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Nanomaterials and Energetics: Design, Developments, and Challenges from Experimentation and Computation Aspects

edited by

Weiqiang Pang

Djalal Trache

and

Kaili Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-energetic materials; nano-metal fuels; nano-technology; nano-energetic composites; nanocatalysts; nanothermites; solid rocket propellant; thermal decomposition; combustion; molecular dynamic simulation

Nano- and Micro-Scale Innovative Materials and Development: Selected Papers from the 6th International Micro-Nanotechnology Innovation and Development Forum (6-IMNIDF)

edited by

Weiqiang Pang

and

Jieshan Qiu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano- and microscale textile materials; metallic materials; energy materials; functional materials; catalytic materials; intelligent sensing materials; carbon materials; biomaterials; interdisciplinary integration technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Innovative Directions in Thermoelectric Materials: Development and Characterization Approaches in Nano-Scale

edited by

Panagiotis Mangelis

and

António Pereira Gonçalves

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; nano-materials; nanostructuring; nano-composites; doping; figure-of-merit; Seebeck coefficient

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

Electro-Thermal Transport in Nanometer-Scale Semiconductor Devices

edited by

Mei Wu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Research on Analysis and Environmental Risk Assessments of Nanomaterials

edited by Xinxin Li

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Functional Nano-Optoelectronic Devices: From Fundamental Research to Industrial Applications

edited by

Yougen Yi

Zao Yi

and

Hua Yang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; photoelectric materials; micro-nano optics; plasmonics; sensing; photocatalysis

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

Research Progress on the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms

edited by

Ioana Bâldea

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics

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

Nanomaterials for Flexible Wearable Devices

edited by Gabriele Calabrese Sivieri

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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

edited by

Angelo Nicosia

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 15 | 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)

Nanocomposite Membranes: From Synthesis to Application

edited by Chang Soo Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite; membrane; polymer; inorganic; mixed-matrix membrane

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

The Study of Radiation Effects in Emerging Nanoelectro Systems

edited by

Merlyn Pulikkathara

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 9 | 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)

Recent Discoveries of Novel Ablative Thermal Protection Nanocomposites and Nanostructures

edited by Xiangyu Jin

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 8 | 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)

Advanced Ceramics and Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage

edited by Sílvia Soreto Teixeira,

Susana Devesa

and

Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; nanocomposites; electrical measurements; dielectric spectroscopy; energy storage; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Bioinspired and Biointegrated Nanomaterials: Applications and Manufacturing

edited by

Mani Balamurugan

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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)

Nanostructured Materials for Solar-Driven Fuel Synthesis: Harnessing Sunlight for Green Energy and Energy-Dense Chemicals

edited by

Kwang Leong Choy

submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar-driven fuel; nanostructured materials; photocatalysts; CO2 reduction; water splitting; plasmonic nanomaterials; photoelectrochemical (PEC) devices; solar thermochemistry; machine-learning-guided design; techno-economic analysis

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

Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research

edited by Xueru Zhao and Xiaobo Chen

submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 27 | 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 Treatment

edited by

Jeffrey S. Souris

submission deadline 23 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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

edited by

Dimitrov Dimitre

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6069 | 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 2708 | 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

edited by

Sławomir P. Łepkowski

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2189 | 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

edited by

Nevill Gonzalez Szwacki

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 16 | 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)

Theoretical Simulations on Single-Atom Materials

edited by

Hongping Li

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 14 | 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

edited by

Weigang Zhao

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 8 | 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)

From Solid-State to Liquid-State: Smart, Sustainable, and Recyclable Magnetic/Electronic Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Abdollah Hajalilou

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 8 | 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)

Sustainable Microdevice Printing Techniques with Functional Nano/Biomaterials

edited by

Sabine Portal

and

Carles Corbella Roca

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 5 | 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)

Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies

edited by

Shaik Gouse Peera

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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)

Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Nanotechnologies

edited by Tongbiao Wang

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; nanotechnologies

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

Innovative Nanomaterials for Enhanced Steel and Alloy Performance

edited by

Yongfeng Shen

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 2 | 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)

Trends and Prospects in Laser Nanofabrication

edited by Mingdi Wang and Shengbin Zhao

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4099 | 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

Man Qu

and Lu Kong

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 17 | 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

Chaoling Han

, Xin Wang and Junling Wang

submission deadline 26 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 12 | 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)

edited by

Zili Sideratou

submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | 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

edited by

Vladimir Dubrovskii

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19545 | 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

edited by

Narendra Chaulagain

and

Sachin Kadian

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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 38 | 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

Lingyue Zhang

and Li Long

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 30 | 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)

Multiscale Modeling and Characterization Technique of Advanced Nanostructured Materials for Extreme Service

edited by

Hai Huang

and Feida Chen

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8944 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4425 | 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

Vin-Cent Su

and

Meng-Hsin Chen

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4179 | 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)

Metal Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals and Thin Films

edited by Peigeng Han, Jiajun Luo and Bin Yang

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1237 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensors and Energy Storage Device Applications

edited by Wei Yan and Lei Zhu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 28 | 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)

Nanomaterials for Electromagnetic Energy Harvesting: From Microwaves to Ultraviolet

edited by

Mircea Dragoman

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave electromagnetic detector and harvesting; IR detectors and harvesting; solar cells; UV detection and harvesting

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

Advances in Nanoscale Friction

edited by Sung-Jun Lee

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale friction; atomic force microscopy (AFM); molecular dynamics simulation; superlubricity; two-dimensional materials; friction force microscopy (FFM); atomic-scale tribology; nanostructured surfaces

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

Fabrication and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials

edited by Xiangdong Liu, Yuxi Liu and Xinping Zhang

submission deadline 13 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 679 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale filler; fabrication techniques; microstructure and properties; interfacial modification; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Recent Progress in Terahertz Nano-Metamaterials

edited by

Bin Tang

and Wei Su

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1600 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz metamaterials; metasurface; plasmon-induced absorption/transparency; bound states in the continuum (BIC) and quasi-BIC in metamaterials; inverse design; machine learning; smart materials

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy and Sensors

edited by

Jerry J. Wu

and

Cheng-Hua Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterostructure nanomaterials; catalytic energy; sensor technology; environmental catalysis; sustainability; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction

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

Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Junqi Wang

, Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3806 | 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)

Research and Applications of Anti-Corrosion Nanocoatings

edited by

Xin Yuan

and

Lin Gu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional nanomaterials; surface/interfacial modification; polymer reinforcement; long-term coatings; coating life prediction

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

Nanocomposites in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Challenges, and Future Prospects

edited by Mohammad Reza Mohammadi

submission deadline 5 Apr 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs); photoanodes; counter electrodes; dyes; electrolytes; performance enhancement

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

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

edited by Xiao-Chun Wang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 3 | 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)

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