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Polymer-Based Nanomaterials for Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Environmental Applications—New Trends, Benefits and Future Opportunities

edited by

Joanna Rydz

Marta Musioł

and

Barbara Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5066 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biodegradation; pharmacy; biomedicine; environment; cyrcular economy

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

Nanomaterials in Electrochemical Electrode and Electrochemical Sensor

edited by Suwyoung Ly

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3360 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Progress in Terahertz Nano-Metamaterials

edited by

Bin Tang

and Wei Su

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2051 | 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)

Engineered Nanomaterials for Environmental and Health Applications: Third Edition

edited by

Lucia Rocco

Filomena Mottola

and Ilaria Palmieri

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered nanomaterials; nanotechnology; human health; environmental health and safety; nanoremediation; ecosafety; nanotoxicity

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

Functional Nanostructured Semiconductors: Design, Synthesis, Optoelectronic and Electronic Device Applications

edited by Hai Zhang and Jun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured semiconductors; electronic devices; optical properties; nanofabrication; quantum confined structures; optoelectronics; photonics; energy harvesting; sensing technologies; device integration

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

New Trends in Porous Nanomaterials and Green Environment Applications

edited by

Ianasi Catalin

Adina Negrea

and Svera Paula

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; environment nanotechnology; lifecycle; porous nanomaterials

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

Sustainable CO₂ Capture and Catalytic Conversion

edited by Qihao Yang,

Xu Chen

, Guoxiang Yang and Jiawei Zhong

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; CO2 utilization; thermal catalysis; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; plasma catalysis

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

Nanotechnology in Natural Fibers and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Advances and Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Subrata Chandra Das

and

Sotirios A. Grammatikos

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomodification; nano-engineering; nano-functionalization; nanobiomaterials; nanofibers; natural fibers; natural fiber reinforced polymer composites; nano-biocomposites; nano-textiles; synthesis or fabrication; cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs); characterization; advanced and emerging applications; circular economy; recycling and reuse; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Imaging and Cancer Therapy: 4th Edition

edited by

James C. L. Chow

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; biomedical imaging; cancer therapy; nanoparticles; targeted drug delivery; photothermal therapy; photodynamic therapy; quantum dots; drug nanocarrier; theranostics

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

Current and Future Perspectives in Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Controlled Release: 2nd Edition

edited by

Oana Cadar

and

Erika Andrea Levei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials ; drug ; bioactive compounds ; delivery ; controlled release

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

New Advances in Nanochemistry for Heterogeneous Catalysis Research

edited by

Fátima Mirante

and Pedro Leo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; heterocatalysts; biocatalysts; conventional catalysts; renewable energy environmental remediation

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy and Sensors

edited by

Jerry J. Wu

and

Cheng-Hua Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterostructure nanomaterials; catalytic energy; sensor technology; environmental catalysis; sustainability; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction

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

Advances in Nanostructured Metal Halide Perovskites for Optoelectronics: Materials, Devices and Commercialization

edited by

Fang Yuan

, Hua Dong and Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal halide perovskite; lead-free materials; low-dimensional materials; nanocrystals; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; stability engineering; industrial scaling; encapsulation techniques

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

Advances in Novel Solar Energy Nanomaterials and Technical Applications: 2nd Edition

edited by

Rodrigo Martins

and

Hugo Aguas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovolatics; solar cells; nanomaterials; nanostructures; light harvesting; light management; plasmonic; interface engineering; carrier multiplication

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

Electrochemical Nanosensors

edited by

Fendrych Katarzyna

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; electrochemical sensors; carbon-based nanomaterials; voltammetry; potentiometry; chemically modified electrodes; electrode modifiers; nanoparticles

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

Flexible Sensors Based on Nanomaterials (Second Edition)

edited by

Chenying Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

High-Performance Insulating Nanomaterials: From Dielectric Design to Applications in Extreme Conditions

edited by Le Li, Jianghai Geng, Shifang Yang and

Jingxuan Song

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidimensional nanostructure; nanometer enhancement; fiber modification; mechanism of material performance improvement; performance and characterization; electrical equipment

