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Bioinspired and Biointegrated Nanomaterials: Applications and Manufacturing
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired nanomaterials; biomimetic composites; metal– organic biohybrids; green nanotechnology; bio-templated synthesis; hierarchical nanostructures; eco-friendly fabrication; biodegradable nanomaterials; bioinspired photonics; biomedical nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Electro-Thermal Transport in Nanometer-Scale Semiconductor Devices
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; electrical and thermal transport; simulations; characterization techniques; thermal management; electro-thermal co-design; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanocomposite Membranes: From Synthesis to Application
edited by Chang Soo Lee
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite; membrane; polymer; inorganic; mixed-matrix membrane
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials for Flexible Wearable Devices
edited by Gabriele Calabrese Sivieri
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional layered materials; transition metal dichalcogenides; nanowires; flexible transistors; energy harvesters; soft lithography techniques; wearable devices; printable electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Synthesis, Chemical–Physical Properties, and Biocompatibility of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanocomposites; graphene-based materials; carbon nanotubes; polymer nanocomposites; biocompatible polymers; functionalized carbon nanomaterials; nanostructured hybrid materials; synthesis methods; physicochemical properties; structure– property relationships; biomedical applications; sensing; actuators
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advanced Ceramics and Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage
edited by Sílvia Soreto Teixeira, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; nanocomposites; electrical measurements; dielectric spectroscopy; energy storage; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
The Study of Radiation Effects in Emerging Nanoelectro Systems submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)
Research Progress on the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research on Analysis and Environmental Risk Assessments of Nanomaterials
edited by Xinxin Li
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental behaviour; eco-environmental risk; nanoparticles; testing and assessment; environmental factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research
edited by Xueru Zhao and Xiaobo Chen
submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; CO2 reduction; fuel cells; hydrogen production; water electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials in Anticancer Photodynamic Therapy
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submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy; nanoplatform; cancer therapy; photosensitizer; reactive oxygen species; hypoxia; hybrid nanoparticle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Functional Two-Dimensional Materials, Thin Films and Coatings
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8056 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional thin films; nanostructured materials; 2D materials; functional coatings; ALD; CVD; sputtering; PVD; surface and interface sciences and engineering; bottom-up fabrication; top-down fabrication; atomic-scale processing; nanotechnology; smart materials; nanomaterials; antibacterial; structure– property relationships; synthesis; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advanced Low-Dimensional Materials for Sensing Applications
edited by Can Liu
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4397 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; sensing applications; graphene; two-dimensional materials; quantum dots; nanowires; sensor performance; material optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
III-Nitride Nanomaterials and Devices submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2992 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride quantum wells; III-nitride quantum wires; III-nitride quantum dots; III-nitride nanomaterials; epitaxial growth; strain-related effects; electrical and optical properties; nano-light-emitting diodes; ultra-small lasers; single photon emitters; theoretical modelling and numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Structure–Property Correlation Studies of Low-Dimensional Materials submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | 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)
From Solid-State to Liquid-State: Smart, Sustainable, and Recyclable Magnetic/Electronic Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental, and Biomedical Applications
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; electronic nanomaterials; solid-state nanostructures; liquid-state nanomaterials; magnetic liquid metals; ferrofluids; magnetic fluids; smart materials; flexible electronics; stretchable devices; recyclable nanomaterials; sustainable nanotechnology; multifunctional nanostructures; environmental applications; biomedical applications; energy harvesting; sensing and actuation; spintronics; green fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc ion-batteries; Zn– air batteries; OER/ORR; computational modeling and theoretical studies; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Innovative Nanomaterials for Enhanced Steel and Alloy Performance
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale precipitation; nanotwin; high-entropy alloy; titanium alloy; high-strength steel; strength; ductility; strain hardening; atomic-scale characterization; molecular dynamics simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Nanotechnologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; nanotechnologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Sustainable Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)
Theoretical Simulations on Single-Atom Materials
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom materials; single-atom catalysts; density functional theory; reaction mechanism; machine learning; multi-scale simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Functional Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Supercapacitor Applications
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; functional nanomaterials; porous carbon materials; metal oxides/sulfides/selenides; hybrid nanostructures; framework materials (MOFs; COFs); conductive polymers; energy storage; electrode materials; electrochemical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Trends and Prospects in Laser Nanofabrication
edited by Mingdi Wang and Shengbin Zhao
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5900 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser fabrication; laser ablation; generation process of advanced nanomaterials; research on the laser– matter interaction process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Toxicology of Nanoparticles
edited by and Lu Kong
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; safety assessment; molecular mechanisms; emerging nanoparticles; nanotoxicity prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Applications of Graphitic Carbon Nitride in Photocatalysis
edited by , Xin Wang and Junling Wang
submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; doped graphene; photothermal conversion; photoisomerization; photoluminescence; heat and mass transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanostructured Materials for Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications (Third Edition)
