystals; thin films; optical properties; carrier dynamics; luminescent materials; LEDs; photodetectors; photocatalysis

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

Nanoparticles from Plant Extracts: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Raluca Șuică-Bunghez

and

Cristina Emanuela Enǎşcuţǎ

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4155 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; eco-friendly methods; SEM; UV-VIS; antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

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

Advanced Fiber Laser (Third Edition)

edited by Jun Li and

Can Li

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2434 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber laser and amplifier; optical fiber; fiber component and device; nonlinear fiber optics; laser field manipulation; AI for fiber laser

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

Nanoscale Phenomena of 2D Material Heterostructures

edited by

Franco Dinelli

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; nanoscale; heterostructures; interfaces; defects; physical properties; chemical properties; microscopies; spectroscopies; devices

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

Advances in Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Teresa Cuberes

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; interface characterization; mechanical reinforcement; thermal response; electrical conductivity; dipolar interactions; electro-mechanical response; thermo-electric response; mechano-thermal effects; electro-thermal coupling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advanced Nano-Engineered Magnetic Materials and Hybrid Nanocomposites: Design, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by

Izabell Craciunescu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; hybrid nanocomposites; nano-engineered materials; magnetic nanoparticles; polymer nanocomposites; functional nanomaterials; interface engineering; structure–property relationships; sensing applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials: 2nd Edition

edited by

David B. Alexander

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15518 | Submission Open

Keywords: inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; dermal toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; oral toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; biopersistance of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; human exposure to nanomaterials/nanoparticles; workplace safety; users’ safety

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

Smart Nanodevices for Therapy: Present and Future Perspectives

edited by

Raffaele Conte

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2794 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanodevices; cancer therapy; regenerative medicine; personalized medicine; ethical and regulatory challenges

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

Nanomaterials for Cancer Therapy and Emerging Biomedical Applications

edited by Elham Saberian and

David Mills

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1918 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer therapy; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; nanotechnology; tissue engineering; theranostics

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

Interplay Between Nanomaterials and Plants: 2nd Edition

edited by Xiang Zhao

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano agrochemicals; nanopesticides; nanofertilizers; gene modification; nanodelivery; plant growth; plant absorption; uptake and transfer; conduction behavior; plant–nanomaterial interaction

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

Nanophotonics: Plasmons, Lasers and Photonic Devices

edited by

Mária Csete

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 552 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; plasmonics; photonic devices; non-classical light emission; metamaterials; spin–orbit interaction; quantum information

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Nanomaterials

edited by

Sergio Gómez-Graña

and

Carlos Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; chiral nanoparticles; plasmonic catalysis; plasmonic sensing; photothermal therapy; plasmonics in energy

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

The Study of Radiation Effects in Emerging Nanoelectro Systems

edited by

Merlyn Pulikkathara

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; ionizing radiation; irradiation device; radiation detection; aerospace applications; sensors; protons; neutrons; X-rays; gamma rays; heavy ions; ISS; lunar and Martian applications; space travel

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

Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Energy Conversion

edited by Francesco Ambrosio and

Alessandro Landi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconducting nanomaterials for photocatalysis; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; surface chemistry

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

Study on Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Guoping Zhao

, Qian Zhao and Yuqing Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11188 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced magnetic nanomaterials; topological spin structures; permanent magnets

Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Catalytic Applications

edited by

Vincenzo Vaiano

and Antonietta Mancuso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8438 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical–physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis

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

Nanostructured Catalysts for Solar Energy Conversion

edited by Lele Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3384 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; fuel cells; solar cells

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

Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Sensing, 2nd Edition

edited by Lijun Chen and

Chaoyu Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3047 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanogenerator; triboelectric; tribotronics; piezoelectric; piezotronics; piezophototronics; pyroelectric; blue energy; self-powered sensing

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Semiconductor Photonics and Their Applications in AI and Sensing

edited by

Amer Kotb

and

Wei Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; semiconductor photonics; quantum dots; artificial intelligence (AI); photonic sensing; optoelectronic devices; two-dimensional materials; photonic crystals; AI-driven photonics; smart sensors

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

Advanced Carbon/Ceramic Nanocomposites: Microstructure and Properties

edited by

Shun Dong

and

Mingyi Tan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2401 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon/ceramic nanocomposites; high-temperature structural materials; interface engineering; microstructure design; thermal transport; damage mechanisms; high-temperature mechanical behavior; oxidation resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Experimental Analysis and Numerical Simulations of Porous Media or Fluid Flowing at Nanoscale

edited by

Jingjing Guo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: unconventional reservoir; pore structure characterization; fluid transport; mathematical modeling; experiment; confined phase bahavior

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

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