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Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Civil Engineering

edited by

Dawei Zhang

and

Ying Huang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Transmission Electron Microscopy for Investigating Nanomaterials: Structural Analysis, Physical Properties, and Dynamic Behaviors

edited by Wanpeng Li and Xiaocui Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open

Keywords: electron diffraction; HRTEM; STEM-HAADF/ABF; in-line/off-axis electron holography; ultrafast TEM; in situ TEM; 4D-STEM; EELS; EDS; nanomaterials

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

Advances in Nanoenergetic Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Emerging Applications

edited by Ramesh Reddy Nallapureddy

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoenergetic materials; synthesis of energetic nanomaterials; combustion and ignition properties; energy release mechanisms; propellants and explosives; catalytic nanoenergetics; thermite reactions; high-energy-density materials; nanocomposite energetic systems

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

Flexible Sensors Based on Nanomaterials

edited by

Chenying Wang

and

Le Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible sensors; nanomaterials; nanofiber; wearable devices; physical and chemical sensing; tactile devices; intelligent application

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

The Latest Progress of Nanoscale Materials for Photoelectric Detectors

edited by Peiwen Lv and Qinye Bao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric detectors; semiconductor; solar cells; nanomaterials

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

Carbon Nanomaterial-Based Electromagnetic Wave-Absorbing Materials

edited by Yongpeng Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic wave loss mechanism

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

Development and Application of Advanced In Situ Microscopy and Spectroscopy Techniques for Functional Materials at the Nanoscale

edited by Zi'an Li and Ruibin Liu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; functional materials; in situ transmission electron microscopy; scanning probe microscopy; super-resolution optical microscopy

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

Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conservation

edited by Shengyun Huang and Long Tan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic devices; transparent electrode; solid electrolyte; supercapacitor

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

Tailored Porosity in Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Sustainability

edited by

Bo Chen

and

Yang Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based materials; clay-based materials; MOFs; batteries; supercapacitors; pore structure

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

Understanding and Controlling of Immunotoxicity of Nanomaterials

edited by

Felice Carlo Simeone

submission deadline 21 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: physicochemical drivers of hazards; mechanisms of hazards; pathways of adverse outcomes; modelling of risk; immunotoxicity; nanotoxicology; dosimetry; risk assessment; change grouping strategies; safety by design

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

Application of Nanomaterials as Catalysts for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Kathalingam Adaikalam

and

K. Karuppasamy

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5495 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal and oxide nanoparticles; complex nanoparticles; nanoparticle catalysts; materials for energy storage and conversion; solar energy; water splitting; hydrogen energy; sustainable material management

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

Graphene and Related Layered Materials: Structures, Properties, and Applications

edited by Huanxin Li and

Boyang Mao

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1740 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; layered materials; 2D materials; nanomaterials; energy storage; flexible electronics; sustainable technologies; catalysis design

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

Advances in Persistent Luminescence Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by Jianhua Liu

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; persistent luminescence; long afterglow; defects; stress-stimulated persistent luminescence; optical-stimulated persistent luminescence; auto-fluorescence free; real-time luminescence; optical information storage; shallow traps/deep traps

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

Spectroscopy and Microscopy Study of Nanomaterials

edited by Cinzia Di Giorgio and Fabrizio Bobba

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructures; 2D materials; microscopy; spectroscopy

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

Thermal Management of Graphene-Related Materials

edited by

Lin Zhang

submission deadline 27 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management; graphene-related materials and structures; thermal coupling and correlation; electronic devices; thermal regulation and control

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

Advances in Nano-Enhanced Thermal Functional Materials

edited by Peng Tao,

Xiaoliang Zeng

and

Chao Chang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14180 | 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 for Sustainable Green Energy

edited by

Zhao Ding

and

Liangjuan Gao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10227 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; hydrogen storage; CO2 capture; fossil fuel recovery; water splitting catalyst; anti-reflective; superhydrophobic

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

Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Nanomaterials

edited by

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7924 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric property; ferroelectric property; piezoelectric property; ferroelectric nanomaterials; antiferroelectric nanomaterials; downscaling; microelectronics; thin films; multilayers; superlattices; nanorods; nanowires; nanotubes; nanofibers; nanoparticles

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

Optical Spectroscopy Characterizations of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by Wanfu Shen and

Honggang Gu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7870 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical spectroscopy; optical spectroscopy instrumentations; in situ monitoring; low-symmetrical materials; heterostructures; defect engineering

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

Biomass-Based Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Application

edited by Liheng Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6440 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; nanocellulose; lignin nanoparticles; nanocomposites; sustainable materials; materials science; biomedicine; environmental remediation; energy storage

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

Synthesis and Properties of Metal Oxide Thin Films

edited by Raúl Gago

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3907 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; metal oxide; design and synthesis; surfaces with special characteristics; electronics

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Energetic Application: Experiment and Simulation

edited by

Weiqiang Pang

Djalal Trache

and

Kaili Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3791 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-energetic materials; nano-metal fuels; nano-technology; nano-energetic composites; nanocatalysts; nanothermites; solid rocket propellant; thermal decomposition; combustion; molecular dynamic simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Electrode and Electrochemical Sensor

edited by Suwyoung Ly

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical analysis; nanoscale; amplifier; multi-tasking; molecular structure

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

Nano-Optics and Nanophotonics

edited by Zhe Kang and Ye Tian

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open

Keywords: x-on-insulator; lasers; nanofibers; micro- and nano-cavities; machine learning; inverse design; photonic crystals; quantum dots; 2D materials; metamaterials; phase-change materials; photonic integrated circuits

