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Advances in Nanoindentation and Nanomechanics
edited by André Clausner and
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoindentation; nanomechanics; nanomechanical behavior of materials; in situ nanomechanics; computational nanomechanics; advanced instrumentation in nanomechanics; nanofracture; scale-bridging in nanomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Analysis of 2D Semiconductor: Materials, Devices and Applications
edited by and Yunlai Zhu
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional semiconductor nanomaterials; two-dimensional semiconductor nanodevices; wide-bandgap semiconductors; semiconductor physics
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Nanoscale Spintronics
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoscale magnetism; spintronics; magnetic nanoparticles; skyrmions; spin-torque effects; magnetoresistance spin-orbitronics; quantum computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Photochemical Frontiers of Noble Metal Nanomaterials submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: noble metal nanomaterials; photocatalysis; surface plasmon resonance (SPR); plasmon-enhanced photochemistry; gold and silver nanostructures; electron transfer dynamics; light-driven reactions; bio-nano hybrid nanostructures; solar energy conversion; photochemical environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
Advanced Nanomaterials in Gas and Humidity Sensors: Second Edition
edited by Yang Li
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; humidity sensors; nanomaterials; nanocomposites; low-dimensional nanostructures; sensibility; selectivity; sensing mechanisms; flexible/wearable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Nanomaterials for Optoelectronic Devices: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 134 | 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)
Lignin-Based Nanocomposites: Applications, Trends and Challenges
edited by Boyu Du and Jingyu Xu
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignin; nanocomposites; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalization; adsorbents; adhesives; resins; coatings; cosmetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Conversion
edited by , Zhipeng Yu and Qian Gong
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; aqueous batteries and supercapacitors; single-atom catalyst and photocatalysis; electrochemical actuator; nanostructured confinement; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Nanomaterials for the Development of Chemical and Biological Sensors for Hormones and Environmental Pollutants
edited by
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor; electrode; hormone; pollutant; endocrine disruptor; nanoparticle; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Cancer Immunotherapy submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; cancer immunotherapy; drug delivery; enhanced permeability and retention (EPR) effect; immune checkpoint inhibitors; cytokines; cancer vaccines; tumor microenvironment; tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs); dendritic cells (DCs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advances in Stimuli-Responsive Nanomaterials: 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 12 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive materials; smart materials and devices; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; electro/magnetorheological fluid; micro/nanomotors; metamaterials; field-responsive photonic crystals; ferro/piezoelectric materials; photoelectric and photocatalytic materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Plant-Derived Nanovesicles: Emerging Roles in Health and Biotechnology
edited by Stefano Fais
submission deadline 18 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular vesicles; plants; vegetables; fruits; antioxidants; drug delivery; dermo-cosmesis; regenerative medicine; food supplements
Laser-Based Nano Fabrication and Nano Lithography: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11303 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; nano fabrication; nano lithography; 3D processing; surface nanostructuring; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
The Future of Nanotechnology: Healthcare and Manufacturing
edited by , , Kaidong Song and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10170 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; AI; AI algorithms; robotics; healthcare; manufacturing; additive manufacturing; battery materials; energy storage and harvest; wearable devices; biomedical devices; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Development and Evaluation of Nanomaterials for Agriculture
edited by , Yonglin Liu and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6569 | Submission Open
Keywords: fertilizers; biochar; clay; pesticide; environmental functional materials; microplastics; soil pollution; wastewater
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)
Nanobubbles and Nanodroplets: Current State-of-the-Art
edited by , Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5628 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobubbles; ultrafine bubbles; nanodroplets; environmental sciences; biological applications; interfacial effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2454 | Submission Open
Keywords: bola-amphiphiles; bola-amphiphilic hydrogels; self-forming nanosized vesicles; colloidal properties; self-forming micelles; bis-phosphonium salts; bis-triphenyl phosphonium groups; mitochondria-targeted bola-amphiphiles; membrane permeabilization; drug delivery systems; gene delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterization and Application of Nanostructured Metals and Metal Oxides
edited by , , Marco Sanna Angotzi and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2359 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal; metal oxide; nanoparticles; nanostructure; nanocomposite; nanomaterials; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomanufacturing Using Ion Beam Technology
edited by Mateus G. Masteghin and David Cox
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open
Keywords: focused ion beam; nanofabrication; ion implantation; selective etching and deposition; ion impurities; nanometrology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
Nano-Device for Electronics and Sensor Applications
edited by Enxiu Wu
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-device; sensor; electronics; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Study and Applications of Luminescent Nanomaterials
edited by , Su Zhou and Deyang Li
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: lanthanides; inorganic luminescence; nanomaterials; optoelectronics; photonics; luminescent properties; energy transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Trends and Prospects in Gas-Sensitive Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | Submission Open
Keywords: Gas sensors; health and safety monitoring; gas-sensitive nanomaterials; metal oxide and carbon-based materials; graphene; MXenes; metal– organic frameworks; nanocomposites; computational modelling and machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Bioimaging: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterial; nanoparticle; nanorod; core– shell nanomaterial; imaging agent; magnetic resonance imaging; X-ray computed tomography (CT); fluorescent imaging; acoustic imaging; theragnostic agent
