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Nanoelectronics: Materials, Devices and Applications (Second Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open
Keywords: design; synthesis and fabrication of nanoelectronic materials; new theory and modeling of nanoelectronic materials; electronic; optical; magnetic and other properties of nanoelectronic materials; applications of nanoelectronic materials; nanoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanoscale Material Catalysis for Environmental Protection
edited by Wenjie Li
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1438 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; environmental catalysis; pollution control; gas purification; water treatment; carbon dioxide catalytic conversion; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; catalytic mechanism; air pollutants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Two-Dimensional Ferromagnetic Materials for Spintronics: From Fundamental to Applications
edited by and Qingyu Xu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular beam epitaxial; the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method; van der Waals heterostructure; 2D ferromagnetism; proximity coupling; magnetic anisotropy; transition metal dichalcogenides: Fe3GeTe2; Cr2Ge2Te6; CrI3; and CrTe2; etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Characterization and Properties of Nanostructures in Liquids and Liquid/Liquid Interfaces submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open
Keywords: interfacial rheology; rheology; emulsions; foams; gels; soft matter; colloids; surfactants; proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Laser-Matter Interaction for Nanostructuration: From Fundamentals to Optical, Electrochemical, Magnetic and Electrical Quantum Sensing submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1090 | 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)
Wide-Bandgap and Ultrawide-Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials
edited by Wenjun Liu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open
Keywords: WB and UWB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB and UWB semiconductor performance characterization; WB and UWB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB and UWB semiconductor power electronics; WB and UWB semiconductor photonics devices; WB and UWB semiconductor biomedical applications; WB and UWB semiconductor energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in the Investigation of Semiconductor Quantum Dots
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor quantum dots; light-emitting diodes; photovoltaics; photodetectors; ligand engineering; component optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Electromagnetic Wave Shielding and Microwave Absorption
edited by and Na Wu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 625 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; EMI shielding; microwave absorption; composites; electronic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Innovations in Cancer Nanotheranostics
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open
Keywords: theranostics; nanotheranostics; nanomaterials; nanoparticle; cancer; tumor; contrast agent; drug delivery; controlled release; multimodality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Boron Nitride (BN) Nanomaterials and Their Emerging Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open
Keywords: BN nanostructures; synthesis methods; surface modification; characterization techniques; application performance; energy; environment; biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Green Nanoparticles for Topical Administration of Drugs
edited by , and Maria Grazia Ortore
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: green nanoparticles; liposomes; ethosomes; skin; mucosae; transdermal delivery; sustainability; natural polymers; lipids; phospholipids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Light−Matter Interactions Enabled by THz Low-Dimensional Nanophotonic Structures
edited by Min Hu and Tianwu Wang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: terahertz; nanophotonics; light– matter interactions; low-dimensional structures; near-field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Research Progress on Surface Modification of Carbon Hybrid Nanocomposite
edited by Naceur Belgacem
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; surface modification; nanofiber; carbon nanotube; mechanical properties; chemical vapor deposition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanoscale Phenomena in 2D Material Heterostructure
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; nanoscale; heterostructures; interfaces; defects; physical properties; chemical properties; microscopies; spectroscopies; devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Exploring Nanomaterials through Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy
edited by Sangmoon Yoon and
submission deadline 24 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: electron microscopy; electron diffraction; electron beam spectroscopy; structural characterization; image quantification; machine learning-based analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Synthesis, Structures and Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites
edited by and Mohammed Majdoub
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; nanocomposite; nanofiller; nanoreinforcement; multifunctionality; synthesis; characterization; manufacturing; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Novel Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Food Safety
edited by , Mengmeng Yan and Xiaolin Cao
submission deadline 28 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2166 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nanomaterials; nanoscale identification; contaminant monitoring; novel analytical techniques; rapid detection device; food quality and safety; surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy; sample pretreatment; adsorption; analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Safety and Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes, Nanoparticles and Other Nanomaterials submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8744 | Submission Open
Keywords: inhalation toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; dermal toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; oral toxicity of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; biopersistance of nanomaterials/nanoparticles; human exposure to nanomaterials/nanoparticles; workplace safety; users’ safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Novel Nanocomposites: Optical, Electrical, Mechanical and Surface-Related Properties (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6594 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites materials; advanced applications; optical properties; electrical properties; mechanical properties; surface-related properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanoscale Photonics and Metamaterials
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3825 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-photonics; metamaterials; optical properties; surface plasmons; nano-optics; nano-fabrication; dielectric metasurfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Harvesting Electromagnetic Fields with Nanomaterials from Microwaves to Ultraviolet submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1674 | Submission Open
Keywords: microwave harvesters up to 100 GHz; IR harvesters; visible and ultraviolet harvesters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Metal Halide Perovskite Nanomaterials for Optoelectronics, Photovoltaics and Beyond
edited by and Xiaoning Li
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1077 | Submission Open
Keywords: halide perovskites; photovoltaics; nanomaterials synthesis; material stability; bandgap tunability; optoelectronics; electrochemistry; stability; sustainable energy generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Graphene-Based Materials for Tumor Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
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submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; tumor ablation; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biofabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Layered Materials: From Excitonic Complexes to Optoelectronics
edited by and Magdalena Grzeszczyk
