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Research on the Tribological and Lubricating Performance of Nanomaterials
edited by Gengrui Zhao and Yawen Yang
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-tribology; anti-wear nanomaterials; friction and wear at micro- and nanoscales; self-lubricating nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Functional Nanocomposites: From Strategic Design to Applications: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanotubes; nanowires; nanorods; nanosheets
Mechanics and Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials and Structures
edited by Shuze Zhu
submission deadline 25 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials and structures; mechanical performance; deformation-coupled multiphysics properties; nanowires; nanotubes; 2D materials; 2D polymers; structural engineering; van der Waals structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Synthesis and Applications of Anisotropic Nanoparticles
edited by
submission deadline 27 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1949 | Submission Open
Keywords: anisotropic nanoparticles; directionality; nanorods; nanodumbbells; nanoplates; nanostars; nanowires; polyhedral; Janus; synthesis; assembly; structure– properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Green Nanotechnology: From Nanoparticles' Green Synthesis to Their Applications in Engineering
edited by , and Beatriz D. Cardoso
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11263 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; biosynthesis; biological synthesis; sustainable chemistry; nanomaterials; nanoparticles; engineering applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures
edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3749 | Submission Open
Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3604 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nano Surface Engineering: 2nd Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3143 | 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 Nanotechnology for Medical Implants submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology-based biomaterials; drug delivery systems; bioactive coatings; biocompatible nanocomposites; biodegradable materials; bone tissue engineering; novel scaffolds by additive manufacturing; surface modification of implants; bone regeneration; osteointegration; artificial intelligence in the medical implant industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Photonics and Plasmonics of Low-Dimensional Materials
edited by and Fan Wu
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 506 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; plasmonics; nanowaveguides and devices; photonic nanostructures; metamaterials and metasurfaces; light-matter interactions at the nanoscale; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Novel Nanotechnology-Based Methods in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; nanomedicine; oncology; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanosensors for the Rapid Detection of Agricultural Products
edited by Xiaoping Yu and
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanosensors; agricultural products; foods; environment; rapid detection; electrochemical sensor; spectral sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Valorizing Waste-Derived Carbon for Advanced Battery Applications: Innovations and Sustainable Pathways submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: green electrochemistry; sustainable energy storage; eco-friendly technologies; electrochemical processes; renewable energy conversion; environmental remediation; sustainable batteries; waste-to-energy systems; energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Surface Modifications of Inorganic Nanoparticles and Their Applications
edited by and Giulio Pota
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and metal oxide nanoparticles; nanostructured materials and interfaces; chemical conjugation; exchange ligand binding; photo-deposition; photo-oxidation and photo-reduction methods; functional groups; organic and photosensitizer ligands; amphiphiles and biomolecules
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomanufacturing for Micro/Nano Sensors and Photodetectors Applications
edited by , Linbao Luo and Baoshi Qiao
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofabrication technologies; nano-optoelectronic devices; nano-sensors; surfaces and interfaces; nanoscopic simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Novel Nanomaterials for Neuromorphic Devices
edited by Huilin Li
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; quantum dot; two-dimensional material; perovskite; nanotube; nanowire; neuromorphic device; memristor; artificial synapse; artificial sensory neuron; synaptic plasticity; neuromorphic computing; memory-in computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Design and Characterization of Nanostructured Electrode Materials
edited by Can Cui and
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured electrode materials; electrocatalysis; advanced material characterization; scalable synthesis; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; charge transport mechanisms; computational design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanotechnology-Based Electrochemical Biosensors
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biosensors; electrochemical techniques; point-of-care; smart devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Research Progress of Nanoscale of Shielding Materials
edited by Jinchuan Zhao
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale shielding materials; electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding; nanostructured composites; radiation protection; advanced fabrication techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials-Based Memristors for Neuromorphic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: memristor; nanomaterials; resistive switching; synaptic behavior; neuromorphic application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications of Nanocrystals in Energy and Catalysis
edited by
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocrystals; energy conversion; catalysis; energy storage; high-surface-energy nanocrystals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Nanostructured Semiconductors: Design, Synthesis, Optoelectronic and Electronic Device Applications
edited by Hai Zhang and Jun Zhu
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured semiconductors; electronic devices; optical properties; nanofabrication; quantum confined structures; optoelectronics; photonics; energy harvesting; sensing technologies; device integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
High Performance of Nanomaterials in Metal-Ion Batteries
edited by Chunliu Xu and
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1181 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; potassium-ion batteries; zinc-ion batteries; nanomaterials; energy storage; cathode; anode; structural design; electrochemical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced 2D Materials for Emerging Application
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16714 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; two dimensional material; energy conversion and storage devices; drug carriers; catalysts; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Thermal Challenges in Renewable Energy: Nanofluidic Solutions submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1957 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofluids; electro-magneto-hydrodynamics; porous media; nanotechnology; renewable energy engineering; machine learning techniques; artificial neural networks (ANNs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advanced Nanostructures in Thermal Engineering: Design, Fabrication and Application
edited by , , and Dongjing Liu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale heat conduction/convection/radiation; interfacial thermal transport; electron– phonon coupling; phonon transmission; near-junction thermal management; thermal interface materials; surface modification; interface construction; thermoelectric effect; electronic packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Functional and Structural Properties of Polymeric Nanocomposites submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; thermosetting materials; thermoplastic materials; smart materials; self-sensing; self-heating; de-icing; Joule heating; self-healing; Joule heating curing; aeronautics; automotive; flame retardance composites; electronic devices; packaging; biomedical field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Study on Magnetic Properties of Nanostructured Materials