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Advanced Nanoscale Materials and (Flexible) Devices: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; flexible devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Graphene and Other 2D Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; graphene; synthesis; electronic devices; photonic devices; electrochemical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Biomimetic Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces and Interfaces
edited by Dongliang Tian, Xiaofang Zhang, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic; microstructured materials and their manufacture; surface– interface research; liquid transport and its mechanisms of action; fog collection; controlled separation; structure– performance relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advances in Boron Nitride Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Reinforcing Composites
edited by , Sohail M. A. K. Mohammed and Tanaji Paul
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: boron nitride; nanoplatelets; nanotubes; synthesis; characterization; composites; mechanical behavior; thermal properties; wear characteristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Biomedical Applications of Metal Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; biochemistry; cell membrane; ionic chances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Novel Electrode Materials for Solid-State Batteries
edited by Lin Mei
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrode materials; ionic conductivity; interfacial stability; electrode– electrolyte interface; high energy density; composite electrode; all-solid-state battery architecture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalysis
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; heterogeneous electrocatalysis; biomass conversion and utilization; defect electrocatalysis; MOFs catalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Light-Driven Nanocatalysts for Wastewater Treatment
edited by , Liangshu Xia and
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater; advanced treatment technologies; light-driven nanocatalysts; solar energy; semiconductor nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
New Trends in Nanoscale Photonic Crystals and Their Photovoltaic Properties
edited by
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonic crystals; photovoltaic devices; electrochromic devices; photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Magnetization and Magnetic Disorder at the Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11546 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic materials synthesis; magnetic properties; nanoscale magnetism; magnetic disorder; magnetic oxides; ferrites; diluted magnetic oxides; manganites; magnetic nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing)
2D Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2586 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D); energy conversion and storage; solar cells and fuel cells; batteries; capacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
Advances in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Low-Dimensional Materials
edited by
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 475 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; structure; simulation; theoretical; computational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation
edited by Xiaoli Yuan
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Advanced Thermoelectric Nanomaterials, Devices and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric properties; nanomaterials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Advances in Nanobiotechnology and Nanobiophysics: Innovations and Methodological Breakthroughs in Atomic Force Microscopy
edited by
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 59 | 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)
Engineering of Advanced Functional Nanomaterials by Laser, Plasma and Radiation-Assisted Techniques
edited by Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 915 | 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)
Two Dimensional Nanostructures with Efficient Catalytic Performance for Energy and Environment Applications submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 429 | 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 for Environment Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Application
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 24071 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechano-chemical synthesis of nanoparticles; photocatalysis; pyrocatalysis; piezocatalysis; tribocatalysis; magnetocatalysis; ferro/pyroelectric nanomaterials; nanoparticles for environmental application; nanomaterials for medical application; nanomaterials for energy harvesting and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
Self-Assembled Nanocomposites and Nanostructures for Environmental and Energic Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11780 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; nanostructures; self-assembly; photocatalyst; biosensors; energy materials
(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 submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8163 | 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)
Nanophotonic: Structure, Devices and System
edited by Jiangluqi Song
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6244 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmonics; nanotheranostics; photonic devices; nanofabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanophotonics Materials and Devices)
Featured Reviews in Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4678 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical chemistry; nanoscale; heterogeneous catalysis; electrochemistry; sensing; gas storage; thermodynamics; nanomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Women in Nanomaterials submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1430 | 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
Perspectives on Physics of Advanced Nanomaterials and Interfaces
edited by , , Michele Perego and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; interfaces; processing techniques; characterization techniques; theoretical models and simulations; nanodevices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
Advanced Nanocatalysis in Environmental Applications
edited by Yanqing Jiao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1075 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysis; environmental remediation; pollutant degradation; green chemistry; sustainable catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Theoretical Design of Green Chemistry Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 863 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry; sustainable nanomaterials; computational chemistry; eco-friendly synthesis; molecular modeling; catalysis design; nanostructures; renewable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
Fabrication and Application of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 744 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; biomimetic materials; composite materials; surface modifications; stimuli-responsive; functional nanomaterials; synthetic and natural polymers; micropatterns
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
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