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Laser-Based Nano Fabrication and Nano Lithography: Second Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9839 | 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 6607 | 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 5504 | Submission Open
Keywords: fertilizers; biochar; clay; pesticide; environmental functional materials; microplastics; soil pollution; wastewater
Nanobubbles and Nanodroplets: Current State-of-the-Art
edited by , Yoshikatsu Ueda and Xianren Zhang
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4218 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobubbles; ultrafine bubbles; nanodroplets; environmental sciences; biological applications; interfacial effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
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 2223 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal; metal oxide; nanoparticles; nanostructure; nanocomposite; nanomaterials; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Environmental Applications submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2182 | 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)
Nanomanufacturing Using Ion Beam Technology
edited by Mateus G. Masteghin and David Cox
submission deadline 19 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | 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 34 | 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 30 | 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 | Viewed by 99 | 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 65 | 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 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; flexible devices; nanophase; chemistry; physics; electronics; healthcare; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
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 58 | 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)
Advances in Biomimetic Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces and Interfaces
edited by Dongliang Tian, Xiaofang Zhang, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | 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)
Graphene and Other 2D Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 53 | 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)
Biomedical Applications of Metal Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 51 | 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 39 | 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 38 | 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 147 | 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 23 | 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 9790 | 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 1964 | 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 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional materials; structure; simulation; theoretical; computational
(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 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric properties; nanomaterials; thermal management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices)
Computational Design of Nanostructures and Related Experimental Validation
edited by Xiaoli Yuan
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational; simulation; first-principles calculations; molecular dynamics; experimental Validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Theory and Simulation of Nanostructures)
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 740 | 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 | Viewed by 77 | 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 | 9 articles | Viewed by 21973 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10352 | 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 7036 | 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 5851 | 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 4258 | 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 1187 | 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 1081 | 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)
Fabrication and Application of Polymer-Based Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 679 | 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)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Theoretical Design of Green Chemistry Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 629 | 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)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Interfacial and Structural Properties of Nanosystems
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; colloids; emulsions; surfactants; proteins; polymers; adsorption; reactions; films; forces; measurement techniques; charge transfer; electrochemistry; electrocatalysis; energy production and storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials–Surface Chemistry of Graphene and Graphene Oxide
edited by Silvia Villar-Rodil
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; graphene oxide; chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section 2D and Carbon Nanomaterials)
State of the Art in Nanotoxicology submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotoxicology; in vitro; in silico; NGRA; cytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Exosome-Based Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; polymeric nanoparticles; liposomes; carbon-based nanomaterials; exosomes; imaging; drug delivery; immunotherapy; cancer therapy; targeting; biologics; tissue regeneration; safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—2D Materials and Heterostructures: Synthesis, Processing, and Device Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 179 | 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—Nanomaterial-Reinforced Metal, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composites and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; metallic nanocomposite; ceramic; polymer; nanofiber; graphene; thermal stability; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Mechanical, Physical Properties and Thermal Characteristics of Nanofiller-Reinforced Composites
edited by Jiaxing Shao and Ying Li
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofiller; composite materials; microstructure design; performance characterization; functionalization; strengthening mechanism; theoretical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials: Single-Atom Catalysts in Electrocatalytic and Photocatalytic Processes submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-atom catalysts (SACs); atomic-level dispersion; electrocatalytic applications; photocatalytic mechanisms; active site engineering; energy conversion and storage; electronic structure calculations; synergistic catalytic effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy and Catalysis)
Advances in Bioactive Materials for Nanomedicine
edited by Francesca Corsi, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal nanoparticles; nanozymes; biomimetic nanomaterials; surface functionalization; drug delivery; biofabrication; flow synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Thermally Conductive Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
edited by Yong Zhang and Xinfeng Wu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic thermal management; energy storage and conversion; aerospace thermal regulation; industrial heat exchange systems
Applications and Research of Nanocarriers and Nanopesticides in Agriculture
edited by , Xiaohong Pan, and Rongbo Wang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaetrials; nanopesticides; nanocarriers; targeted release; plant protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
Design and Application of Nanomaterials in Photoenergy Conversions
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | 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)
Research on the Optical, Electrical, and Thermal Properties and Applications of Hybrid Nanomaterials
edited by , Pallavi Kumari, Pawel Jarka and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconducting polymers; conjugated polymers; organic electronics; organic solar cells; OFETs; polymer composites; thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)
Nanobiotechnology in Biology and Medicine submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanobiotechnology; medicine; environment; systems biology; genome editing; drug delivery; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biology and Medicines)
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