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

Novel Physical Properties of Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials

edited by Jia Shi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials; magneto-optical coupling; spin; heterostructure; theoretical calculations

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing Devices: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Barbara Vercelli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1290 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis approaches; molecular modeling and simulation; advanced characterization; techniques; optical and electrochemical approaches; smart sensing devices

(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 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1070 | 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

Ultrafast Laser Micro-Nano Welding: From Principles to Applications

edited by Xianshi Jia, Cong Wang and Li Kai

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 356 | 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)

New Insights into Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by

Ahmad Hamdan

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma; nanomaterials; gas-phase synthesis; liquid-phase synthesis

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

Plant-Derived Nanovesicles: Emerging Roles in Health and Biotechnology

edited by Stefano Fais

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular vesicles; plants; vegetables; fruits; antioxidants; drug delivery; dermo-cosmesis; regenerative medicine; food supplements

ZnO Nanowires: Growth, Properties, Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Vincent Consonni

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical and physical deposition techniques; doping and polarity; surface and interfaces; photovoltaic cells; piezoelectric devices; self-powered devices; batteries; gas sensors; photocatalytic devices

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

Thin Films for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Xiaohui Liu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; perovskite solar cells; photovoltaic device; interface engineering strategies; defect passivation; additive engineering; charge transporting materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Solar Energy and Solar Cells)

Nanophotonic and Plasmonic Nanostructured Devices

edited by

Lei Shao

and Shasha Li

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanophotonic devices; plasmonic devices; metasurface; light source; sensors; nanophotonic integrated circuits; solar energy collectors; heat generators; nanoactuators

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

Nanomaterials Based (Bio) Electrochemical Energy and Storage Sytems

edited by

Giulia Massaglia

and

Marzia Quaglio

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical systems; energy storage devices; bio electrochemical systems; electrospun nanofibers synthesis and characterizations; integration methods of nanomaterials into energy conversion devices; electrode design for electrochemical energy conversion; new technological approaches; nanomaterials for sustainability

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

Synthesis and Application of Nanoscale Heterogeneous Catalysis

edited by

Linfang Lu

and Haiyan Jin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen reduction reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; methanol oxidation reaction; carbon dioxide reduction; pollutant degradation

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

Dielectric Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications

edited by Georgios C. Psarras,

Georgia Manika

and

Anastasios C. Patsidis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; ceramic nanodielectrics; polymer nanodielectrics; dielectric response; conductivity; energy storing/recovering; coefficient of energy efficiency; piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; charge transport; activation energy; hopping conduction; active dielectrics

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

Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Mechanism at Nanoscale

edited by

Jingui Wang

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: overall water splitting; photocatalytic H2 evolution; electrocatalytic H2 evolution; artificial photosynthesis; reaction mechanism of H2 evolution; nanoscale catalysts; hydrogen– oxygen fuel cells

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

Graphene and Carbon-Related Nanomaterials in the Application of Environmental Remediation

edited by Zhaoxuan Feng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; carbon; nanomaterial; environment

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

Synthesis and Application of Nanostructured Catalysts in Electrochemistry

edited by Chenliang Ye

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; single-atom catalysts; electrocatalysis; advanced synthesis; precise structure identification

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

Inorganic Nanomaterials for Catalytic and Energy Applications

edited by

Julio Ramirez-Castellanos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional oxides; nanomaterials; properties; structure and microstructure; catalysis; energy conversion; energy storage

Advances in Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by

Yizhang Wu

and

Yong Wang

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14104 | 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)

Advances in Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ioana Bâldea

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8123 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics

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

Nanomaterials for Biological Applications: Innovative Strategies from Theranostic Approaches to Regenerative Medicine

edited by

Elena Canciani

and

Manuela Rizzi

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1787 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; regenerative medicine; toxicology; cosmetics; therapy; imaging; theragnostic; nanoparticles synthesis and applications; drug delivery

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

Sensing Applications of Semiconductor Nanomaterials

edited by Guang Yao

submission deadline 4 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; sensing diagnosis; intervention therapy; flexible electronics

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

Advances in Luminescent Rare-Earth Nanomaterials

edited by Yunhua Yao

submission deadline 5 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; luminescence; upconversion; nanoparticles; synthesis; characterization; sensing; biomarker

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

Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Material, Device and System Integration

edited by

Hongyu Yu

and

Qing Wang

submission deadline 6 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1155 | 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)

Nanopharmaceutical Approaches for Inducing Cell Death in Tumors

edited by

Mihaela Balas

and

Madalina Andreea Badea

submission deadline 7 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; cell death; anti-tumoral mechanisms; targeted cancer therapy; drug delivery; cancer treatment; selective toxicity; oncogenic signaling pathways; drug resistance

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

Preparation, Properties, and Applications of One-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by Lei Shi

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3685 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; graphene nanoribbons; carbon chains; carbyne; polyyne; cumulene; cyclo[n]carbon; carbon fibers

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

Synthesis and Applications of Metal-Organic Framework Based Materials and Related Porous Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yi Huang

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic framework (MOF)-based materials; porous materials; energy conversion; thermal catalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; renewable energy; valuable chemicals

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

Low-Dimensional Materials for Nonlinear Photonics and Optoelectronics Applications

edited by Baohua Zhu

submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optical materials; nonlinear optical effects; nonlinear optical devices; nonlinear optical theory; nonlinear optical simulation; nonlinear optical measurements

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

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