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In Vitro/Vivo Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedicine
edited by Carlotta Pucci and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; in vitro models; in vivo studies; nanotoxicology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Low-Dimensional Materials for Nonlinear Photonics and Optoelectronics Applications
edited by Baohua Zhu
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7625 | 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)
Advances of Machine Learning in Nanoscale Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4201 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; data-driven materials discovery; automated experimentation; inverse design; materials databases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Heterogeneous Nanostructuring for Enhanced Mechanical Properties in Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2039 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; nanoscale; heterogeneous microstructure; mechanical performance; strengthening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
State of the Art in Nanotoxicology submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; in vitro; in silico; NGRA; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Application of Advanced Nanofiltration Membranes in Water Purification
edited by Olawumi Oluwafolakemi Sadare
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiltration membranes; nanomaterials for water treatment; thin-film nanocomposite membranes; graphene oxide membranes; bio-based nanomaterials; sustainable membrane fabrication; emerging contaminant removal; PFAS separation; membrane fouling and antifouling; selective ion transport; hybrid membrane processes; membrane scale-up and performance stability; techno-economic analysis; life-cycle assessment; AI-assisted membrane design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Nanophotonics and Metasurface
edited by Hongtao Wang, and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: metasurface; metamaterials; plasmonics; 2D materials; photonic devices; structured light; computational imaging; optical vortices; machine learning; holography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nanocatalysis—Experimental Investigations and Computational Simulations
edited by Grzegorz Matyszczak
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; sonocatalysis; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; catalysis; quantum dots; machine learning; ab initio calculations; DFT; molecular dynamics; computation; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Lifecycle of Nanomaterials: From Design to End-of-Life Management
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: lifecycle of nanomaterials; safety-by-design; sustainable nanomaterials; nanotoxicology; end-of-life management; circular nanotechnology; environmental fate; exposure assessment; life-cycle assessment; nanosafety; degradation and transformation                  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials and Energetics: Design, Developments, and Challenges from Experimentation and Computation Aspects submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9745 | 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
Nanostructured Materials for Biological and Pharmaceutical Applications (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8305 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; drug and gene delivery systems; stimuli-responsive therapeutics; bioimaging agents; bio-analytical diagnostics; theranostics; antibacterial/antimicrobial/antiviral agents; drug targeting; triggered drug release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Application and Research of Laser Manufacturing Technology in Nanomaterials
edited by Pei Zuo and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7177 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; laser manufacturing; green preparation; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Synthesis & Devices of Graphene-Based 2D Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6131 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; ultrathin films; functionality; graphene; graphene oxide; non-metallic elements; devices; supercapacitors; Li-ion battery; electrochemistry; colloids and surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
The Role of Nanomaterials in Soils and Plants
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5697 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; nanofertilizers; plant– nanomaterial interaction; nanomaterials in soil and their action on the soil microbiome; nanomaterials; plant rhizosphere
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Electrode and Electrochemical Sensor
edited by Suwyoung Ly
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5159 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical analysis; nanoscale; amplifier; multi-tasking; molecular structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Enhanced Electromagnetic Wave Absorption: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
edited by Yuping Duan and Huifang Pang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2206 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic absorption/shielding; nanocomposites and nanoparticles; magnetic alloys with nanocrystals; electronic functional components; magnetic functional materials; metamaterials with excellent electromagnetic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
ZnO Nanowires: Growth, Properties, Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1842 | 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)
Progress in Magnetic Nanoparticles: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by , and Fernando Gálvez Alonso
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1764 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; assemblies; surface effects; exchange bias; dipolar interactions; magnetic anisotropy; collective properties; ferromagnetic; antiferromagnetic; novel applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Inorganic Materials and Metal-Organic Frameworks)
Innovative Directions in Thermoelectric Materials: Development and Characterization Approaches in Nano-Scale submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics; nano-materials; nanostructuring; nano-composites; doping; figure-of-merit; Seebeck coefficient
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Applications of Functional Nanomaterials in Biomedical Science (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 546 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; medicine; anticancer; antibacterial; antiviral; imaging; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Functional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites: From Synthesis to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 24 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2458 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic/inorganic; hybrid; nanocomposites; interface; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
New Approach Methodologies for the Toxicity Assessment of Nanomaterials
edited by and Eleonora Longhin
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12084 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; in vitro toxicity; new approach methodologies (NAMs); in vitro models; alternative to in vivo models; adverse outcome pathways; in silico models; safe and sustainable by design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design and Applications of Protein/Peptide Nanomaterials
edited by and Hao Su
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10749 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein; peptide; self-assembly; nanostructures; biomimetic; green agriculture; renewable energy; drug delivery; biosensing; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials for High-Performance Transistors and Photodetectors
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3335 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; 2D materials; transistors; photosensors; photodetectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Electro-Thermal Transport in Nanometer-Scale Semiconductor Devices
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2683 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials and nanostructures; electrical and thermal transport; simulations; characterization techniques; thermal management; electro-thermal co-design; energy conversion and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Multifunctional Materials and Applications: Basic Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Composites, Electronics, and Biomaterials: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1911 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalytic materials; environmental materials; advanced composites; functional materials; energy storage; sensors; and applications; biomedical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Development of Innovative Devices Using New-Emerging Nanotechnologies
edited by Tongbiao Wang
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1139 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic and optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; lasers; photodetectors; nanotechnologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Quantum Dots for Selective Biosensing and Analytical Applications in Complex Matrices
