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Preparation and Application of Nanowires: 2nd Edition

edited by

Vladimir Dubrovskii

submission deadline 6 Jul 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 27804 | 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)

Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications

edited by

Shifeng Wang

Yong Li

and

Yuanhao Wang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2490 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 reduction reaction; oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions; photocatalysis; nanocatalysts; water purification

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

Nanomaterials and Nanostructures for Spintronic Terahertz Devices

edited by

Zheng Feng

Zuanming Jin

and Liang Cheng

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1664 | Submission Open

Keywords: spintronics; terahertz; THz emitters; THz modulators; THz detectors; nanomaterials; nanostructures

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

Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Based Platforms for Efficient (Bio)Sensing

edited by

Andreea Campu

and

Alexandra Nicolae-Maranciuc

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1446 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic nanoparticles; plasmonic nanoplatforms; plasmonic sensors; plasmonic biosensors; immunosensors; chemical sensing/detection; contaminant detection; monitoring nanodevices; immunosensors; microfluidic detection devices

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

Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation

edited by Xiaoli Yuan

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation

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

New Trends in Nanoscale Materials Applied to Photovoltaic Research

edited by

Andrea Lamberti

and Roberto Speranza

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1173 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale materials; nanostructured interfaces; photovoltaic performances; device stability; sustainability; indoor photovoltaic; device integration

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

Fabrication and Properties of Alloys at Nanoscale

edited by

Fenghui Duan

and Wei Xu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocrystalline metallic materials; interface engineering; mechanical properties; severe plastic deformation; additive manufacturing

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

Development of Efficient Nanocatalysts and Their Application in Electrochemical Energy Conversion

edited by

Chaoqi Zhang

Canhuang Li

and

Ren He

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; electrochemical energy conversion; catalyst design; reaction mechanisms

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

Nano-Device for Electronics and Sensor Applications

edited by Enxiu Wu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

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

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

Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties, and Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Kezhen Hui

and Limin Guo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; ferrocatalysis; ferroelectric enhanced photocatalysis; internal electric field; ferroelectric nanomaterials; piezocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; tribocatalysis

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

Research Progress on Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Storage Materials

edited by Yufang Chen, Hongbo Shu and Di Lu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; nanomaterials; cathode materials; strain sensing; battery safety; in situ characterization; interface engineering

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

Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts

edited by

Stefano Trocino

and Fausta Giacobello

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14743 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; nanomaterials; hydrogen; electrolysis; water splitting

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

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Material, Device and System Integration

edited by

Hongyu Yu

and

Qing Wang

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10164 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide band-gap power electronics and radio frequency (RF) devices; advanced process technology; materials growth and application; device design and modeling; device reliability; system and module

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

Future Nanoparticles: Focus on Sensors and Bio-Applications

edited by

Furong Tian

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4836 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; synthesis; biosensors; biomarkers; environmental contaminants; neurodegenerative; cancer

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

Lignin-Based Nanocomposites: Applications, Trends and Challenges

edited by Boyu Du and Jingyu Xu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin; nanocomposites; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalization; adsorbents; adhesives; resins; coatings; cosmetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Synthetic, Natural and Hybrid Nanovesicles: Advancing Drug Delivery from Design to Future Directions

edited by

Stefano Tacconi

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; synthetic nanoparticles; bio-based nanosystems; extracellular vesicles; targeted therapy

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

Characterization of Nanostructures with Transmission Electron Microscopy

edited by Joon Ha Chang

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: transmission electron microscopy; nanostructured materials; in situ TEM; cryo-TEM; structure–property relationship

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

Advances in Nanophotonics and Optical Metasurfaces

edited by Kun Zhang and Lingqi Li

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical micro/nano-sensors based on nanostructures; bound state in continuous in metasurfaces; chiral metasurfaces; nonlinear effect based on metasurfaces; topological nanostructures; active metasurfaces; inverse-designed nanostructures

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

Novel Nanomaterials for Flexible and Memory Devices

edited by Yifei Pei

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; memory devices; neuromorphic computing; resistive switching

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

Metal Nanostructures in Biological Applications

edited by

Barbara De Berardis

and

Maria Grazia Ammendolia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6957 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal nanostructure synthesis and surface modifications; green synthesis; drug delivery; biomedical imaging; anti-infective treatments; neurodegenerative diseases; tissue engineering; wound healing; 3D printing; risk assessment

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

Mechanical, Physical Properties and Thermal Characteristics of Nanofiller-Reinforced Composites

edited by Jiaxing Shao and Ying Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3163 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofiller; composite materials; microstructure design; performance characterization; functionalization; strengthening mechanism; theoretical modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Research on the Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials

edited by

Barbara Hajduk

, Pallavi Kumari, Pawel Jarka and

Sonia Kotowicz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2621 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; organic electronics; organic solar cells; OFETs; polymer composites; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy Production and Storage

edited by

Zhao Ding

and

Liangjuan Gao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2018 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; renewable energy; hydrogen storage; CO2 capture; fossil fuel recovery; water splitting catalyst; anti-reflective; superhydrophobic

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

Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Structure–Property Relationships in Photocatalysis

edited by

Ştefan Ţălu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1625 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly synthesis; photocatalysis; green nanomaterials; nanoparticles as catalysts; noble metals as catalysts; clusters as catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; structure–property relationships; nanocomposites; defect engineering; biogenic nanoparticles; doping and heterojunctions; morphological characterization

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

Nanomaterials for the Development of Chemical and Biological Sensors for Small Organic Molecules

edited by

Keith J. Stine

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensor; electrode; hormone; pollutant; endocrine disruptor; nanoparticle; nanomaterials; metabolite; vitamin; neurotransmitter

