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Low-Dimensional Materials: Thermal Characterization, Thermal Devices, and Thermal Management

edited by Xiangjun Liu, Yunshan Zhao and Yucheng Xiong

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3853 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; thermal conductivity; heat dissipation; heat transfer; thermal devices; thermal management; phonon transport; interfacial thermal transport

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

HfO₂-Based Ferroelectric Thin Films and Devices

edited by Ren-Ci Peng and

Shengchun Shen

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 646 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; novel topological domains; HfO2-based ferroelectric; domain and domain dynamics; wake-up effect and fatigue; endurance; metastable ferroelectric phase; ferroelectric memory and logic devices

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

Luminescent Nanoprobes for Biomedical Imaging, Treatment and Detection

edited by

Paolo Canepa

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence nanoprobes; phosphorescent nanoprobes; luminescence imaging; theranostics; phototherapy; photoluminescence; fluorescence; nanomedicine; nanotechnology

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

Nanomaterials for Flexible and Stretchable Printed Electronics

edited by

Vassiliki Belessi

and

Grigoris Kaltsas

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; conductive/dielectric inks; thermochromic/fluorescent/magnetic inks; piezoresistive/piezoelectric inks; inkjet/gravure/flexographic/screen/aerosol printing; printed electronics

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

Advances in Perovskite-Based Nanomaterials for Semiconductors and Optoelectronics

edited by Hongwei Lei

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite nanomaterials; photovoltaics; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bandgap engineering; interface engineering; material synthesis; device architecture

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

Catalysis at the Nanoscale: Insights from Theory and Simulation

edited by

Houyu Zhu

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; theoretical modeling; computational chemistry; machine learning in catalysis; reaction mechanisms; multiscale simulation

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

State-of-the-Art in Semiconductor Nanophotonics

edited by

Tian Tong

and Di Chen

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic crystals; metasurfaces and metamaterials; quantum dots and nanowires; integrated photonics; light– matter interaction; nanoscale lasers

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

Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17470 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials

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

Perovskite Nanostructured Materials for Next-Generation Light-Emitting Devices

edited by

Chen Zou

and

Dexin Yang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: halide perovskites; nanostructures; light-emitting diodes; lasers; X-ray scintillators; circularly polarized luminescence; luminescence mechanisms; lightning and display; scalable device integration

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

Enhancing Energy Storage in Batteries and Devices Through Nanoscale Strategies

edited by

Qinglin Deng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; aqueous zinc-ion batteries; capacitors; energy storage applications

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

Quantum Dots Enabling Advanced Quantum Sensing, Photodetector and Photovoltaic Technologies

edited by

Hsueh-Shih (Sean) Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; quantum sensing; photodetectors; photovoltaics; upconversion; surface passivation; bandgap engineering; heterostructure design; energy conversion; nanomaterials

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

Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Development and Applications

edited by

Loredana Tammaro

and

Gianluca Viscusi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial nanomaterials; functional nanomaterials; bioactive surfaces; nanostructured coatings; nanoparticle synthesis; mechanisms of antimicrobial action; hybrid nanomaterials; environmental remediation

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

Synthesis and Theory of Nanoscale Architectures

edited by Jianzhi Gao and Xin Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; on-surface synthesis; theory and simulation; scanning tunneling microscope; surface and interface

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

Innovative Nanomaterial Applications for Tissue Repair and Wound Healing

edited by

Nicolò Baranzini

Annalisa Grimaldi

and Elisabetta Campodoni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; tissue repair; wound healing; regenerative medicine; nanotechnology-based therapies

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

Nanomaterial-Based Optoelectronic Devices with Multiphysical Field-Mediated Polarization Coupling

edited by

Wenbo Peng

and Fangpei Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric semiconductor; device physics; photodetectors; piezo-phototronics; pyro-phototronics; flexo-phototronics; nanogenerators; self-powered systems

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

Application Potential of Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic Reaction

edited by

Zhansheng Lu

and

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: single-atom catalysts; electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution (HER); oxygen evolution (OER); oxygen reduction (ORR); CO2 reduction; nitrogen reduction (NRR); DFT modeling; metal support interactions; catalytic mechanisms; energy conversion; fuel cells; green hydrogen

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

Peptide-Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Rosa Bellavita

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: peptide-based nanomaterials; diagnosis; cancer therapy; nanotechnology

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

Advanced Nanomaterials in High-Performance Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Avisek Dutta

and Manoj Sharma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: chiroptics; perovskites; 2D nanoplatelets; nanoclusters; magneto-optics; plasmonics; photodetectors; nanocatalysis; nanoscale light– matter interactions; hybrid nanomaterials

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy

edited by

David Marrero-López

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cell; hydrogen production and storage; CO2 conversion; fuel cell and electrolyzer; Li/Na batteries; supercapacitors; water splitting

