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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 164 | 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 144 | 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 7834 | 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 6389 | 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 4427 | 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 1720 | 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 1486 | 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 678 | 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 643 | 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 357 | Submission Open

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

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

Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Julio Gregorio Mendoza-Álvarez and

Gerardo Villa-Martínez

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 260 | 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)

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 260 | 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)

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

edited by

Silvia Armini

submission deadline 28 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2360 | 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 2706 | 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 1417 | 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 1241 | 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 820 | 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 226 | 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 153 | 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 136 | 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 15665 | 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 6821 | 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)

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 5913 | 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)

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 5767 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

Filippo Giannazzo

Bela Pecz

and

Salvatore Ethan Panasci

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3862 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3603 | 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

Heterogeneous Photocatalysts Based on Nanocomposites (Second Edition)

edited by

Jianjun Yang

Bo Weng

and Cong Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; photocatalysts; degradation; environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; wastewater treatment; pollution remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Nanomaterials and Printing Approaches for Electrochemical and Bioelectrochemical Systems

edited by

Mireia Baeza

and

Julio Bastos-Arrieta

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 970 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; functional metal nanoparticles; biorecognition agents; supramolecular active biomolecules; carbon-paste electrodes; electrochemical detection; inkjet-printed; 3D-printed; microfluidic systems

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

Nanostructured Materials for CO₂ Conversion and Reduction

edited by Wenlong Wu and

Lijun Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 hydrogenation; green chemistry; nanocatalysts; energy storage; advanced characterizations; sustainability-focused research; theoretical calculations

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

Nanomaterials in Advanced Sensing Technologies

edited by Tao Geng and Xinghua Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced sensing; nanomaterials; electrochemical biosensors; gas sensors; 2D materials; wearable electronics; optical sensing; nanocomposites; surface functionalization

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

Surface Engineering of Micro/Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by Juan Li

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano structure; multifunction; surface engineering; application; structure– function relationship

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

Advances in Nanobiotechnology and Nanobiophysics: Innovations and Methodological Breakthroughs in Atomic Force Microscopy

edited by

Elisabetta Canetta

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; protein dynamics; biomolecules mechanics; cell mechanics; membrane biophysics; artificial intelligence; regenerative medicine; gene editing; drug development; drug delivery

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

Application, Potential and Challenges of Nanotechnologies in Technical Textiles

edited by

Prabhuraj Venkatraman

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: technical textiles; medical and hygiene textiles; smart and wearable technologies

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

2D Nanomaterials as (Opto)electronic Gas Sensors

edited by

Dalal Fadil

and

Marta Feliz

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; graphene; MXenes; TMDs; nanostructure; nanohybrid; heterostructure; metal; catalyst; gas sensors; optoelectronic gas sensor; nanoelectronics; flexible electronics; IoT sensing

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

Nanoparticles as Platforms for Pharmaceuticals and Medicines

edited by

Yuri Mackeyev

and Geraldine V. Vijay

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; formulations; pharmaceuticals; nanomedicines; bioavailability

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

Nanostructured Halide Perovskites for Advanced Optoelectronics and Photocatalysis

edited by

Yitao Dai

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured halide perovskites; optoelectronics; photocatalysts

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

Latest Advances in Halide Perovskite Nanomaterial Research

edited by

Fangze Liu

and

Jing Wei

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: halide perovskites; quantum dots; nanocrystals; photovoltaics; photodetectors; light-emitting diodes

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

Nanotechnology-Enabled Innovations in Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials

edited by

Yanfeng Fang

Kai Cui

and Fenghua Nie

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; civil engineering materials; cement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Micro/Nanoparticles and Co-Contaminants: Interactions and Remediation

edited by

Lin Wang

and Xiaohu Jin

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nanoplastics; interfacial interaction; co-transport; immobilization; environmental remediation; combined pollution; adsorption mechanism; engineered nanomaterials; ecotoxicology; environmental fate

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

Recent Advances in Nanostructured Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution and Pollution Control

edited by Veronica Brǎtan

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoactive nanomaterials; H2 production; photocatalysis; depollution; semiconductors; heterojunction

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

Nanomaterials for Heterogeneous Catalysis and Biochemical Sensing & Detection: Design, Synthesis, and Emerging Applications

edited by

Cheng Chen

and Zhaoqi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); metal-based carbon materials; metal oxides; metal-free nanomaterials; covalent– organic frameworks (COFs); heterogeneous catalysis; biomedical sensing; biomedical detection

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

Power Management for Triboelectric Nanogenerators

edited by

Jing Pan

submission deadline 5 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerators; self-powered sensing; stress sensors; temperature sensors; biochemical sensors; friction materials development; energy conversion devices design

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for the Oil and Gas Industry

edited by

Wenhui Song

Yanyong Wang

and

Shiyuan Zhan

submission deadline 6 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6704 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; shale oil and gas reservoirs; subsurface carbon dioxide storage; subsurface hydrogen storage; fracture propagation; fluid flow dynamics; rock mechanics; enhanced oil and gas recovery

Low Dimensional Materials Fabrication, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Filippo Giubileo

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9020 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; nanomaterials; nanodevices; 2D materials; low dimensional materials; photodetectors; characterization; transport properties; batteries; energy

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

Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering

edited by

Dawei Zhang

and

Ying Huang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7046 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticle; nanocomposites; nanotechnology; nanoscale characterization; civil engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Electrochemical Synthesis of Nanostructured Metals and Alloys: Properties and Applications

edited by

Sabrina State

and

Ana Teresa Brandão

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2238 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical synthesis; nanomaterials; green synthesis; electrodeposition; metals and metallic alloys; composites

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

Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions

edited by

Rama Krishna Chava

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open

Keywords: one-dimensional heterostructures; porous two-dimensional nanosheets; interfacial engineering; photocatalysis; solar-to-fuel conversion reactions; nanostructured photocatalysts; defect-engineered photocatalysts; environmental remediation reactions

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

Advances in Ferroelectric and Multiferroic Nanostructures

edited by

Yongguang Xiao

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric nanostructures; multiferroic nanostructures; magnetoelectric coupling effect; multiferroic nanomaterials; ferroelectric domain engineering; ferroelectric nano film; multiferroic nano heterojunction; low dimensional multiferroicity; interface magnetoelectric coupling; ferroelectric memory

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

Applications and Advances of Nanocomposites for Biosensors

edited by