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Preparation and Characterization of Nanomaterials

edited by

Liang Wu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6578 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrothermal method; colloidal method; CVD; ion exchange reaction; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; energy storage; solar cells; PEC

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

Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations in Sustainable Applications

edited by

Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah

and

Alberto Romero

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4538 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly nanomaterials; sustainable synthesis; green precursors; environmental remediation; photocatalysis; biomedical applications; heavy metal removal; green energy production

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

Recent Progress in Terahertz Nano-Metamaterials

edited by

Bin Tang

and Wei Su

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4269 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz metamaterials; metasurface; plasmon-induced absorption/transparency; bound states in the continuum (BIC) and quasi-BIC in metamaterials; inverse design; machine learning; smart materials

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

Quantum Dot Materials and Their Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Yaohong Zhang

and

Guohua Wu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4247 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dot; solar cells; light-emitting diode; photodetector; passivation; charge dynamics

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

Luminescence Properties and Bio-Applications of Nanomaterials

edited by Sergii Golovynskyi

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3088 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; quantum dots; nanowires; nanoparticle; nanocrystal; imaging; diagnostics; therapy; near infrared; biophotonics

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

Computational Chemistry and Theoretical Catalysis for Nanomaterial-Catalyzed Chemical Conversion and Energy Storage

edited by Jiayi Xu,

Cong Liu

and

Prajay Patel

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1546 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational catalysis; multiscale simulation; density functional theory; microkinetic modeling; nanomaterials; energy conversion and storage; structure– activity relationship; machine learning

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

Research Progress on Nanomaterials in Cementitious Composite

edited by

Tengfei Fu

and

Aofei Guo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cementitious composites; multifunctional properties; enhancing mechanism; intelligent applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Lei Huang

submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; nanophotonics; optics

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

Advanced Laser Manufacturing: Preparation of Functional Nanostructures and Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by Wenwu Zhang and

Ji Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8979 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser micro/nano structures manufacturing; laser super-resolution etching; nanomaterial laser synthesis; laser-induced periodic structure; laser surface modification; laser material interaction; surface plasmon resonance; advanced laser applications

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

Visible Light-Driven Nano-Photocatalysts for Environmental and Energy Applications

edited by

Liang Hao

and Sujun Guan

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1361 | Submission Open

Keywords: visible light; nano-photocatalyst; environmental; energy; band engineering; quantum utilization efficiency; semiconductor

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

Research and Applications of Anti-Corrosion Nanocoatings

edited by

Xin Yuan

and

Lin Gu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional nanomaterials; surface/interfacial modification; polymer reinforcement; long-term coatings; coating life prediction

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

Intelligent Nanostructures and Energy Materials: The Role of AI in Modern Materials Science

edited by

Luiz Fernando Ribeiro Pereira

and Elby Titus

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy materials; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; nanoscale science; sustainable power

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

Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings

edited by

Luca Magagnin

Eugenia Valsami-Jones

and Alexandros Zoikis-Karathanasis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: safe and sustainable; coatings; surface treatment; metal matrix composite coatings; additive manufacturing; thin film technologies and applications; surface finishing

Shining New Light at the Nanoscale: Application of X-Ray Free-Electron Lasers

edited by

Francesco Dallari

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: XFEL; nanoparticles; macromolecules; X-ray techniques; nanogels

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

Optical Properties of Plasmonic Nanostructures

edited by

Rosen N. Todorov

submission deadline 10 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5974 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal nanostructures; the plasmonic application of intermetallic alloys and nanoparticles; UV plasmonics; epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials; conductive oxides and nitrides; interband plasmonics and transition metal chalcogenides

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

Carbon Nanocomposites for Energy

edited by

Yong Liu

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2512 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanocomposites; energy storage; graphene; carbon nanotubes; batteries; supercapacitors; energy conversion; electrochemical performance; sustainability; renewable energy

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

Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Cement Composites

edited by

Agnieszka Ślosarczyk

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoadditives; nanomodification; cement composites; antimicrobial properties; photocatalytic properties; durability; safety; LCA; LCCA

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

Nanostructured Materials for Solar Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Mousumi Upadhyay-Kahaly

submission deadline 29 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaics; solar cells; solar fuels; thermal energy storage; quantum-confinement materials; machine learning for energy materials; interface engineering; ultrafast dynamics; plasmonic nanostructures; energy harvesting; smart and functional materials; high-throughput materials screening; photoelectrochemical water splitting; advanced spectroscopy of nanomaterials; sustainable energy

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

Research Progress in Nanomaterial-Based Wearable Electronics

edited by Kunching Shen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; flexible electronics; energy storage and conversion; smart textiles; AI-driven design

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

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