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submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2488 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; drug and gene delivery systems; stimuli-responsive therapeutics; bioimaging agents; bio-analytical diagnostics; theranostics; antibacterial/antimicrobial/antiviral agents; drug targeting; triggered drug release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Preparation and Application of Nanowires: 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23683 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanowires; vapor– liquid– solid growth; selective area growth; ternary III– V nanowires; nanowire heterostructures; growth modeling; optical and structural characterization; crystal phase; applications of nanowires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Exploring Advanced Functional Materials in Photocatalysis and Their Role in Sustainable Technologies submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; plasmonics; nanostructures; light harvesting; photocatalysis
Advanced Spin and Orbital Torques: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications in Spintronics
edited by Sheng Jiang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | 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)
Advances in Nanofiber Membranes for Separation Applications
edited by and Li Long
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: water purification; composite membranes; functional coatings; long-time stability; industries; novel materials; advanced fabrication techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanowires: Growth, Properties, and Applications
edited by Jianlei Kuang
submission deadline 5 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2461 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanowires; growth mechanism; composites; functional material; device; theoretical calculation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Interplay between Nanomaterials and Plants
edited by Xiang Zhao and Haixin Cui
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13884 | 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)
Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Technique of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service
edited by and Feida Chen
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12231 | 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)
Nanopesticides: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Agricultural Production
edited by Zhanghua Zeng and Bo Cui
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9562 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanopesticides; mechanism of action; nanopesticides’ advantages; formulation methods; controlled release; toxicology; environmental risks; pesticide fate; regulatory strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Nonlinear Optics of Nanostructures and Metasurfaces
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6021 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum nonlinear optics; nonlinear metasurfaces; nonlinear nanophotonics; nonlinear resonant metasurfaces; nonlinear meta-optics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Synthesis of Functional Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4988 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nanoparticles; biomedical applications; drug delivery; multifunctionality; nanomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design, Functionalization and Applications of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF)-Based Nanomaterials
edited by Zhongyu Yang, Zoe Armstrong and Li Feng
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4767 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; nanomaterials; functionalization and size control in MOFs; functionalization of nanoparticles; enzyme encapsulation in MOFs; enzyme immobilization on nanomaterials; MOFs in photochemistry/physics; MOFs in chemical/biochemical catalysis; MOFs in environmental protection; MOFs in controlled delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Study on Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Materials
edited by , Qian Zhao and Yuqing Li
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4537 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced magnetic nanomaterials; topological spin structures; permanent magnets
Nanosensors for the Rapid Detection of Agricultural Products
edited by Xiaoping Yu and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2690 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanosensors; agricultural products; foods; environment; rapid detection; electrochemical sensor; spectral sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals and Thin Films
edited by Peigeng Han, Jiajun Luo and Bin Yang
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2588 | 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)
Novel Nanostructures for Thermoelectric Applications
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submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2021 | Submission Open
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)
Nanocomposite Modified Cement and Concrete
edited by Dan Wang
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1899 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanofibers; nanocomposites; cementitious materials; construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy Storage Device Applications
edited by Wei Yan and Lei Zhu
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1603 | 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)
Optoelectronic Nanomaterials and Nanodevices for Neuromorphic Application
edited by Ya Lin
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanodevices; memristor; photosensor; phototransistor; optoelectronic synaptic devices; neuromorphic system; artificial vision; sensory functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Surface Microstructure Regulation of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials Photocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by and Zhenzi Li
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1401 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; semiconductor photocatalysis; low dimension; surface microstructure; crystal plane engineering; defect engineering; surface modification; energy; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for Micro/Nano Sensing and Detecting Applications
edited by and Yuqiang Yang
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1282 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano biosensors; micro/nano gas sensors; micro/nano sensors for ocean detection; micro/nano optical fiber sensors; surface modification technology of nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open
Keywords: green electrochemistry; sustainable energy storage; eco-friendly technologies; electrochemical processes; renewable energy conversion; environmental remediation; sustainable batteries; waste-to-energy systems; energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Two-Dimensional Materials Heterostructure for Advanced Sensors and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by , Linbao Luo and Baoshi Qiao
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials heterostructures; nanomanufacturing; optoelectronic devices; nanosensors; surfaces and interfaces; device simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanotechnology-Based Electrochemical Biosensors
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submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biosensors; electrochemical techniques; point-of-care; smart devices
(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 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 218 | 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)
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