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

Nanomedicine in Cancers (Second Edition)

edited by

Lisheng Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; cancer markers; tumor; drug delivery; cancer therapy; immunotherapy

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

Research on Sensing of Nanogenerator

edited by Meng Nie and

Kuibo Yin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG); piezoelectric/pyroelectric sensing; self-powered sensor; flexible materials design; energy harvesting; miniaturized integrated devices; wearable devices; nanoelecronics

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

Nanotechnology and Sediment Recycling for Sustainable Fertilizer and Crop Production

edited by Weidong Li and

Sajid Mehmood

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology in agriculture; sediment recycling; sustainable fertilizers; crop production; soil remediation; nutrient cycling; heavy metal immobilization; aquaculture sediment utilization; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanotechnology in Agriculture)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Water Remediation (3rd Edition)

edited by Pedro Manuel Martins and

Noelia González-Ballesteros

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; photocatalysis; adsorption; filtration; green synthesis; ecotoxicity; eco-physiology; sustainability; water remediation

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

Morphological Design and Synthesis of Nanoparticles (Third Edition)

edited by

Andrei Honciuc

and

Mirela Honciuc

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of nanoparticles; multifunctional nanoparticles; nanoparticle applications; self-assembly of nanoparticles; morphology and function in nanomaterials; nanoparticles in optoelectronic devices; nanoparticle catalysts; nanomaterials for drug delivery; nanoparticles at interfaces; nanoparticle-based composite materials; nanoparticles at interfaces; quantum dots; luminescent nanoparticles; electrical properties of nanoparticles; optical properties of nanoparticles

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

High-Energy Pulsed Laser-Driven Synthesis and Modification of Nanomaterials

edited by Fang Wang and Xuenan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy lasers; ultrafast fiber lasers; nonlinear optical devices; chirped pulse amplification (CPA)

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

Nanomaterials in Modern Immunotherapy: Innovations, Applications, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Nitin Charbe

Sushesh Srivatsa Palakurthi

and Sumedha Kapre

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer immunotherapy; immune checkpoint inhibitors; nanoparticle drug delivery; tumor microenvironment; dendritic cell targeting; vaccine adjuvants; immunomodulation; cytokine delivery; macrophage repolarization; clinical translation

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

Hybrid and Functional Nanomaterials for Next-Generation Air Quality Monitoring

edited by

Antonella Macagnano

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Multifunctional Luminescent Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Ruiyu Mi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent materials; phosphors; quantum dots; optical performances; rare earth doping; AIE

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

SERS in Transition: Integrating Nanomaterials, Multimodal Platforms, and AI Tools

edited by

Gabriella Caminati

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface-enhanced Raman scattering; SERS substrates; SERS sensing; nanomaterials-based SERS; nanomaterial-based sensing; machine learning in SERS sensing

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

Smart Nanodevices for Therapy: Present and Future Perspectives

edited by

Raffaele Conte

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; targeted drug delivery; stimuli-responsive nanodevices; cancer therapy; regenerative medicine; personalized medicine; ethical and regulatory challenges

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

Nanoscale-Film: Growth, Interfacial Microstructure and Optical Properties

edited by

Katarzyna Wojtasik

and Natalia Nosidlak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofilms; thin film growth; interfacial microstructure; optical properties; photovoltaics; nanophotonics; plasmonics; energy storage; biomedical applications; optoelectronic applications; protective applications

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

Interface Structures and Properties in Nanocomposites

edited by Shuai Zhang and Ruishan Xie

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; interface engineering; mechanical properties; interfacial characterization; multifunctional materials; interfaces; structure– property relationship; thermal and electrical properties

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

Epitaxial Growth of III-Nitride Hetero- and Nanostructures (Second Edition)

edited by Shizhao Fan and Ping Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride heterostructure; two-dimensional electron gas; high-electron-mobility transistor; scandium-doped aluminum nitride; ferroelectric; micro-LEDs; acoustic-wave devices

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

Recent Advances in Surface and Interface Nanosystems

edited by

Alessio Mezzi

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst surfaces; adsorption; surface chemical reactions; surface characterizations; surfaces and interfaces; physico-chemical properties of nanosystems

