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Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotribology
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; micro/nano structures; sensor; bionic; superlubricity; superhydrophobic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Design and Applications of Nanocatalysts for Energy-Related Hydrogen Production
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; hydrogen production; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; water splitting; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); reaction mechanisms; structure–activity relationship; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Research Progress on Nanothermometry, Thermal Conduction and Thermal Properties Based on Nanotechnology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | 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 214 | 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)
The Impact of Nanoparticles on Phase Transitions of Liquid Crystals submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: liquid crystals; nanocolloids; nanoparticles; phase transitions; dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials for Neutron Science and Technology submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 178 | 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)
Research Methods for Sensitive Materials and Sensors at Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-device; sensor; electronics; environmental monitoring; disease detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Carbon Nanofiber Composites: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
edited by Lifeng Zhang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 155 | 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)
Design and Application of Nanomedicines
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicines; design; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanofiber and Nanomaterial Composites: Energy, Healthcare and Beyond submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2777 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofibers; nanomaterials; composites; nanotechnology; energy storage; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2157 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductors; nanomaterials; heterostructures; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Ultrafast Terahertz Photonics in Nanoscale and Applications
edited by Sen Gong
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1784 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrafast modulation; ultrafast detection; terahertz source; ultrafast carrier dynamics; applications of ultrafast terahertz photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanomedicine in Cancers (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1715 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer markers; tumor; drug delivery; cancer therapy; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanoscale and Quantum Materials for Sensors, Electrochemical and Interactive Technologies submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; multi-scale architectures; quantum dots; nanotubes; nanoparticles; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanophotonics for Light Harvesting and Energy Applications
edited by Jize Yan
submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; light harvesting; metasurface; plasmonic; optical power beaming; laser power converter; photovoltaic receiver; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation
edited by , Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 20720 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass-based composites; intelligent biomass-based materials; biomass-modified electrolytes; electrode materials; supercapacitors; pollutant treatment; air purification; reusable adsorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Techniques of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service, 2nd Edition
edited by and Feida Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale modeling; nanostructured materials; advanced materials; extreme environments; machine learning; material characterization; finite element analysis; atomistic simulation; Monte Carlo method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advances in Luminescent and Fluorescent Nanomaterials
edited by , and Anna Swiderska-Sroda
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1942 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent nanomaterials; fluorescent nanomaterials; quantum dots; carbon dots; rare-earth doped nanoparticles; optical properties; bioimaging; biosensing; photonic applications; hybrid nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanotechnology in Natural Fibers and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Advances and Multifunctional Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 1309 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomodification; nano-engineering; nano-functionalization; nanobiomaterials; nanofibers; natural fibers; natural fiber reinforced polymer composites; nano-biocomposites; nano-textiles; synthesis or fabrication; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); characterization; advanced and emerging applications; circular economy; recycling and reuse; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts, 2nd Edition
edited by Qingshan Zhao
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1240 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalyst; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Metallic Glass Nanocomposites
edited by and Shuangqin Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic glass; plasticity; soft magnetic; catalytic performance; inhomogeneous structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Research Progress in Low-Dimensional Quantum Nanomaterials
edited by Yanmeng Shi and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 704 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; two-dimensional materials; nanowires; quantum dots; nanomaterial fabrication; quantum transport; novel quantum states; quantum devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Tuning the Properties of Perovskite Nanostructures Through Structural Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite nanostructures; structural engineering; optoelectronic materials; nanoscale characterization; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Innovations for Quantum Dot Optoelectronics: From Fundamental Physics to Applied Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open
Keywords: colloidal quantum dot; monodisperse synthesis method; ligand chemistry; optoelectronic application; quantum confinement effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanostructured Superhydrophobic Coatings—from Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Sumit Barthwal
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nano-coating; superhydrophobic; self-cleaning coatings; bio-inspired coatings; corrosion-resistant; anti-icing coatings; self-healing; anti-bacterial; applications of nano-coatings; durable coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Gold and Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Functionalization, and Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; plasmonic nanomaterials; vibrational spectroscopy; surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS); surface functionalization; biosensing; biomedicine; nanomedicine; hybrid nanomaterials; drug delivery; antimicrobial nanomaterials; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Emerging Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Techniques and Applications
edited by , and Deepa Madan