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

Emerging Polymer-Based Nanomaterials: Innovative Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Magdalena Aflori

and

Tachita Vlad-Bubulac

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; (multi)functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns; circular eco-technologies; circular-economy-oriented polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Atomic-Level Catalysts for High-Value Conversion of Small Molecules

edited by Xianyun Peng and Yanan Ma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic-level catalysts; single-atom catalysts; dual-atom catalysts; sub-nanocluster catalysts; small-molecule conversion; high-value chemicals; electrocatalysis; thermocatalysis; operando characterization; tandem catalysis

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

Advanced Applications of Nanomaterials in Electrocatalysis and Batteries

edited by

Qingsong Hua

Zhaoqiang Li

and

Qiang Pang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; battery technologies; sustainable energy conversion and storage; nanoscale engineering

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

Nanostructured Ferritic Alloys and Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Steels: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Di Yun

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured ferritic alloys; oxide dispersion strengthened steels; high temperature; corrosion; irradiation

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

Research Progress of Optoelectronic Devices Based on Nanotechnology

edited by Chao Ding

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; carrier dynamics; electroluminescence; light harvesting; interface engineering

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Catalytic Applications

edited by

Jinyang Zhang

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrochemistry; energy storage and conversion; catalysis

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

Development of Functional Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering

edited by

Meiwen Cao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; controlled synthesis; heterogeneous catalysis; metal ion separation; process intensification; structure– property relationship; energy applications; interfaces and coatings

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

Nanoscale Catalytic Synthesis of Biodegradable or Biobased Polymeric Materials from Carbon Dioxide (Second Edition)

edited by

Yuezhong Meng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoscale catalytic synthesis ; carbon dioxide (CO2) ; biodegradable materials ; polymeric materials ; catalyst ; electrolytes ; lithium-ion batteries

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

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 1470 | 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)

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 723 | 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)

Fabrication and Properties of Alloys at Nanoscale

edited by

Fenghui Duan

and Wei Xu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | 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)

Surface Physics of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yaping Ma

and Xue Liu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; surface physics; surface modification; electronic state regulation; surface/interface interaction; functionalization; surface characterization; device application

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

Ferroelectric Nanostructures: Synthesis, Properties, and Photocatalytic Applications

edited by

Kezhen Hui

and Limin Guo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | 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)

Shining New Light at the Nanoscale: Application of X-Ray Free-Electron Lasers

edited by

Francesco Dallari

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: XFEL; nanoparticles; macromolecules; X-ray techniques; nanogels

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

New Trends in Nanoscale Materials Applied to Photovoltaic Research

edited by

Andrea Lamberti

and Roberto Speranza

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 36 | 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)

The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Interfacial and Structural Properties of Nanosystems

edited by

Paolo M. Scrimin

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2338 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; colloids; emulsions; surfactants; proteins; polymers; adsorption; reactions; films; forces; measurement techniques; charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy production and storage

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

Lignin-Based Nanocomposites: Applications, Trends and Challenges

edited by Boyu Du and Jingyu Xu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 721 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

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 183 | 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)

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 4649 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry

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

Surface-Engineered Nanomaterials for Improved Biocompatibility and Targeted Therapy

edited by

Eleonore Fröhlich

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 382 | 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)

Preparation and Characterization of Corrosion or Wear-Resistant Nanocomposite Coatings

edited by Yongxin Jian

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 62 | 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)

Nanobiotechnology for Agricultural Stress Tolerance and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Xunfeng Chen

, Feng Wang and Linjing Deng

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2874 | Submission Open

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

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

The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Women in Nanomaterials

edited by

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

Barbara Bonelli

, Fei Xiao and

Ilaria Armentano

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2185 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; 2D materials; 2D transition metal sulfides/oxides; metal/organic frameworks; mxene; energy conversion; energy storage; CO2 CCS; solar photocatalysis; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental remediation; gas adsorption and storage; H2 production and storage; tissue engineering; cellulose nanocrystals; lignin nanoparticles

2D Materials and Heterostructures: Synthesis, Processing, and Device Applications

edited by

Filippo Giannazzo

Bela Pecz

and

Salvatore Ethan Panasci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1594 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials: graphene; transition metal dichalcogenides; h-BN; Xenes (silicene; stanene; phosphorene; etc.); MXenes; magnetic layered materials; van der Waals heterostructures and 2D alloys; large-area growth methods for 2D materials (CVD; MOCVD; MBE; PLD; ALD); the advanced characterization of 2D materials and heterostructures (Atomic resolution TEM; Scanning probe Microscopies; Raman; optical and photoelectron spectroscopy; ...); theoretical modelling; electronic/optoelectronics applications (digital; RF; photodetectors; flexible/wearable electronics); sensors (environmental; chemical; biomedical applications); quantum technologies; energy technologies (light harvesting; thermoelectrics; batteries/supercapacitors; hydrogen evolution reaction)

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

Advances in Nanomaterials for Sustainable and Renewable Energy

edited by

Christian Di Stasi

and

Simona Renda

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; catalysts; hydrogen; CO2 utilization; functional nanomaterials

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 61 | 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)

Intelligent Nanostructures and Energy Materials: The Role of AI in Modern Materials Science

edited by

Luiz Fernando Ribeiro Pereira

and Elby Titus

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy materials; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; nanoscale science; sustainable power

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

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