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

Advances in Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System

edited by Jiangluqi Song

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication; two-dimensional nanomaterials; nanostructure design; characterization and prediction; electrochemical energy storage; electrocatalysis; supercapacitors

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

Ultrafast Laser Micro-Nano Welding: Principles, Processes, and Applications

edited by Xianshi Jia,

Rui Pan

Cong Chen

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast laser micro-/nanoprocessing; nanomaterials; laser welding; intelligent monitoring; transparent materials

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

Lignin-Based Nanomaterials

edited by

Tingting Xu

submission deadline 23 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignin nanoparticles; controllable synthesis; structure–property relationship; sustainable materials

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

The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide

edited by Silvia Villar-Rodil

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8201 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry

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

Dielectric and Ferroelectric Properties of Ceramic Nanocomposites

edited by

Yijun Zhang

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6845 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured ceramics; dielectric properties; ferroelectric properties; thin films; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Recent Advances in Nanoscale Detection for Biomedical Imaging and Analysis

edited by

Anthony A. Fung

and

Xinyu Chen

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5656 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscopy; bionanophotonics; small molecules; single-molecule detection; contrast agents and probes; super-resolution imaging; nano-spectroscopy

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

Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) and Related Systems

edited by Qianqian Duan

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2045 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon quantum dots (CQDs); drug delivery; bio-imagings; organelle labeling; fluorescent sensor

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

Photothermal Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Xiaoke Li

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1706 | Submission Open

Keywords: photothermal conversion; solar interfacial evaporation; synergistic photocatalysis; phase change materials

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

Nanotoxicology: Small Particles, Big Concerns

edited by Carole Ronzani

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotoxicology; mechanisms of toxicity; new approach methods (NAMs); engineered nanomaterials; in vitro and in vivo models; risk assessment; regulatory science

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

Surface-Engineered Nanomaterials for Improved Biocompatibility and Targeted Therapy

edited by

Eleonore Fröhlich

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 704 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based coatings; lipid or liposome coatings; protein and peptide coatings; biomimetic (cell membrane) coatings; ligand functionalization; drug delivery; immunotherapy; cancer therapy; tissue regeneration; safety

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

Current State of Laser Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles

edited by

Ritesh Sachan

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 393 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser synthesis; metal nanoparticles; green synthesis; femtosecond laser synthesis; nanomaterials

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

Nanomaterials for Space Applications: Towards Advanced and Sustainable Approaches for Material Design and Fabrication Enabling Reliable Performance in Extreme Environments

edited by

Elisa Toto

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; space applications; extreme environments; sustainable nanomaterials; nanomaterials design; nanomaterials fabrication; reliable performance; space durability; multifunctional nanomaterials

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

Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Julio Gregorio Mendoza-Álvarez and

Gerardo Villa-Martínez

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanostructures; quantum dots & quantum wells; optoelectronic; photonics; heterostructures; LEDs & lasers; photodetectors; nanophotonics

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

Trends and Prospects in Nanoscale Thin Films and Coatings (Second Edition)

edited by

Silvia Armini

submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2511 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanosize; nanomaterials; thin films; coatings; membranes; layers

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Microwave Absorption and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

edited by

Raghvendra Singh Yadav

and

Anju Anju

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2934 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; microwave absorption; EMI shielding; magnetic property; dielectric property

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

Theoretical Calculations and Simulations of Low-Dimensional Materials

edited by Zhengyang Cai

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1714 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; theoretical calculations; density functional theory; computational simulation; two-dimensional materials; nanostructures; materials modeling

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

Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Wenjun Jiang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured photocatalysts; renewable energy conversion; environmental remediation; water splitting; CO2 photoreduction; H2O2 photosynthesis; pollutant degradation; charge carrier dynamics

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

Emerging Research of Nanoplastic: Formation, Mechanism and Risk

edited by Xiaowei Wu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoplastic; fate; risk assessment

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

Preparation and Characterization of Corrosion or Wear-Resistant Nanocomposite Coatings

edited by Yongxin Jian

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: HEA coatings; composite coatings; ceramic coatings; bio-inspired coatings; corrosion or tribological characterizations

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Pollutant Detection and Degradation

edited by Xiaolin Zhu

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; pollutant detection; pollutant degradation; environmental monitoring; environmental remediation; nanotechnology

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

New Trends in Nanomaterials for Carbon Dioxide Conversion and Utilization

edited by Zhongxue Yang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterial design; CO2 conversion; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; single-atom catalysis

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

Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing

edited by

Antonino Scandurra

and

Francesco Ruffino

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16228 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-field-induced spatially-confined photochemical deposition; laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD); laser dewetting of metals; laser ablation; laser vaporization; pulsed laser deposition (PLD); sensing and biosensing; plasmonics; fundamentals quantum sensing; optical quantum sensing; electrochemical quantum sensing; magnetic quantum sensing; electrical quantum sensing

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

Nanostructured and Multifunctional Solid Catalysts for Sustainable Chemical Processes

edited by

Bin Zhu

and Kai Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7285 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; interface engineering; nanoparticles; metal-based nanomaterials; metal oxide for catalysts; conversion of CH4 and/or CO2; NH3 synthesis; hydrogen production; photocatalysis; plasma catalysis

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

Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Stress Tolerance and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Feng Wang and Linjing Deng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6371 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanobiotechnology; agricultural stress tolerance; environmental remediation; soil remediation; toxicological evaluation

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

Engineering of Advanced Functional Nanomaterials by Laser, Plasma and Radiation-Assisted Techniques

edited by

Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu

and

Catalin-Daniel Constantinescu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6209 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; plasma processing; radiation processing; nanoclusters & nanostructures; nanomaterials & nanocomposites; surface structuring, thin films & multilayers; functional properties engineering

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

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