edited by , Qian Zhao and Yuqing Li
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced magnetic nanomaterials; topological spin structures; permanent magnets
Structural Regulation and Performance Assessment of Nanocatalysts
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; catalysis; nanotechnology; materials science; structure-property relationship; performance assessment; single-atom catalysts; nanoporous materials; operando characterization; machine learning; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis; environmental catalysis; energy catalysis; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Magnetics Meets Optics: Nanomaterials for Emerging Technologies and Applications
edited by Shirong Lin, Li Ma and Zhongquan Nie
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-induced magnetism; magneto-optical materials; angular momentum; ultrafast magnetization dynamics; first-principle calculations; spintronics; hybrid quantum systems; magnetoplasmonics; magnetic resonance; excitons– polaritons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Sustainable CO2 Capture and Catalytic Conversion
edited by Qihao Yang, , Guoxiang Yang and Jiawei Zhong
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 utilization; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; plasma catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Perspective on Micro- and Nano-Lithography Technology
edited by Isabella Farella
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanolithography; microlithography; nanomaterials; novel lithography techniques; nanostructures and nanodevices; unconventional lithography; nanoscale characterization; nanofabrication and device integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanocomposites for Sensing Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13521 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanocomposites; physical sensor; chemical sensor; sensitive mechanism of nanocomposites; sensitive electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Environmental Fate, Transport and Effects of Nanoplastics submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12062 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoplastic; ecotoxicity; fate; transport; environment organism; human; health; socio-economic impacts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Battery Applications
edited by Mobinul Islam
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4138 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; battery technology; nanostructured electrodes; solid-state electrolytes; energy density; charge– discharge cycles; electrochemical performance; lithium-ion batteries; battery safety; sustainable energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Functional Design, Optical Properties and Applications of Advanced Luminescent Nanomaterials
edited by and Qianqian Su
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2126 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent nanomaterials; quantum dots; upconversion nanoparticles; carbon dots; polymer dots; hybrid nanomaterials; controlled synthesis; surface– interface engineering; optical properties; biomedical imaging; nanotechnology applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Roadmaps for Nanomaterials in Radiation Therapy
edited by and Geraldine V Vijay
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1763 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; nanomaterials; cancer treatment; radiation therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research Progress of Nanomaterials for Photocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotocatalysts; photocatalysis; water splitting; CO2 reduction; pollutant control; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Novel Nanomaterial Anode for Energy Storage Devices: Materials, Fabrication, and Performance Enhancement
edited by Xingxing Jiao
submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage devices; lithium-ion batteries; nanomaterial fabrication; silicon-based nanomaterials; tin-based nanomaterials; hybrid and composite nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Trends of Nanostructured Materials for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED)
edited by Deli Li
submission deadline 10 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1518 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic light-emitting diodes; white OLED; thermally activated delayed fluorescence; multi-resonance; host materials; exciplex
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nano-Photonics: Subwavelength Optical Elements, Metasurfaces, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5951 | Submission Open
Keywords: subwavelength optical elements; metasurfaces; metastructures; metamaterials; plasmonics; quantum photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Interplay between Nanomaterials and Plants
edited by Xiang Zhao and Haixin Cui
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5890 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano agrochemicals; nanopesticides; nanofertilizers; gene modification; nanodelivery; plant growth; plant absorption; uptake and transfer; conduction behavior; plant– nanomaterial interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Control of New Pollutants by Functional Nanomaterials and Their Ecological Risk Assessment
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4714 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; new pollutants; adsorption; degradation; removal; ecological risk; biotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Radiation Technology in Nanomaterials submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4433 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; nanofabrication; ionizing radiation; gamma radiation; radiation-induced synthesis; radiolytic method; radiation detection and radiation effects; application of nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Current Research in Nanocrystals and Their Implications for Electrochemical Energy Storage, Conversion, and Optoelectronic Applications
edited by and Tarak Nath Mandal
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3277 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocrystals; energy conversion and storage; optoelectronics; device fabrication; materials engineering; water-splitting; supercapacitor; battery; solar cells; light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Photonics/Optoelectronics Properties and Applications of Two-Dimensional Heterostructures
edited by Hailu Wang, Tiange Zhao and Zhigao Hu
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3082 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; photodetectors; photodiodes; field-effect transistors; charge carrier transport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Application of Nanocatalysts in the Transformation and Degradation of Organic Pollutants
edited by Shiping Xu and Huazhang Guo
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2959 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; organic pollutants; photocatalysis; degradation; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanocoating for Antibacterial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2590 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoscale; coating; nanoparticles; nanocoating; antibacterial coatings; active coatings; antibacterial activity; biomedical; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Theoretical and Computational Studies of Nanocrystals
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2005 | Submission Open
Keywords: size effect; nanothermodynamic; theories computational; computing method; research progress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Gas–Liquid–Solid Interface Characterization and Targeted Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 12 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1556 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface adsorption; interface control; interface characterization; fine minerals flotation; nanomaterials; functional materials; separation engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
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