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal dichalcogenides; MoS2; ReS2; WS2; MoSe2; ReSe2; WSe2; MoTe2; post-transition metal chalcogenides: GaS; InS; GaSe; InSe; GaTe; black phosphorous; silicene; germanene; hexagonal BN; layered perovskites; CsPbCl3; (PEA)2SnI4; (PEA)2PbI4; (PEA)2PbBr4; (PEA)2(MA)n− 1PbnI3n+1; graphene; chromium halides; CrBr3; CrCl3; CrI3; excitons; excitonic complexes; emission; up-conversion processes; photoluminesce; absorption; electroluminescence; optoelectronic devices; tunneling diodes; light-emitting devices; band-gap engineering; defect engineering; carrier dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Functional Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots (2nd Edition) submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and characterization of QDs; polymer/QDs or polymer/NPs nanocomposites; fluorescence; optoelectronic; carrier transport; stability; and other physical properties; self-assembly of QDs or NPs to different nanostructures; biosensing and biomedical applications; lighting and display applications; light harvesting; storage; and sensing; OLEDs and QLEDs; explorations of new applications for QDs/NPs; environmental issues of QDs and NPs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nanomaterials for Food Science and Technology submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13828 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic and inorganic nanoparticles; nano sensors and food packaging; nanocoatings and nanocomposites; functionalized nanomaterials; nano-hybrid materials; toxicological risks and human health; environmental impact; sustainable materials and processes; challenges in food nanotechnology; nanomaterials’ consumer perspective
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Micro and Nanomaterials in Cosmetics submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9644 | Submission Open
Keywords: cosmetics; skin care products; green synthesis; dermal delivery; organic and inorganic particles; functionalized micro/nanomaterials; safety and legislation in cosmetics; toxicological risks and human health; sustainable materials and processes; consumer perspective on nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Advances in Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8020 | Submission Open
Keywords: Wide-Bandgap (WB) semiconductors; WB semiconductor synthesis; WB semiconductor theoretical modeling; WB semiconductor performance characterization; WB semiconductor optoelectronics; WB semiconductor power electronics; WB semiconductor photonics devices; WB semiconductor Biomedical applications; WB semiconductor energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Semiconductor-Based Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Applications—2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2213 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; preparation methods; chemical-physical characterization; heterogeneous photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Novel Photonic and Electronic Devices Based on Semiconductor Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1728 | 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)
Optical, Physical, Chemical Characteristics and Functional Modulation of Novel Quantum Materials
edited by and Chun-Che Lin
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum materials; quantum devices; nanocrystals; luminescent materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Towards Low-Dimensional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by Yangen Zhou
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 879 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; batteries; fuel cells; solar cells; hydrogen energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanoscale Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Multiferroic Materials and Their Novel Applications
edited by and Anthony Ferri
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 449 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale materials; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; multiferroic materials; nanomaterial synthesis; electromechanical properties; innovative applications; nanoscale characterization; energy harvesting; biomedical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical chemistry; nanoscale; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensing; gas storage; thermodynamics; nanomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Development of Nanocomposite Coatings (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocoating/nanocomposite coating; tribology; wear-corrosion; corrosion; experimental techniques; numerical methods; modelling/simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Low-Dimensional Perovskite Materials and Devices
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional perovskite; synthesis techniques; crystal structures; optoelectronics; device physics; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Evolution of Nanocrystalline Structures in Multilayer Thin Films with Sensing and Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: multilayer thin films; sensing technologies; biomedical applications; nanoscale characterization; structural evolution; thin film engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advancing Energy Harvesting Performance and Sustainability of Triboelectric Nanogenerators
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion; transducer; electrostatic based energy harvester; self-powered systems; nanogenerators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for CO2 Capture and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 storage; CO2 conversion; CO2 utilization; heterogeneous catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; electrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Surface Modification of Diamond Nanomaterials and Their Applications
edited by Yang Yang
submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond; fluorescent nanodiamonds; diamond films; surface modification; surface functionalization; surface doping; surface nano-structuring; surface properties; characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nano Surface Engineering
edited by , and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13597 | 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)
Advances in Nano-Enhanced Thermal Functional Materials
edited by Peng Tao, and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7380 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal conversion materials; thermal storage materials; thermal interface materials; polymer nanocomposites; phase change materials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials Applied to Fuel Cells and Catalysts
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submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5714 | Submission Open
Keywords: reduction in platinum group metal content; reversible fuel cells; fuel flexibility; stability of electrocatalysts; degradation mechanisms; operando characterizations; composite materials nanostructures and interfaces; reaction mechasnisms and kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Nanotoxicology: Health and Safety submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5281 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; mechanism of nanotoxicity; nanoformulations as drug delivery systems; nanomedicine in cancer therapy; environmental toxicity of nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices
edited by , Chunhui Duan and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3651 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; (flexible) devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Biomedicine Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2851 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanoparticles; fullerenes; nanotubes; nanohorns; graphene; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanoelectrocatalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by Juan Carlos Calderón Gómez and Alejandro González Orive
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2793 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; PEM fuel cells; direct alcohol fuel cells; electrolysers; HER; ORR; OER; top-down; bottom-up; nanostructured materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Study on Photoelectric Properties and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
edited by Ping Yang, , Yanfang Zhao and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; low-dimensional materials; surface modification; hetero-/homo-junction; biomedical imaging; photoelectrocatalysis; photoelectric conversion; photoelectric sensing; thermal management; semiconductor optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; analytical methods; (bio)sensors; pollutant treatment and conversion processes; health care devices and procedures; synthesis of high value-added products; catalysis; energy conversion and storage; green technologies; emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advancements in Plasmonic Nanophotonics: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Juan Li
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: plasmonic nanomaterials; plasmonic nanophotonics; surface-enhanced Raman scattering; plasmon-enhanced fluorescence; optical super-resolution imaging; optical sensing; plasmonic photocatalysis; plasmonic biosensor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
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