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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 1062 | 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)

Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Development and Applications

edited by

Loredana Tammaro

and

Gianluca Viscusi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | 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)

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

edited by

Wenbo Peng

and Fangpei Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 241 | 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 217 | 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)

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 216 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Catalytic Applications

edited by

Jinyang Zhang

and

Peng Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

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

(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 206 | 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)

Peptide-Based Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

edited by

Rosa Bellavita

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

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

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

Development of Functional Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering

edited by

Meiwen Cao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 194 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials in High-Performance Optoelectronic Devices

edited by

Avisek Dutta

and Manoj Sharma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 183 | 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 182 | 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)

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

edited by Xianyun Peng and Yanan Ma

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 170 | 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)

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

edited by

Di Yun

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 159 | 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)

Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Devices: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Yusuf Selim Ocak

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4926 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic devices; nanomaterial synthesis; quantum nanostructures; nanocrystals; 2D materials; hybrid and heterostructure materials; photovoltaics; photodetectors; charge and exciton dynamics; photocatalysis and PEC systems; quantum sensing; scalable fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials 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 2368 | 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 1565 | 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 1323 | 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 1232 | 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 1005 | 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 823 | 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 749 | 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 351 | Submission Open

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

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

Surface Physics of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Yaping Ma

and Xue Liu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 213 | 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 189 | 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 151 | 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)

Low-Dimensional Quantum Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Phase Transitions, and Novel Properties

edited by

Yu Guo

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; phase transitions; quantum confinement; atomic manufacturing; topological phases; correlated electron systems; nanoscale synthesis; emergent quantum phenomena; valleytronics; excitonic effects; computational materials design

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

Hydrogen Production and Evolution Based on Nanocatalysts

edited by

Stefano Trocino

and Fausta Giacobello

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13975 | 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 9558 | 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 4642 | Submission Open

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

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

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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4495 | 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 1286 | 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 601 | 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 226 | 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)

Porous Nanomaterials: Emerging Platforms for Catalytic Applications

edited by

Amir Khojastehnezhad

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; porous polymers; heterogeneous catalysis; nano-materials; functionalized materials; covalent organic frameworks (COFs); metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs); porous organic polymers (POPs); microporous organic networks (MONs)

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

Advances in Nanophotonics and Optical Metasurfaces

edited by Kun Zhang and Lingqi Li

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 153 | 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 150 | Submission Open

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

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

Application of Advanced Nanomaterials for High-Performance Rechargeable Batteries

edited by Chunhui Wang

submission deadline 16 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode modification by nanomaterials; nanomaterials for anodes; nanomaterials for electrolytes; rechargeable batteries

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

Metal Nanostructures in Biological Applications

edited by

Barbara De Berardis

and

Maria Grazia Ammendolia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6507 | 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 2966 | 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 2405 | 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 1608 | 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 1502 | 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 372 | 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 184 | 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 166 | 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 146 | 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 7867 | 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 6453 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4590 | 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 1758 | 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)

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