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Analytical and Nanoanalytical Methods for Biomedical and Environmental Sciences

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15 March 2027
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Dear Colleagues,

This topic focuses on advanced analytical and nanoanalytical methods supporting current developments in biomedical, environmental and food sciences, at the interface of materials science, nanotechnology and data-driven analytics. Recent progress in advanced spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques, high-resolution mass spectrometry, nanoanalytical characterization, surface and interface analysis, and advanced microscopy and molecular imaging has enabled detailed investigation of complex biological, environmental and engineered systems across multiple length scales.

A strong emphasis is placed on advanced materials, biomaterials and functional nanomaterials for applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety and energy-related systems. The topic also highlights smart analytical platforms, including sensors, microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip systems, designed for real-time, in situ and distributed measurements.

Particular attention is given to chemometrics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, applied to analytical data interpretation, materials discovery, predictive modeling and autonomous analytical workflows. Contributions that bridge fundamental analytical research with applied engineering challenges are especially encouraged, demonstrating how innovative analytical strategies and intelligent data integration can enhance performance, efficiency and sustainability in real-world applications.

We invite original research articles, reviews and perspectives addressing, but not limited to, the following:

  • Advanced spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques
  • High-resolution mass spectrometry and separation science
  • Nanoanalytical methods for structural, chemical and functional characterization
  • Surface, interface and solid-state analysis
  • Advanced microscopy and molecular imaging
  • Smart sensors and integrated sensing platforms
  • Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip analytical systems
  • Green and sustainable analytical chemistry
  • Advanced materials, biomaterials and functional nanomaterials
  • Nanomaterials for smart systems: AI-driven design and integrated devices
  • Chemometrics, artificial intelligence and machine learning in analytical sciences.

Please feel free to contact us and send us suggestions that you would like to discuss beforehand.

We look forward to your contribution and welcome your participation in this Special Topic.

Dr. Alia Colnita
Prof. Dr. Monica Florescu
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques
  • nanoanalytical methods
  • surface, interface and solid-state analysis
  • microscopy and molecular imaging
  • sensors
  • biomaterials
  • nanomaterials
  • AI-driven design
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Nano
applnano 		- 5.9 2020 18.6 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Biosensors
biosensors 		6.2 12.1 2011 17.3 Days CHF 2200 Submit
Chemosensors
chemosensors 		4.4 8.1 2013 19.8 Days CHF 2000 Submit
Journal of Functional Biomaterials
jfb 		5.9 9.7 2010 15.1 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Materials
materials 		3.7 7.0 2008 14.4 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Nanomaterials
nanomaterials 		4.8 10.3 2010 12.5 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Sci
sci 		4.1 5.4 2019 28.2 Days CHF 1400 Submit

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Design and Evaluation of Photocatalytic Reactor Utilizing TiO2/Activated Carbon Catalyst Coated on Mesh for Wastewater Treatment
by Adisak Bootwong, Rattabal Khunphonoi, Aphirak Loykaew, Shin Sato and Mathana Wongaree
Sci 2026, 8(6), 137; https://doi.org/10.3390/sci8060137 - 17 Jun 2026
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TiO2/activated carbon (TiO2/AC) was coated on mesh using the dip-coating method employing polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) as a copolymer via a simple mixing method. The obtained catalyst was used to treat real wastewater from a building discharge with a horizontal [...] Read more.
TiO2/activated carbon (TiO2/AC) was coated on mesh using the dip-coating method employing polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) as a copolymer via a simple mixing method. The obtained catalyst was used to treat real wastewater from a building discharge with a horizontal photoreactor with a continuous flow system. The synthesis of 20%wt TiO2/AC-coated mesh was performed with a fixed TiO2:AC ratio of 1:0.05 wt/wt, as confirmed by employing various characterization techniques, which resulted in a composite TiO2/AC characterized by XRD, FE-SEM, and EDS, confirming the uniform distribution of TiO2/AC nanoparticles coated on mesh substrates. The influence of vital parameters on the best conditions of the photoreactor design, including flow rate (8.0 L/min), light intensity position (5.0 cm), and the number of mesh layers (20 mesh layers), was systematically examined during photocatalytic oxidation. The treatment efficiency of domestic building wastewater was evaluated using a TiO2/AC coated on mesh under visible light irradiation for 120 min. The recirculating batch photoreactor was operated at a continuous flow rate of 8.0 L/min, corresponding to a total treated wastewater volume of 960 L. In real wastewater treatment, the optimized TiO2/AC-coated mesh exhibited the highest activity, achieving approximately 68% BOD removal and 65% COD removal. This study indicates that TiO2/AC-coated mesh can be a good candidate for building wastewater treatment systems using photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. However, the TiO2/AC coating exhibited limited reusability, with BOD degradation decreasing to 53% after three cycles. Future work must develop a more stable binder to improve its durability and reusability. Full article
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