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 917 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; fluorescence; analytical chemistry; biosensing; nanodiagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Functional Nano/Single-Atom Catalysts for Next-Generation Zinc Batteries (Zn–Air and Zn-Ion Batteries): Theoretical and Experimental Studies
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: zinc ion-batteries; Zn– air batteries; OER/ORR; computational modeling and theoretical studies; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Laser Technologies Based on Nanomaterials
edited by Weicheng Chen and Aiping Luo
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser technology; nanomaterial; functional devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Low-Dimensional Ferroelectrics Nanomaterials and Devices for Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic Computing Applications
edited by Hong Wang
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; optical perception; ferroelectric; in-memory computing; RRAM; memristors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Preparation and Application of Nanowires: 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 27261 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanowires; vapor– liquid– solid growth; selective area growth; ternary III– V nanowires; nanowire heterostructures; growth modeling; optical and structural characterization; crystal phase; applications of nanowires
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanostructured Catalysts for Energy Conversion and Environmental Applications
edited by and Songjie Li
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2586 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured catalysts; crystal facet engineering surface modification; heterostructure; band gap engineering; electrocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic water splitting; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photodegradation; anti-corrosion; CO2 reduction; N2 reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Synthesis, Process Development and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials
edited by Moorthy Maruthapandi and Arulppan Durairaj
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; graphene and graphene oxide; carbon dots and fullerenes; scalable synthesis; chemical vapor deposition (CVD); microwave-assisted synthesis; hydrothermal and solvothermal methods; ultrasonic synthesis; top-down and bottom-up approaches; doping and surface functionalization; defect engineering; process development and scale-up; reactor design and process control; green and sustainable synthesis; energy storage and conversion; batteries and supercapacitors; environmental remediation; catalysis and electrocatalysis; sensing and biosensing; drug delivery and biomedicine; structure– property relationships; translational research and industrial scalability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Novel Advances in Magnetic Nanomaterials: Core–Shell Architectures, Matrices, and Emerging Functionalities
edited by Armen N. Kocharian
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: core– shell magnetic nanoparticles; carbon-based magnetism; magnetic nanocomposites; magnetic heterostructures and nanoelements; interface engineering; carbon-based matrices; multifunctional nanomaterials; high-entropy magnetic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
New Perspectives in Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Micro-Nano Inspection Technology
edited by Feng Shi and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10867 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra precision polishing; advanced materials; ion beam polishing; magnetorheological finishing; ultra smooth; low damage; machine vision; defect detection; measurement and metrology; optical design; integrated optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Nonlinear Optics in Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials (Second Edition)
edited by Dawei Li and Mengmeng Wang
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6770 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optics; low-dimensional materials; nanostructures; nonlinear optical metasurfaces; optical harmonic generation; nonlinear optical absorption; nonlinear optical characterization; nonlinear optical imaging; nonlinear optical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Toxicology of Nanoparticles
edited by and Lu Kong
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2920 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; safety assessment; molecular mechanisms; emerging nanoparticles; nanotoxicity prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Applications of Nanomaterials in Electrocatalysis and Batteries submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; electrocatalysis; battery technologies; sustainable energy conversion and storage; nanoscale engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Hybrid and Functional Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Air Quality Monitoring submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1404 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid nanomaterials; functional nanomaterials; gas-VOC sensors; molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs); electrospun nanostructures; nanostructured metal oxides; photoelectrochemical sensors; IoT-integrated sensors; air pollutants of emerging concern
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Exploring Advanced Functional Materials in Photocatalysis and Their Role in Sustainable Technologies submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1003 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; plasmonics; nanostructures; light harvesting; photocatalysis
Research Progress on the Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Organisms
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; systemic toxicity; cytotoxicity; biomedical application of nanomaterials; theranostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanomaterials in Anticancer Photodynamic Therapy
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 893 | Submission Open
Keywords: photodynamic therapy; nanoplatform; cancer therapy; photosensitizer; reactive oxygen species; hypoxia; hybrid nanoparticle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Nanosafety and Nanotoxicology: Current Opportunities and Challenges: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial cytotoxicity testing; nanomaterial genotoxicity testing; nanosafety; new approach methodologies (NAMs); safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) approaches in silico methodologies; FAIR approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Research Progress of Optoelectronic Devices Based on Nanotechnology
edited by Chao Ding
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanostructure; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; carrier dynamics; electroluminescence; light harvesting; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Applications and Theoretical Studies of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional nanomaterials; two-dimensional materials; one-dimensional nanostructures; quantum dots; van der waals heterostructures; density functional theory; first-principles calculations; multiscale modeling and simulation; electronic structure engineering; surface functionalization and modification; defect engineering; nanoscale characterization; structure– property relationships; energy storage materials; photocatalysis and electrocatalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics; flexible and wearable nanodevices; nanomaterials for sensing; catalytic nanomaterials; computational nanomaterials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Application of Nanoscale Catalysis in Sustainable Energy Conversions Research
edited by Xueru Zhao and Xiaobo Chen
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale catalysis; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; CO2 reduction; fuel cells; hydrogen production; water electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Recent Progress in Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Robert Matthew Asmussen and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; sorption; waste immobilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Recent Progress in Electronic Phenomena in Two-Dimensional Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; transition metal dichalcogenides; ultrathin films; electronic properties; charge transport; electronic structure; van der Waals heterostructures; synthesis and growth; transfer methods; defect engineering; doping; surfaces and interfaces; contact resistance; dielectric integration; advanced characterization; electronic devices; non-volatile memory; memristors; neuromorphic devices; device reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Nanomaterials in Medicine and Healthcare (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanomedicine; drug delivery; regenerative medicine; antimicrobial nanomaterials; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
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