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

Design and Fabrication of Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jong-Min Lim

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer materials; colloids; nanoparticles; nanowires; carbon nanotube; photonic crystal; dispersion; surface chemistry; energy; drug delivery; catalysis; electronic materials; thermal interface materials

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

Plasmonic Hybrid Nanostructures for Photocatalysis and Enhanced Luminescence

edited by

Zhenglong Zhang

, Huan Chen and

Lei Yan

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonic catalysis; surface plasmon resonance; enhanced electromagnetic field; hot carrier transfer; photothermal effect; molecular reaction; nanomaterial growth; crystal transformation; luminescence enhancement

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

Application of Nanocatalysts in the Transformation and Degradation of Organic Pollutants

edited by Shiping Xu and Huazhang Guo

submission deadline 26 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4782 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; organic pollutants; photocatalysis; degradation; mechanism

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

Nanostructured Biomass-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Junqi Wang

, Jinxing Wang, Guang Hu and Weiqiang Sun

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7216 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based composites; intelligent biomass-based materials; biomass-modified electrolytes; electrode materials; supercapacitors; pollutant treatment; air purification; reusable adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Advances in Plasma-Induced Synthesis of Nanomaterials

edited by

Ahmad Hamdan

and Jacopo Profili

submission deadline 27 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

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

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

Noble Metal-Based Nanostructures: Optical Properties and Applications

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

Adrián Fernández Lodeiro

and

Javier Fernandez Lodeiro

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11014 | Submission Open

Keywords: noble metal-based nanostructures; gold nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; optical properties

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

Nano-Photonics: Subwavelength Optical Elements, Metasurfaces, Plasmonics and Quantum Photonics: 2nd Edition

edited by

Wei Wu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9358 | Submission Open

Keywords: subwavelength optical elements; metasurfaces; metastructures; metamaterials; plasmonics; quantum photonics

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

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

edited by Wenwu Zhang and

Ji Wang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4540 | 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)

Nanostructured Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Xianfen Wang and Ruizheng Zhao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2495 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured anodes; nanostructured cathodes; nanostructured interface; nanostructured SEI/CEI; lithium ion batteries; sodium ion batteries; zinc ion batteries

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

Quantum Dot Materials and Their Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Yaohong Zhang

and

Guohua Wu

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1704 | 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)

Novel Nanostructured Coatings for Functional Properties and Applications

edited by

Chun-Wei Yao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1061 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; nanostructure; surface; anti-corrosion; self-cleaning; antifouling; self-healing; antibacterial

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanocomposite Materials)

Nanoadsorbents for Environmental Remediation

edited by Stelian Pintea and

Ildikó Lung

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; toxic heavy metals; organic pollutants; water pollution; soil pollution; air pollution; purification methods; pesticide removal; food colouring removal; decontamination methods/materials

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

Applications of Nanocomposites in the Adsorption and Degradation of Pollutants

edited by

Po-Hsiang Chang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; pollutant removal; graphene oxide; nano-minerals; natural clay minerals

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

III-Nitride Semiconductors: Design, Characterization, Applications and Devices (Second Edition)

edited by Jing Yang

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-nitride semiconductor epitaxial growth; laser diodes; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; transistors

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

Design and Application of Nanomedicines

edited by

Lamiaa M.A. Ali

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicines; design; application

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

Photo and Electro Functions and Applications of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials

edited by

Hiroaki Maeda

and

Kenji Takada

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional materials; chemistry; 0D materials; 1D materials; 2D materials; nanostructure; luminescence; photochemistry; electrochemistry; conductivity

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

Nanoscale Phenomena of 2D Material Heterostructures

edited by

Franco Dinelli

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; nanoscale; heterostructures; interfaces; defects; physical properties; chemical properties; microscopies; spectroscopies; devices

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

Novel Carbon-Based Nanomaterials as Green Catalysts, 2nd Edition

edited by Qingshan Zhao

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; carbon; graphene; biomass; lignin; green catalysts; nonmetallic catalyst; electrocatalysis; oxygen reduction reaction; sustainable

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

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