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric; design; synthesis; fabrication; devices; structure; property; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Application of Nanomaterials in Metal Corrosion Resistance submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; nanomaterials; metallic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials for Advanced Photonics and Optoelectronics
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonics; optoelectronics; low-dimensional nanomaterials; photodetectors; light emitters; integrated photonics; extreme environments; exciton–polariton; nonlinear optics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Design and Applications of Flexible Sensors Based on Nanomaterials
edited by and Yuanyue Li
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible sensors; nanomaterials; wearable electronics; electronic skin (e-skin); nanofabrication; strain and pressure sensing; signal processing human–machine interface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by Yulun Tao and
submission deadline 23 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymer nanocomposites; conjugated polymers; polyaniline; nanomaterials; synthesis; interface engineering; energy storage; sensors; flexible electronics; electromagnetic shielding; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Multifunctional Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications: Targeted Design, Therapeutics, and Sustainable Remediation submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1275 | Submission Open
Keywords: targeted drug delivery nanocarriers; lipid nanoparticles and mRNA delivery; theranostic nanomaterials; biodegradable and biocompatible nanomaterials; nanomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; nano-bio interfaces; antimicrobial nanomaterials; nanotechnology for water purification; photocatalytic and adsorptive nanomaterials; sustainable environmental nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Organic and Inorganic Solar Cells
edited by Yao Chen
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovoltaic; organic solar cells; perovskite solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Ultrafast Quantum Physics and Photonics
edited by Jianhui Sun
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrafast spectroscopy; excited-state processes; low-dimensional nanomaterials; charge carrier dynamics; photoelectric conversion; quantum confinement; time-resolved spectroscopy; exciton dynamics; nanophotonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Neuromorphic Devices: Materials, Structures and Bionic Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by Qing Wan and Liqiang Zhu
submission deadline 25 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nano-structures for neuromorphic electronics; neuromorphic computing; artificial synapse; neuromorphic memristor; neuromorphic transistor; synaptic function; perception systems; dendrite integration; learning activities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Electronic Materials—from Molecular Design, Assembly to 3D Package, Smart Device and Intelligence submission deadline 26 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2183 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced electronic materials; electronic packaging materials; molecular design and assembly; 3D package, smart electronics and device; electronic for artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nano Surface Engineering: Third Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1697 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; nanomaterials; nanoscale; nanostructure; thin film; low-dimensional materials; functional interfaces; surface modification techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Electrochemical and Electrocatalysis Performance of Functional Nanomaterials
edited by Qiu Jiang
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19571 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrochemical devices; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7333 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; catalysis; nanotechnology; materials science; structure-property relationship; performance assessment; single-atom catalysts; nanoporous materials; operando characterization; machine learning; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis; environmental catalysis; energy catalysis; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in the Research of Semiconductor Micro-Nano Structure Optoelectronic Devices
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5021 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface plasmons; luminescence mechanism; enhanced resonant radiation and detection; coherent coupling micro/nanostructures; quantum physics and novel photonic and electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Femtosecond Laser Fabrication of Micro/Nanostructures and Applications (Second Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2766 | Submission Open
Keywords: femtosecond laser; ultrashort laser pulses; laser fabrication; laser texturing; laser patterning; microstructure; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanobiomaterials in Therapy and Medical Diagnosis submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2107 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug and gene delivery; tissue engineering; nanocomposites; polymeric, ceramic, and metallic nanoparticles; nanometric form of carbon; therapy; imaging; antimicrobial and antifouling; theranostic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Recent Advances in Nanosystems for Drug Delivery and Cancer Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1515 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; drug delivery; cancer therapy; extracellular vesicles; nanosystems; theranostics; targeted nanoparticles; controlled release; translational nanomedicine
Advances in Novel Solar Energy Nanomaterials and Technical Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovolatics; solar cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; light harvesting; light management; plasmonic; interface engineering; carrier multiplication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)
Design, Synthesis and Application of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; nanocomposites; graphene; carbon nanotubes; additive manufacturing; energy storage; computational design; drug delivery; environmental remediation; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Hybrid Nanomaterials and/or Nanocomposites for Photo(Electro-) Catalytic Applications (Second Edition)
edited by Fengzhan Sun and Yang Fu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; hybrids; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Nanocellulose
edited by Ting Wu and
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocellulose; cellulose nanofibrils (CNF); cellulose nanocrystals (CNC); nanocellulose-based composites; advanced functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nano-Photonics: Subwavelength Optical Elements, Metasurfaces, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics: 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open
Keywords: subwavelength optical elements; metasurfaces; metastructures; metamaterials; plasmonics; quantum photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Next-Generation Photoactive Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoactive nanomaterials; photocatalysis; reactive oxygen species; depollution; energy generation; bioactivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Superconducting Properties Derived from Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured superconductors; interface superconductivity; proximity effect; quantum phase slips; heterostructures; quantum confinement; flux pinning; vortex dynamics; Josephson junction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
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